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Homeland Security bill glides through House by Michael Larson ml@thevistaonline.co The much debated Homeland Security Act passed the house of representatives Nov. 13 by a vote of 299 — 121.
The 484 page bill, H.R. 5710, aims to pull employees from different sectors of the federal government into one central organization dedicated to preventing terrorism called the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Louis Furmanski, UCO political science chair, said now that the house has passed the bill, the senate and president will certainly follow suit. "It's a done deal," he said. President Bush said in an
address Nov. 12, "Our government's greatest responsibility is to protect the American people... and this requires Congress to create a new department of homeland security so we can better do our job."
Bush said, "The responsibility for protecting the homeland ... is spread out among more than 100 different organizations, and not
see security bill, page 3
Regents name new chancellor
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Junior, Derek England, waits for his chance to speak during UCO's re-accreditation meeting.
MO prepares for re-accreditation by Fawn Porter fp@thevistaonline.com The executive summary handbook for the Higher Learning Commission/NCA Re-accreditation Report says "accreditation is a means of confirming to its constituents and the public that UCO provides quality education programs." Accreditation and re-accreditation currently takes place every 10 years, and after an intense two-year self-study, UCO was well prepared to meet the Higher Learning Association of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HCL/NCA) by whom the university is accredited. Jarrod Noftsger, assistant to the vice president of student development, said each university goes through an accreditation process which makes the students degrees more valuable and marketable. Accreditation shows that a university holds itself to certain standards, Noftsger said. "It says that we must meet certain high-level standards, and that UCO does meet them," he said. Dr. Donna Guinn, assistant vice president for
the Office of Academic Affairs and co-chair of the re-accreditation committee said the last two years UCO has been working on discovering its strengths and areas of improvement in preparation for re-accreditation. Dr. Ed Cauliff, assistant vice president of academic affairs and co-chair of the re-accreditation committee said the two-year process has entailed a rigorous examination that was initiated in March 2000. Guinn and Cauliff said the study found five areas of strengths and opportunities for improvement relative to the HCL/NCA criteria. These five areas include: The institution has clear and publicly stated purposes consistent with its mission and appropriate to an institution in higher education; effectively organized the human, financial and physical resources necessary to accomplish its purposes; accomplishment of the institutions educational and others; continued accomplishment of its purposes and strengthening its educational effectiveness and demonstration of integrity in practices and relationships.
see re-accreditation, page 4
Dome Trivia
ms@thevistaonline.com OKLAHOMA CITY — Some 16,000 Oklahomans turned out to see the new capitol dome and to enjoy the birthday extravaganza for Oklahoma, which turned 95 on Nov. 16. Oklahoma City resident Lupe Escalante was there with her eightyear-old granddaughter, Suzanne, and Luis Sanchez. Luis said he came to the United States from Ecuador and has been living in Oklahoma since 1995. The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra played while Escalante described what the moment meant to her. "It means we are at a patriotic event. It means we belong here; we're all together, like a family. This is America and I feel like it is my home." Delores Williams drove from Tulsa. She arrived about an hour and a half early.
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DPS seeks more cameras by KristenArmstrong sp@thevistaonline. corn
Keating dedicates new dome by Mark Schlachtenhaufen
Increasing the number of college grads, making higher education more affordable and improving student preparation will be priorities for Paul Risser, the new chancellor of Oklahoma's state system of higher education. Risser will take office Jan. 6, 2003, succeeding Hans Brisch, said Harve Allen, the State Regents for Higher Education media relations director. Paul Risser Risser is president of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Allen said the search committee, chaired by Joe Mayer, recognized that Risser had bipartisan support in the Oregon Legislature. Oklahoma has a Democrat-controlled Legislature and a Democrat governor-elect. Mayer said, "We were particularly pleased with the bipartisan support that President Risser was able to receive in the Oregon Legislature." "We found ardent supporters for him in both the legislative and executive branches and we saw proof of the increased support for Oregon State over the past two years despite the budget shortfalls experienced in that state." Allen said Risser's desire to increase the number of Oklahoma's graduates will mesh well with Brain Gain 2010, a regents' plan that calls for 28 percent of Oklahomans age 25 or older to hold a bachelor's degree by 2010 and 10 percent of Oklahomans to hold an associate degree. In 1996, 20.1 percent of Oklahomans age 25 or older held a bachelor's degree and five percent held an associate degree, according to regents' information. Risser also plans to strengthen state scholarship programs such as the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP), Allen said. OHLAP scholarships help pay for eighth, ninth and tenth graders in families with total incomes of less than $50,000. To remain in good standing, OHLAP recipients must stay in school and keep out of trouble, regents said. Mayer said Risser has relationships with Oklahoma business and industry. He also has a strong interest in issues related to the environment, a result of his education background that includes several degrees in botany. In Oregon, Risser was chair of an effort directed at restoring portions of the Willamette River. Risser has family ties in Oklahoma. He was born in Blackwell and his mother lives in Tulsa. One of his sons lives in Norman.
December 16, 1919: Oklahoma City official state capitol. July 20, 1914: groundbreaking
ceremonies. June 30, 1917: construction completed. Final construction cost: $1.5 million. Dome would have cost nearly as much as capitol building. 1999: fundraising begins for dome. 2003: dome completed, other renovation projects completed. Final cost: $21 million. Dome weight: about five million pounds. Dome height: 157 feet. Dome diameter: 80 feet. source: Governor's office
Campus security is an issue that affects students, faculty and staff alike. But with the recent budget woes, the question - how safe is UCO? - weighs heavily in minds of all. "I would say we're the safest campus in the state," said Ted Jones, assistant chief of police for UCO DPS. He said they provide more than just the basic services to students. "We have less than a minute response time to any call or report," he said. The department also employs a beat system, where officers are assigned specific areas to patrol. This puts them in constant contact with students, faculty and staff, allowing them to build familiarity. "We are also very concerned with the residential areas," he said. Officer John Blair, crime prevention officer, said, "We have tight security in the Suites. There is not easy access." However, Jones and Blair agree improvements could be made to the security on campus. "It's not that we don't want to improve. There is a tight budget crunch and we don't have the money," Jones said. He said the university has had
monetary problems since the new Education Building and the paving of the Liberal Arts Building parking lots. "The University has been concerned with using most of the money to meet student educational needs," he said. Jones added that the security budget was increased several years ago to accommodate the hiring of more officers. "We now have eighteen fulltime, certified police officers. There are five dispatchers and five student safety officers," he said. All must meet high standards, and most of the senior officers have served as police officers in other locales for many years, he said. Jones said the department wants to expand surveillance capabilities sometime in the future. "Right now, there are cameras in several strategic places, but we would like to expand to places like the parking lots as well," he said. Jones stressed that any extra surveillance would not infringe on a person's right to privacy. "Our best security is everyone paying attention to what's happening around them, and contacting us if anything suspicious is happening. You can never 'cry Wolf' with our department. We will always respond," he said.
