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Nov. 14, 2000

Family housing conditions unbearable, residents say

BRIEFS *News Wind and Water UCO students achieve "balance and harmony" through the art of Feng Shui. ✓ Page 4

*Sports Movin' on up The women's soccer team wins in double overtime in the first round of the national tournament. v Page 4

*Features or Blue crew One of UCO's most infamous student groups attempts to regroup. ✓ Page 4

TODAY IN -HISTORY

Michael Jackson's controversial "Black or White" video premieres, prompting protests of the clip's four-minute ending in which Jackson destroys a car and grabs his crotch repeatedly. The ending is removed from the video and replaced with a landmark "morphing" ending, the first of its kind.

QUOTE OF THE DAY I'm Doug, and you're Dad, and I'm outta heeeeeere.

maintenance crew tries to respond to complaints as Student Writer quickly as possible, but it usually few residents of the depends on the nature of the Broncho Family Housing problem. apartments say their "If heat or air conditioning is living conditions are a concern, they try to be there unbearable. Complaints have within a day or so," White said. been aired about the heating Courville isn't sure who is at and air conditioning units, fault. insects inside the apartments "I don't know who to blame, and the personal safety of the Cathi, maintenance, or the tenants, many of college for just not whom are young caring," Courville children. "In the said. Cathi White, Two other meantime, Cathi coordinator for residents of the Family Graduate Broncho Family (White) told me Housing, feels that Graduate Housing, the apartments have to light some who wish to remain adequate standards, anonymous, say candles, then "especially for the that aside from price they are open the stove heating and air, paying," she said. there is a bug and sleep by it." Junior Aimee problem and a Courville and her 4concern for year-old daughter personal safety. lived in the Broncho "When I first —Aimee Courville II apartments at 600 moved in, the former resident, North Chowning apartments were Broncho II from August 1999 sprayed every two apartments until just a few weeks months for insects, ago. and now they haven't been When they moved in, sprayed since May," one of the Courville noticed that her residents said. window unit air conditioner did The other complained that not have an air filter on it, "there are no emergency call which caused it to clog and not boxes, and the lights in our allow cool air into the outdoor hallways and staircases apartment. are always burnt out." She reported this several Regarding the bug problem, times to White, but she never White said, "We do have received an air filter. quarterly pest control, at the "I flat out told her that it end of each semester, but it is didn't work, and she blew me also the responsibility of the off," Courville said. students to keep the apartments When she and her daughter clean. They need fo do their moved out over a year later, she part as well." was still missing an air filter. Until this summer, there was Staying cool wasn't the only also a Broncho III apartment problem Aimee Courville and complex that served as Family In Graduate Housing. It was torn her daughter had. November, when temperatures down in a demolition project dropped below zero, their heater beginning in June and ending in went out. It took over a week August. to have it fixed. Although there is no longer "In the meantime, Cathi told an apartment manager, White is me to light some candles, then on-call 24 hours a day. "The open the stove and sleep by it," students have my pager number, Courville said. and I am usually around," she said that the said. ♦ White BY TERESA GIVENS

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fees were $1, 806 and in 20002001 they were $1,965 for ar average full time student with 1: credit hours. "We have seen a 3.5 percer increase annualized in Oklahom tuition over the past three years, said Kurt Snodgrass, spokespersol for the Oklahoma State Regent of Higher Education. The nation's college tuition and fees grew 4.4 percent this year at four-year universities, according to a college board annual survey. Tuition growth outpaced inflation's 3.4 percent increase, according to the consumer price index. The U.S. State legislatures the set maximum a university can charge for tuition. "The reality is that most universities charge as much as the legislature will allow. Since they do charge the maximum, the

he surging economy of the late 1990's has translated into endowment increa s es and higher student enrollments. Along with these increases, the cost of tuition has grown as well — but at a rate far above that of inflation. Numbers are escalating at colleges around the nation, and UCO is no exception. In the fall of 1971 there were 10,678 students enrolled at UCO, while in the spring of 2000 there were 14,195 enrolled students. However, the increases in endowments and college enrollments have not resulted in the lowering of tuition. "It never goes down. I don't remember (tuition) ever going down," said an employee in the bursar's office at UCO. In 1998-99 UCO tuition and See TUITION, Page 15

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VOLUME 102

14, 2000

Get your motor runnin'; then park it

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Editor in Chief Allison Franklin Photographer Molly Mathis Photographer Tsuyoshi Shiraishi Associate Editor Michael Ross Cartoonist Nick Bayer Managing Editor Emily Bullard Copy Editor Sarah Morrell Ad Manager Mike Thiessen Writer Tay Gavin Sarah Davis Ad Sales Writer Mike Greer Ad Sales Susan Keinroth Writer Sara Morrell ALL Sales Kelly Lauderdale Writer Tiffany Watkins Web Editor Shauna Hardway Online Ad Sales Irma Couch Writer Mena Ganesan Sports Editor Traci Starkey Online Ad Sales Linda Etherton Sports Writer Mary Hall Circulation Shane Pratt Director of Student Publications Rhonda Bowden The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, semi-weekly during the academic year except exam and holiday periods, and on Thursdays only during the summer term, at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034-5209. Telephone: (405) 974-5549. A one-year subscription rate is $12. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034.

et your motor running.... head out on the highway..." Practically anyone who's ever heard the opening lines of Steppenwolf's 1968 classic "Born to be Wild" has imagined themselves astride a "chopper," cruising down some desert highway with the wind in their hair. Riding bikes is one thing. Parking them is another. The marginally few would be Easy Riders out there have recieved an unprecidented blessing from the Powers That Be: UCO now features motorcycle-exclusive parking. Hold on a second there, Peter Fonda. Just because you cruise around on your bike doesn't mean you should get dibs on prime parking around campus. Granted, this isn't the first batch of designated parking spots to be unveiled on campus. However, there is a difference between handicapped drivers, faculty, and commercial vehicles (all of whom merit designated parking) and students who choose to ride on two wheels instead of four. The argument has been made that two

motorcycles or scooter (or moped, for any Monkees revivalists) can park wher e only one car would normally fit. While this is true, then why do motorcyclists still park one to a car-sized spot in unlabeled, general parking? At that, these designated spots sit empty a good amount of time. Those of us driving in cars get a ticket every time we park in one of these designated spots we get a ticket. If a motorcycle parks in a "regular" parking spot, they get a a great place to kick-stand their hog. Quite frankly, it's a surprise that there hasn't been an outcry for more "car-only" parking. If students are going to recieve preferable parking on the basis of what they drive alone, why haven't we already begun sectioning off our parking lots further? Where is the parking for four-door sedans? Or sport-utility vehicles? How about pickup trucks? And, lest we forget, where can a guy park a Geo Metro? •

CAMPUS QUOTES HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT DESIGNATED MOTORCYCLE PARKING?

