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UCOSA addresses financial aid effectiveness BY J.W. MCBEE
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student financial aid, commented on the allegations. "It is very difficult to respond to general comments from students, because each student's processing experience may not be the same, while there are a lot of things that the student might consider as delays," Fugett said.
She said the only way for her to put someone on hold on the old phones was to "leave the phone off the hook." "In order to put someone on hold you have to tap the switchhook and hang up the phone," said Ron E. Beard, director of telephone telecommunications.
paperwork, delays, and inability to reach office personnel has prompted UCO's Student Association (UCOSA) to survey the campus about the effectiveness of the Financial Aid office. The survey is headed by UCOSA's President Pro Tempore Jason Vaughn and Speaker of the House, Tyler Tully. "The main problem is the lack of effective communication between the Financial Aid office and students," Tully said. One issue brought up was the fact that phones were left off the hook earlier in the semester. Another problem addressed by UCOSA is loss of paperwork and PHOTO BY ELISE CARR delays in processing applications Senior political science major, Chrystal Mortimer, discusses her in the Financial Aid office. Sheila Fugett, director of financial aid status with UCO financial employee David Selliman.
Fugett said, "When you deal with the number of students, the volume of paper, the complexity of eligibility, and the difference of the issues associated, there is no doubt that there could be some problems relative to the sheer volume." Vaughn pointed out that not everyone in the office is part of the problem. "It depends on who you talk to. There are people in the Financial Aid office that are friendly and then there are others," Vaughn said. A meeting is scheduled at 3 p.m., Oct. 17 in Room 126-J for the Financial Aid office and UCOSA to discuss the problems outlined in the administered survey. "I hope that the leadership of the Financial Aid office realize the huge problems that they have in terms of publicity," Vaughn said. •
World Within pairs U.S., international students BY LAURA BELLO
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n light of the Sept. 11 tragedy, UCO faculty and students have found a way to make a difference on campus. "It's like the bumper sticker — think globally, act locally," said Ronald Bogle, vice president of External Affairs. A program to unite international and U.S. students called "UCO's World Within: Campus Friendships for Global Understanding," will host its first event at 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Evans Field. The program will match an international student with a U.S. student of the same gender. Those two students will join six other students and an Edmond couple to form a virtual family. At the reception, the two students will meet for the first time and afterward there will be a soccer game with mixed
nationalities on each team. enrolled, 1,843 are international "We've been through a students representing 106 tragedy that will have a countries, said Aaron Wilkerson permanent impact," said Dr. of the International Office. William Wiseman, director of Wiseman said as a university University Relations. we have not taken advantage of He wants the the opportunity program to bring we have for friendships and international understanding friendships on among diverse campus. cultures during "We have a tense times. wealth of The program international hopes to students we can facilitate lifelearn from," he long friendships said. between He said a students. program like this CAMPUS FRIENDSHIPS FOR manna. IINDERSTANDINC "This is what is necessary college is all about — who you because of American's poor meet," Wiseman said. reputation abroad. The virtual families will meet "A lot of U.S. students don't throughout the year and the have a real good picture of how World Within committee will we are perceived around the plan events. world," Wiseman said. Of the 14,707 students The idea for the program
came from Wiseman and President Roger Webb. It was put together in a couple of days and it is still in the early stages, Wiseman said. "We have 50 people working on it today [Friday], and will probably have 100 by Monday." Wiseman said. The committee has two weeks to gather student information, match students and find Edmond families. Wiseman thinks this will inspire other universities to form similar organizations. To be a part of this program, students can pick up registration forms in the Campus Life office, International Office or any dean's office and turn it in by Oct. 17. For more information, call 9745060 or log on to www.ucok.edu/worldwithin . •
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OPINION & ED TORIAL SHOULD UCO HELP ESTABLISH FRIENDSHIPS BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL AND U.S. STUDENTS?
"Not necessarily. People "Yes, it just breaks the should make friends by barriers." themselves — without the campus involved." —BRANDON MAILLARD junior psychology major
—RUSTY DUNCAN senior broadcasting major
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hile it's admirable that people are responding positively and trying to come together in the wake of the Sept 11 tragedy, it's sad it takes something like this to happen before we act. UCO already attempts to break down the cultural barrier between international students and American families through the CRISP program. But the administration believes an expanded approach may push the process forward.