UC 0 fall sports enter the home stretch, some seasons have come to a close, some begin national tournaments and others, like wresling, have just begun — Page 6-7
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Quote of the day UCO's Department of Public Safety (DPS) is looking for money to purchase cameras for the parking lots to make our university a safer place. Months ago, 13 additional call boxes were at the top of DPS's wish list. What became of that? There are disconnected call boxes around campus, such as the one between West Hall and
Broncho Lake. In an emergency, anybody running to these expecting help with the press of a button will be sorely disappointed. What is worse, they will have wasted precious time. Removing obsolete call boxes may be a life-saving move for the cost of a screwdriver.
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Common sense during budget crises? right? Following that logical train of thought to it's logical end would mean the university's administrators would be open to any and all practical ways to save, right? So here is a suggestion from a lowly student to the administrating public at large: think outside of the box. Tap into your best resources for cost saving ideas — your employees. Take it a step further; give your employees a stake in saving money. Pay them a percentage of the realized cost savings. Corporations (organizations that regularly practice such lofty notions as operating to achieve profitability) implement employee-driven cost savings programs all the time. I know I'm a hopeless dreamer, but what would happen if university had the same goal? How would this program
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Being the magnificent procrastinator that I am, I recently received notice from the UCO library of a 40-cent fine for an overdue book via the United States Postal Service — in a letter that cost 37-cents to mail. Since I'm not a financial genius, I may be incorrect in asking this, but shouldn't such a fine institution for higher education as ours practice common sense during its largest-ever budget shortfall? I know the great minds operating this show may not have time to think about the minutia leakages of money caused by standard operating procedures — or do they? After all, it was a professor of mine who made me aware of the "one marker per professor" rule instituted in the name of cost savings. And that's great. Because extreme times call for extreme measures,
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work? Well let's turn back the hands of time to that fateful day in which a dutiful library employee mailed a late fee notice in the name of bureaucracy. Employees who are involved in day-to-day operations are always infinitely more familiar with procedures that may be silly and immaterial once they come under the scrutiny of common sense. Had there been an employeedriven cost savings program in place, that same employee might have paused upon printing the notice and thought, "Wait a minute! This fine is only 40 cents. It will cost 37 cents to mail. I bet we send out at least 300 notices a month for fines under a dollar. "Three hundred times 37 cents is $111! If I submit a cost-savings idea to have library fines tacked on to tuition due each semester,
instead of sending monthly statements, that would save the University $1,332 a year! And since the program pays me 25% of the realized savings, I will get a check for $333!" Are you catching my drift? What if two employees in each of the more than 40 administrative departments the university has, submitted ideas that brought $500 savings each? Total cost savings would be $39,000. Not to mention the morale-boosting effects of giving employees extra cash for saving cash. But, I may be going way overboard in my thinking. After all, it's only a 40-cent fine, right?
Do you think forming the Homeland Security Department will save inter-agency communication issues?
"I really don't know. I guess if they work together they may get a long."
"Yes. I think just moving that office will provide better communication and education in terms of insuring our safety.."
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First Amendment responses alarm reader While reading your Nov. 12 "Campus Quotes" section, I was disturbed by several of the responses to the question, "Which of the five First Amendment freedoms would you give up if you had to?" The three most alarming responses were from education sophomores, which makes me seriously question the quality of this program. The UCO education department produces many of this state's teachers, which gives the leaders of this department the awesome responsibility of preparing individ1121s to educate our children and prepare them to be responsible citizens. The education students The Vista interviewed answered the question about which freedoms they would give up with, "Press, I wouldn't give up speech," "Press, because all the other rights are very important," and "I don't even know all five."
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Like animals in the wild, humans may also communicate with little more than grunts and moans. If you catch me before I've had my morning cup of coffee, you can expect this category of vocabulary. Uh-huh — This word basically means "OK," or "yes." It's nice and easy to say, because its speaker doesn't have to move their mouth. "Would you like
How can we expect these irresponsible citizens to prepare our children? These three young ladies must deserve a better education than what has been afforded them so far. The education department's representatives were the only ones surveyed that failed to understand the importance of a free press in a free society. One of the premier responsibilities we have, as citizens of a free society, is to know our rights, understand them and make sure they don't get taken away. Freedom of the Press is a stronghold of democracy. Without it, the America that our founding fathers established will fail. A free press ensures a government that's accountable to the people, the free flow of information that allows citizens to make important decisions like voting and it provides a forum for the masses. This is a basic lesson that every student, elementary and up, should know.
some coffee?" he asked. "Uhhuh," I replied. Nah — This means "no" and can be said with either a long or a short a-sound. Either way is correct. "Do you want to help me with my homework?" he asked. "Nah," I replied. Huh? — This is used to express confusion or surprise. "I went ahead and put your cashmere sweater in the washer," she told me. "Huh?" I replied. Uh-uh — the same sound twice, this is less casual than "nah," and usually implies conviction. "I had such a wonderful time on our date. May I kiss you?" he asked. "Uh-uh," she replied. Woe — Used to express surprise, shock, or something extremely pleasant. "How's that feel?" she asked. "Woe," he replied. Mm-hm — Means yes or
Furthermore; our educators certainly have the responsibility to understand the functions and the benefits of a free press. The great Thomas Jefferson certainly did. Perhaps we can all take some wisdom from him. Jefferson said: "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter;" and "Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." I certainly hope that my children and all of tomorrow's leaders will learn from educators who understand the rights granted to us in the Constitution and why none of them, especially freedom of the press, can be taken away if we are to preserve our democracy.
"At first it maybe a lot more complicated but there are a lot more important issues than[inter-departmental]communication"
"I think it is going to help." BRANDON BREDY corporate communication junior
DEREK HARRIS sophomore
"I can't really say because I don't really know everything about it. There are too many other issues in the world that I need to touch upon first."
"I really don't know enough about it to say." NIKI FRANKLIN sophomore pre-physical theraphy
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Okay. "Are you serious? This car we're riding in is stolen?" he asked, shocked but with a smile on his face. "Mm-hm," I responded, lining the hood ornament up with a lamppost, "Let's die together." Aight — this is a shortened version of "all right." "Shall we dance?" the British aristocrat asked the alley cat. "Aight." Shh — this sound may be made while the speaker is holding a finger vertically against his or her lips. It means "shut up." "Hey, this movie's awesome, isn't it?" she asked her friend in the crowded theater. "Shh." Thanks to sarcasm, many of these words can mean the exact opposite of their standard definition, usually marked with a change in intonation, or a strange facial expression. This makes for confusion.
