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Bronchos stumble in playoff run By Justin Villines

Staffilifilter DAVIS, CALIF.-After a 43yard bomb to senior receiver Alton Lusk from sophomore quarterback Brett Manning, Central Oklahoma was on the UC Davis one yard line and only behind 26-17 with 4:45 left in the third quarter. But a goal line stand by the Aggies defense and a 12 play, 99-yard scoring drive changed the flow of the game, and preserved the Aggies 33-17 win over the Bronchos in a NCAA Division II playoff game Saturday. UCO came up empty on four shots at the endzone from the Aggies one-yard line. "I thought I was in, the first one I wasn't quite sure," Manning said. "I felt like I was

in. My upper body was in." After taking over at its own one-yard line, the Aggies marched 99-yards for a touchdown. Glenn Adriatico caught a 30-yard scoring pass from J.T. O'Sullivan, capping off the drive to take a 33-17 lead with 12:35 left in the fourth quarter. The Bronchos got the ball back three more times, but the Aggies defense stiffened, only allowing 39-yards in the fourth quarter. "We had an opportunity or two to score some points but didn't do it," UCO Head coach Gary Howard said. "Give Davis credit, they're a good football team. UC Davis jumped to a quick lead, thanks to a flashy 63-yard pass to John Shoemaker from V See CALIFORNIA,

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Winter Glow to brighten, campus holiday season By Allison Franklin

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t may be unseasonably sunny and warm Nov. 29, but UCO's "Winter Glow" will begin at 6 p.m. west of Old North nonetheless. Winter Glow is a holiday celebration that "brings the whole campus together and bridges the gap between UCO and the Edmond community," â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Staff photo by J.W. Reagoti said Kristen Eckstein, coordinator of student programs Senior Flanker Alton Lusk prepares for the UC Davis game Last Saturday in Davis, and chairperson of Winter Glow. California. This was the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Bronchos Edmond Mayor Bob Rudkin lost to the UC Davis Aggies 33-17. UCO ends the season with a record of 8-3. and UCO President Roger Webb will begin the third annual Winter Glow by welcoming the

community. Dawn Haygood, Ms. Black UCO, will emcee the event. A highlight of the celebration will be when the light switch is flipped around 6:20 p.m. and all the campus Christmas lights come on, Eckstein said. UCO's combined choirs will sing Christmas carols throughout the evening. Edmond's Children's Choir may perform as well, Eckstein said. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures, which are free to those who bring a toy to donate to Edmond's Hope Center. Santa will also read "`Twas

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Continued from front page the Night Before Christmas," Eckstein said. Hot chocolate, cider, and cookies will be available free-ofcharge for those who attend. The idea for the first Winter Glow came from Webb. "Since its first year, Winter Glow has gotten bigger and better every year," Eckstein said. In years past, only Old North has been decorated with Christmas lights. This year, the University Center, Murdaugh Hall, and the sidewalk around Broncho Lake will also be decorated with lights. Eckstein expects 400 to 500 people to attend this year. About 300 attended last year, she said. Winter Glow, which is cosponsored by Student Activities and Facilities Management, is partially funded by a standing activity account.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Photo provided Vol. 101, No. 23 (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149 Editor In Chief Celie Rabalais Sports Editor J.W. Reagor Associate Editor Maria Crane Sports Writer Justin Villines Mng. Editor Stephanie J. Eggeling Sports Writer Nick Spross Copy Editor Sheri Guyse Photographer Landon Salyer Advertising Mgr Wendy Werber Photographer Chieko Hara Ad Sales Carmen Gore Photographer Tony Oltmann Cartoonist John Lurry Trent Dugas Writer Writer Fachaitte Kinslow Webmaster Shauna Hardway Writer Robyn Lydick Circulation Shane Pratt Writer Ercilia Zolkiewicz Technical Director Trent Dugas

Director of Student Publications Dr. John DeSanto, APR The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by UCO students, semi-weekly during the academic year except exams 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. One-year subscription rate $12. Periodicals postage paid at Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-9998. The Vista's Editorial Board meets once a week. Editorials represent the views of the majority of the Editorial 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. Cartoons represent the views of the artist. The Vista is not an official medium expression for the Regents or UCO. "POSTMASTER": Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. 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, include the author's printed name, major, classification and phone number. Non-students must include 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 73034-5209 or deliver in person to the editor, Communications Bldg, Rm 107. Letters can be sent via e-mail to thevista@hotmail.com . The Vista is online at http://www.libarts.ucok.edu/journalism/vista.html . This publication is printed by The Edmond Evening Sun, 123 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73003.

The reflection of Christmas lights glimmer on the water of Broncho Lake as Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for pictures during the 1998 Winter Glow celebration. This year the festival will begin about 6 p.m. on Nov. 29 with singing of Christmas carols and hot chocolate. The Christmas lights on the campus will be turned on around 6:20 p.m.