"UCO's World Within" may just be the cure for misconceptions Americans and international students have about one another. The plan seems sound enough — match four international students with four U.S. students and two Edmond area residents to create a virtual family. The problem lies in getting enough students to respond. It would be a real slap on the face if many of the more than 1800 international students show up, but few of the U.S.
students respond. This opportunity gives students firsthand knowledge about another culture — something no textbook can accomplish. Experience far exceeds any other form of learning. Americans have historically had an insular philosophy toward the rest of the world — we are here and you are there, so who cares? If we continue to view ourselves separate from the rest of the world, then we will never end the hatred many other countries have for us. •
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"Yes, it would make them "Relationships between (international students) feel international and U.S. more comfortable." students is already active." —AUDREY LESTER junior business major
"I don't think they need to establish new things."
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"Of course." —AMBER PIERCE
—TAMAMI KANO senior spanish major
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LETTERS President Webb relates "wisdom from an old enemy"
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ecause of the large international presence on the UCO campus, our residence hall counselors were afraid that there might be incidents after the terrorist attacks on the East Coast. So, they held a series of meetings with our students. In one hall, nearly a hundred students gathered in the lobby to talk about terrorism and the radical Islamic Fundamentalism that appeared to be driving the international network of terrorist cells. One of our Resident Advisors talked about the fact that we have many Muslim students on campus and that "hate speech" would not be tolerated at UCO. The response of one cluster of students was that such a policy was taking away their freedom of speech, an American right. For a moment, there was discernible tension in the room. Then, from the middle of the crowd, an international student from Japan rose to speak. All eyes turned to him. He asked them to remember what America was really about, and he did so by telling his own family's story. His grandfather was a soldier for the Empire of Japan
during World War II. A loyal told him about, he said. patriot, his grandfather fought Finally, the young man told his fiercely against the Americans, fellow student that UCO's but was overrun by superior forces international students were as and taken prisoner. devastated by the attacks on New He was a prisoner of war for York and Washington as the seven years, initially hating his American students. He urged American them not to behave captors. But as harshly toward our the grandfather Muslim students, all got to know us, of whom shared his his feelings own outrage and began to change. sorrow at the attacks. The prisoner was In closing, he treated with proclaimed to the fairness and entire room, "I love kindness, and America. God bless soon came to America," and sat know the down to the applause generosity which of his classmates. has always Hearing this story characterized our was an amazing people. When lesson in the value of President Ro ger Webb the war was diversity for me. finally over, the What a wonderful prisoner returned home with great antidote to the tendency to respect and affection for our withdraw, to be suspicious, to fear country. those who are different. What a "That's why I'm here at UCO triumph for our community and today," the young man told the our nation that the Japanese hushed room full of students. He grandson of an enemy soldier had been raised to love America, could stand up in a UCO dorm to and had come here as a student to offer peace and understanding learn more about the wonderful where suspicion and anger might place his grandfather had always otherwise have smoldered into
hate. The powerful message from this Japanese student had much more impact than the same remark would have had from an Arab student, or from an American student for that matter. This was a case in which the diversity of the group was clearly valuable. "Diversity" is one of those words that became popular several years ago; we started hearing it
everywhere. Biodiversity was touted as desirable for ecology. Diversity in the workplace was applauded. Economic diversity was pursued. But I'm not sure I fully appreciated the inherent value of diversity until I saw our campus community unify in recent weeks. • Dr. Roger Webb President of UCO
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Donors needed for blood drive at UCO through Oct. 11 BY MICHAEL LARSON
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10 — 11 near the University Center bookstore. As a measure in preparing for war, Lisa Liebl, OBI communications manager and UCO graduate, said OBI has "pledged our blood service support to the armed services, should
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One group of people OBI excludes from donating blood are gay males. According to the OBI's 2001 blood donor information sheet, "men who have had sex with another man, even one time, must never donate blood." Karl Tyler, a management information systems sophomore and secretary for the Gay Alliance for Tolerance and Equality, disagrees with the standard. "I don't think any demographic should be singled out because of statistics, especially when the blood is thoroughly tested anyway." Other OBI exclusions exist for intravenous drug users, including one-time users.
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Fridays are UCO spirit days BY AARON HIGHFILL
Staff Writer S tudents have the opportunity to win free coke coupons every Friday by showing some school spirit. The office of the Vice President for Student Services has formed a Celebrating Bronze and Blue Committee that will distribute free cokes to students wearing the school colors every Friday throughout the school year. Beverly Prosser, chairman of the committee, said "The committee has 20 members, with every college represented, so every student has a chance."