"It's a good idea, but why do they have to be up front?"

"I think they need designated drummer parking."

—RYAN SHARP

—MIKE ALEXANDER

senior music performance major

"I think it's a waste. It's winter time. Who in the heck rides a motorcycle in the winter?"

"I think it takes up my valuable parking spot." —KATHRYN WHITE freshman undecided major

—MICHAEL DRUMMOND senior music performance major

EDITORIALS The Vista's Editorial Board meets once a week. Editorials represent the views of at least one member of the board. Opinion columns, reviews and commentaries represent the views of the writer and not necessarily the views of The Vista Editorial Board, the department of journalism, UCO, or the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. Editorial cartoons do not necessarily represent the views of the artist. The Vista is not an official medium of expression for the Regents or UCO. LETTERS The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, with a maximum of 150 words, and must include the author's printed name, major, classification and phone number. Non-students must include a title and daytime phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters and does not publish anonymous letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 730345209 or deliver in person to the editor in the Communications Building, Room 107. Letters can be sent via e-mail to thevista@hotmail.com .

"It's a new thing. Lets give it a chance."

"Motorcycles need parking too."

—JEREMY COUTRE

—DAMION NUNLEY

junior recreation management major

senior finance/management information systems major

"I feel that motorcycles and scooters should be parked by a pole, and leave the parking spaces for people who really need them." —TENECIA KNOWLS

"I think that motorcycles and scooters should have to park in the regular areas that everyone else does. Just because you drive a cycle or scooter does not make you special."

sophomore psychology major

—CURTIS MONTGOMERY junior business major

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Florida voters protest ballots Electoral College 101: the mystery unraveled BY KATHY BUSHOUSE

TMS Campus Reporter OCA RATON, Fla.- They are not the people usually seen at political rallies. But a groundswell of anger moved hundreds of people Thursday to abandon work, school and home duties to line the sidewalks along Glades Road fronting Town Center Mall in Boca Raton. They chanted "Revote!" and held handmade signs declaring the same. Rebecca Cohen said she's not easily outraged or quick to protest. But the controversy over the presidential elections and problems with the Palm Beach County votes means one thing: do something.

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the people." She said she's determined to see Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore exhaust all his means to leverage a new election for Palm Beach County voters. "I won't forgive him if he lets it go," Cohen said. "It's us. It's not about Gore." Her husband, Nathan Cohen, said: "This is like once in lifetime, or once in the history of our country." As cars sped by with horns blaring, some people in the group of several hundred PHOTO BY TMS CAMPUS distributed fliers encouraging A group of Florida A&M students flooding the people to call Florida capital in Tallahassee, FL, on Thursday. the Palm Beach The group was calling for a revote in the County presidential election. Supervisor of Elections office to complain about the confusing "We'll keep rallying. We'll do ballots. Petitions and form letters whatever we have to," said Cohen, asking the state's election office in 54, of Boca Raton. "I'm going to Tallahassee for a revote also were write letters, phone, whatever. It's circulated. not going to go away. "If our vote does not matter, "You want to talk about the will then what does that say? What of the people? This is the will of

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than Bush in California, all 54 of the Democratic Party's electors were admitted into the Electoral College, while all 54 of the Republican Party's electors went home. This is why it is so important for candidates to "win" states, especially heavy hitters like California, Florida and New York. The electors, as selected by the voting public, meet Dec. 18, and it is at this meeting where the real election for president takes place. This is where a sticky situation gets even stickier. Under the Electoral College system, the nationwide popular vote actually has no legal significance on federal level. In other words, an elector in California, state laws notwithstanding, is within his rights to cast a vote for Gov. George W. Bush, despite initially pledging support for the Democratic Party. Hypothetically, even if Vice President Al Gore captured 100 percent of the popular vote in California, all 54 of the electors could still vote for Bush. But rare is the case when an elector votes against the party that appointed him, and approximately half of all states have mandates in place to prevent such a practice from taking place. So if that's true, then how come one candidate can win the popular vote and still lose the election? Chalk that one up to the Electoral College system's "all or nothing" rule. If, for instance, 49 percent of See ELECTORS, Page 9-

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does that say for us? How can this election be fair and accurate and precise? It can't be. It's not the vote of the people. It's the vote of, he got elected because we went ahead and we marked the wrong hole," said Judith Zeitz, 43, of Wellington. The rally began with a phone call between two Boca Raton Democrats, Judy Bailyn and Felice Spinner. "The conversation started that we have do something more than what we've done," Bailyn said. a The rally idea blossomed as the pair began calling friends and news media, as well as hitting the Internet with e-mails. The outcome of the rally? Bailyn doesn't believe there will be a revote, but Spinner was more optimistic. That history is being written in Palm Beach County wasn't lost on political science student Sara Schuman, 20, a junior at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt. She flew home to Delray Beach to witness firsthand what's been happening since Tuesday's election. "I'm missing a few political science classes, but I think this is an OK way to miss them," said Schuman, who attended the rally with her mother, Barbara Schuman. •

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uch like trigonometry, the New Jersey turnpike and Windows NT, the Electoral College system is a fundamentally essential tool that most Americans have generally felt is best left alone. With few incidents, it has done its job quietly while voters have done theirs. But with Election Day 2000 here and gone and the presidential race still up for grabs, voters now face the possibility of one candidate squeaking into the White House despite not winning the popular vote. That's where the Electoral College system comes into play. In order to decipher the possible results of this race, we must face the music and understand how this system works, and why it's here in the first place. A word of warning: From here on out, it gets sticky. Kick those brains into overdrive, dear readers, because this won't be pretty. The Electoral College consists of 538 members, called electors, from all 50 states. The number of electors in each state is directly proportional to the number of Congressmen it has. Thus, while Vermont has the national minimum of three electors, larger states like California and New York have 54 and 33 electors, respectively. Each party selects 538 electors whom party members feel represent the beliefs and values of their party. For example, both the Republican and Democratic parties selected 54 electors to., represent them in California in the Electoral College.

