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Rapist, alleged dorm shooter out on bond By Stephanie Eggeling

Managing Mot

blue cloth "Crown Royal" bag containing a substance believed to be crack cocaine and an electronic scale were found in an East Hall bathroom near the gun used in last week's dormitory shooting according to UCO Department of Public Safety. UCO Senior Millard Z. Bowie has been formerly charged in connection with the Nov. 14 shooting. He is accused of trying to murder his roommate Lonnell Campbell. "He has been charged with two counts. Count one is shooting with intent to kill. Count two is possession of a firearm after a felony conviction," said Ray Elliott, chief of the Oklahoma County District Attorney's criminal division. Documents obtained from university police and The Sunday Oklahoman show that Bowie was convicted of statutory rape in November 1994 in Tennessee. Bond was set at $24,000. Bowie was freed on bond Nov. 18. He is currently awaiting arraignment. According to university police documents, Bowie and Campbell were in Room 111 of East Hall with two female guests when the incident occurred. Bowie and Campbell began arguing over video tape selections, documents show. The argument escalated into a scuffle and became violent when Bowie produced a gun. One of the women told university police that Bowie had shown her a gun earlier in the evening and said he intended to shoot Campbell. University police found one bullet hole in the room and one in a hallway outside the room. A .38-caliber revolver, with two spent rounds in the cylinder, was found in a bathroom trash can, reports show. "This was a person who shouldn't have been in the dorms in the first place. He had no respect for rules," said Bill Wiseman, director of University Relations. "The university has strict rules on alcohol and drugs and they are complied with very well. Anytime they are not, appropriate action is taken," he said. Wiseman said that Bowie's action served as a warning and that the university will begin scrutinizing housing applications. UCO President Roger Webb said that the incident was an isolated event. "Anytime an unforeseen and unpredictable event occurs, it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the status of the security of the campus," Webb said. "We are currently doing a complete assessment of

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Broncho spirit...

Top: Students gather around a bon fire as part of Friday night's pep rally. Above: UCO cheerleaders keep the crowd pumped during Saturday's football game. (Staff photos by Lacy Amen) Right: Balloons are released as the Bronchos take the field for Saturday's playoff game. (Staff photo by Steven E. Wedel)

University to counsel students about residence hall violence By Madhumathi Krishnamurthy

Staffeiriter

CO conducted a meeting last week to gauge student reactions to the Nov. 14 East Hall shooting, and to address the issue of campus

safety. Resident assistants (RA), with the help of UCO Counseling Services, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and other UCO employees, talked to dorm students about dealing with their emotions after the event. "This is the first time in the history of these halls that we have had a shooting," said Barry Lofton, director of Multicultural Student Services. "We don't want this to affect the students school, studies and everyday lives," Lofton said. Among the issues discussed in the meeting was the aspect of campus safety and security. "This is a safe campus. We want to be open about what

happened, and we want to talk about this," Lofton said. The DPS assured students that campus police walk in and out of the dorm buildings regularly. During the shooting they had the assailant in custody within five minutes of the first shot. "Students should let us know what's going on. If you think that something is going to adversely affect you, then we need to know," said Ted Jones, DPS assistant chief. Jones mentioned that the shooter had threatened to kill his roommate earlier in the day. "If we had been informed early on, we could have prevented what happened that night," Jones said. The University could apply an interim suspension to any student who has impacted the campus safety and endangered the lives of other people, said Todd Duncan, director of Residence Life.

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NOVEMBER 24, 1998

UCO fans need it

here was one point in last Saturday's game that we found to be a shameful, humiliating experience. It was not an act of the players, but of the fans that made us want to shrink into our seats. At one point, an Eagles' player went down with an injury. To our great disgust, the UCO fans began making catcalls and insulting comments about the injured player. It is one thing to cheer for your team, or to belittle the achievements of the opponent. But, to ridicule a player who has been injured in the game is inexcusable, childish behavior that makes all UCO fans look like immature jerks. If you're going to come to the semi-final playoff game this Saturday to support the Bronchos, plan to do so in a loud, but respectful, manner. Just remember, at some point during their quest for the championship our Bronchos are going to have to go on the road. If one of our players suffers an injury, we hope the fans will have as much class as the players. < Pujan Roka /The Vista

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Kate O'Neill Writer Writer Mark A. Schneberger Dustin Pyeatt Writer Writer James Gutzmer Sports Editor Bill Whisman Sports Writer Darrell Weidner Photographer Negeen Sobhani Lacy Amen Photographer Pujan Roka Cartoonist Shane Pratt Circulation/Morgue

Adviser Dr. Sherri Massey

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 a-mail to thevista@hotmail.com. The Vista is online at http://www.libarts.ucok.eduijournalism/vista.htail . This publication is printed by The Edmond Evening Sun, 123 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73003.

Family sends thanks to UCO

n Sunday, November 1, my sister Georgia Lyndell Woodard, a funeral services freshman at UCO, was killed in an vehicular accident. It has been an extremely pain-felt experience for my family. The sorrow of saying goodbye to her has been lightened by the tremendous outpouring of kindness shown to us by Lyndell's schoolmates and friends.