The free cokes are given out in the form of coupons redeemable at Chartwells. In addition to recognizing individual students for spirit, the committee meets weekly to decide on a Bronze and Blue Celebrity' that will be awarded a certificate, a balloon bouquet,' and a basket of bronze and blue cookies. Prosser said, "The Bronze and Blue Celebrity can be a student organization, local business, or UCO office that has shown extraordinary school spirit." • Log on to www . thevistaonline . corn 24 hours a day for campus news.
Project J ends Oct. 12 BY AMBER HEYLAND
UCOSA Press Secretary UCOSA OFFICE — students can help the New York relief
effort by giving to Project J through Oct. 12. The "J" represents Jabez, meaning pain or discomfort. The name is taken from 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 in the Bible. Project J is a relief effort coordinated by the University of Central Oklahoma Student Association (UCOSA). The goal is to provide nonperishable items to the victims of the New York terrorist attack of September 11. UCOSA hopes to garner 15,000 donations; if each
student, faculty, and staff member of UCO provides one item. "Project J is about discovering how one person can make a difference," said Laura Beth Wren, UCOSA vice president. Donations such as bottled water, non-perishable food products, work gloves, masks, and toiletry items will be accepted. Items can be dropped off in boxes located around campus or at the Campus Life office in the University Center, Room 416. For more information, call Wren at 974-2259. •
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SPORTS Soccer burns down SWOSU's barn BY RYAN Ross Sports
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t was a barn burning performance for UCO soccer as they swept Southwestern Okla. at home, 31-1, Sunday, Oct. 7. Kim Brown continues to storm the competition. She dominated the field with an impressive fivegoal, two-assist performance. Midfielder Denae Taylor had a phenomenal game, scoring three goals for UCO. The Bronchos came out of the corrals in a hurry against the Bulldogs. Christina Folluo scored off of an assist from Jeorgia McGinty just six minutes into the game. The Broncho lead increased to 2-0 at the 12:07 mark when Brown opened up with an
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offensive onslaught that brought SWOSU to its knees. Brown achieved the first goal of her five goal scoring run When she out raced two Bulldog defenders to the goal before chipping in the shot. Taylor scored her first goal of the night 17 minutes later, taking a pass from Brown and rocketing in a 25-foot shot. Gina Mix put UCO up 4-0 with 13 minutes left in the half, scoring on a Brown assist. Then Taylor added another goal at the 39:10 mark when she headed in a shot from Jessica Mathieu. Brown started the Broncho's second period scoring offensive at the 1:54 mark on a quick pass from Valerie Gutierrez. McGinty followed Brown's lead with an unassisted goal from 30-feet out two minutes later to
make it 7-0. Brown chipped in a shot minutes later on a breakaway, making it 8-0. Chelsea Holland scored at the 50:41 mark, taking a pass from Mathieu and thundering in a shot from 25 feet. Brown achieved her fourth goal of the game two minutes later when she blazed in front of the net and fired in a shot. Brown's goal made it 10-0, but the Bulldogs averted the UCO shutout attempt with its lone goal three minute later. With a record-setting fifth goal in the 74th minute, Brown took a shot from Stephanie Finley and put it in from 20-feet out for her 30th goal of the season. Jennifer Lindsey and Taylor teamed up for the Bronchos final two goals. •
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SPORTS While MLB records are broken, two players say goodbye BY SHARON ROWEN Sports Writer
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any Bonds beat the "Mark", Rickey Henderson hit his 3000th, Cal Ripken Jr, and Tony Gwynn said goodbye to the game, baseball may never be the same. Bonds tied Mark McGwire's record Thursday, October 4th at Enron field against the Houston Astros. However, the celebration was dampened by the death of Bonds' dear friend and former bodyguard Franklin Bradley. Bradley died Oct.3, during surgery; Bonds had known Bradley for about 13 years. Bonds also endured the loss of an uncle and cousin this season. "Every time I get a chance to enjoy something, something else comes up" Bonds said. On Friday, the day after tying the record, Bonds attended his friend's funeral. "I have to work.
You have to move on. That's what they would want." And go on he did, Bonds blasted Nos. 71, and 72 that night against the Los Angles Dodgers to set the new record. He then hit No. 73 the next day off Dodger pitcher Dennis Springer. Bonds finished the season with a .328 batting average, a careerhigh 137 RBI's and a slugging percentage of .863, which beat Babe's Ruth record of .847, that had stood since 1920. Other records Bonds broke this season include, Home runs on the Road in a season: 36, held previously by McGwire and Ruth. Most walks in a season: 177. Ruth set the old mark in 1923. Bonds wasn't the only one to break ancient records this week. Sunday, Henderson became the 25th member of the 3,000—hit club when he hit a bloop double off of Colorado Rockies pitcher John Thomson.