This is where Tuesday's general election came into play: When, for example, Gore received more votes

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UCO creates spots to accommodate 2-wheeled drivers Students with cars who park in designated motorcycle spots will get ticketed, as well as motorcycle drivers who Staff Writer park in spots designated for cars. tudents who drive "This brought some adjustment for the cars to school this fall and worry motorcycle riders because they may have about parking spaces not been aware of the change may be wishing they were at the beginning of the year. I on two wheels instead of "The motorcycle spots think now they are used to four with the addition of 15 the spaces," Fourcade said. use up less space. Two motorcycle spots on He also said Parking -campus. Services gives out more to three of the spots "In the past there were tickets to people parked in really no rules governing can fit into one regular motorcycle spaces and fewer where motorcycles could to motorcycles parked in a space." park. They would park on one-vehicle space. grass, in no parking zones "It was a problem because and in handicapped -Leon Fourcade motorcycles couldn't access spaces," said Leon University Parking their own spaces. But this has Fourcade, manager of Services Manager decreased lately," Fourcade University Parking said. "The parking situation as a whole is Services always worse at the beginning of the fall There are currently around 50 people semester. People have to get used to registered with motorcycle permits. changes. We really haven't had very many "I think they put too many motorcycle complaints." â&#x20AC;˘ - spaces on this campus," said Stephanie Wilson, sophomore engineering physics major. (right) New parking spots have been Empty motorcycle spaces can be seen at created across UCO's campus to any given time during the day. accommodate students who drive "The motorcycle spots use up less space. motorcycles to class. The spaces, like this Two to three of the spots can fit into one one located south of campus, are frequently regular space," Fourcade said. seen empty. BY SARAH DAVIS

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• Threatening phone calls were made to the Office of the President. The threats were directed towards Administrative personnel. Increased awareness and more frequent checks to the area will occur. • EMSA was contacted after a woman fainted during an abortion film in the Health and Physical Education Building, Room 14. Treatment was refused.

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• A suspect was seen driving on the sidewalk in the area of Murdaugh Hall. The suspect was found to be driving under suspension. Several small liquor bottles were found and dumped out. The vehicle was turned over to it's registered owner. The suspect was issued a summons for Driving Under Suspension. • A victim reported receiving several harassing phone calls from another UCO student. The information was turned over to student services.

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• A white male exposed himself to a victim on the east side of the Commons buildings. The suspect is being sought at this time. • A 14 year old juvenile was reported missing. The information was entered to the National Crime Information Center. • The basement walls of Murdaugh Hall were vandalized and small fires were set by several UCO students. The activity was videotaped and the students identified. The incident is being investigated.

• A victim reported that his 1984 BMW was vandalized while parked in the S-10 parking lot. Both taillight covers were broken and damage is estimated at $200. Additional patrols in the area were ordered.

November 1 • A suspect was arrested in the Commons Clubhouse area after a Halloween party. The suspect attempted to leave the area and resisted assistance offered by Officer Maloy. The suspect was placed under arrest and issued a trespass warning.

• EMSA was contacted after a victim fell down on a ramp in the Communications Building. The victim was taken to the hospital with back and neck injuries. • A victim reported the passenger side window of his vehicle was broken while parked in the R-12 parking lot. Nothing was missing and an investigation is ongoing. • A Chartwell van was struck after the employee left it parked blocking a pickup truck that had parked in the reserved space in the loading dock area of the University Center. The employee had gone inside to complain about the space being taken, and upon his return found that the van had been backed into. Further investigation is ongoing. • A victim reported losing her computer disk in the Max Chamber's Library. The area was searched, but the disk was not found. • A victim reported that her purse was taken by an Asian male driving a baby blue four-door Honda. The victim stated that she had left her purse on top of her car when pulling out of the S-9 parking lot. She realized her mistake, and had stopped to get her purse when she observed the suspect taking it. The suspect fled down the sidewalk. Investigation is ongoing. • A victim reported losing a backpack and it's contents in Thatcher Hall building. The backpack contained a wallet, $10, and a student I.D.

• A VCR and a blue couch were stolen from the lobby of Murdaugh Hall. At the time of report, no serial or model numbers were known. Investigation is ongoing. • A victim reported losing his debit card in the area of the Food Court. He was advised to cancel the card, and will be contacted if it is found. • A female victim fainted in the Health and Physical Education Building, Room 14. EMSA responded and examined the victim. She refused transportation to Edmond Regional Hospital and was released.

November 5 • A victim reported that her windshield was broken while her vehicle was parked in the S11N parking lot. There are no known suspects, and investigation is ongoing.

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Bronchos advance to second round of national tournament BY TRACI STARKEY Sports Editor

he bitter-cold Sunday afternoon was enough to keep most devout sports enthusiasts wrapped-up on the couch watching NFL games, but a group of raucous ,die-hard tans had better things to do. There was a soccer game to watch. They braved the elements to witness history in the making. They watched UCO make its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship, and they got to celebrate when it was over. The No. 6-ranked Bronchos won the first round of the -Midwest Regional by defeating Mesa State (Colo.) 1-0 in double overtime. In just their third season of varsity competition, the Bronchos won both the Lone Star Conference regular-season and tournament titles and are now riding an nine-game winning streak. UCO will advance to next week's quarterfinals against No. 3 UC San Diego with the site yet to be determined. The Tritons, in their first year of NCAA Division II competition,

defeated Sonoma State 2-0 in their first-round game Saturday. The Bronchos dominated most of regulation, getting off 19 shots to just five for the Mavericks, while also holding a 10-3 advantage in cornerkicks. Both teams missed prime scoring opportunities in the first 15minute overtime and UCO "It's a great feeling goalkeeper Lauren Vogel had two diving saves in the second extra to win a game in the session before freshman Denae national tournament Taylor knocked in a 20-yard shot at the 7:15 mark in the second and we're excited overtime. Taylor, a midfieler from Moore, about getting the took a pass from Jessica Mathieu oppurtunity to play and dribbled toward the corner before taking the shot that just in the quarterfinals." made it inside the left corner of the goal at 112:15 for the gamewinner. It was the fourth goal of â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mike Cook the season for Taylor. UCO soccer coach "It was an unbelievable game and Kenae made an incredible

shot to win it," UCO coach Mike Cook said. "We missed some good chances to score in regulation, but Mesa has a good team and they really battled us. It's a great feeling to win a game in the national tournament and we're excited about getting the opportunity to play in the quarterfinals." Cook who is in his third year as head coach for the Bronchos has posted 44-16-1 record at UCO, and an overall women's record of 132-38-2 in eight years, spending five at Southern Nazarene. Cook has also been named LSC Coach of the Year. Other Bronchos earning top individual conference awards were, senior forward Sally Holmes as the repeat Offensive Player of the Year, and midfielder Gina Mix as Freshman of the Year. Holmes and Mix were joined on the 11-player first-team unit by sophomore forward Kim Brown, junior midfielders Jessica Mathieu and Jerogia McGinty, sophomore fullback Lisa Hansen and sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Vogel. UCO also had two second-team selections in freshman midfielder Valerie Gutierrez and junior fullback Courtney Lindsey, while freshman fullback Chelsea Holland was on the honorable mention list. â&#x20AC;˘

Jessica Mathieu (left) and Sarah Schaff (right) compete in the Bronchos firstround game of the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship. UCO defeated Mesa State (Colo.) 1-0 in double over time. It was the ninth straight win for the Bronchos who advance to next week's quarterfinals against No. 3 UC San Diego.