Faculty Senate researches 'grade inflation' Higher GPA: the new college trend By Trent Dugas Stan/War

he UCO Faculty Senate is researching student grades and whether or not UCO has a "grade inflation" problem. Grade inflation, or grade distribution, is when a certain professor or a certain department hands out too many A's to students. Dr. Karen Dowd, associate vice president of academic affairs, said higher grade point averages (GPA) are the trend with universities across the country. "Whenever you notice such a steady trend you urge faculty and administration to look at the way we are doing things and that is kind of what we said to the deans," she said. She said every semester a grade distribution report is done at UCO but it is not listed as a

grade inflation report. The grade distribution list, she said, is distributed to all the deans and colleges on campus so they can discuss it within their departments. She said when addressing the grade distribution issue, the word "problem" is ambiguous and difficult to define because of the many factors. "There is a concept called academic freedom and faculty members can choose to evaluate students in the manner the discipline supports," Dowd said. "We simply remind faculty members that the way they are going to evaluate should appear on the course syllabus." Dowd made clear that the faculty senate is an independent body and they decide whether they want issues that concern them and added to their agenda. Dr. Hans Rudolph Nollert, senator of the faculty senate

and chairperson for the academic affairs committee and foreign languages, said the research into grade inflation is not a huge topic and is in the preliminary stages. He said, currently, they are only looking at statistics. "The threshold is a question of what department has a rate of awarding students A's, 40 percent of the time or higher," Nollert said. "And another way to determine if grade inflation is occurring is to evaluate the students once they leave college to see how the are functioning in the outside world." Nollert said if a department or professor is handing out A's too freely, it hurts the student's learning and job performance ability and UCO's reputation. "First of all, students need to

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Students complain of 'dangerous enrollment' By Trent Dugas

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ome UCO Graduate students who enrolled on November 8 are complaining about "dangerous enrollment" procedures at the Enrollment Service Offices for the 2000 spring semester. The UCO Taiwan Student Association wrote a letter to the enrollment office and President Roger Webb about the incident. In the letter, the Taiwan association protested the enrollment office's "carelessness, unwillingness, and impotence to conduct an organized and managed enrollment for UCO students." The graduate students from the Taiwan association claimed they lined up outside the enrollment office on Friday, November 5, and conducted a "self-organized effort" for the enrollment process. Frank Lin, president of the

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Taiwan student association, said they organized more than 35 students to sit in front of the University Center's doors. The students rotated shifts and saved their place in line from Friday until Monday morning. They also handed out numbers to themselves so when Monday arrived, they would be more organized to enroll. The problem with that is enrollment services maintains their own form of numbering system. The enrollment office distributes numbers to graduate students in line, inside the University Center. When November 8 arrived, the enrollment office doors opened but the Taiwan association's own numbering process was not adhered to by enrollment services. Lin said all the time the

students spent out in the cold in front of the University Center was wasted. Enrollment services opened

and injured when more than one hundred people run desperately from upstairs to downstairs while pushing and tackling each other." Another concern stated in the letter was the lack of authority and management that Monday morning. The Taiwan association claims "some students had arguments and conflicts...which could cause a fight or more serious consequences." The association also accuses enrollment services of not caring about their `self-organized efforts" and showed no intention of Evelyn Wilson accepting suggestions to Dean of Enrollment Services improve their service. As justification for the the doors and a mad rush, of incident, the Taiwan association more than 100 students, ensued is asking Webb to address the for the front of the line. problems. The letter states:They are asking enrollment "Some students, especially female students, could get hurt

We haven't done anything different that we haven't done in the past. It seems people are pretty content with the way enrollment works.

services to explain the situation and for a public apology. Also, they are asking enrollment services to provide UCO students "a safe, fair, efficient and manageable enrollment service." Even though the UCO Taiwan association took measures to better organize their enrollment process with their own numbering system, enrollment services maintains they have their own system which proves successful. Evelyn Wilson, dean of enrollment services, said she realizes the students were trying to be helpful but enrollment services has their own numbering system so the process will go smoothly. "We have had early

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to putting students' interests first," according to President Roger Webb's page on the university Internet site. During recent Economic Development Day activities, higher education and business leaders discussed improvements that UCO may need to undertake to become more student friendly. U.S. News On-line's college rating categorizes UCO's "student satisfaction" with a 60 percent freshman retention rating. UCO's average graduation rate is only 26 percent, according to data provided to U.S. News OnLine's college ratings. These are the lowest rankings in these categories among UCO and its five peer universities. UCO's five peer universities are: • Northeastern State University (NSU) • Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) • Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SEOSU)