Earlier in the week, Henderson surpassed Ty Cobb's career run record of 2245. Henderson started his career in 1981 with the Oakland A's. The farewell tours for Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn ended this week, as the two long time players said good bye to the game. Gwynn's final game with the Padres was highlighted by the Henderson feat. Gwynn entered the game as a pinch hitter, and grounded out to end his big league career. After the game Gwynn was presented with a Harley—Davidson motorcycle by his teammates. Baseball's "Ironman" Cal Ripken Jr. closed his career out at Camden Yards against the Boston Red Sox. Ripken best known for The Streak, retired after 20 seasons in the big leagues, all 20 were spent with the Baltimore Orioles. Ripken began his record-
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UCO 4 ME seeks to encourage multicultural empowerment BY MICHAEL LARSON
commitment from both parties. It's a sacrifice necessary for the peer-mentor relationship to be new program at UCO pairs effective," he said. incoming minority Renda Walters, management freshmen with minority information systems (MIS) upperclassmen to help provide freshman, responded to an them with academic and cultural invitation to the UCO 4 ME support. program. She was paired with The pilot program, Unity psychology senior Creating Megumi Fuj iwara. Opportunity for Walters said, am "This progr Multicultural "She helps me Empowerment requires co mmitment figure out what I (UCO 4 ME), began can take. We're from both parties. it's in fall 2001 with 36 both Spanish participants. minors, so she can a sacrifice necessary Application forms make suggestions." were sent to all for the pee r-mentor The two are incoming minority required to spend at relationshi p to be freshmen for fall least five hours semester. effective." together every Kenneth "KJ" week, and to attend James, a personal a monthly meeting —Kenneth James communications with other peersenior personal senior, began work mentor couples. communnnications on the program in major Fujiwara said, spring 2001. "I t's fun. It has happened so "It's a social program, but the naturally. We got to know each number one priority is getting other, and now we're friends and students to graduate in the ranks, we hang together." from freshman to sophomore and Fujiwara is one of two on up," James said. international students in the Mentors are required to be full UCO 4 ME program. James time junior or senior students, mentors the other international have a minimum cumulative GPA student, Ademola Abeyemi, of 2.5, and attend a mandatory speech pathology freshman from training session. Nigeria. "This program requires "This program broadens your Staff Writer
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view of cultures. You can kick back and learn about each other's cultures," Fujiwara said. Walters, a Native American and member of the Cheyenne tribe, plans to take Fujiwara with her to a tAINORITY PEER rt■ EilTOR, powwow next month. NE P( Silvia CREATING Chadarria, OPPORTUN I TY political PHOTO PROVIDED science Members of UCO4ME pose with the banner they prepared for Stampede Week's freshman, said keynote speaker, Wilma Mankiller. The organization formed last fall with 36 members. the program has helped her doing more with those students. orient herself to UCO and branch Implementation Plan. "I cannot stress enough that "For the UCO 4 ME program, I out socially. "The mentors work together to took KJ's idea and applied it to my none of this would have been take care of all the mentees," she Implementation Plan structure. I possible without the help of made minor adjustments to make MeShawn Conley, Enrique said. Guzman, and Melvin Wilson," he "It's a well thought out it fit to UCO," Guzman said. "We wanted to keep it small said. program for UCO because it "Like any program in its early enough to control, and also so we actually works." stages, there are lots of obstacles Enrique Guzman is coordinator could see the results on a personal to overcome. A successful for Greek Life and program level." program doesn't start out peaches James said he plans to expand director for UCO 4 ME. He has and cream. I really believe the the program to incorporate worked with peer-mentor program will be successful long sophomores and international programs for 5 years. Guzman created his own peer- students in the future, but that after I've graduated and moved mentor program model called the time constraints kept him from on." •
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Free depression screening offered BY LAURA BELLO
Staff Writer o you ever struggle with bouts of depression? According to the Chronicle of Higher Learning, mental-health counselors at universities said the number of students with mental illnesses is on the rise. On Thursday, Oct. 11, the counseling center will offer free national depression screenings, which include a short questionnaire. If a student learns they are depressed, there are services available at the center, said Janis Chapel, coordinator of UCO's counseling center. About 35 students come to the
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center a week for help. This is an increase from about 25 a week. She said, since the terrorist attacks, the number of students with these problems has increased. "Most students have problems with depression and anxiety," she said. The sessions available include group and individual sessions. "During group sessions, students work on problem solving," she said. "We have seen excellent results." The counseling center is located on the fourth floor of the University Center. Students can make an appointment or walk-in. For more information, call the center at 974-2215. •