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Bronchos lose to Northeastern State in season finale n overwhelming Northeastern State defense stymied Central Oklahoma at every turn Saturday afternoon Nov. 11 at muddy Gable Field, handing the Bronchos a disappointing 7-0 loss in the 2000 season finale. UCO managed just 80 total yards against NSU's staunch defensive unit, with the No. 8-ranked Redmen using a 60-yard drive late in the second quarter to get the only score on an 11-yard touchdown run. The Bronchos, who had several prime scoring opportunities in the first half, did virtually nothing in the final 30 minutes while trailing 7-0 as NSU relied on its suffocating defense and a ball-control offense to nail down the victory. UCO, which needed a win to arrange a tie for the LSC crown, ended at 5-5 with its first non-winning season since a 3-7 finish in 1991 and was shut out for the first time since 1994. "We knew coming in that Northeastern had a great defense and they certainly proved that today," UCO coach Gary Howard said. "We couldn't get anything going no matter what we tried and that was extremely frustrating. "I thought our defense did an outstanding job of keeping us in the football game. They gave us some field position that we couldn't take advantage of and just played extremely hard the entire game." The Bronchos limited NSU to 218 total yards as tackle Claude Davis, linebackers Lucas Kerr and Jess Loepp and free safety Kelly Heathington spearheaded the defensive effort. Kerr had 13 tackles and Davis 10, including two sacks.

But UCO had just 27 yards rushing in 39 tries and was 4-of-11 passing for 53 yards with two interceptions. Tailback Greg Briley had 56 hard-earned yards in 18 carries, while quarterback Brett Manning was sacked six times and the Bronchos also lost 19 yards on two failed field goal tries. UCO couldn't take advantage of excellent field position in the first half despite taking over in NSU territory three times. The Bronchos gained possession at the NSU 30-, 40- and 42-yard lines, but came up with nothing as a turnover and two muffed field goal tries doomed those offensive efforts. The Redmen used a 37-yard pass on the second play of the game en route to a firstand-goal at the UCO seven, but Ryan Cooper and Davis had stops on two running plays and Heathington broke up a pass in the end zone to force a field goal try. A bad snap ruined that effort, with Jon Brazeal and Loepp burying Greg Bobbitt for a 13-yard loss. Another fine defensive stop led to a short punt that set UCO up at the NSU 42 and an 11-yard run by Briley helped the Bronchos get to the 24 before a 42-yard field goal try from there was thwarted by muddy conditions. The Bronchos got the ball right back

Late night with the Bronchos... Tyler Barnard looks for a shot during practice. The Broncho women and men's basketball teams are sponsoring a dunk, free throw, 3point, and a half-court shot contest. The event will be Tuesday, Nov.14 at 8:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Fieldhouse. Prizes wil be given to winners. The men's team opens their season against Mid-America Bible at home on Nov. 21. The women's team start their regular season Nov. 17-18 at the Texas Woman's Classic in Denton. The women's team held an exhibition game on Nov. 8 against the Oklahoma Flyers and lost 89-86 in overtime.

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Howard closed out his 24th season with a record of 5-5. It is the first nonwinning season for the Bronchos since a 3-7 finish in 1991..

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when Davis sacked NSU quarterback Greg Bobbitt, causing and recovering a fumble at the NSU 30. Manning found split end Chad Hacker for a 15-yard gain on second-and-10 from the 30, but Hacker fumbled while being tackled and NSU recovered to stop that threat. UCO's defense came through again and set the Bronchos up at the NSU 40-yard line minutes later when Loepp picked off an attempted lateral by the Redmen and returned it 14 yards. Tailback Tarik Abdullah picked up one first down with an 11-yard carry, then lost seven yards on three consecutive runs to force the Bronchos to try another field goal. That 48-yard effort never got off the ground, .either, as another errant snap and hold led to a nine-yard loss. NSU then responded with the only scoring drive of the game, going 60 yards in seven plays to score the only points it needed. Adrien Daniels did most of the damage and he finally got the score with an 11-yard scoring sprint with just 2:09 left in the half to give the Redmen a 7-0 lead. UCO was in NSU territory just once in the second half, but Briley was thrown for a four-yard loss on a fourth-and-one play at the. Redmen 30 early in the third quarter. NSU played field position after that, content to run the ball and let its defense do the rest. The Bronchos lose 15 seniors off this year's teamMark Helton, Aaron Noarianni, Mike Nagel, Evan Luttrell, Kenneth Riddle, John Fitzgerald, Ryan Ambrose, Chad Hacker, Jon Brazeal, Kelly Heathington, Jermaine Birdow, Chris Crawford, Brad Shea, Jess Loepp, and Tyler Griffin. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x201D;From Staff Reports

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n Thursday, Nov. 9, the UCO wrestling team uarmed up as they normally would before a. big dual. The only catch was tonight they were not wrestling a nationally ranked visiting team; they were planning to wrestle each other. Winners start, losers sit. Three months worth of sweat and tears decided in seven short minutes. Two wrestlers. One winner. At 125, true freshman Chris Cline faced the most daunting challenge of the night, as he was to meet returning national champion Mark Dodgen. Dodgen showed plans of a second title, dominating Cline 10-1. The first match at 133 for the evening showcased two scrappy true freshmen in Shelby Bullard and Matt Douglas. The action was fast and furious with Bullard needing a takedown in overtime to gain his first victory in a UCO singlet. Again at 133, redshirt freshman Cole Province unseated last year's starter Matt Dodgen with a takedown in overtime.At 141, Joe Schneider dominated Mickey Henry with four unanswered takedowns and 1:36 in riding time to win 9-3. Henry nearly scored on a single leg takedown only to have Schneider squirm away via incredible flexibility. At 149, Stephen Hodge met returning national runner-up Gabe Sullivan. Sullivan scored early and often, cruising to an 11-4 decision. At 157, H.M. Chapman battled it out with returning national qualifier Nathan Gomez. Chapman again showcased his ability to ride, keeping Gomez down the entire second period. Chapman added a reversal in the third to win by a final score of 3-0. . With things wide open at 165, true freshman Shawn Silvas showed he was the man for the job, annigilating sophomore Jeremy DeRoin by a score of 9-1 At 174, promising junior Dennis Parker showed his junior college All American honors are only a sign of things to come with a 2:36 pin of talented redshirt freshman Tony Morland. True freshman Mark Gibson defeated junior Aaron Sweazy by a major decision at 184. Also at 184, junior Tony Realmuto used an escape and takedown to steal the match from Ben Iker Muhammad Lawal devastated redshirt freshman Aaron Lane 11-4. Lawal controlled the pace of the match, scoring at will on double and single leg takedowns. The night ended with sophomore Jeremy McCoy solidifying his position as UCO's heavyweight with a 6-0 win over junior Ray Rice.