On behalf of my family, the Woodards of Atoka, I wish to extend our deepest heartfelt thanks to all of you at UCO who knew Lyndell and expressed sympathy and kindness to us during this time. Blessings to you. —Jeanne Woodard

Football priority over elevator, says student

he University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos are in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Several of the Bronchos were named to the Lone Star All-Conference Team. The lead story in our school's newspaper is the Liberal Arts Elevator. What's wrong with this picture? James Gutzmer writes an excellent article that

appears on page 13 (The Vista, Nov. 19). There is only one thing wrong, the article should have appeared on page one—but at least the elevator received some good coverage. —Brent McCoy Senior, public relations

Coverage of Broncho football criticized

n the Nov. 17 edition of The Vista, the UCO football team has accomplished this

there was a cartoon concerning the lack of Broncho football news coverage. I agreed with the message the cartoon portrayed. Needless to say, I was disappointed and surprised in The Vista's own lack of coverage in the Nov. 19 issue. I was expecting to see the front page covered with Broncho football news. Instead we had an article about an elevator. I am sure people conducting business in the Liberal Arts building found this article informative, but at this particular time, I believe what

season might be a little more news worthy. There have been several activities (pep rally, window decorating contest, bon fire, etc.) going on this week in regards to the playoff game, and if we are trying to drum up school spirit, it would certainly help if these activities received some press. I'm not saying you have to promote them, but assist in keeping students informed so participation may increase. Show your own "school spirit."

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Students complain about resident assistants By Madhumathi Krishnamurthy

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t a meeting dealing with the problems of campus safety after the Nov. 14 shooting, some East Hall residents complained about incidents with Resident Assistants (RA), which compromised their privacy. One student complained that an RA opened the door to his room without knocking. "I feel like somebody is out to get me," the student, who wished to remain anonymous, said. Other students said there have been several incidents where the RAs knocked once and then just walked into the rooms without permission. "They don't ask you to do something, they command you to do it. They shouldn't be able to barge into the room without warning," another anonymous student said. All these incidents allegedly happened while the doors were locked. Todd Duncan, director of Residence Life,

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assured students that the RAs are instructed to knock on the doors before entering the rooms. "The RAs are young people too, with a lot of responsibility. We're going to help them grow and they're going to continue to get better," Duncan said. "If we make a mistake then you will get tired of hearing me say 'sorry.' But we are working on that," he said. Students were instructed to comply with what the RAs ask of them initially, and then if they had a problem to take the matter up later with other professional staff on duty. "Do what the staff member says and we can always go back and sort it out later. The last thing that we want to see is that a resident gets hauled off by the police," said Andrew Naylor, area coordinator. Students were also advised to keep situations from escalating and avoid involving the UCO Department of Public Safety in dorm problems. "It's the students' house, but it's on campus grounds and therefore university rules apply," Duncan said.

"There is no way the university can guarantee that there will not be another incident of drunkeness and violence," said faculty member Carl Breazeale. Students were asked to report any suspicious behavior among their roommates and friends, and notify either the Residence Hall authorities or the police of any illegal dealings within the dorms. Students were also invited to attend individual counseling sessions with the UCO Counseling Services to voice their tensions, agitations, anger and fears. "The main thing is to look for anything that is different from your normal routine," said Jan Chapel, Counseling Services coordinator. "If you are irritable, not sleeping well, if you don't have a good appetite and are feeling emotional stress it could be attributed to the shooting." However, some students were still shaken by the experience and felt that changes needed to be made within the dorms. "If it's not going to change, nobody is going to want to live here anymore. East Hall is not going to be a better place to live in," said one student who wished to remain anonymous.

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Solicitor gains student name, number from school officials By Katie Hawk

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he release of student information to credit card companies is a topic of concern to Therese Pennington, a UCO elementary education

freshman. On Nov. 18, Pennington received a phone call from an MBNA America Bank solicitor. Pennington was concerned when the solicitor informed her

that her phone number, address and name were obtained from UCO. Her information, along with the rest of the student population, was given to MBNA by the UCO Alumni Association, which has a MasterCard credit card through MBNA, said director of University Relations, Bill Wiseman. "At least since June of 1994, the Alumni Association has contracted with MBNA. I can assure you that no private information is being given out," Wiseman said. Such private information would be financial status, social security number and grades. Students can have their

1 can assure you that no private information is being given out. —Bill Wiseman Director University Relations k • •CV'v>;E.<f.aqN'4,IA,/,AYKIY'Vd'

information withheld from distribution by filling out a privacy sheet at the Admissions Office, Room 124 of the University Center. However, Wiseman said the sheet must be filled out each year to assure privacy. In reference to the availability of the privacy sheet, Pennington asked, "How come I didn't know this? Why did it take me getting phone calls to find this out?" <

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Group to help students have healthy holiday season this year By Kate O'Neill