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Because of low pay, UCO's College of Business has had difficulty in recruiting and retaining qualified full-time faculty, Jones said. The institution has a strong sense of primary responsibility to have qualified faculty for students, Betz said in a recent Vista interview. Fox addressed faculty salaries during the Economic Development Day discussions. "You are going to have to pay the faculty," Fox said. UCO administrators are addressing faculty salaries. "First of all, President Webb has stated to the Faculty Senate and the AAUP that salaries are a top priority this year," said Dr. Jim Bidlack, associate professor of biology and UCO chapter president of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). However, across the board salary increases may not mend the difficulties of recruiting and retaining dynamic professors. Jones believes the problem at UCO is the lack of the market value factor. The AAUP supports Jones' concept of market value along with the addition of merit/incentive pay, Bidlack said. "Once significant raises are provided, AAUP supports the concept of merit/market/ incentive pay to attract, retain, and reward excellent faculty," Bidlack said. Recognition is the first step toward problem solving, according to the fundamentals of management text used at UCO's College of Business Administration.

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Continued from page 2 operate with a certain kind of realism," Nollert said. "Which is to say not everybody deserves an A, we are not buying an A when we sign up for a course and very few employees look for A's. "They are looking for basic competency in the broader field they are hiring for and they are looking for specialized skills for the job they want you to do," he said. The common belief among universities nationwide is that inflated grades reflect on the university as a less rigorous academically institution. Nollert said if grade inflation is occurring it might not be the direct fault of the department or professor. He said many students are partially to blame for striving only for good grades by seeking out the easiest class. There is a serious preselection going on when

determining what classes to take, Nollert said. "Having a 4.0 is really not a supreme indicator of academic excellence. And I have seen plenty of students who have had 4.0's and have not really stuck with the hard classes," Nollert said. "They shopped around and took courses until they found instructors that gave them A's." He said UCO has a problem when someone who has waited until their junior or senior year to take their English Composition courses because they are "shopping around" for a teacher who hands out A's. "Well, that student is

should be willing to except a First of all, students lower grade need to operate with just to fill in t h e a certain kind of requirement," realism... not Nollert said. The end everybody deserves result, he an A... said, is Dr. Hans Nollert students drop Chairperson-of Academic out of class rather than Affairs accepting a C on their TrOWEIRTIVISEMENAMERgm creating problems across the transcript. campus. Everybody has to do Nollert said he does not remedial work with that student believe a professor can be so in a 3000 level course," Nollert good at relaying information to said. students that everyone in the "It is no wonder I have to class earns an A. correct basic mistakes." "We would all like to pump He said students are putting up our chest and that is part of off classes until their senior the issue is that you want your year or until the find an easy concept as a teacher to be so professor that hands out A's. successful that you are bringing "At some point, students the students along and inspiring

them to learn," Nollert said. "But realistically I wonder about that. I think we would be better off being a little more relaxed about grades." He said short of earning an F, students and the academic process focuses too much on grades and GPA. He said the academic process seems to be teaching students how to earn an A instead of learning the material and how to apply it. A heavy emphasis should be on the knowledge part of education, he said. With Academic Affairs studying grade inflation, Nollert said this should have no backlash on students from professors trying to even out the A's with lower grades. Nollert said he has fired adjuncts in his department for grade inflation because of its implication to students and UCO.

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Humanities professor 'conquers' his students as historical figures By Fachaitte Kinslow

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hat would you do if your professor came to class dressed like a monk or a crusader? Dr. Stephen Law, chairperson of humanities and philosophy, teaches his classes in first person as some of the individuals in the textbook. Law, who is a presenter of the History Alive program, travels over the state presenting lectures to students as William the Conquer. History Alive is a nationwide program that started about three or four years ago according to Law. The Oklahoma Humanities Council offers a variety of 20 to 25 characters that speak to elementary and high school students. "I'm the only non-American Character," Law said. Law said the council was suspicious of the reaction William the Conqueror would

have on the students, but the response so far has been wonderful. "I get a report card at the end of the year from the teachers with an evaluation," Law said. "I have gotten an A+ so far." As William the Conqueror, Law not only dresses the part, but also acts the character. "The monologue is about twenty minutes," Law said. "Then the students are allowed to ask questions and I must provide 11th century answers." Law said one of the most interesting schools he visited was the fifth grade talented and gifted class in Weatherford. "These students had studied William the Conqueror very well," Law said. According to Law, the students had the class decorated in Medieval theme and were ready to challenge their guest lecturer. "One student even knew that the men shaved their hair in the back. . . kind of like a punk

type of haircut," Law said. "He asked me 'why is your hair so long?"' The Chandler public school drama students also gave Law a challenge. "The were more interested in how I maintained character," Law said. Law also dresses in character for his own classes at UCO. "It's fun to be in costume walking in the Liberal Arts building and the foreign students just come out with their cameras," Law said. Law said his students describe him as hard but interesting. "Not only do they learn the content, but they also learn how to study," Law said. "Part of the mission is to get students to think analytically." Law, who teaches Humanities I and II, philosophy, History of Religion, and Origins of the Bible, says he likes teaching V See LAW, Page 8

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enrollment priority process in place for several years and it seems to have gone very well," Wilson said. She said every year the lines and enrollment process gets more organized and less time consuming. Enrollment services hands out numbers to students in line once inside the University Building and then several service representatives monitor and direct the students according to their number. "We haven't done anything different that we haven't done in the past," she said. Wilson said it is silly to think enrollment services has no worries about student safety when enrolling. Student safety, she said, is their main concern since the only reason why enrollment services exists is because of students.