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01' Blue Crew looks for participation, members Weber, 01' Blue Crew advisor. McDow said the club had about Staff Writer 16 members last year. She is in the ttention all spirited students: process of organizing the club this 'get ready to show UCO. The semester and wants the 01' Blue school's athletic support Crew to be active on campus in the system, 01' Blue Crew, wants more spring semester. "Our focus is on bringing all student participation. organizations on "We were campus together to active last year but most people that "Our focus is on bringing all promote spirit. We want to show were in it organizations together to support at games and graduated or pep rallies," McDow moved on and promote spirit. We want to said. aren't interested According to anymore," said show support at games and Weber, the new 01' Marilyn McDow, pep rallies." Blue Crew will have sophomore more continuity undecided major. than it did in past 01' Blue Crew years. started about three —Marilyn McDow "We need people years ago as an to get in there who outgrowth of an are energized and honor society within the Music Department. Most enthusiastic and have good ideas," of its members were in the band and Weber said. The club will hold an noticed the lack of school spirit and attendance at athletic events at organizational meeting at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 in the Commons UCO. 01' Blue Crew recruited members Clubhouse. All interested students and attended football and basketball are invited. 01' Blue Crew, like other campus games and were in charge of bringing organizations, receives money the UCO flag to games. "The club pretty much died out allotted by the UCO student and floundered. I know there's government appropriations several of the newer members who committee. "There's $1,000 just sitting there were there last year and are interested in bringing it back. There's a chance waiting for us to use it," McDow that they can do it," said Keith said. ♦ BY SARAH DAVIS

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Colleges offer courses for 'seniors' The residents and the students have a symbiotic relationship. The students help by Student Writer tutoring the villagers in computer skills, and etirement communities are taking a the students learn from the experience and different approach to how senior knowledge the residents can provide. citizens are spending their golden Another benefit is that students in the years. Universities are adopting a concept of health care field can do field work in the building retirement communities on or retirement center. adjoining the campuses, and this trend is The general thinking is that people need catching on all around the United States. a reason to get up in the morning after Every complex has its own standards for retiring. An environment where there is an living conditions and incentive to learn and have The residents and students stipulations for opportunities to become maintaining residency. involved rather than have a symbiotic relationship. Some have the retirees having limited choices of directly involved with activities in an ordinary The students help by tutoring the students and school community can be the villagers in computer skills, activities and some are beneficial. focusing more on having One disadvantage is that and the students learn from the alumni living close in universities don't see any hopes that they will immediate financial experience and knowlege the support their alma benefit. The program does residents can provide.. mater. not provide any revenue for Lasell College in the college Newton, Mass. welcomes Keeping adequate retirees to their 162-unit community that occupancy in the senior housing market is includes a multi-purpose room, a general difficult and even though this may be a store to purchase kitchen supplies, a beauty popular concept, it may be a slow growing salon and a cafe. The villagers, as they are one. College towns are small and can be too known to the students, are required to isolated geographically in order to support attend classes and spend 450 hours in a such a development. classroom each year in order to live there. Since the baby boomer generation is The residents are not required to take tests, coming of age, there will be a demand for an receive no grades and have greater leniency activity oriented lifestyle which this concept in absences because of health reasons. may satisfy. • BY KARIN HICKENBOTHAM

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LETTERS Student dismayed by politics, currency

hree billion dollars. That is a three followed by nine zeros -- and nine zeros is exactly the attention states like Oklahoma, with small electoral voting power, receive from candidates seeking the presidency. Our current system denies many states even a whistle stop. California, Florida, New York, Michigan and Pennsylvania determine the outcome for the other 45 states. If the candidates think us unworthy of their attention, then why do we bother sending our delegates? Al Gore has not stopped here and George Bush Jr. made one speech at the airport. If my tax dollars are funding their campaigns, at $1.5 billion in matching federal funds, then I want the opportunity to have my baby kissed. "No taxation without visitation!" Education is suffering in many areas of the nation due to a lack of funds. We have been robbed twice by such

cavalier spending on personal agendas without even an attempt at personalappearance campaigning. The saturation of commercials was appalling in swing states like Minnesota. Our children reap what the politicians sow. Federal campaign funding is neither an effective long-term expenditure of tax dollars nor equitable to third party campaigning. I voted; therefore, I have the right to complain. But who stops tolisten? The First Amendment protects and encourages open political discourse. Founded on Milton's belief that if truth and falsehood are allowed to grapple in an open marketplace of ideas, truth will win. The Supreme Court has defended this position many times. Funding open debates where all candidates are allowed to defend and attack positions seems reasonable. Paying millions of dollars to tell me a young bachelor drove intoxicated over twenty years ago does not. Let the people decide

the truth. If aesthetics are to remain the deciding factor, then I nominate Mona Lisa. If I were a founding father, I would not be rolling in my grave; I would have packed up my coffin and moved elsewhere. The time has come for a complete overhaul of the government. Our politicians feel the need to stick their hands in our pockets and their noses in our business without even offering so much as a "how do you do?" during election time. The Electoral College is an antique. It is a rotary phone in the computer age. It served its purpose, but now it needs to be on display in a museum. It empowers the few and ignores the many. It affirms states' rights within the framework of a strong central government while denying the individual's right to be heard through the ballot. Both the House and the Senate operate under a majority-vote pretext are the people not to be trusted with the same responsibility? If I were a Massachusetts

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Republican, I would not waste my time standing in line at the polls. What would be the point in so strong a Democratic state? Within the people's government, my wishes would be mute andignored. If each vote counted, then the apathy of both politicians and voters might diminish. Are we living under democracy or hypocrisy? Is that not what we fought against 225 years ago? Do we so readily take for granted our freedom that we are happy with a 53 percent voter turnout? Perhaps the system is obsolete. Some type of change might also reduce the media's erroneous exit poll predictions by waiting until every voice is heard. Voter turnout was higher than normal because many people felt excited about the race. Let's put the fun back in politics.