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he Student Dietetics Association (SDA) is striving to make this holiday season healthier by sponsoring a Healthy Holidays informational booth in the University Center across from the food court on Nov. 23-24. "There will be information on favorite holiday dishes like reduced fat pumpkin pie and skinny mashed potatoes, with recipes for students to use throughout the holidays," said Holly Aston, SDA secretary. The booth will feature food samples, a plate of food demonstrating serving sizes and offer tips on how to safely store leftover food. Aston said the goal of the informational booth is to show students that it's possible to eat healthy during the holidays and still enjoy the food. "Doing things like putting sauces on the side of your plate instead of drowning the food in gravy and incorporating physical activities into holiday plans can get rid of the holiday blahs, help students feel good and be healthy," she said. Anyone needing further information about the Healthy Holiday booth or SDA can contact Dr. Marilyn Waters at 974-5805. <

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Construction of campus trail progressing quickly due to good weather By Katie Hawk

Staniriter

range plastic fencing, yellow flashing lights, and piles of red dirt section off parts of campus due to construction. An all-purpose campus trail is under construction near Garland Godfrey Drive (the entrance off of 2nd Street in front of the University Center), said Scott Fairbairn, project manager of Howard Site Design, the project construction Company. The campus trail varies between eight and six feet wide. The eight foot wide areas are ideal for bicycling, Fairbairn said. The concrete trail will begin at the pedestrian crosswalk at Fink Park. The trail will connect to Edmond's master plan for biking and hiking sidewalks. Plans for the Edmond trail indicate it

will extend to Lake Arcadia. "It (campus trail) replaced a lot of the sidewalks that have been deteriorating on campus," Fairbairn said. At this time, the color of the stain has not been determined. The trail will be stained with a color that is "noticeable, but not intrusive," Fairbairn said. Also, new lights will be installed on both sides of Garland Godfrey Drive and along the path near Wantland Hall. "They (construction workers) are making some good progress. The 70 degree weather helps out a lot," Fairbairn said. Farrell Rosson, assistant director of Facilities Management, described the construction as the final stage of campus construction funded by the Department of Transportation and university bond A construction worker levels the ground near the Y Chapel as preparations are made for an all-purpose trail. (Staff photo by money. Katie Hawk)

UCO professor criticizes politically correct speech in paper presented in New York City By Angel Riggs

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ne UCO debate instructor went to New York City during the last three days to express her fustrations over the changing rules of "politically correct" speaking . Jan Hoyden, UCO director of debate, presented a paper supporting "Evidence and Ethics: Guidelines, Standards and Frameworks" during a panel at the National Communication Association's 84th annual

conference held Nov. 22-24. Hovden's paper, "Rhetorical Sensitivity or the Masking of Oppression: The Ethics of Changing the Language in Evidence," was about "Why we shouldn't try to make people's words politically correct," Hoyden said. Evidence readings are excerpts from what other people have written to support claims and arguments made in a debate, Hoyden said. "A panel is a group of papers that are related to a single topic," she said.

Communication's professors throughout the U.S. attended the conference and presented research papers that proposed new ideas and theories. The conference, which also

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Parking fines total $220,000 last year By Madhumathi Krishnamurthy

Staff' for a parking space on campus may be a hassle but paying the citation fines is an even worse dilemma for most UCO students. UCO parking services gives about 200 citations a day to violators. With 16 student parking officers, the number of citations per officer averages to around 63 tickets a week. Sixty percent of the citation tickets go on appeal and are waived. Second time parking violators can also have their tickets waived on appeal. However, third time violators will have to pay the fine, said A.K. Rahman, director of Auxiliary Enterprises. *Parking permits are to protect your

right to have a parking space when you need it. We reserve that space for you, and give citations to those who park without a permit in your space," Rahman said. The most number of citations received by students are for parking in the faculty lot rather than the students lot. Parking without a permit only comes second, said Leon Fourcade, manager of UCO Parking Services. Even with approximately $14,000 permits sold this year to students, faculty, staff and commuters, there are still about 4000 permits unsold, said Rahman. Revenues from citation and fines alone were approximately around $220,000 last year. This year's figures will not be available till March 1999, said Rahman. The money that is generated out of

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selling permits and parking citations goes toward the salaries of the student parking officers, the equipment they use, and for the uniforms and other clothes they are provided. The money left over from these expenses is used for the maintenance and re-striping of the parking lots. However, there is still no solution to the lack of parking spaces on campus. "We are continuously looking for more parking spaces. The only way that we can solve the real parking problem is by making a parking garage," Rahman said. "Each parking space in a garage would cost you $6,700." But to do that, parking services would have to increase the price of the permit said Rahman. And possibly increase the price of the fines?

SHOOTING Continued from front page that at this time." According to Wiseman, UCO is researching how housing applications can be changed to require more detailed informationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;specifically information concerning felony convictions. "We are actively working on it (revising housing applications) and expect to have new procedures in place in the fairly near future," Wiseman said. "We are making sure, by all of the means available to us, that undesirable behavior and (undesirable) people do not get access to our dorms," he said. "That's how the parents, students, and we (the university) want it," he said. Webb said that he fully believes that the residence halls and campus are safe. "We will continue to give our students a safe and secure atmosphere right for learning," Webb said.