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State Department of Health to host HIV Conference BY J.W. MCBEE
one of the reasons for such a low percentage is that we do a lot with Staff Writer community planning," Pierson he Oklahoma State said. Department of Health is This conference will address hosting the 12th Annual HIV prevention, surviving the Oklahoma HIV Conference, grief of HIV, the effects of HIV on featuring three the hearing keynote speakers impaired, Hepatitis Oct. 11-12 in the "Oklahoma is a C, Herpes and how main ballroom of the the church is small state and Hilton Innhandling HIV. Northwest, 2945 "Churches are a one of the reasons N.W. Expressway. mainstay in the for such a low The speakers are community and are Dr. Joycelyn Elders, getting involved percentage is that former U.S. Surgeon because they care General; Dr. Rafael we do a lot with about the M. Diaz, director of community," Pierson the Center for community said. Community One point planning." Research; and Pierson made is that Sandra S. McDonald, Oklahomans are —William R. Pierson president and becoming more chief of the HIV/STD founder of Outreach complacent about service Inc. AIDS and HIV. According to William R. "Right now there is an apathy Pierson, chief of the HIV/STD in the groups of intravenous drug Service, Oklahoma ranks lower users who are at the highest risk of than the national average with 75 infection. Some of these people percent fewer cases of HIV and weren't around during the AIDS. beginning of AIDS and don't "Oklahoma is a small state and
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understand the severity," Pierson said. He also said the attitude among a lot of the younger generation is that "if I get it (HIV), I just have to take some pills," even though there is no cure for HIV and AIDS. Pierson discussed some of the misconceptions the general public has about the transmission of AIDS and HIV. On the issue of sex, Pierson wanted to explain that "It's not safe sex, its safer sex. You need to know the risk you are taking and try to stay away from those high risk activities. Anytime there is an exchange of bodily fluids you are at risk, especially with blood." Pierson discussed the trends of HIV and AIDS on the east and west coast. "These trends take time to reach Oklahoma," Pierson said. On-site registration for the conference is $75; the fee includes conference attendance and the awards luncheon. For more information, log on to the website located at www.oklahomahivconference.org. •
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Chemical warfare topic of Oct. 4 discussion; risks and precaution addressed by specialist BY ANNE SCHLESSELMAN
Hogan, a specialist in chemical weapons and current president of the Oklahoma Chapter of hat will happen in the American College of Emergency event of a chemical or Physicians, spoke Oct. 4 to area biological attack on healthcare providers at the Oklahoma City? Are our University of Oklahoma (OU) healthcare providers prepared to Medical Center about terrorist deal with such an aftermath? It attacks. has been debated, but most Hogan is a consultant for the officials agree our response Center for Disease Control for systems need strengthening. chemical weapons and past Keynote speaker Dr. David Staff Writer
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chairman of disaster medicine for Chemical Warfare Agents the National American College attempts in the past have been. of Emergency Physicians. He is "Huge amounts of chemical also an emergency room physician agents are needed to destruct a at OU Medical Center and has city," he said. studied the effects of chemical In 1995, a terrorist and biological warfare for more organization developed sarin gas than 20 years. — a neurotoxic agent and Hogan first addressed the risks released it at a crowded Tokyo regarding weapons of mass subway station. destruction (WMD) attacks. He The terrorists spent $2.2 stressed how extremely ineffective million developing this gas. The
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Internet chat session offers answers to financial aid questions Oct. 11 BY DANIEL HOLDGE
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Searches." "Obtaining a college degree is paramount in this day and age if you are to get ahead financially. By utilizing some of the tools of technology, such as the computer and Internet, this will allow more people to find out that college is possible for them too," said Hans Brisch, chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Financial aid and scholarships
are at a premium with most students trying to find a way to get a piece of the pie. But many students said wading through all the paperwork and application process can be a daunting task. The live chat is offered by Mapping Your Future, a public service website providing college, career and financial aid services and is the second in a series of chats offered during the 2001 — 2002 school year. It will rely on expert
advice and counseling from several financial aid experts. During the online chat, students and families can learn more about determining eligibility for federal student aid, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and considering the various options for paying for school. "The State Regents applaud information events like these that provide students and their families
with the kind of information that makes it easier for them and others to make wise and informed decisions about going to college,” said Joe Mayer, chairman of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Join the chat by visiting the Mapping Your Future website at www.mapping-your-future.org . • Log on to www.thevistaonline.com to sound off on current issues.