"It seems as though people are pretty content with the way enrollment works," she said. "They are happy with the ease of which they can get through the line so it seems to go pretty smoothly." She said she is talking with the service representatives to see what transpired that morning and to see if there is any validity behind the accusations. "We are investigating what's behind the letter and what is going on with that situation," Wilson said. There never has been a problem before, she said. Nothing has changed in the processes of priority and registration but they will continue their investigation just to make sure student's safety is —Staff photo by Landon Salyer not at risk. Wilson was not sure when the Students with the last name beginning with the letters A-G , line up in the hall of the first floor investigation will end but she of the Union Center at 8 am. on Nov. 15, outside the Enrollment Office. The average wait to said it will be thorough. enroll was an hour and a half.

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Continued from page 6 the foundation classes. "Teaching is not an obligation, but a privilege," Law said. Law said that he has been to Europe many times to learn about the classes he teaches. At one time Law and his wife spent three weeks studying the Anglo-Saxon. Later Law traveled on a 900 mile pilgrim journey studying St. James the Great. Law has also climbed Mt. Olympus and stood on the walls of Troy. "I think it's important for a

Organizations honor members with 'hanging' ceremony Humanities teacher to see what they teach and know what they are talking about," Law said. Originally from the east coast, Law received his Ph.D. from Florida State University which he believes has the best Humanities program in the country. "They emphasized a lot on the inner disciplinary," Law said. Law came to UCO in 1987. "The leadership at the college was impressive," Law said. "I think how you live is more important than where you live."

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semi-formal. Cookies, pretzels, snack mix, cheese and crackers, and punch will be provided free-of-charge. Piano playing and singing will add entertainment to "mingling" time, Roderick said. Following the ceremony, the honorees' wreaths will be on display throughout the University Center until Christmas break. Last year, 23 organizations participated in Hanging of the Green. About 150 people attended the ceremony, Roderick said.

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Quiz competition highlights dangers of tobacco By Robyn Lydick

Staffitititer ur teams of middle school students took part in a quiz competition to mark the Great American Smokeout Nov. 18. The competition was held in Constitution - Hall. The questions were not easy.

Try to answer these: • How many chemicals in cigar smoke cause cancer? • What percentage of lung cancer cases are diagnosed early? • Cigarettes have this many times higher risk of oral or mouth cancer. Jefferson, Hefner, Roosevelt and Longfellow middle schools had teams in the quiz contest.

Classen, Longfellow and Jefferson middle schools also participated in a rap contest. Central Junior High, Longfellow, Jefferson and Summit middle schools took part in Great American Smokeout Cheers. The quiz was moderated by Paul Blair, an Edmond resident and former lineman for the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings.

Scores were announced at random points in the contest to loud, shrill cheers from the audience. The timing and buzzer system used for the students to answer questions did not always work perfectly. "It takes a moderator with a higher IQ than me up here," Blair joked over the microphone. "All

these bells ringing, looking for lights and staying on the correct answer, if you think it is easy, come up here and try," Blair said, giggling. During a pause for substitute players, the on stage contestants and Blair whistled the "Jeopardy" theme. For the university community, Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCUS) handed out small bags with antitobacco pamphlets and candy. Information in the packets covered how to quit and what happens after you quit. Twenty minutes after quitting, blood pressure returns to precigarette levels and temperature of hand and feet returns to normal, one pamphlet, "When Smokers Quit" said. The pamphlet covered physical changes in smokers from 20 minutes after quitting to 15 years later. The answers to the sample questions are 4,000; 15; and six. Amy Nehls, Jennifer Choate and Juan Herera of Jefferson Middle School, whisper answers to Paul Blair, moderator, during the Great American Smokeout Challenge Bowl.

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meet at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 in ED 306 for a question and answer session with current student teachers. For more information, call Natalie Wehmuller at 3599018.

p.m. on Thursdays in the Y- Monday in the International

hosting "The Santa Claus Collection" through Dec. 8 in UC Heritage Room. This show is a collection of over 2,000 antique and collectible Santas and YHoly Trinity Lutheran Christmas items. For more information, call Denise Wynia at Church will present Vicker 974-2432. Darrell McCulley who is presenting scientific evidence for V'Pi Sigma Alpha will meet Creation vs. Evolution from 1 to at 4 p.m. on Nov. 4 in LA 211. For 2:20 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Ymore information, call Mary Nhin Chapel. For more information, call Darrell McCulley at 348-3292. at 752-9855.