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n response to Jarrett Jobe's comments about OU's recent success in football, how can you talk bad about success in our state? To me, it sounds as if you don't have a clue about being a fan. What is the difference between OU's success and UCO's success three years ago? There is not the same fan base at UCO's game as there was then. Where did all those fans go? It's all about the excitement. When UCO was number one, there was plenty of excitement coming from all around and it's the same with OU. Excitement gets fans pumped and makes it all possible. Why can't you show support for a state school? Have you been on campus within the last three or four years? There was plenty of OU gear being worn and they weren't winning then. Now that they are there is always someone like you that has to bad mouth us fans. Some of us have been Sooner fans since we were

four years old. So what if we haven't attended the university, does that mean we should stop supporting them? The University of Oklahoma offers one of the most exciting events in the state on six Saturdays year in and year out. Sounds like they are offering quite a lot more than just their school. With winning comes the bandwagon, it's a given. But tradition always brings you back to the top. Don't talk down on OU's fans for their support because there is a good possibility they will make it to the Orange Bowl and if they do and if they come out National Champions, you will probably be leading the bandwagon all over town decked out in your crimson and cream. Jarrett, get excited, we're number 1!

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MY TURN F E Al Bill Wiseman, UCO university relations uestion: When is the last time Laurel and Hardy organized an election in America? Answer: Last Tuesday! The bizarre spectacle we are witnessing in the ongoing presidential election was bound to happen. Elections in our country are the last preserve of the long-discredited "spoils system" we all learned about in 8th-grade social studies. Across America, all of our thousands of counties are generally dependent

on local election boards, usually staffed by local pals of local polls. In other words, patronage jobs fill other patronage jobs. And it's not so much a matter of bad intentions as it is disconnected, uncoordinated and discontinuous policies and practices. Ain't that right, Wanda Jean? Added to that is the absurdity of obsolete election laws, varying wildly from state to state. Any close election is likely to become a crap shoot, with no certain outcome and endless potential arguments for recounts, recontests and recriminations. For example, in Oklahoma a voter can move away from his original voting place but keep voting there forever, regardless of where or how many times he moves. Thus, a person living in Bartlesville can continue to vote

for Sheriff in Ponca City. Moreover, the database of voters compiled in each county, and consolidated by the state election board, is completely separate from the national database used for postal purposes or the national databases used for telephone purposes. Typically, the addresses kept by the Oklahoma State Election Board have a postal deliverability of less than 50% in some rural areas. And there is no procedure for systematically updating data on the basis of postal address changes, telephone listing changes, or even deaths.In other words, election records provide the basis for eternal life...at least as long as someone stops by and votes for you once every eight years or so, which isn't too hard to do since no identification is required. Alternatively, one could always request an absentee

ballot. In other words, in addition to the fact that elections can result in terminal confusion about their actual results, the potential for abuse and fraud continue to be enormous. What's the solution? Give the whole thing to the U.S. Postal Service. (I am not kidding!) Despite its being a perennial favorite of standup comics, the federal postal service is pretty amazing, and it is on the verge of becoming even more awesome as it enters cyberspace. The postal database is already remarkable and could become even more reliable with the addition of embedded Social Security numbers. A uniform, reliable and selfcorrecting database for voting could be achieved with relative ease at relatively modest expense. Voting procedures could become uniform and convenient

throughout the country, along with the option of on-line and telephone voting, which is going to happen sooner or later anyway. Such a suggestion will lead to jokes and a measure of paranoia, of course. Many people still crouch in fear of a "big brother" government which will know where everyone is. The fact is that multiple entities already know more about us than we can imagine, so we might as well move ahead with a rational, uniform and reliable method of communicating with ourselves as communities, which is what elections are really about. Does it make sense to live most of our lives on the Internet yet continue to vote with pack mules and carrier pigeons? •

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Online gambling is legal, enticing to college students gamble on with online gambling. ... It also helps me TMS Campus Reporter with bills. ... Once they are out t's as easy as typing a word of the way, I am not going to do into an Internet search itanymore," he said. This modern take on engine. gambling, h owever, has, "all the With a few makings of a simple mouse disaster," said clicks, a credit "At this point, Gamblers card and a desire Anonymous to escape reality, we aren't able member online gamblers to say what's "Holly," who find themselves in declined to Utopia. causing the give her last Online name and gambling, which is problem. place of legal, is slowly Maybe, it's the residence. seeping into BY GABRIELLA SPINNATO

I n casual life. giant worms." particular , Various sites Internet such as iwin.com gambling is a and casino.com solitary provide —Farrell Roson addiction. individuals with Facilities Manager Even in the thrill of action-filled gambling in their own home. Gamblers are able casinos, gamblers isolate to attend various virtual casinos themselves from their surroundings, Holly said. and link to specific "Online gambling is a games -- specializing in further extension of this. ... It is anything from solitaire to bingo a way not to have to deal with -- putting real money at risk. "College students are often any people, and it could be very attracted to the convenience secretive," she said. Online gambling sites seek and numerous gaming options to "hook in" inexperienced that online gambling has to offer," said Boston University gamblers. These sites and College of Arts and Sciences virtual casinos are subtly designed to "make it look as senior. Nick though you're simply playing a Johnson. game," Holly said. "There is a great variety of In contrast to traditional the different_ sports you could

gambling, online gambling deals with credit cards rather than cash. Players must process personal information and credit card numbers to receive a user password and code. If a gambler loses online, their debts build on credit. Some sites even make it possible to wager one's house mortgage. As opposed to traditional gambling, which has regulations regarding shuffling and playing conditions, there is no legislation regulating online games. "A friend of mine invited me to go to a virtual casino with him. ... I didn't go, it seems like the potential of the same loss of money as traditional gambling without the ambiance of a real casino," said College of General Studies freshman Alex Nenkov. According to U.S. Census Statistics, people ages 18-24 exhibit the most serious form of disordered gambling at a rate two to three times higher than that of the rest of the adult population. Roughly 8-20 percent of college students have dealt with a gambling problem, according to the statistics. •

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Board of Regents can't raise tuition unless the legislature amends the statute and raises the cap," said Debbie Terlip, the assisant director of research for the Oklahoma State House of Representatives. Increasingly, students who graduate from college are left with a considerable amount of debt. Student loans have displaced grants as the primary source of student aid. UCO students received over $25 million in financial aid last year, and approximately $17.8 million of that was borrowed money. Nationally, in 1980 only 41 percent of student aid funds were loans, but now borrowed money represents 59 percent. "I don't think 10 or 20 thousand is uncommon. I know I'm in debt, but loans are worth it for a college education I mean, if you have no other way to go to school," said Natalie Smith, a senior english major. "I feel that loans and the debts that follow them are a huge burden, and rough to deal with on my own after graduation. If it weren't for Pell grants,