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Burn it up... Two members of UCO Department of Public Safety help to ignite the pile of wood that will become a raging bon fire as part of Friday night's pep rally. The rally was held to promote school spirit as the Bronchos football team prepared to face Chadron State of Nebraska in Saturday's first-round playoff game at Wantland Field. The Bronchos won the game, 21-19. They will host Texas A&MKingsville at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Wantland Stadium. (Staff photo by Lacy Amen)

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Ad Club helps advertising majors reach their potential By Ami Maddocks

simmer CO students interested in the field of advertising can join the Ad Club to learn more about the advertising field, and to make themselves more accessible for internships and job opportunities. Club members go on a number of tours to area businesses that pertain to the advertising field. The club is affiliated with the Oklahoma City Ad Club, which has advertising professionals as members. "The tours are a good way to network with professionals and to get your resume in their hands," said Angela Hampton, president of the Ad Club. The club holds meetings once a month, which is announced in journalism classes. Flyers announcing the meetings are posted on bulletin boards around campus. For more information contact Sherry < Sump at 974-5303

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(Left) Sophomore free safety Kelly Heathington forces one of six turnovers against Chadron State in UCO's first playoff game Saturday. (Staff photo by Lacy Amen) (Right) Senior tailback Reggie Donner rushed for 59 yards Saturday against Chadron State. UCO won their first playoff game 21-19 to advance to the semifinals. The Broncos will face Lone Star Conference rival Texas A&M Kingsville Satuday at 1 p.m. at Wantland Stadium. (Staff photo by Lacy Amen)

Bronchos live to play another day By James Gutzmer Sports!Ifriter t was like Deja-vu for the UCO Bronchos football eam as they barely got by the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Bronchos defeated opponent Chadron State 21-19. A crowd of 5,628 saw an almost exact game, minus a last minute catch, as the 1996 playoff game between the two. "You don't have to be a football fan to feel the spirt and pride in a winner. The emotion and spirt was obvious Saturday, blue and gold was everywhere," UCO President Roger Webb said. "We had a great crowd, a very enthusiastic crowd. I hope we have more fans next week," Gary Howard, UCO head coach said.

The Bronchos will play this weekend at 1 p.m., at Wantland Stadium in a rematch with Texas A&M Kingsville who the Bronchos defeated 38-9 earlier in the season. The Bronchos were taken down to the last seconds of the game by a tough Eagle offense. Chadron attempted a 52-yard field goal with 58 seconds left in the game that fell short, giving the Bronchos the win. Chadron committed six turnovers, three of them leading to all of UCO's 21 points. "I knew it would be that type of game, usually decided by mistakes," Howard said. Chadron (92) ran almost double the amount plays the Bronchos (56) did in the game. The Bronchos 217 yards paled in

You don't have to be a football fan to feel the spirit and pride in a winner. UCO President Roger Webb comparison to the Eagles 394. The Eagles struck first in the game scoring on a 13-play 75 yard passing barrage that left the Bronchos defense stunned. The kicked failed. The Eagles led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter. UCO's defense scored first for

the Bronchos. Brandon Carter stepped in front of a Chadron pass on the 47 returning the ball for the touchdown. The Bronchos converted the extra point to take the lead 7-6. "I hadn't seen that play before. I just broke on the ball and make a good play," said Carter. The Bronchos did wait to score again thanks to the defense. UCO's Josh McGee forced a fumble that Brad Shea picked up at the CSC 20. Reggie Donner took the ball the rest of the way,capping the drive off with a 16-yard touchdown run. The Bronchos held a strong 14-6 lead at the half. "The defense came through for us," Howard said. The Eagles came back early in the second half, taking advantage

of an interception. Seven plays later the Eagles scored, but could not convert a two-point conversion, sealing their fate. The Bronchos took advantage of another CSC fumble to score again in the fourth quarter. Jason Rempe picked up the ball and the Bronchos got an unsportsman like conduct call to put the ball on the CSC 13. Donner took the ball the rest of the way to the goal putting the Bronchos up 21-12. The Eagles closed the gap late in the game after a UCO fumble. CSC recovered an onside kick but failed on to make a 52-yard field goal giving the Bronchos the 21-19 win. .<

UCO prepares to take on Texas A&M- Kingsville in the quarterfinals Central and unbeaten Central Oklahoma will host Lone Star Conference rival Texas A&MKingsville Saturday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. at Wantland Stadium and tickets are

on sale now. Box seats are $10, reserved seat $9, general admission seats $7 and UCO student tickets $5. For ticket information, call UCO Athletic Department at 9742501 or the UCO Bursar Office at 947-2228. The Bronchos (12-0) advanced to the quarterfinals with a 21-19

home win over No. 19 Chadron State, while the 11th ranked Javelinas routed No. 4 CaliforniaDavis 54-21 on the road. Both teams are riding long winning streaks, with UCO having won 14 straight and TAMUK 10 in a row. It will be the second meeting of the season for UCO and TAMUK.