Correction: A story in the Nov. 14 issue about the Edmond community Thanksgiving Day dinner contained the wrong phone number for the First Presbyterian Church. The correct number is 341-3602. The Vista regrets any inconvenience this may have caused. Correction: Concerning the story on page 7 in Nov. 12 issue, the bowls willl be for sale in the art building and not the library. For more information call the art department at 974-5201.
"I think it will be a good way for them to have an agency to go through and increase security in the U.S.."
Rachel Clarkson
"I don't think it is a good idea. Seems like it will just create more confusion." DARYN LU sophomore biology
senior
"I think it will help.." VALERIE HEATH freshman nursing
"I think it is a good idea because they'll be able to communicate better." Justin Cheatwood sophomore undecided
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UCO students capture third place at mock congressional session the same position. UCO student legislation in the House. "In my opinion, it was the Tyler Tully will be running for House Speaker. best session we've ever had as far Many delegates were very as UCO goes," McDow said. Jordan said UCO has a long- serious this session, Jordan said. by Mark Schlachtenhaufen standing record of performing Some student legislators spent six hours working well at OIL. ms@thevistaonline. corn This was "An organiza- on a bill about mandatory service Just weeks after Oklahomans McDow's fifth sestion lik e this cre- in the National voted to ban cockfighting, stu- sion. She said she dent legislators during a mock always learns some- ates fut ure leaders Guard, he said. But as usual session drafted legislation that thing new. Students for our state and some of the legiswould have "overturned" the get valuable on-thefor our nation," lation drafted was law. job training at OIL, on the lighter side, But the bill was defeated in she said. UCO stuate Thrift K he said. The bill the student-run House, said J.P. dent-legislator Kate — about mandatory Jordan, a member of the UCO Thrift said the event service in the delegation that attended the fall has showed her she National Guard failed. Some session of Oklahoma can make a difference. Intercollegiate Legislature "An organization like this cre- legislators used bills to give stu(OIL), a simulation of an actual ates future leaders for our state dents different names during the session. session at the state capitol. and for our nation," Thrift said. McDow said OIL sponsored About 250 students from 16 Numerous former attendees state universities and colleges are now members of the state a food drive. The UCO delegaattended the five-day session Legislature, Thrift said. Mike tion collected and brought more Nov. 6-10. They ran the House Turpin, a familiar Oklahoma food than any other delegation, and Senate and a moot Supreme Democrat, once attended OIL, she said. The food was delivered to the Midwest Food Bank. Court, said UCO student-legis- Jordan said. Former governor and UCO lator Marilyn McDow. Thrift said she would be runThe 15-member UCO squad ning for the position of lieu- president George Nigh created was the third best delegation in tenant governor for the spring OIL in 1969. the OIL Senate, McDow said. OIL session. Jordan said he was Jordan was first runner-up for tossing his hat into the ring for
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from security bill, page 1 one organization has primary responsibility... The result is duplication that we cannot afford, and inefficiencies which create problems." But Furmanski said the creation of DHS may do just the opposite of that. "Most government agencies are created in response to something. Overtime, a lot of their responsibilities begin to overlap. That kind of duplication we certainly don't need." Furmanski said that this is mainly a reallocation of government officials in hopes of being better able to coordinate efforts to detect terrorism, but that it fails to incorporate intelligence agencies, the United States' main weapon against terrorism. Among other things, H.R. 5710 will, according to a summary on the House of Representative's official website:Shift all immigration responsibilities to the Secretary of Homeland Security. - Attempt to unite the government, academic community and private sector through a homeland research project lead by the DHS secretary. - Protect critical infrastructure, like transportation, telecommunications and power grids.
- Allow pilots to have guns in cockpits of passenger planes. The bill also allows DHS to conduct business with companies performing "corporate inversion." This is a practice investopia.com defines as "The act of a parent company whose headquarters are located within U.S. borders switching registration with their offshore subsidiary in order to take advantage of foreign tax benefits," when it feels there is a national or economic security reason to do so. It was not the bill's content that triggered the controversy keeping this bill from being passed for so long, but a decision to forego inclusion of the standard job security the federal government usually grants its employees for those shifted over to the new DHS. Furmanski said, "It gives the president more leeway to move people around. The senate democrats were standing up for federal employees and union protections they have. This was an ideological battle." The democrats in the senate had raised objections and were trying to get them addressed before the November election. Brett Sharp, assistant professor of political science said, "At this point, the democrats proba-
bly just want to get their say. Otherwise, republicans 'are just going to pass it without much input." Because republicans have been voted in as the new senate majority, Sharp said there are rumors Robert Byrd, democrat senator from West Virginia, may perform a filibuster. A filibuster would allow a senator take the floor and address congress as long as he or she can stand and continue talking, delaying the passage of a bill indefinitely. Sharp said this would be an act of protest, and the senator would most likely bring books of poetry to read throughout the day. If this were to occur, a twothirds vote would be required to overrule the filibuster with a cloture — a forced end to all discussion on a bill resulting in its immediate passage. Sharp said another alternative Democrats have is that they "may be able to stick in some language." Asked how Democrats would be able to modify the bill when they are in the minority, Sharp said they may promise republicans votes on future legislation, a practice called "logrolling." "Everything's a horse trade," Sharp said.