VAikido Club will meet for Chapel. The fellowship will Student Office. For more practice every Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 1 p.m. in the wrestling room in Hamilton Fieldhouse. For more information, call Yuka Nagano at 974-6404.

conduct praise and worship information, call Jason Harris at services. For more information, 715-2936. call Charlie Bunn at 203-1188 or email ucochialpha@juno.com . YPhysics and

Engineering Club will meet ✓ Japan Student every other Tuesday at noon in Association will meet at 2 p.m. Howell Hall, Room 100. A

YBaptist Collegiate every Wednesday in Room 231 in different guest speaker is Ministry will meet at 7:59 p.m. the Liberal Arts Building. Free scheduled for each meeting. Free every Thursday in the Baptist Student Union. For more information, call Charles, Janay or Cindy at 341-1232.

Japanese lessons will be available pizza and soft drinks will be and everyone is welcome. For served. For more information, call more information, call Takaai Melanie Gile at 340-9849. YoHei at 844-0312 or 974-6075.

YStudent Academy of YGamma Beta Phi will • Latter-Day Saints Forensic Science will meet at A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD YBaptist Collegiate • Chinese (PROC) meet at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Ministry will meet everyday at Student Association will meet 7:15 p.m. on the first November Student Association will go Dec. 1 in Constitution Hall. This is noon in the Baptist Student Union. at noon every Monday and 23, 1999 of every month and at on a field trip to Dallas during Thanksgiving Break. For more information, call Amy Liu at 6236659.

the last meeting of the semester and the last date to turn in service projects. For more information, call Jason Harris at 715-2936.

The meeting, titled, "Noonday," is student lead. For more information, call Charles, Janay or Cindy at 341-1232.

YManagement Club will VUCO Fencing Club will YCatholic Student meet at 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 in Troy hold meetings at 6:30 p.m. every Center will meet at 7 p.m. on

Smith Lecture Hall. Their special Wednesday at Broncho Coral. For Nov. 29 in University Commons, guest will be Michelle Sigle, the more information, call Khalilah Room 304 for their Christmas regional recruiting supervisor for Watson at 974-4281. Party. For more information, call Enterprise Rent-A-Car. For more Michelle Flood at 341-6300. information, call Teresa YChi Alpha Christian Lehenbauer at 521-6270. • Catholic Student Fellowship will meet at noon every Wednesday in Room 108 in Center will have Mass at noon Generally Speaking the University Center. They will on Nov. 30 in the Y-Chapel. 'Their_ hold prayer and Bible study. For special guest will be Father Joe VKappa Phi will meet every more information, call Charlie Arledge. For more information, Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Wesley Bunn at 203-1188 or e-mail call Michelle Flood at 341-6300. Foundation. Kappa Phi is a ucochialpha@juno.com . Christian service sorority. For more YStudent Oklahoma information, call Carrie Lawson at YChi Alpha Christian

Wednesday at the Latter-Day 1:00 p.m. the third Friday of every Saints Institute at 417 N. month in Howell Hall, Room 319. University Drive. For more For more information call, information, call Dave Whitney or Rhiannon Brinkley at 408-9054. Connie Killpack at 359-6688. YX-Files will meet at 7 p.m. ✓ Toastmaster every Thursday in the Education International will meet at 12:30 Building, Room 206. For more p.m. every Thursday in Room information call, Desi Simpson at 320B in the University Center. For 330-6972. more information, call 844-7147. News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted • Gay Alliance For at least one week in advance. Tolerance and Equality Forms are available in The Vista (GATE) will meet at 7:30 p.m. office, Room 107 of the every Tuesday in the Liberal Arts Communications Building, and Building, Room 211. For more should be typed or printed. information, call Robert Jones at Information will not be accepted 974-5534. over the telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the event VInternational Student depending on space.