The Bronchos got three touchdowns from tailback Reggie Donner and forced seven turnovers in a 38-9 win on Sept. 12 to snap the Javalinas' 39-game league winning streak and UCO went on to capture the LSC title to end TAMUK's six-year string of conference championships.

The UCO-TAMUK winner will face the Northern ColoradoNorthwest Missouri victor in the Dec. 5, semifinals at a campus site, with the championship finals set for Dec. 12 in Florence, Ala. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;UCO Sports Information

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NOVEMBER 24, 1998 °IVAN Senior forward Eddie Robinson scores two with a slam dunk against West Texas A&M University during Saturday's game. Robinson had 23 points Saturday. The Bronchos won 100-96. UCO's next game will be during the Missouri Southern Classic on Nov 27-28. (Photo by UCO Photo Services)

UCO's home streak still alive By Darrell J. Weidner SportsWAn he UCO Bronchos' basketball team kept its 35-game home winning streak alive last week by claiming two Lone Star Conference victories against Eastern New Mexico and West Texas A&M. On Thursday, the Bronchos defeated the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds in a 112-90 game. The Bronchos opened the game by taking a 3-1 lead with a basket and a free throw from Eddie Robinson, but the Greyhounds came back to take a 4-3 advantage with a threepointer by James Franklin. The Bronchos were able to take the lead back with Robinson making a jump shot to make the score 5-4. The Bronchos continued to

build on their lead in the first two minutes of the second half with baskets coming from David Factor and DeAndre Harris to take a 62-46 lead. The Bronchos were able to build up a 22 point advantage when David Factor made a three point basket to bring the score to 110-88, with only 17 seconds remaining in the game. Robinson made the final Broncho basket to bring the score to 112-88. The game ended with the Bronchos winning 112-90. The Bronchos' offense was led by Eddie Robinson who earned the game high of 40 points. The Bronchos also performed well from the three-point line with David Factor making three of his five attempts and Chris Chestnut making two from outside the arc. "The coach has really

encouraged me to come to the line and try the three pointers," Bronchos' guard Chestnut said. "We are coming together as a team and we are all able to get in here and get points," Chestnut said. The Bronchos followed their win over the Greyhounds with a another LSC win Saturday when they defeated West Texas A&M in a 100-96 posting on the board. The Bronchos only fell behind once in the game when West Texas was able to take a 37-35 lead late in the first half, but three free throws from Eddie Robinson and a lay-up by Chris Chestnut gave the Bronchos the 40-37 advantage at the half. The Bronchos' went on to win the game 100-96. The Bronchos next game will be during the Missouri Southern Classic on Nov. 27-28.

Bronchos take first two home games By Darrell J. Weidner SportsWriter he UCO Bronchos women's basketball team won both of its opening games at home when they defeated Eastern New Mexico and West Texas A&M in Hamilton Fieldhouse. On Thursday, the Bronchos defeated Eastern New Mexico in a 73-71 game that remained close to the final buzzer. The Bronchos jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but the Zias came back to within 2 points when ENMU forward Bria Morris made a three pointer to bring the score to 9-7.

The Bronchos were able to hold the Zias in check to end 4 the half with a 38-30 advantage. is going to The Bronchos continued to build on their lead in the be up to our second half until they gained a seniors to be 10 point advantage to bring the score to 48-38. leaders of this The Zias responded by young team. slowly cutting into UCO's lead until they had the 60-58 advantage with about seven Head Coach minutes remaining in the John Keely game. A three-pointer landed by The remainder of the game Ami Guffy once again put the Bronchos back on top with a stayed tight with the score being tied at 71-71 with 1:31 score of 61-60. -47

freshman, like Ami (Guffy), remaining in the half. The tie was broken when that are stepping up and Broncho freshman forward getting plays when we need Keri Smith made a jump shot them," Keely said. Guffy earned 10 points in to earn the final basket of the game and post the final 73-71 the game. On Saturday, the Bronchos score. The Bronchos offense was faced West Texas A&M in a led by Courtney Berry with 29 62-48 victory. The Bronchos offense was points. "It is going to be up to our led by freshman Keri Smith seniors Courtney and Kelly who earned 15 points, (Parker) to be the leaders of followed by senior Kelly this young team on and off the Parker with 13 points. The Bronchos next home court," said UCO women's be against game will basketball coach John Keely. Parker had eight points on Midwestern State at 7 p.m.,tonight in Hamilton the night. "We do have some great Fieldhouse.

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On page 11 of the Nov. 19 issue, there is an article entitled "Football teams serve higher purposes for U.S. colleges." I hope everyone read it. I know not all students are interested in sports, but the UCO Broncho football team has made a great accomplishment this season.