I wouldn't have made it through school as an independent," said Bray Woodress, senior general studies major. While income levels have risen for many in the past few years, not all aspiring can afford tuition. "I have qualified for some grants, but after the finacial aid office assessed my parents income and everything I couldn't get any more. I had to apply for loans. After I graduate I have to pay them back," said Mylinda Thomas, senior education major. In comparison to other four-year universities in Oklahoma, tuition at UCO is among the lowest. According to an article published in The Chronicle for Higher Education in their issue dated Oct 27, there are factors that increase tuition, such as rising salaries in other professions and the affect of faculty productivity. The article also states, in order to raise salaries the institution must raise outside funds or increase tuition. Also, demands for better services, particuarly informatin technology, as well as budget cuts have played a role in the continuting tuition increases. •

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C4)47pfsk • Gay Alliance for Tolerance and Equality will host a meeting at 6 p.m. in the University Center, Room 201. For more information, call 974-5534. • The UCO Catholic Student Center will hold Catechetical/Apologetical studies at 8:15 p.m. at 321 E. Clegern Ave. For more information, call 341-6300. • A Human Resource Society Lecture will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall. Special guest speaker will be Robert Vervinck. For more information, call Cindy at 359-3643. • The Gamma Beta Phi Society will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. in the University Center, Room 301. There will be an alternate meeting on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the University Center, Room 107. Members need to attend only one of the meetings. For more information, call Jessy Fung at 348-9580.

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• Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold a general meeting at 9 p.m. beginning with leadership at 8:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Fieldhouse. For more information, call Mark Herrin at 974-2148 or April Gomez at 4785042. • Aikido Club will have practice at 7:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Fieldhouse Wrestling Room. For more information, call Brandon at 3485982. • College Republicans will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. in the Hamilton Fieldhouse, Room 109. For more information, call Terry at 340-1470. • The Nepalese Student Association will host a presentation of the movie Everest at 5 p.m. in the Troy Smith Lecture Hall. There will be free pizza. For more information, call 216-8403.

Tc1-4rfo(ay • UCO's soccer club practice will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Fieldhouse. For more information, call Jarrod at 974-6418. • UCO Toastmaster's Club will hold a

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meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the University Center, Room 320B. For more information, call William Loo at 844-2441. • The UCO Swing Dance Club will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. in the University Center, Room 202. Lessons are provided. For more information, call Lora at 974-4178. • The Catholic Student Center will hold Holy Mass at 7:30 p.m. at 321 E. Clegern Ave. For more information, call Carl Erickson at 3416300. • BACCHUS will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the University Commons Clubhouse. For more information, call Melissa at 613-2374. • The Nepalese Student Association will hold a board meeting at 1 p.m. in Dr. Morey's office in the Business Building, Room 203. For more information, call 216-8403. • The Christian Outreach Center will host Bible study and devotionals at 7 p.m. at the Dayspring Church of Christ located at the corner of Ayers St. and Chowning Ave. across from the Tom Thompson Field. For more information, call 974-5204.

f4N,4 y • The UCO Catholic Student Center will host Sunday Supper at 7 p.m. at 321 E. Clegern Ave. For more information, call 341-6300. • The Bahai Association hosts Sunday devotions at 9:30 a.m. at the Edmond Bahai Center. For more information, call Diba Amarsingh at 557-5420.

.fitoi-Jay • The Student Council for Exceptional Children will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Education Building, Room 312. For more information, call Dr Green at 974-5283 or Dr. Myles-Nixon at 974-5281. • The Annual Co-hort Meeting for all Special Education majors will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Education Building, Room 115. For more information, call Mrs. Cindy Hendrix at 974-5714.

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ARIES : ( MARCH 21 - APRIL 19 ) Thursday will bring headaches. Unexpected events on Sunday will be the only glitch in your travel plans. And aliens will give you a "special" probe as soon as you are done reading this horoscope.

TAURUS : ( APRIL 20 - MAY 20 ) Avoid an attractive distraction on Wednesday. Be flexible on Friday; it's likely there'll be a change in your plans, especially if your plans involve not falling into a Port-O-Potty toilet.

The stars have nothing interesting to tell you this week, except some babbling about visiting friends on Sunday. I advise you to just give up and drink heavily.

CI=ELELIEME11110 Something needs to be done at home, such as changing your filthy underwear, but if you don't already know what it is, your roommate will be glad to tell you. The more you aim to please on Sunday, the more likely you'll win.

LEO : ( JULY 23 - AUG 22 ) Don't get depressed if a scheme you try Friday simply doesn't work. And stop picking your nose in public. Everyone can see you.

VIRGO : ( AUG 23 - SEPT 22 ) Financial rewards could be yours on Wednesday due to your willingness to get rid of something cluttering up your space. Thismoney is a perfect opportunity to buy your favorite horoscope writer a beer.

LIBRA : ( SEPT 23 - OCT 23 ) Your energy level's high through Tuesday and Wednesday, and you're getting smarter. You may even be too tired to go out on Friday night, which will be a relief to single people everywhere.

SCORPIO : (OCT 24 - NOV 21) Things are not as they appear to be on Friday. Don't say much — you could find out later that you were talking to the wrong person, which will make you feel stupid and cry like a baby.

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CAPRICORN : (DEC 22 - JAN 19) Some of the things you learn over the weekend could help you improve your income, even though you are destined to ultimately panhandle on the 1-40 off-ramp after college.

AQUARIUS : ( JAN 20 - FEB 18 ) You'd be wise to play with a team, or bet on one, over the weekend. If you do travel, don't blame me when you wind up with a rare intestinal parasite and spend the rest of the semester huddled over a toilet.

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NOTICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015-C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL Preparation Ask about our tuition discounts 348-7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com 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 PARTY III Are you tired of Republicans and Democrats? Do you want liberty and freedom? Check out www.lp.org For information on local events, call Clark Duffe at 348-0293.

SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; $19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. Affordable health and life plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998. RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 3404998 for free quote. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, every Wednesday 7:30-9pm. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 495-2732. PROFESSIONAL wedding photographer with 10 years experience. Color and photojournalistic black & white. Free consultation. Call 341-9032. A-Z TYPING Call Con at 348-5673 Typing & editing, reports, term papers, resumes, etc. APA, MLA, ASA, TURABIAN MATH TUTOR for hire. OU graduate will tutor students. Call Petya Petrova for more info at 834-6455 or 721-2870.