Fair to provide information to middle and high school students

CO will host a central Oklahoma Higher Education Opportunity Fair from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29 in the Grand Ballroom on the third floor of the University Center. The fair is designed to distribute information about higher education to prospective and current college students, parents, teachers, administrators, and business leaders. Participants will be able to gather information on almost any _topic, including financial aid and business services. Professionals from 21 area colleges and universities will be

on hand to answer questions, as or the Teacher Job Connection, a will representatives from the web site that connects teachers Oklahoma State Regents for with school vacancies. Higher Education. egze Information booths will offer helpful tips about college and career preparation and materials on: special middle and high school programs, distance learning, student transfer, teaching resources, career and employment services, business services, and more. In addition, Oklahoma college and university graduates and Oklahoma employers can register. on the Oklahoma Marketplace, an on-line employment and career service, The Higher Education

Opportunity fairs are being offered as part of the State Regents' Brain Gain 2010 plan, which contains strategies for helping Oklahoma meet or exceed the national average for the proportion of its population with a bachelor or associate's degree by the year 2010. During the Opportunity Fair, eighth and tenth grade students and their parents may get information on and sign up for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, which provides college

Oklahoma Higher Education Opportunity Fair 5-8 p.m. Nov. 29 University Center Grand Ballroom

scholarships to students with financial need who meet specified high school requirements. To sign up, parents should bring a copy of their 1998 federal tax forms. Oklahoma schools can also sign up for the Educational Planning and Assessment Program, which is a college and career preparation program for eighth and tenth grade students. For more information on Oklahoma Higher Education Opportunity Fairs, contact the State Regents at 524-9180. The e-mail address is: buildingfutures@osrhe.edu .

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Children's special treat canters onto campus By Chieko Hara

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hildren from the UCO Child Study Center enjoyed the warm November weather and a special treat Thursday After more than six weeks of study, they had an opportunity to ride and feed real horses. "The children have studied horses for long time. This is a special treat for us," said Angela Holmes-Krober, a teacher at the Child Study Center, watching the activity on the lawn behind the Human Environmental Sciences Building. The days were counted down to this special treat, said Susan McCauley, coordinator of the Child Study Center. "The children are so excited about this," she said.

Kim Young, a UCO student and her youngest daughter, 4year-old Zoie, who attends the center. They asked their church friend, Val Walser, to bring two horses, Ribbon and Fancy, to campus. Giving some warnings and instructions, Walser let children ride the horses one after another. Once riding the horses, stiffened faces turned to big smiles as the children gave the horses gentle strokes. "I rode Ribbon. (She was) nice," said Colton Reml. "Why can't I ride two times?" he asked his mother, while looking at the horses. < Avery Young leads Nicholas Massey around on the back of Fancy on the lawn behind the Human Environmental Sciences building.

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Thousands of collectable Santas arrive on the UCO campus alone By Connie Mathews

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he University of Central Oklahoma will continue the 30year Christmas tradition of two Oklahoma City men, Nov. 4 through Dec. 8, when the Donna Nigh Gallery presents the Fourth Annual Santa Claus Collection Exhibit. Santa Claus figurines from around the world will be on display in the University Center's Third Floor Gallery and Heritage Room. Tom Brittain and Luke Crum, of Oklahoma City, were avid collectors who started displaying Santas in their candy shop at Frontier City 30 years ago. They received Santas from people and celebrities around the world. In the late 1980s the pair heard the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner. The organization which provides an annual Christmas dinner for the general public needed funds. Brittain and Luke decided to

open their home to the public during the holidays and collect for the organization. After experiencing health problems, Crum donated the collection to the Donna Nigh Gallery. "Luke donated the collection to Donna in 1996, to continue to raise money for the Red Andrews Dinner." said Denise Wynia assistant director of the Donna Nigh Gallery." "Admission is free, but donations are excepted," Wynia said. Hours of operation vary. The Third Floor Gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Nov. 4 to Dec. 8, and it will be closed during the Thanksgiving holidays from Nov. 24 through Nov. 28. The Heritage Room is open 1 p.m. to 6 p.m Nov. 23 to Dec. 8, from., but closed on Nov. 13 and Nov. 24 through Nov. 28. Special hours of operation 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 2. Time changes may be made, for more information call 9742432, or Dr. Bob Palmer, director, at 974-5204.

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which has received a large number of first-place awards for best newscast, best feature reporting, and for best entertainment programs from the association. "The recent awards are just

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Bronchos reflect on positive football season By J.W. Reagor

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he UCO Bronchos wear the motto "Strength through Unity" on their T-shirts. The Members of the team showed their cohesiveness when they traveled to UC Davis last weekend to take on the UC Davis Aggies. The Bronchos boarded the plane last Friday as fans and boosters looked on with anticipation. Even though the Bronchos understood that UC Davis was the top seed, UCO looked pumped to be a part of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Once the plane arrived in Sacramento, tension was released since the weather was cold and rainy. "They are a passing team, and with the weather they won't be

able to pass that much," said Barry Antwine, senior halfback for UCO. There was little time to rest. The team arrived in Davis at approximately 1 p.m. With a practice scheduled at 2 p.m. The players did not recall ever having a practice on the Friday before a game. "It was a surprise for me... we had a lot of spare time and there was no need to sit around and do nothing." "It (the practice) was good for us to recap everything.. kirda polish off and see where we're at," Antwine said. When asked if he was nervous Antwine responded, " I will be tomorrow right before kickoff." He said the Bronchos are going to come out ready to play football. "We're not gonna hold anything back." Antwine said. Later Friday, before a team