Grand Central's lost-and-found is a hub of forgetfulness NEW YORK (AP) What could an artificial leg, an Armani jacket, a $15,000 diamond ring and a glass eyeball possibly have in common? Those and other objects, strange and mundane, wound up at the lost-and-found department of Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal, a monument to scatterbrained commuters. On any given day, about 4,000 lost possessions' line the steel gray shelves and racks of a mammoth room off the terminal's lower concourse, just across from the famed Oyster Bar. On a sunny fall day, the windowless chamber sheltered a single crutch, a police badge and architectural blueprints. One bin was marked "September glasses,"' another "October glasses." Last year, Pete Seeger's banjo landed there, but it found its way back to the folk singer who lives north of New York City. About 125,000 passengers use the Metro-North railroad daily to commute from the city's northern suburbs and Connecticut, with Grand Central as the terminus. Perhaps the oddest item to make it to the lost-and-found was an urn of human ashes, although that may have been a product of intentional forgetfulness. The urn was never claimed, said Fred Chidester, an ex-cop who managed the lost-andfound for years. Months later, a man called Metro-North to say
that he had read about the abandoned ashes; he claimed he knew the woman who left them on the train _ as revenge for her husband's alleged infidelity. "He would call her at home to say the train was late, or that the train bypassed the station, or that he fell asleep. But those were excuses so he could meet his girlfriend," Chidester said. "So when he died, his wife thought it was fitting. that she leave his ashes on the train." • , No. 1 on Grand Central's list of most commonly lost items is the cell phone, with 250 to 300 turned in each month. Keys are the next most common item, followed by eyeglasses, coats and jackets, and umbrellas. (This year's drought has cut down on the number of lost umbrellas.) The fact is, forgetfulness is weather-sensitive: When it turns cold, the coat racks expand. "You can tell the weather down here," says Margie Anders, a spokeswoman for MetroNorth. The smorgasbord of lost items in the past few years has included a film script with director's instructions scribbled in the margins, a .357 Magnum handgun, fishing poles and a child's violin. Laptops and blue blazers, the corporate commuter's gear, turn up all the time. After 90 days, most items become the property of the finder if he or she is interested. One man was honest enough to turn
in a $1 bill _ and penny-wise "The surprise is that a lot of peoenough to leave his name in case ple turn in stuff in New York City. New Yorkers are still basiit was not claimed. Otherwise, the items are cally honest." The success rate at Grand given away. On this day, seven bags of clothing were ready for Central may also be due to methodology: Each lost item is charitable donation. In early November, 249 pairs entered into a computer dataof eyeglasses were going to The base, with details such as label Lions Club in Connecticut, names and contents of pockets. Employees also take the inivviliich recycles the lenses and gives them to the poor in Third tiative to find an item's owner _ World countries. Coats and toys „for instance, looking through a go! to-such ,charities as Goodwill cell , ph,one to locate „a, home number. and Toys for Tots. "It's partially a detective job," Items worth $5,000 or more, says Mike Nolan, current mansuch as digital cameras and jewager of Grand Central's lost-andelry, are stored in a safe and, by found. law, must be kept for three years Some people walk away with before they're up for grabs. a smile. Russ Cooper, who calls The $15,000 diamond was himself "a regular customer" at stashed away in one of three bags Grand Central's lost-and-found, forgotten by a woman at the Poughkeepsie train station. She left his sports jacket on the train was lucky, and got everything to New Haven, Conn., in October. back. "It was the first chilly day of On average, the Grand Central lost-and-found has a the season," said the acoustics rather high return rate. So far consultant from Wilton, Conn., this year, about 60 percent of the who wasn't used to wearing a items turned in have been jacket. After he retrieved it, Cooper retrieved by their owners. reached into a pocket. "Let's see That compares favorably to Tokyo Station, where about 30 if my keys are still here," he said, percent of items find their way flashing a smile as he pulled out back to their owners, says Paul a full keychain. Noguchi, an urban anthropologist who has studied lost-andfounds around the world. "Everyone thought that if you (?BERT 1M. IS `..IE EN0N1 lost something in New York, that A, yr tl was the end of it," says Noguchi, a professor at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa.
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Contestants compete for the title of AKA Renaissance Man by Summer Pratt
sp@thevistaonline.com Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated will host the fourth annual Mr. MyAKA Pageant at 8:08 p.m. Nov. 21 in Nigh University Center Constitution Hall. Korryn Walker, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and pageant coordinator, said the pageant's name is a take off of the acronym, Men Interested in Alpha Kappa Alpha. This year's pageant theme will be Renaissance Man. In keeping with the theme, the master of ceremonies will introduce each scene in poetry lyrics. Walker said they will play Jazz music throughout the evening to give a mellow vibe to the show.
from re-accreditation, page 1 The re-accreditation committee identified student learning as a central focus, highly dedicated faculty, a large and diversified student body, actively involved faculty in the development and review of curriculum, strong planning and decision making processes at the university and UCO's willingness to improve its ability to serve students and stakeholders as a few of the university's primary strengths. Opportunities for improvement include funding-related issues, enhanced feedback loop
"We're giving them a platform to stepping, an intershow their talent and to receive money as . pretive style of movement, with his an incentive," Walker said. The five contestants are Lawrence fraternity Kappa Ware, Julian Mitchell, Darell Maddox, Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. Chris Ihegboro and Bobby Green. "I want to give The contestants will be judged on all the contestants sportswear, business scene, casual wear, lots of love," Bobby Green tuxedo and articulation. Walker said that during the articula- Williams said. Williams said he enjoyed the experition portion of the pageant the current ence of participating in the pageant last Mr. MyAKA will ask each contestant one year. question. "It was something that helped me The first prize winner will receive a grow in another phase of my life." $300 scholarship, second prize will Williams said he was however disapreceive a $200 scholarship and Mr. Congeniality will receive a $150 scholar- pointed that last year's pageant didn't receive more publicity. ship. "You don't hear about male pageants Corey Red Williams is Mr. MyAKA but we work just as hard as they (the 2001 and will be the master of cerewomen) do," he said. monies for the pageant. He will also do
for curricular improvement, integration of part-time faculty, the faculty "pay card," the need to respond to market issues and the need to align the salaries of faculty and staff to the state norm. Guinn and Cauliff said UCO adopted elements of the Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP) as a way to continue to improve the university. There are two general paths institutions may follow for HCL/NCA accreditation and reaccreditation, Guinn said. The traditional path addresses the specific criteria while the AQIP path is a process of contin-
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Chris Ihegboro Darrell Maddox Jr. Williams said the pageant has grown since last year and he expects the evening to be a success. Each contestant will exhibit a talent during the pageant. Walker said the performances range from playing the saxophone to pantomime. The Ebony Gospel Choir, the Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, and the Zeta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha will
faculty governance. The consensus for faculty involvement in the preparation of the self-study was that at the departmental level, the faculty was involved in the preparation and were familiar with the selfstudy's content. Several faculty members agreed they were involved by filling out surveys and many were on various committees directly involved in the preparation of the self-study. The evaluation team facilitators asked if the self-study provided an accurate representation of the status of the university. There were nods throughout the crowded room. One faculty member opened the flow of verbal communication by saying she felt the areas of improvement in the self-study were understated. She mentioned the lack of funding as being understated.Dr. Bob Palmer, chair of the art department, said state funds could not be relied upon. In order to form the recently developed fine arts college, they had to pull togetter and raise outside funds. They
ual improvement, she said. Dr. Marlene Strathe, provost at the University of Northern Colorado and chair of the HCL/NCA Evaluation Team said the purpose of the accreditation visit was to speak with a large number of people on UCO's campus, validate the claims laid out in the submitted self-study and then reach a decision of recommendation for continued accreditation. "The purpose of this visit is two-fold," Strathe said. "First, we assess the quality of the institution by a group of its peers. This is the most stringent evaluation." "Secondly, we help the institution to improve." One way the HCL/NCA judged the quality of the institution was to meet with UCO's staff, faculty and students was in an open meeting during which the evaluation team asked for feedback. In the faculty meeting, the evaluation team asked for the level of faculty involvement in preparation of the self-study and familiarity with it, planning and development of future goals and
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could not be solely dependent on state allocations. The faculty was asked about their involvement in faculty governance of the budget development. Dr. Terry Clark, chair of the journalism department, said budget preparation was nothing more than filling out a spreadsheet. They had no input on the actual budget preparation. He said departments were given money and could decide on a summer budget, but everything stays the same. One faculty member said a better word for "governance" would be "shared leadership." "Governance is an over-used word. The faculty does not have a lot of input. We serve on task forces and the faculty shares in leadership but the bottom line is the decisions are made by those that juggle the money." Roberta Sloan, who has been a faculty member for 15 years and former faculty senate president, said she did not have a clear picture of the university's priorities. "Oklahoma is a 'good or boy state.' It is male dominated. President Webb does not focus on the university's priorities. He has his own agenda." She said she sees academics as the priority, not necessarily the money taken from a newly imposed fee to restore the stadium. UCO faculty was questioned about their role in retention and graduation. Clark said he felt it was critical for the faculty to know the students, to know their names and to be actively involved with their progress. Dr. Sam McGrill said he thinks faculty involvement is wonderful, but students can often get better technology and equipment elsewhere. Following McGrill's statement, the accreditation team approached the subject of technology.