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Roettger announces candidacy BY DANIEL HOLDGE
College of Education. Roettger, a Republican, will Staff Writer be running against current state CO professor of education, school superintendent, Sandy Dr. Lloyd Roettger, has Garrett, a Democrat, who was announced he will run next elected in 1990. year for state schools Roettger received his superintendent. bachelor's and master's degree in Roettger joined the UCO education froarIndiana State staff in 1991 and currently teaches University and a doctorate in professional teacher preparation education from Iowa State and school administration in the University. •
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Live Music • The Biting Sow, 1 E. California, is presenting Sara Church & Blues Ministry, at 3 p.m. Oct. 28. For more information, call 2322639. • The Green Door, 8911 N. Western Ave., will present the The Turbo A.C.'s and Salvation Army Oct. 11. Tickets are available at the door for $5. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 607-0351 or log on to www.okcshows.com. • The Diamond Ballroom, address, is presenting Bo Diddley, Scott Keaton and the Deviants & the Radiators, doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for VIP and $19 for general admission. For more information, call 677-9169.
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Special Events • The Student Counseling Center is observing the National Depression Screening Day by offering a free screening from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 11, in the University Center Building, Room 402. Also included is a presentation by Dr. Lorry Youll at 6 p.m., in the Heritage Room at University Center. • Tapwerks, 5700 N. Western and 121 E. Sheridan, is celebrating Oktoberfest Oct. 513, featuring the St. Pauli Girls Oct. 12-13. German lagers,
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Theater • Buzz's Subs, 1309 Lindsay Drive, is presenting a stage performance of Bram Stoker's Dracula at 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20 and Oct.26-27. Tickets are $6 and are available at the door. For more information, call 364-1596 or log on to stagedoor@mmcable.com.
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Harassment Oct..4, 8:15 a.m.
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BY SARAH BLOUNT
S taff Writer The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 killed more than 250 people and left more than 100,000 homeless. The International Fire Marshals Association sponsored the first National Fire Prevention Day on the 40th anniversary of the fire, and in 1922 Fire Prevention Week was proclaimed. The week of Oct. 7 — 13 is National Fire Prevention Week, dedicated to raising public awareness about fire danger. "We want to start at a young age, educating people on escape plans and working smoke alarms," said Maj. Mike Fitzgerald of the Edmond Fire Department. This year's theme is "Cover the Bases and Strike Out the Fire." The cause of the Chicago fire has never been proven, but theories abound. "A popular theory is Mrs.
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have a problem. I use Carmex all the time for my chapped lips because it smells good and I know a lot of people who use it all the time also. Every time I use it I have to put it on over and over because my lips keep getting dry. Is there something wrong with me?
A parking services attendant reported that he had been harassed while issuing a ticket in the S-3W parking lot. Editors Note: Information reported in Police Briefs is . taken from UCO's Department of Public Safety log, which is an open record available to the public upon request.
Fire Prevention Week held through Oct. 13 O'Leary's cow knocked over a lantern in her barn," Fitzgerald said. "All the structures at the time were wood, including the sidewalks." Last year, Edmond had a total of 47 structure fires, which Fitzgerald said accounted largely to carelessness. "Human factor plays a big role in fires," Fitzgerald said. He said candles are currently the main cause of fires in Edmond. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, candle fires account for 2.4 percent of all fires, 6 percent of total injuries and 3 percent of all fatalities. Statistics from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) report 85 percent of all candle fires started because of consumer misuse of the product. Other residential fires are caused by cooking, heaters, and electrical overloading. This includes frayed or faulty wiring.