They put in many long hours of practice, they put in many long hours of studying (so that they may continue to keep playing this game they love) and all of their hard work has put them at No. 1 IN THE NATION. When they are No. 1 in the nation,

people start hearing about the University of Central Oklahoma. Whether anyone wants to admit it, when a football team is rated No. 1 IN THE NATION, it does build people's interest in the total institution. The UCO Broncho football team

deserves our support, our accolades for their accomplishments, and certainly front page acknowledgment in their own school newspaper. —Linda Wright UCO VA coordinator

Fees for wellness center have better need at home

wish to respond to the individuals who are accusing me of being selfish because I don't want to pay an extra $25 a semester in student activity fees in order for a wellness center to be built. I suppose if you are a student still living at home, who is paying for your education via student loans that an extra $25 a semester would be no big deal. However, many of UCO's students are adults with daytime jobs, mortgages, and children to feed and buy clothes for. Let me tell you what $25 a semester will buy for us. Twenty-five dollars will buy

two tanks of

opportunity gas for to purchase getting to these and from things, and school. you have You do not need a Twenty-five the NERVE dollars will state-of-the-art fitness to call ME buy a pair of center to be healthy. selfish? shoes for my I daughter, understand and will also that we Toni Bourlon pay for need a UCO Student library to about three weeks of further our lunch tickets education, at her school Twenty-five which must be funded through dollars will more than pay for fees, even if I never use it. I an aerobic videotape for also don't have a problem with exercise purposes. You want to having computers available for take away from me the students who don't have one of

their own, since so many teachers want typed assignments, also paid for by fees, and also something I won't use since I have my own computer. But I do not accept the idea that we need a wellness center in order to improve student's education. For one thing, you do not need a state-of-the-art wellness center to be healthy. There are lots of free parks which anyone can walk, bicycle or roller blade through. Then there's the previously mentioned aerobic videotapes that anyone can buy. Also, half of a healthy lifestyle comes from DIET. Then there's the assumption

that if a wellness center is built, it will be used by students and their grades will improve. That's kind of like saying, "If you give me a passing grade, I'll be a better student next semester." Incidentally, there are already fitness facilities on campus which can be used by all students. The reason people want a separate "wellness center" is because the current facilities do have some time restrictions that might interfere with a busy student's schedule. NOW who's being selfish? —Toni Bourlon Student

Individual needs should be put aside ; fitness center for all

uilding the new fitness center is something that is very important to this campus. I realize that there are many organizations and buildings on campus that believe everyone should have their own needs met before the fitness center is built. I understand the frustration at the moment,

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everyone to work out when they need to. Instead of bickering back and forth, I The new fitness center is for everyone to believe we should be congratulating each use. other for the new improvements that are There is such a long list of needs on coming to UCO. this campus, but everyone, I believe, will get their chance. As for the $25 fee, there —Melissa Morrison are so many things we pay for that we do Junior, general studies not use. It really isn't that big of a deal.

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Philanthropist to help with Speech and Hearing Clinic By Ann Purkeypile

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CO has a fairy godmother, and her name is Inez Miller.

Miller's latest gift to UCO is the dollar for dollar matching funds she is contributing towards the Speech and Hearing Clinic expansion. The fund-raiser, "Sign On With Inez Miller," began July 7, 1998, and to date, more than 100 donors have contributed over $20,000. When matched, the total climbs to $40,000. With $10,000 more, the expansion can begin, said Nancy Hughes, director of the UCO Foundation. According to information received from the UCO Foundation, the need to expand and update the clinical facilities has been stressed in the last

two national accreditation site visits. Although the program has expanded significantly, with over 100 undergraduate and 50 graduate students enrolling each year, the speech and hearing clinic has been located in the same space since 1964. Over 100 children and adults are treated each week at the clinic, and over 50 speech, language and hearing evaluations are performed each semester. But others remain on waiting lists, unable to be helped until space becomes available, according to the foundation. For as little as $25, donors will have their personalized signature inscriptions displayed in the completed clinic. Miller, 99, has no direct connections to UCO. She met Dr. John George, professor of political science,

while on a cruise through the Panama Canal, Hughes said. George bragged about UCO enough to get Miller interested in our campus, and since she owned land in Edmond, she paid us a visit. The rest is history. Miller's first contribution to UCO was a piece of land on Kelly Road. UCO sold the land for $300,000 and the money went towards general scholarships. That was in 1996. Her second gift in 1997 of $250,000 was matched by the Regents and became the first endowed chair at UCO for $500,000. Hughes said Miller "is a truly philanthropic person, who has been doing this her whole life." Miller visits every few months from her home in Oakland, Calif. She arrived in Edmond last Thursday and will be here for about two weeks. <

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listen to presenters of particular fields, meet with representatives from higher education departments and pretty much meet each other," said Martin Weryackwe, Jr., prevention advisor for Indian education in the Oklahoma City Public Schools. This was a great opportunity for the students to work through the networking process, he said.