Clark said the technology was not always responsive to students needs and UCO was behind in acquiring technology more than Power Point. "Technology, due to fees, is moving forward. We have come light years, but we still need to go further and have access to better equipment and technology," Clark said. Sloan said all she wanted was a second classroom. "There are other glaring needs before technology," she said. After hearing the needs of the staff, faculty and students, the NCA evaluation team remained on campus for three days. At the end of the three-day period, they made their verbal recommendation of re-accreditation. Provost Don Betz said he felt there was an extremely professional team of evaluators on campus. "We had a team unusually strong and able to review any institution," he said. Betz said he was pleased with the initial recommendation for re-accreditation with no interim visits. The visit would not have been as much as successful without the information provided by the staff, faculty and students to the team, Betz said. He also said the visit would not have been as much as a success without the hard work and hours contributed by the vice presidents, faculty and re-accreditation committee, especially its co-chairs, Guinn and Cauliff. "This 10-year re-accreditation is a powerful testimony to the changes that have occurred and the level of professionalism of the university," Betz said. "This is a confirmation that the direction the university is headed in is solid and is a powerful platform on which to grow the university in continued excellence."
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For your reading pleasure Edward Sanders uses poetry to tell the story of a Beat legend are treated to stories of Ginsberg's generosity, legal battles and escapades with fellow Beat writers William S. Burroughs, Jack Kerouac, Gregory Corso et al. We see Ginsberg talk the Hell's Angels out of stopping a Vietnam protest march. We see a copy of the letter sent out by notorious FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover declaring Ginsberg "potentially dangerous." We see the poet sell his archives--some 500 boxes containing letters, manuscripts, cassettes and journals - to Stanford University for a million dollars. And that did not include his massive collection of photographs. If anyone is qualified to write a biographical narrative poem about Ginsberg, it is Sanders. A poet, writer and journalist himself, Sanders was a longtime friend of Ginsberg and is often included under the Beat moniker. His collection of short stories,
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See How They Run by Philip King at 8 p.m. on Nov. 21 23 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 24 in Mitchell Hall Theatre. Dr. Donald Bristow, theatre arts professor and director of the play, said the play is a comedy about a series of mistaken identities and unfortunate coincidences. "The play is a fast-paced farce filled with a whole lot of fun and laughs. As with most farces, the action tends to be rather complex and exaggerated. Those complications and exaggerations are what make the play so funny." UCO students starring in the production are John Hague as the vicar Lionel Toop, Sara Craig as his wife Penelope, Matt Reeves as Corporal -
from capital dome, page 1 "It's been great, a great historic time, meeting different people from across the state," Williams said. David Miley of Edmond is with Troop 77 of the Boy Scouts of America. Miley and other scouts volunteered their time and passed out complimentary programs. Miley said he was looking forward to the event. Del City resident Jerome Davis appreciated the irony of celebrating his 21st birthday on Statehood Day. Davis said he belongs to Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature, a group that trains future political leaders. "This building was originally designed to have a dome," he pointed out. "It is a great accomplishment on behalf of Mr. Keating and Sen. [Kelly] Haney. I'm proud to be an Oklahoman." Haney created The Guardian, the statue of a Native American standing proudly atop the dome. The statue faces the direction of the rising sun, marking a new day, a time suited for prayer, Haney said. "I think it's great just to look and see all of the people here at our capitol," he said. "It belongs to us." Even though the state of Oklahoma faces some serious problems, Haney said he remains optimistic about the state's future. He said the fact that the
Clive Winton, Erin Streetman as Miss Skillon and Jenny Grigsby as the cockney maid Ida. Derek Bewley, theatre arts sophomore and stage manager of the play, said the actors' cockney accents make the play very humorous. He said the actors had to take individual classes with Dr. Bristow in order to learn proper usage of the accent. Bewley said, "The entire play is very entertaining because all of the characters are well structured and there is nonstop action occurring on stage. The name stems from the fact that all of the actors are constantly running around with different agendas to perform." Tickets may be purchased at the Mitchell Hall Box Office. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for non-UCO students and $3 for UCO students. For more information call 974-3375.
capitol dome was completed would give some people hope. Upon a stage in the shadows of the capitol a parade of state celebrities entertained the crowd sprawled out from the building's north side. Several local television stations carried the event live. Northwest Classen graduate and country music superstar Vince Gill hosted the 90-minute show. The nation often refers to the "Oklahoma Standard," established by the Oklahomans who survived the Great Depression and the aftermath of April 19, 1995, Gill said in his opening remarks. Oklahomans are devoted to family and freedom, values shared by the rest of the nation, he said. "Throughout history, Americans have looked to Oklahoma as a symbol of strength," he said. Gill then sang Woody Guthrie's "Oklahoma Hills." Later, he performed a duet with his wife, Amy Grant. Country music artists Katrina Elam and Bryan White also performed.