The Fire Prevention Bureau was founded in 1977, and Fitzgerald said there is a significant difference from when there wasn't any program. "The number of fires went down after aggressive fire prevention programs were implemented," he said. The Edmond Fire Department spends Fire Prevention Week at local elementary schools, teaching children about fire safety, but Fitzgerald said the same principles apply to everyone. "The message is the same for all ages," he said. Fire prevention is a year-round program. The Edmond Fire Department will give smoke alarms to residents who cannot afford one. They install residential sprinkler systems. He said smoke alarms should be checked monthly, and the battery should be changed yearly. "Early warning is the key." •
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Dear He Said She Said:
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ave you ever read the label for Carmex? If I'm not mistaken, it
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eth remembers a cartoon where the characters ate alum and got chapped lips? What the hell kind of warped cartoons was she watching when she was a kid? All the cartoons I watched involved people eating lemons or firecrackers or something. Oh, yeah, advice. Urn, try Chapstick or something. And don't eat alum, or watch cartoons with Beth.
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a disturbance in class. I am getting sick and tired of this jerk. What should I do? Sick of It All He Said:
first off, tell him to cut it out. Be firm, be loud, be specific and be public (screaming "quit grabbing my ass your perv" in front of 50 classmates at the beginning of class should give you the opportunity to watch him squirm in total embarrassment for an entire hour). Alternately, my trusty "Pork Protocols" book (AKA Oklahoma Law Enforcement Officers Guide, 1999 edition) basically says you can have him arrested for battery (for the highlighter drawings) or
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sexual battery (for grabbing your ass). That is an option, and you can feel free to threaten him with these tidbits to see if it makes him ease up. Or, just call the UCO cops (who, I should point out, are probably the best law enforcement agents on the planet and should all get huge raises, especially if they should happen to pull over an obscure advice columnist in a red Jeep Wrangler who may have been going slightly faster than the posted limit. Did I mention the raises? Really, really huge ones.) If all else fails, go forth and find a real gentleman (yes, there are some around, you just have to look really hard) and ask him to kick your classmate's ass for you (editor's note: asking a gentleman to kick your classmate's ass is most likely illegal). In any case, do not just sit back and do nothing, or you have nobody to blame but yourself. She Said:
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think this guy is flirting with you in some sort of juvenile way (Dave). Apparently you are not interested in him (Dave), so make that clear and keep your distance from Dave, I mean, him. If that doesn't work, tell him your father loves you and he owns a gun. • Editor's Note: This column is intented for entertainment only, Neither Dave the Great (former Staff Mystic) or The Fair Beth (associate editor) are professional counselors, and this should he taken into consideration when choosing whether to heed their advice. Please send your .questions, problems and dirty laundry to advice4uco@yahoo.com . We may not print it, but We'll probably get a good laugh.
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meeting at 3 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 217. For more information, contact Megumi at 974-6301 or Miwaka at 974-6284.
• The Nepal Student Association (NSA) will hold a board meeting at 1 p.m. in the Business Building, Room 203. All members are welcome. For more • The UCO Toastmasters Club is information, contact Prakash at holding its weekly meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. in the University Center 715-2752. Building, Room 320B. For more • The Kinesiology and Health information, contact Min at 341Studies Club is holding a 9336 or Souley at 424-3938. monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Health an Physical Education Building's Broncho Corral. For more information, contact Dr. Cobb at 974-5239.
• The Swing Dance Club is holding a meeting at 7 p.m. in the University Center Building, Room 202. For more information, contact Daniel at 974-4010. • The Soccer Club is holding its • The Buddhist Learning weekly practices from 5:30 to 7 International Student Society p.m. at the UCO Fire Station will present a Buddhist lecture, 8 soccer field. For more information, to 9 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 243. Guest call 974-2377. speaker is Tim Bradford, an OSU • The UCO Catholic Student English student. For more Center is holding holy mass at information, contact Tomo at 7:30 p.m. in the Catholic Student 330-3685. Center, 321 E. Clegern Ave. For more information, contact Carl • The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Erickson at 341-6300. Cultural Studies, Spanish Club, • The Japan Student Association Sigma Delta Pi and Global (JSA) is hosting a general Languages Society is hosting a