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Education and rights denied to Iranian minorities Baha'i Institute for Higher Education shut down by government "As Baha'is, we literature and law. don't have The "Open Stain*lin anything against University's" high academic s we approach the America, or any standards enabled holidays to give other country," some of its thanks for our many said Ferdowsian, graduates to gain rights, one basic right, is being "So Shiva refused admission to overlooked in Iran— to participate." graduate schools education. Pari Ferdowsian, From that day in the United UCO Food Services employee, on, Shiva, who was States and other had seen her own children ranked one of the countries. robbed of their right to learn 12 highest in her The closing of years ago, while her family class, was not the university is a still lived in Iran. Still today, allowed to return Diba Amarsingh direct violation thousands of children and to school. of the youth in Iran are being denied Although the Ferdowsian children were International Covenant on their right to learn. Economic, Social and Cultural "We had to leave Iran for the turned away from their future of my children. I didn't classrooms over a decade ago, Rights which was adopted by want them deprived of the joy the clench of the Iranian the United Nations General of education," said Ferdowsian. government has only tightened Assembly in 1966. Members of Since 1980, members of the around the wrists of young this agreement, "recognize the right of everyone to education" largest religious minority in Baha'is in recent months. Iran, the Baha'i Faith, have Early last month, Iranian and more specifically, that been persecuted for their security officials ransacked "higher education shall be beliefs. There, children and over 500 homes and office made equally accessible to all, youth have been systematically buildings connected with the on the basis of capacity, by excluded from schools, Baha'i Institute for Higher every appropriate means." Education— In response to this situation, colleges known as the the White House has issued a a n d statement condemning the "Open universities. University"— Iranian government's a actionsthat states, "Executing daughter, independent people for the practice of their Shiva, came home It is our hope that university religious faith is contrary to the system that most fundamental human rights crying one educators will take action attempted to principles." day because to stop this injustice and provide Professors, administrators t h e formal higher and organizations on university principal voice their concern to the education for campuses across the U.S. are would not authorities Baha'is on a also exerting their influence by let her private basis. writing letters of concern to the board the Diba Amarsingh T h e Director-General of the United school bus," said Secretary of UCO Baha'i university, Nations Educational, Scientific Ferdowsian. Association with an and Cultural Organization enrollment of (UNESCO) and to the Iranian H e r over 900 Minister of Culture and Higher eighthstudents, Education. grade class offered "It is our hope that educators was going 0-'=Z4WRAMIY ,17"2No Bachelor will take action to stop this on an anti- American demonstration where degrees in 10 areas including injustice and voice their they would chant protests biology, dentistry, civil concern to the authorities," against the United States. engineering, computer science, said Diba Amarsingh, secretary By Negeen Sobhani

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he year was 1939 as Dorothy took her stroll down the yellow brick road. Now 60 years later, "The Wizard of Oz" is back on the big screen. Adapted from children's classic "The Wonderful World of Oz" by L. Frank Baum, the movie opens in rich sepia and changes to color when Dorothy and her house land on the Wicked Witch of the East. The remainder of the movie is Dorothy and Toto's struggle to return to Kansas. On her way to see the Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City, Dorothy, played by 16-year-old Judy Garland, encounters the Scarecrow. He sings of his need of a brain, and accompanies

Dorthy down the yellow brick road. Further along the way they come across the Tin Woodman and he joins them to ask the

Wizard for a heart. The Cowardly Lion is the final addition to the group, and he intends to ask the Wizard for courage. Of course the Wicked Witch of the West constantly interferes in their quest, and in the end Dorothy discovers her ruby slippers are all she needed to get back over the rainbow. The story and characters are legendary, but when "The

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meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 in Room 211 of the Liberal Arts Chi Alpha holds general Building. For more meetings at 7:30 p.m. information, call Mary Tuesdays in Room 116 of Nguyen at 330-0034. the University Center. For more information, call The President's Club Charlie Bunn at 848-6620. needs sponsors and volunteers for the The Catholic Student Underprivileged Children's Center invites students to Christmas Party to be held watch "Must See TV" from 7from 3-5 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 9 p.m. Thursdays in the University Center Ballroom. center, 321 Clegern Ave. For For more information, call more information, call 341Lynn Means at 974-2363. 6300.

meet at 4:30 p.m. in Room 139 of the University Center. For more information, call Tracy Kysar at 348-2824. Celebrating Bronze & Blue have extended the

date of their T-shirt contest to Nov. 24. Forms are available in Room 213 of the Administration Building. For more information, call 9742364. The Society of Physics Students will meet at noon

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attend Student Mass at 9 p.m. Thursdays in the The Society of Physics center. For more Students will hold a information, call Jason breakfast bake sale every Simpson at 341-6300. Tue. and Thurs. from 8-11 a.m. in the Atrium at Howell The Japanese Hall. For more information, Conversation Club meets call Michelle Swedlow at at 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays in 773-9556. Room 231 in the Liberal Arts Building. For more The International information, call Takaaki at Student Council will meet 844-0312. at 4 p.m. every Friday in the Conference Room of the The Baptist Collegiate International Office in the Ministry meets at 8 p.m. University Center. For more Mondays at the Baptist information,' call Jason Student Union for BASIC Harris at 340-5702. training or Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more Toastmasters Club, an information, call Janay organization devoted to Moody at 341-1232. enhancing public speaking skills, meets at 1 p.m. every The Baptist Collegiate Thursday in Room 320B of Ministry has a worship the University Center. For service at noon weekdays at more information, call Amy the Baptist Student Union. at 341-7403 or William at For more information, call 844-9139. Janay Moody at 341-1232.