Oklahoma's three Miss Americas: Jane Jayroe, Susan Powell and Shawntel Smith Wuerch teamed up for a medley of favorites from Oklahoma. Members of the University of Oklahoma marching band accompanied The Music Man national touring cast in a rousing rendition of "Seventy-Six Trombones." Oklahoma songwriter Jimmy Webb performed several of his hits, including "Lineman for the County." A long list of famous Oklahomans introduced included Olympians Shannon Miller (gymnastics), Bob Kurland (basketball) and J.W. Mashburn (track) and coaches Sherri Coale (basketball), Steve Nunno (gymnastics), Eddie Sutton (basketball) and Barry Switzer (football). Moments after Keating officially dedicated the dome, skies above the capitol were lit up by 3,000 fireworks, courtesy Six Flags. Six Flags entertainment and creative talent wrote and choreographed music for the show.
biography written in narrative poem form about the great bard of the Beat generation. Rather than the standard humdrum biography that covers every detail of the subject's life, Sanders has given us a much briefer view of the man who wrote such masterpieces as Howl, America and Kaddish. The form and tone of the book make the story more interesting and the "less is more" approach of biography as poetry works well, making the book a pleasure to read instead of a burden. Sanders begins with the fleeing of Ginsberg's grandparents to the U.S. in the early 1900s and ends with the poet's death in 1997. In between those events, we
For your viewing pleasure Thought provoking film has viewers questioning social problems by Timber Massey tm@thevistaonline.com Author and documentary filmmaker, Michael Moore, takes a stab at America's love affair with guns in his latest film Bowling for Columbine. The film is filled with shocking statistics and footage that would make even the president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) question what is wrong with America. Moore makes a comparison of the annual 68 gun deaths in the U.K., 39 in Japan, 65 in Australia, 165 in Canada, with the astounding 11,127 that occur in America. It makes the viewer question, what is it America has that all these other countries do not? Barry Glassner, author of the book The Culture of Fear is shown with Moore, walking down the streets of south central Los Angeles.
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national tournament Sunday when No. 9 Metropolitan State (Colo.) scored two goals in a six-minute span, winning 2-0 in the Midwest Regional finals of the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship at Tom Thompson Field. The Metro State Roadrunners, who won the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, improved to 192-2 with their second win of the season against UCO. They advance to next Week's quarterfinals against the Far West Regional champion. The LSC champion Bronchos completed the season at 20-3. "We had some scoring chances in the first half that we couldn't put the ball in the goal of then we had a lapse for a few minutes that they took advantage of," UCO coach Mike Cook said. "It's a disappointing loss but it can't take away from the great season we had and all that this team accomplished." The Bronchos held a 7-2 shot advantage throughout the scoreless half, but MSC goalkeeper Mandy Allen made four saves to keep UCO out of the goal. UCO's best scoring opportunity came in the 25th minute Photo Services when a group of Bronchos approached the net. Kim Brown finished her soccer career this weekend. Kim Brown shot from close range only to have it deflected away from the goal by an MSC defender. The Roadrunners broke the scoreless deadlock in the 59th ShAcient Special: 111101, minute and added one more in the 65th holding the Bronchos to just three shots in the second half and clinching the'win.' The 2-0 score was the most • New fitness • Tennis coi,tet goals the Bronchos have allowed with scwwta • Owtdoof- hecifecl, in a game all season. UCO took • 3m.doc,i^ and cnifclooe oversized pool a league-record 15 shutouts and 6asketbc, I I S Hot hib have only lost by one this sea• Raccriet6al 1/Havicl bat I • Play ei-ourid son. coi.414 • 241---lotm, emereepicy • Sand volleyball court UCO will return with nine mairitertarice starters as seniors Kim Brown, 1200 West 151-k SteJ--4 Edmond • 348-1000 Lisa Hansen, Nicole Hess, and Jennifer Lindsey retire. No. 11 Central Oklahoma soccer dropped from the
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Two Central Oklahoma athletic programs signed two versatile athletes Nov. 13 and 15 for their upcoming seasons. LSC North Division champion volleyball signed junior college standout Priscila Amorim Nov. 15 during the NCAA earlysigning period. Amorim, a 6-1 outside hitter or middle blocker from Minas Gerias, Brazil, is a two-year starter at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. She led NEO to the junior college national tournament last season. "Priscila is a dominant player who will add great height to our team," UCO coach Mark Herrin said. "She is a great blocker and possesses wonderful ball control. She has a natural feel for the game and is capable of playing many positions."
UCO softball signed Oklahoma All-Stater Jodi Craig of Meeker High School on Nov. 13, the first day of the early signing period. Craig was a four-year starter at Meeker, finishing with a .312 career batting average and going 56-9 with a .67 ERA and 10 no-hitters on the mound. She hit .370 with 16 doubles and 29 RBI's as a senior earning her All-State honors at third base. She also went 11-3 with an .67 ERA at pitcher her senior year. "Jodi is the type of studentathlete we want at UCO and we're excited to have her join our program," UCO head softball coach Genny Honea said. "She was the whole package. She's capable of playing several positions and is an outstanding hitter. We look forward to her having a great career with us."
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dl@thevistaonline.com With three All-Americans out at the start of the Central Missouri State Open Saturday at Warrensburg, Mo. and one injured later before it was finished, it was no wonder UCO only placed five wrestlers in its season-opening tournament. Last year's national champ Shawn Silvis had the best showing placing third at 174 pounds,
"It was a disappointing outing and I was a little taken aback by our performance," UCO coach David James said. "It was a competitive tournament, but we didn't wrestle very well for the most part and that was discouraging."
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move forward because we've got a lot of work ahead of us. We've also got some guys banged up right now that we need to get healed up." No. 1 UCO competed in the tournament without injured AllAmericans Cole Province, Jeff Henning and Matt Dodgen, then lost two-time All-American Mark Dodgen early in the tournament. Silvis won his first two matches before losing in the quarterfinals. He moved to the bronze-medal match after four straight consolation wins and best Missouri's own Ben Askren 4-2. Tapley couldn't overcome Oklahoma State's Rusty Blackman losing 1-0 in the first round and falling to Blackman again in the consolation finals with a 10-0 major decision. Tapia, two-time AllAmerican transfer from
Bryan Tapley was fourth at 197, Jared Henning fifth at 125, Jason Tapia fifth at 174 and Jerod Goodwin placed sixth at 149. "It was a disappointing outing and I was a little taken aback by our performance," UCO coach David James said. "It was a competitive tournament, but we didn't wrestle very well for the most part and that was discouraging." "The only thing we can do is
Texans saddle Bronchos 34-27 by Data Lawless dl@thevistaonline.com The Central Oklahoma football season ended Saturday as No. 17 Tarleton State beat back a UCO fourth-quarter rally and rose victorious 34-27 at Wantland Stadium. The Texans won the Lone Star Conference North Division championship with the victory. UCO took a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter when Erick Johnson connected with Dee Dee Carter for a 36yard TD pass set up by Landon Dean's interception. TSU answered with 21 unchallenged points to take a 21-7 halftime lead. Central Oklahoma opened the second half with a four-play, 59-yard drive that Abdullah capped with a 24-yard scoring run, but TSU scored 10 straight points to make its 31-14 lead into the fourth quarter. UCO pulled within 10 on a 13-yard TD pass from Johnson
to Chad McGaugh with 11:54 left. TSU got a 45-yard field goal but the Bronchos came back with a two-yard touchdown run by Tank Abdullah. Adbullah made a second touchdown run with 5:13 left in the game to pull UCO 34-27. UCO made one final attack putting the ball at their own 20 with 2:08 remaining as Abdullah broke away for 15 yards on first down. The Texans halted UCO, sacking Johnson and forcing three consecutive incomplete passes to take over on downs.