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GREAT JOB, part time, for college students. Apply in person at Smitty's Wine & Spirits, 12021 N MacArthur, OKC. ***PART TIME*** Service & Sales Flexible hours, salary negotiable. Positions offered by established building service company. Potential for aboveaverage earnings. 1-800-227-7974. $1500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No experience required. Free info packet. Call 202-452-5901. DRIVERS WANTED- Must know streets of Edmond. Must be intelligent and clean cut. Restaurant experience helpful. Contact Ted, Dine Out In, 3413463. HIGHLY ENTHUSIASTIC, energetic people needed for mkt/advertising dept, $6-$8/hr DOE, plus commission. Full time pay for part time work, low stress, casual dress environment. Excellent resume builder. Contact Greg at 3915400. PROFESSOR'S FAMILY needs aide for boy with autism, evenings and weekends. Special Ed or Speech Path major preferred. Excellent English required. Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 922-4032. PART TIME help needed at construction supply and equipment company. Need person to work weekdays during school year doing delivery and warehouse. Must be 18 with good driving record, able to lift minimum of 50 lbs. FLEXIBLE HRS, M-F 8-5, $6.5 0$7.50/hr. Contractors Supply Co, NE 30th & Santa Fe (near capitol), 525-7431. HANDY STUDENT. Carpentry, painting. Close proximity to campus. MF, 1-5. Some Saturdays. Experience preferred. Positive attitute and willingness to work A MUST. 341-9651. FRATERNITIES * SORORITIES CLUBS * STUDENT GROUPS Earn $1000-2000 this quarter with the easy Campusfundraiser.com 3/hour fundraising event. No sales required. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888)923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com FULL TIME custodial help needed for ladies dorm at UCO. Mon-Fri 7:30am3pm. Call 330-3037. SURVIVE SPRING BREAK 2001! All the hottest destinations/ hotels! Campus sales representatives and student organizations wanted! VISIT intercampus.com or call 1-800-327-6013. THE TRIBE HAS SPOKEN! TRAPPER'S FISH CAMP & Grill now hiring experienced wait staff. Our servers have a $17-20 per person average. Apply 2-4pm at 4300 W Reno.

NORTH OKC accounting firm is looking for business student seeking part time employment 12-5pm M-F. Job duties include telephone, clerical, filing, computer input. Computer, typing and 10-key skills are mandatory. Knowledge of Word and Excel helpful. Fax resume to: Colton & Assoc, 848-5845.

NEED SOMEONE to pick up my kids from school at 3:30 and stay with them until 5:30 or 6pm 3 or 4 days/wk. Good pay. Call Joanne at 844-2949.

SMALL PRIVATE investigative firm needs PT clerical help 2-3 hrs/day, flexible hours. Filing, computer, good phone skills. No experience required, will train. Must sign confidentiality statement. Call 844-7300.

FULL TIME receptionist needed M-F 85. Must be multi-taskable, dependable, proficient in Excel & Word. Fax resume and salary requirements to 405-499-0114.

CARRIAGE INN Retirement Community is now accepting applications for Activities Director, Transportation Director, Food Service, Housekeeping & Front Desk personnel. Flexible hours, great benefits. Call Stephanie to set up interview at 3413200. WESTIES SHOES now hiring for part time sales positions. Hourly plus commission. Flexible scheduling. Apply in person at 2328 W Memorial Rd, OKC. ACCOUNTING INTERN- Second semester freshman or sophomore accounting major needed for accounting internship. Minimum of 25 hrs/wk, yearround until graduation. Please FAX resume to 340-7013 or mail to P 0 Box 3672, Edmond, OK 73083. FIRST CHRISTIAN Church Childcare Ctr is needing FT & PT teachers and van drivers. Morning and afternoon positions available. Apply at 206 E 1st St in Edmond. BABYSITTER WANTED for 2 infants, 3 days a week M-F, total 24 hours. Call for details. 848-5787 (leave message). EDMOND Telecommunications Co seeks PT administrative associate. Would like WordPerfect, Excel skills, phone work, etc. $9/hr plus flexible hours 30 hrs/wk max. Please call 216-8865. SCHLOTZSKY'S in Edmond needs day & night help. We can work around your schedules. Please apply at 410-A S Bryant. COMPUTER OPERATOR- Entry level position (30+ hrs/wk, early AM & Evening shifts) at Renaissance Healthcare. Qualified applicant must have knowledge of Unix, AIX, Windows NT & Novell. Primary responsibilities include report printing, delivery, troubleshooting, answering inquiries & maintaining PC's. Individual must be a team player and self-starter w/good communication skills. Reliable transportation required. Please send salary requirements & resume to: Renaissance Healthcare; Attn: Human Resources; 416 W 15th, Bldg 400; Edmond, OK 73013 ST LUKE'S Children Center has job openings for FT & PT childcare. Flexible hours. Competitive pay. Benefits available. Call 232-2391 for an interview.

PART TIME receptionist needed. Computer skills, some retail. JJ Kelly Bridal, 752-0029.

SUBWAY is looking for help for all shifts. Apply in person at 16325 N Santa Fe, Edmond. NOW HIRING for all positions. Apply in person at Souper Salad, 1718 E 2nd in Edmond. NEED A JOB? Lady of America is hiring for front desk/sales, daycare, aerobics instructors. For application, stop by 100 E 15th, Edmond or call 341-4200, ask for Casie. NOW HIRING PT ice cream scoopers, all shifts. Contact Ray at 822-6239 or 478-3025 or apply at 3601 S Broadway, Edmond. FRONT DESK night clerk needed 11 pm to 7am. Apply at 1-35 & NE 122nd.

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FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 341-7911. Welcome Students! NOW LEASING 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts For Availability & Prices Call 341-2161 ONE BEDROOM apt, unfurnished. Appliances, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 341-9651. VERY NICE, one bedroom apartment, courtyard, pool, laundry within walking distance to campus. Call 330-4641. NEAR UCO, Chowning Heights Apartments. Remodeled, 1 bed $375/mo, deposit $150. Located at Crown & Chartrand in Edmond, 844-5100.

FOR SALE CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have 15-75 lbs to lose, we pay you! 1-888-212-1564 GUARANTY BANK & Trust Co. is now accepting applications for PT and FT tellers at our new Edmond branch, opening first part of 2001 ! FT and PT positions also available at various N OKC locations. $7.50/hr and up, depending on experience. Previous cash handling and customer service skills required. Apply in person at 4631 NW 23rd St, OKC, M-F 9-5. Phone 945-8100, Jobline 951-9055. LOOKING for enthusiastic, customer service oriented people for seasonal, part time office help. Great pay, flexible hours, and easy training for fast learners! Apply: Helzberg Diamonds, Penn Square Mall, 843-6020. PETITE TRES' CHIC has position for PT sales in children's clothing. Flexible scheduling. Call 755-8972. HELP WANTED marketing pharmaceuticals, personal and home hygiene. Flexible schedule, must be 21. Interviewing Thur evening 7:15. Call for appointment 348-6505 or 348-4697. NW OKC CPA practice seeks bookkeeper. Must have completed six hours of accounting, must be willing to work at least 24 hrs/wk, must be proficient in Excel and Word, bookkeeping experience preferred. Will cross-train right individual for additional tasks. Fax resume with salary history to 405-787-7608.

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