Hanging of the Green at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the University Center Ballroom. Students and organizations are invited to hang a wreath in honor of anyone. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 20 in Room 223 of the University Center. For more information, call Robin Alcoholics Anonymous Schaefer at 715-0083 or will meet every Monday, 641-8652. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 12:10 p.m. at The UCO Student Wesley Foundation Campus Affiliates of American Ministry. For more Chemical Society will meet information, call Dr. at 1 p.m. Dec. 4 in Room Margaret K. at 359-1749.

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Resident halls receive motivated new director By Julie Jordan

StafrOlriter ames Todd Duncan, the new director of residence life at, UCO, is busy overseeing the university's three residence halls and preparing for the construction of nearly 400 apartment-style residences. The "capstone" project, expected to be completed in the fall of 1999, will add three new residence buildings to UCO's campus. The apartments will be Todd Duncan furnished two and four bedroom units, including two bathrooms, semester. The programs have ranged a fully equipped kitchen, a from Halloween dances and washer and dryer and living Homecoming room, Duncan activities to said. breast cancer T h e and STD buildings will The whole goal is to awareness. be built "The whole directly across produce for goal is to from the UCO residence students a produce for library, and residence will add safe, secure and fun students a approximately living environment. safe, secure 384 beds. and fun living "I am environment." really excited —Todd Duncan Before we are going coming to UCO Director of to have a new UCO, Duncan Residence Life living option," was director of Duncan said. residence life A fourth, at Lindsey Wilson College in 3,000 square foot community Columbia, Ky. He has a masters building will also be built. It will include a large activity room, TV of arts in student personnel lounge, information desk and services and a bachelor of arts in social studies. professional staff.

The new residences will house upperclassmen and graduate students. Duncan's primary responsibilities are staff selection and training, programming social and educational events, discipline in the halls and coordinating maintenance. Duncan praises his staff of area coordinators, graduate assistants, resident assistants (RAs) and desk clerks. "I have been lucky to inherit and select a highly motivated student and professional staff," Duncan said. He and his saff have sponsored 70 events, with more than 3,000 students participating, since the beginning of the fall

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English department seeks teaching assistants By Trina Couch

Student he UCO English department is accepting applications for a spring 1999 graduate teaching assistantship. Applicants should submit the following to Dr. Kurt Hochenauer, associate professor of English, at the Liberal Arts Building Room

101C, by Nov. 27: • A letter of application • A current resume or curriculum vitae • Three letters of reference • All official transcripts "The classes being offered for teaching assistants will be freshman English composition courses under directorship," said Dr. Hochenauer. "I encourage English

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WAIT STAFF NEEDED For Copperlake Retirement Village Edmond Food Servers needed. Students will have flexible schedules and pleasant working conditions. Pay starting at $6.60/hr Must have caring nature to serve our residents Apply in person at Copperlake, 15th in Edmond, or contact Doris Hill at 3405311.

CLASSEN GRILL Restaurant is seeking line cooks and weekend hosts. A growing company with opportunities for bright people. Apply 9-11am and 2-4pm M-F at 5124 N Classen or call 842-0428.

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MAINTENANCE PERSON Experienced maintenance person wanted for national movie theatre chain. General repair experience preferred. Part time and full time hours available. EOE. Forward resume to: AMC Quail Springs 24 Theatres, 13758 N Pennsylvania Avenue, OKC, OK 73134; FAX 405-755-7281.

CASH HANDLER Supplement your income, evenings and weekends. $6.00/hr. Previous cash handling experience preferred. EOE. Forward resume to: AMC Quail Springs 24 Theatres, 13758 N Pennsylvania Avenue, OKC, OK 73134. Fax 405-7557281.

BUILDING ATTENDANT/Security - 8am4pm Saturday and Sunday and 12am8am Friday and Saturday. Nice far NW OKC office building. Good written and oral communication skills, professional appearance, good study time, 787-9019. EDMOND GOLF COURSE needs weekend snack bar and part time weekday help, 340-4653. NAEYC CHILDCARE Center is hiring part time afternoon staff. Please apply at 206 E 1st, Edmond or call 341-2626.

FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Near UCO), 3417911. Welcome Students! STUDENTS RECEIVE 1 MONTH FREE RENT on newly remodeled, 1 bedrm, priced from $230-$265. Other discounts may also apply. Call Aspen Way Apartments at 842-1519 or come see us at NW 88th & Western, OKC.

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guests on nights and weekends. They offer inside seating for approximately 55 guests and outside seating for 75 to 100 guests. The University House is a three-story Victorian home. It includes a patio with a gazebo and barbecue grill for outdoor events. To make reservations or for more information, contact the University House at 330-9000.-4

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NOTICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR 1015-C Waterwood Parkway ESL for International Students TOEFL & University Preparation Save up to 40% Tuition Ask about our new discounts 348-7602 email: elcedu@elcok.com website: 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 avail. *PREPARATION for TOEFL SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $9 per month single; $15 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision and RX plan. Affordable health 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.

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