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CLASSIFIEDS
NOVEMBER 19, 2002
DEADLINES
WANTED.111111.
HELP
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EDMOND YMCA is looking for energetic people
SUMMIT CONDOS on N May Avenue in OKC has
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DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted
61500 WEEKLY potential mailing our circulars. No
who enjoy teaching children how to swim. We will
studio apartments, all appliances Including wash-
prices! South Padre, Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas,
ING/BOARDINGI
by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication, and
experience required. Free information packet. Call
train all staff, and employees receive a free mem-
er/dryer, balcony. $325/mo + $200 deposit. Call
Acapulco, Florida & Mardigras. TRAVEL FREE,
noon Friday for the Tuesday publication.
203-683-0202.
bership. If you are interested, please contact the
755-3282.
Best snow in 7 years - time to head to Steamboat,
Prices: Classified ads cost $3/day for the first 25 words and $.12/word thereafter. PAYMENT IS
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DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display
TRAINEES NEEDED -
Ads have same deadlines and Prices as regular
$250/day potential. Local positions. Call 1-800-
display ads. Call 974 - 5549 or 974-5916 for addi-
293-3985, ext 224.
FURNISHED ROOM for rent in 4-bedrm house
Dept is in NEED of SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS. Free CDL training. Starting pay $8.44/hr, min 4
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR
hrs/day. Must have application on file one week
ESL for Intemat'l Students
before next scheduled class in order to obtain nec-
' Prepare for University study
essary forms.
• Prepare for the TOEFL
Classes run Mon-Thurs, and you must attend all
• Succeed in a stress-free
four nights. CALL 340-2962 for class time and place. FAST LANES Supercenter of Edmond is now hir-
348-7602
ing carwash attendants, lube techs, and cashiers.
info@elcok.com
Great pay and opportunity for advancement. Call
www.elcok.com
844-8084.
ENGLISH CLASSES at the Edmond Language Institute We teach English as a Second Language and are conveniently located on the UCO Campus at Thatcher Hall. PHONE: 405 -341 - 2125 *9 LEVELS Intensive Training NEW SESSION every 4 wks *PRIVATE TUTORING available *PREPARATION for TOEFL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond off 2nd St Nigh University Center Ballroom C Sponsored by the Student Association of Family & Consumer Sciences BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE Contact: Kati at 605-5642 or Maria at 818-1782
DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; $19.95 Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. Affordable health and life plans also. Call Michelle at 3404998.
all shifts. TELEPHONE SALES REPRESENTATIVES Weekly Paychecks Flexible Scheduling Opportunity for Advancement Edmond, call 359-7713 or visit us on the Internet at www.vam.net (off 33rd & Broadway Ext)
month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 340-4998 for free quote. DO YOU WANT to speak Spanish? Take conversation classes for only $20/hr. Hurry, call and make your appointment! Lisette, 974-6104. DO YOU THINK you might be pregnant and need a free confidential pregnancy test or someone to talk to? Call Birth Choice of Edmond at 330-2111. ***ASAP TYPING""
son including lodging, lifts & taxes. GOT FRIENDS
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ultimate vacation in Cancun, Bahamas, Mazatlan,
mation. SPRING BREAK reservations also avail-
Acapulco, Jamaica and more! Packages include
able now for South Padre, Panana City,
bedroom, 6 miles from UCO campus, $350/mo, all
airfare, 7 nts hotel, FREE food, FREE drinks and
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bills paid, 359-7285.
150% lowest price guarantee! REPS WANTED!
ferred. Call 405-818-2238. ROOM FOR RENT, male, non-smoker, master
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$300/mo, credit for working on horse farm. Call
cash and bonus prizes just for promoting
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Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 922-
45 credit hours. Interested applicants should send
0 Down WAC
resume, transcript and writing and/or design sam-
We will trade for anything of value
Six Years in Business
Student Express! Cancun, Acapulco, Mazatlan,
HELP WANTED at Edmond Schools for cafeteria
TCFU Marketing
1983 HONDA Accord, excellent condition, AC,
workers. Shifts vary from 3-6 hrs/day. Apply at
P 0 Box 45750
cruise, $1700. For more into call 812-4211.
1216 S Rankin or call 340-2222.
TAFB, OK 73145-0750 EOE, M/F/DN
1997 TOYOTA Camry, sunroof, alloys, CD,
to $1600 in 2 weeks! Christmas is just around the
EDMOND ELKS LODGE needs a lounge (bar)
timing belt changed, $6950 nag, 590-3955.
comer. Start nowl Call Lashenda at 285-6113.
manager, $6/hr, Tue-Sat 3:30pm-Close. Position
PW/PL, 126K hiway miles, new tires and brakes,
now hiring salaried salespeople, campus reps, and on-site staff. Contact
>esctusive Discounts
www.studentexoress.com or 1-800-787-3787 for details.
1.800.SUNCHASE
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Bible Study University Center Room 31 8
NANNY WANTED
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NEEDED: Sitter/nanny for my 2&1/2-yr-old. My home, 3 days/wk (prefer MWF 8-5). Call Kathy
Edmond residents looking for
dren. LOOK WHAT WE OFFER:
days 348-8145, evenings 359-8253. STORE SOLICITORS
are needed for the
evenings and/or weekends to sell subscriptions to
• Rm & Bd located on private golf
The Oklahoman. The ideal candidate will be friend-
course with swimming pool
ly and outgoing with significant sales experience.
' Monthly salary
Excellent commission (plus base pay for setting up) in area stores. Call Richard at 475-3869.
If you love working w/children and want to live and work in a fun environment, please call 760-4500 to set up interview.
MARK'S SHOE ROOM
needs a PT Sales
Associate to sell shoes and accessories for men friendly, outgoing, optimistic, and tenacious. We
apply at 1809 E 2nd St in Edmond.
offer competitive salaries and benefits. Apply in St, Edmond, ask for Jame.
ARCHIVES BOOKS 1914 E 2nd St, Edmond 348-6800
Ro ommATEs °,
FOR RENT
$213/mo + 1/3 utilities.. Please call 341-0268.
1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes,
for 11, 13 & 15-yr-olds. Flexible schedule, must
Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond
have own reliable transportation w/insurance and
(Across from UCO), 341-7911. Visit us on the web
be dependable and responsible. Call 642-5129,
at:
leave message.
www.kennedyolace.com Welcome Students!