meeting Assistant coach, encouragement. "I'm extremely proud of what Defensive Coordinator Duane Dirk gave his thoughts about the we've accomplished as a team, and I want you to feel that way game. too," Howard said. "We played our hearts out ten times (this season). That's all you can ask for as a I'm extremely coach." proud of what we've "I enjoy watching you play cause you lay it on the line." accomplished as a I believe in us, and I team. believe in you," Howard said. Senior linebacker Brian Morton, who played with a Gary Howard totally blown knee, Head Coach emotionally addressed the UCO Football Bronchos. "I'm worried about not getting to play with you guys "If we keep a little pressure again," Morton said. UC Davis fans antagonized and keep them a little off balance the Bronchos with comments we have a chance." "We can't let them sit back and remarks. "Go back to Oklahoma... and pick us apart," Dirk said. Bronchos go home," they Head coach Gary Howard pumped the team with words of shouted.

play drive to regain the lead 1310, with 53 seconds left in the first quarter. O'Sullivan scored on a six-yard run. O'Sullivan and Shoemaker connected again for a 60-yard touchdown pass to extend the Aggies lead 19-10 with 9:55 left in the first half. UCO cut into the Aggies lead when Manning hit senior receiver Todd Barnes for a 13,yard touchdown. Luttrell's PAT made it 19-17 to end the first half. O'Sullivan guided the Aggies offense to 513 total yards. He finished 16-of-24 for 310 yards and three touchdowns, while Matt Brown rushed for a careerhigh 138 yards.

Briley led the Bronchos offense with 96 yards on 25 carries and one touchdown. Manning finished with 167 yards by completing 8-of-16 passes. Barnes caught four passes for 83 yards and one touchdown. Kerr led the defense with 16 tackles, a fumble recovery and one interception. It marked the first time Central Oklahoma has loss three straight since 1994. The Bronchos finish the season 8-3, while the Aggies will play Northeastern State Nov. 27. NSU beat Western Washington in the other West Region game, 27-24 in overtime.

The Bronchos played with conviction until the last second of the game. Senior tight end Jett Cornett's parents discussed their feelings about the trip. They expressed how rude they thought the fans for the Aggies were. They also pointed out how disappointing the officiating was. "They (the officials) weren't gonna let us have it that's for sure," Sally Cornett said. "I Think it was worth it. I thought it would give us a second shot." She said that wishes Edmond would support the UCO football team the way Davis supports the Aggies. "I enjoyed the trip out here. It's sad cause Jett's a senior." "I would not have wanted Jett to play for any other team," Cornett said.

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O'Sullivan on the Aggies third play of the game. But the Bronchos responded with Evan Luttrell's 34-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 73 with 6:39 left in the first quarter. Three plays later junior Lance Grace hammered O'Sullivan, causing a fumble and sophomore Lucas Kerr recovered the ball at the Aggies 16-yard line. Sophomore Greg Briley scored on the next play with a 16-yard run to give the Bronchos a 9-7 lead with 4:54 left in the first quarter. Luttrell's PAT made it 10-7. But the Aggies answered with an impressive 84-yard, 11-

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UCO men's soccer club places second in state By Chieko Hara

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bout 100 minutes of a marathon game took both stamina and luck for the University of Central Oklahoma soccer club Saturday at Tom Thompson Soccer Field. The championship game ended with in sudden death when Mehdi Zabat, OU international, scored with 5:25 left in the game. After finishing 0-0 in the first period, Jean-Claude Chokdmakoua, OU International, broke the silence with 19:59 left in the second —Staff Photo By Chieko Hara period. "That's OK. We still have

K.B. Yeboah (9), who scored UCO's only point of the game and Mehdi Zabat, OU International (10), who scored the final goal compete for the ball Saturday at Thompson Soccer Field. UCO lost 2-1 at the championship game.

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wo Central Oklahoma football players and one volleyball player have been named to their respective Academic All-Lone Star Conference teams for 1999. Named to the 12-player Academic A11-LSC North Division Football Team were junior place-kicker Evan Luttrell and sophomore

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in education, has taken virtually every snap this season for the Bronchos. He's completed 75-of-159 passes for 1,248 yards and eight touchdowns this year. Clark, who has a 3.43 GPA in criminal justice, is on the Academic All-LSC 'squad for the second time after having also made the team as a sophomore in 1997. She was UCO's team captain this year and helped lead the Bronchos to a 19-12 record.

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time," the UCO bench cheered to their field players. UCO tied it up 1-1 just five minutes after the first goal of OU international. K.B. Yeboah scored UCO's only point of the game on a penalty kick. The penalty kick was a result of an OU hand foul in the penalty area. The Bronchos end the season in second place. "We played good. It's just the other team's day," Jalal Daneshfar, a UCO soccer club coach, told the players. "Another season's coming," said Bobby Ineaov, co-captain of the UCO team after the game. This is the first defeat for the Broncho soccer club this season.

Not the real Buddy... Shelly Ewing, a member of the UCO Cheer Team, fills in as Buddy Broncho last Saturday in Davis California. Ewing removed the head of the costume to prepare to leave the stadium after the game. Sorry, the true identity of Buddy Broncho remains a mystery.

Staff Photo By: J.W. Reagor

Basketball Results Men UCO - 101, Texas A&M Kingsville - 117 Women - UCO - 55, Lousianna College - 39 UCO - 77, Henderson State - 64

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more A few things to be thankful for: Freedom, family, walks in the rain, springtime flowers, health, toothpaste, that UCO made it to playoffs, bubbles, deer season. Lovers, friends, thunderstorms, heatwaves, laughter, success, deodorant, education, hot rollers, the First Amendment. Tuition waivers, Bronchos on the radio, operas, country music, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), scholarships. Firefighters, cell phones, cappuccino, rock and roll, Monday Night Football, mistletoe, CLEP tests, the flu shot. Jiffy Lube, John Glen, bubble gum, e-mail, thesauruses, Col. Sanders, spaghetti, bagels and cream cheese, Wal-mart, vanilla Dr. Peppers, drive-thru windows, ATM's, flea markets. Cable television, warm blankets on cold days, velcro, White Out, caller ID, abbreviations, Captain Crunch, hot chocolate with mini marshmallows. Red-tag sales, winter roses, post-it notes, fireplaces, Star Wars, flannel underwear. And one final thing that we can all be thankful for: They didn't cancel our Thanksgiving Break, too. John Lorry /The Vista

Give "thanks" for the small things in life By Celle Rabalais

StaffWriter

hanksgiving Day is time to reflect on all the blessings in one's

life, I have a lot to be thankful for this year. My husband of 18 years who has always been there for me. He encouraged me to retrun to college. He told me I could do it, but I just thought he was saying it because he was my husband. He was also the one who held the paper bag over my head when I hyperventilated while studying for my first biology exam. My two wonderful daughters. They have never really given me any trouble other than not wanting do their chores around the house. But, then what kid does. I'm thankful my kids walk to the beat of their own drum. They make their own decisions and peer pressure be damned. I'm thankful for my parents and all the love and support they have given me over the years. Growing up, they guided me, and taught me, but never once

tried to force me to be who I was The Vista staff this year. not. My advancement was swift I am blessed with two and through all the trials and wonderful older brothers. tribulations of the year, they They taught me so much stood behind me and encouraged about life growing up, and I me on. Not one of them was never knew they were teaching willing for me to give up. me. I'm also thankful for my They had the foresight to professors and the journalism know that being told by them that I "threw the ball like a girl," or I was a "chicken," "baby," or a "wimp" was a challenge, and I would be more determined to show them I could do it... and Column b succeed, just to prove them wrong. celierabalais@vahoo.com I' m also thankful for my good friends. staff who had faith in my ability Most of them, I have known when I did not. since the third grade...and If it were not for their believe me, that's a long, long encouragement I would still be time. wondering if I could do the The others, I have made, since things I am achieving today. moving to Oklahoma, have And than there are the proven to be just as dear to me as everyday things I am most those I left behind in Louisiana. thankful for. You know, those Being thankful isn't enough to things we seem to take for describe the blessing I had with granted.

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Like the fact I live in a country where I am free. Free to stand up and say "I am proud to be an American, even if the president is a horse's posterior." Of course, the last time I shared that thought in a telephone survey with the

And than there are the everyday things I am most thankful for . You know, those things we seem to take for granted

evening news with Dan Rather, I had six military helicopters circling my house within a matter a minutes. Or, how about the fact that I am free to attend a non-existing college, pursuing a degree I really don't need to get a job in the journalism field. At least that is what one newspaper's Executive Editor

said. Of course, this statement came from a man who said people "grow" cocks for cockfighting and most of the cockfighting in Louisiana was down in the Southern part with the 'drunkard Catholics'. He failed to mention that us drunk Southern Catholics' drinking buddies were Baptists from Northern Louisiana. I am also thankful that there are other Executive Editors in the journalism field that are big enough to admit to a mistake and apologize for it. Not only did this editor send a written apology to the students affected by, in his words, his "blundering remarks," but he called all his staff members that graduated from UCO to a meeting and apologized to them too. I am also thankful that this college's administration did not see the need to take this wellneeded break away from us too. But the one thing I would really be most, most thankful for is if the managing editor of The Vista would decide to stay just one more, tiny semester. Oh, well. You can't have everything. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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