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ROOMMATE wanted, M/F, $325/mo, $150/dep,
FRATERNITIES SORORITIES • CLUBS STUDENT GROUPS
f/p, 10 min to UCO, centrally located, nice neighborhood (Village area). Call Dave at 858-2007.
SPRING BREAK 2003 W/STS America's ti- 1 Student Tour Operator. Sell trips, Information/reservations
Earn $1000-$2000 this semester with a proven CampusFundraiser 3-hour fundraising event. Our programs make fundraising easy with no risks. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so get with the program! It works. Contact CampusFundraiser at (888) 923-3238, or visit www.campusfundraiser.com
DUI SCHOOL
PART TIME openings for cleaner/organizer and assistant teacher at in-home preschool, close to
FOR LEASE: New apartments, 2 bed, 2 bath,
UCO. Call Jennifer at 348-4312.
kitchen appliances, washer & dryer hookups, ceil-
Near campus. Type & edit term papers,
ing fans, lots of closet space. NO PETS! Excellent
writing/editing/research assistance available, ALL
MAIL BOXES ETC®
forrnats:APA, ASR, MLA, Turabian, etc. Resumes,
1050 E 2nd Street
manuscripts, novels, theses, database mgmt., or
NOW HIRING
any other computer generated production.
CHRISTMAS HELP
A professional service.
Must be able to work 12-7pm
330-8973
Please apply in person
location, 1 block from UCO. 441 N Blackwelder, $600/mo, $500/dep, 1 yr lease, 341-9651. ONE BEDROOM apt, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $340/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.
Put Yourself to the Test...
includes all utilities, free cable, w/d, dishwasher,
1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com NEED SOMEONE (M/F) for after-school transport
For more information call 205 9526 or 210-3011 Sponsored by Christians On Campus
ROOMMATE wanted, one female needed to share a 3 bedrm house, five minutes from UCO. Rent is
earn cash, travel free.
9-5 and some afternoons. Located by Quail Springs Mall, $7/hr, call 478-5000.
Panama City Beach • South Padre Island • Vail Steamboat • Daytona Beach• Breckenridge
Every Tuesday 1 p.m.
and women. We are looking for someone who is
FRONT DESK help needed at Stafford Inn. Please
PART TIME office help at self-storage, Saturdays
WINTER & SPRING BREAK
CASH FOR BOOKS
Immediate openings PT/FT, no experience
the right individual to take care of their three chil-
>Fftf.,6 Cover Charges FP-F.£ Happy Nears > Azee, Parties
Student Express sponsors the BEST parties and is
begins Dec 15. Please call Anne Sturges at 348-
required. Hard work, good pay. Framing experi-
> Lift TicKets
and Ibiza. Book early and get FREE meals!
8252 for an appt.
ence a PLUS. Edmond area, call 824-8954.
3 to 7 NIGHTS!
PACKAGES INCLUDE: >Lodging
Jamaica, Bahamas, S Padre, Las Vegas, Florida,
ple by December 2, 2002 to:
CONSTRUCTION WORK
St
SPRING BREAK 2003 is now sponsored by AUTOBAHN AUTO SALES
Path major preferred. Excellent English required.
EARN EXTRA CASH for the holidays from $1000
WINTER BREAK
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EDMOND FAMILY needs aide for boy with autism,
schedule
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near Memorial Rd & MacArthur Blvd. Large shared
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• Flex hrs to work around school
SERVICES
package, including medical, vision, dental, 401K1
TINKER FEDERAL Credit Union is currently seek-
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Earn $7-$12/hr + ask about our great benefits
Contact a Recruiter today for an interview! In
NOW OFFERING GMAT AND GRE CLASSES, CALL FOR DETAILS.
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at 1220 S Rankin.
tional info.
NOTICES
Reps Needed, EARN $$$. Group Discounts for
YMCA at 348-9622 or come fill out an application
LAST CHANCE FOR WINTER BREAK SKI-
10-Hour Class for 1st-Time Offenders Court Approved/State Certified • ■ Walk-ins Welcome is State Set Fee: $85 ■ Assessments/Counseling
Saturday & Sunday, November 23 & 24. 8:30 am-1:45 pm
Monday & Tuesday, November 25 & 26, 5:15-10:30 pm
Do you have the skills and knowledge to challenge one of our exams? We have approximately 45 nationally standardized exams and 158 tests developed here at UCO that you can take to earn college credit to benefit your degree.
Call 94-DRIVE or 1(800)522-9050 www.olahrischool.corn
UNIVERS ITY OF C
TESTING 974-2388 - 302
Cla..c. in OM', Vr&E Office. 2800 NW ,VAlt Street, Ste. 1118
-Out & About Special Events The Omniplex will open Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at 2100 N.E. 52nd St. Dress is period costume/black tie a meal will be served in the style of the 1912 voyage of the Titanic. Director James Cameron will be present at the event. Tickets start at $100 per person. To reserve tickets for The Captain's Gala, call 602-3676. The UCO Marketing Association will offer suite admission, a buffet dinner, a racing program, parking, networking, and handicapping and wagering lessons Nov. 21 at Remington Park. Handicapping lesson begins at 5:45 p.m. The first race begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and orders are due by Nov. 15. For more information call 974-2437. American Quarter Horse World Show begins 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 13-23 in the arena barns at the State Fair Park, NW 10th and May.
Church of the Servant has a single adult ministry 7p.m. on Tuesdays at 14343 N. MacArthur. For more information call 341-0627. Theater
Dan & Linda Harris Warwick Plaza • 122nd & N. MacArthur 12120 Warwick Dr, Unit 3 Oklahoma City, OK 73162
405.720.0947
Must be 21 to enter The 2002-2003 Celebrity Attractions features The Music Man, Nov. 12-17; Cats, Jan. 14-19; Cinderella, April 1-6 and The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? May 13-18. All shows are in the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker. For more information call 1-800-869-1451. Dance Belly dancing by the Jewels of the Nile presented at 8 -p.m. Fridays at Gopuram Taste of India, 4559 NW 23rd. For more information call 948-7373.
ai CIMINC FUR FULL SERVICE BARBER-STYLING SALON •Hair •Nails •Tanning •Waxing 701 S. Kelly
(Between 2nd and 15th)
330-4777
Best Apartment Value in Edmond. Fantastic 1 Bedroom Apartments.
$399 Only 1 block from UCO campus Only 3 blocks from Downtown CHRISTOPHER PLACE APARTMENTS ,
101 NORTH BOULEVARD 341-2517
Discounts with STUDENT ID -----Manicure & Spa Pedicure not valid with any other offer Exp.11 /30
HAIRCUTS Men $12 Women 51 5
not valid with any other offer Exp.11/30
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