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Inc. is holding an informational from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in • The College of Arts, Media Thatcher Hall. For more and Design is hosting the Feast for information, contact Renita the Ears choir concert at 8 p.m. in Farrow at 755-3574. the First Christian Church, 201 E. • The College of Arts, Media 2nd St. Admission is free. For • The UCO Catholic Student and Design is presenting a 3D Art more information, contact Center is hosting Cafe Scriptura Exhibit Opening, featuring UCO Adrienne Nobles at 974-3774. at 7:30 p.m. in the Catholic students work, at 5:30 p.m. at the Student Center, 321 E. Clegern Circle Gallery of the City Arts Ave. For more information, Center, 3000 Pershing Blvd. The contact Carl Erickson at 341event runs until Nov. 10. For • The Hong Kong Student 6300. more information, contact Pam Association is holding a general Husky at 974-2506. meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the • The College of Arts, Media University Center Building, Room and Design is hosting An • The Phi Alpha Theta is 104. For more information, Afternoon of Piano with Valery holding a meeting, with guest contact Jessy Fung at 348-9580, Kuleshov at 3 p.m. in Mitchell speaker UCO professor Dr. John David Chang at 340-7802, or log Hall Theatre. Admission is free Osburn from 7 to 9 p.m. in the on to ucohksa@hotmail.com . with a valid UCO ID. For more Liberal Arts Building, Room 211. information, contact the Mitchell For more information, contact Dr. • The Baptist Student Union is Hall Box Office at 974-3375. Jeff Plaks at 9.74-5753. hosting a country and western
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dance and barbecue dinner at the Round Barn in Arcadia. The bus leaves the Baptist Student Union • The International Student • The College of Arts, Media at 6 p.m. The cost is $2 per Council is holding a meeting at 4 and Design is hosting person. For more information, p.m. in the University Center Choreography Concert Plus contact Vivi at 216-0039. Building, Room 137. For more featuring the UCO Kaleidoscope information, contact Jalal at 974dancers at 8:30 p.m. in Mitchell 2377. Hall Theatre. For more information, call the Mitchell • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,
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Campus events forms are available in The Vista office, located in the Communications Building, Room 107. Forms must be received by 4 p.m. Friday for the Thursday issue or 4 p.m. Wednesday for the Tuesday issue. The Vista cannot be responsible for Campus Events forms recieved past these deadlines.For more information, call J.W. McBee at 974-5570.
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CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES DEADLINES: All classifieds MUST be submitted by noon Tuesday for the Thursday publication and Friday noon for the Tuesday publication. Prices: Classified ads cost $3 for the first 25 words and $.12/word thereafter. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN AD IS PLACED. Classified Display ads have same deadlines and prices as regular display ads. Call 974-5549 or 974-5916 for additional info.
NOTICES ENGLISH LANGUAGE CTR (Adjacent to UCO) ESL for Internat'l Students * Prepare for University study * Prepare for the TOEFL * Succeed in a stress-free atmosphere 348-7602 info@elcok.com www.elcok.com NEED MONEY for your club? Check out the Happy Mouse fundraising program. Simple, easy, profitable. http://tkb.com/happymouse
SERVICES DENTAL PLAN $11.95 per month single; $19.95 family. No deductibles, no claim forms. Includes Vision, RX and chiropractic plans. Affordable health and life plans also. Call Michelle at 340-4998. RENTERS-Get $20,000 coverage for $17-$22 per month! Great auto rates for good students too. Call Michelle at 3404998 for free quote. PROFESSIONAL wedding photographer. Color and B&W. 10 years experience. Free consultation. Call Caroline at 341-9032. FREE ANONYMOUS AIDS testing & counseling, Wednesdays 7:30-9. No appt necessary. Wesley Foundation, 311 E Hurd, 341-5450. For testing info call 4952732. 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. FEELING tired or lazy? Home data entry/typing clerk. Will type reports, final papers, resumes, etc. Must be legible. Call for details 405-206-9331.
EMPLOYMENT PART TIME positions available at UPS. Three various shift times available. Great for college schedule, and no weekends. Pay starts at $8.50/hr. Call 948-2405 for more info. EDMOND FAMILY needs aide for boy with autism, evenings and weekends. Special Ed or Speech Path major preferred. Excellent English required. Professional training provided. 359-1696 or 922-4032. TRAPPER'S FISHCAMP & Grill now hiring host, bus, cooks, experienced servers. Our servers enjoy a per person average of $17-$20. How does yours compare? Apply anyday between 2-4pm or call for appt, 4300 W Reno, OKC, 9439111.
FRATERNITIES*SORORITIES Clubs * Student Groups Earn $1000-$2000 this semester with the easy Campusfundraiser.com three hour fundraising event. Does not involve credit card applications. Fundraising dates are filling quickly, so call today! Contact Campusfundraiser.com at (888)923-3238, or visit www campusfundraiser com
BEFORE & after-school counselor needed in childcare for Bethany & Northside YMCA's. $5.61-$6/hrly. Start ASAP M-F 3-6pm. Must be 18 or older, interested in working w/children. Must be in good physical condition, able to actively participate in all activities w/children. Exp working w/children or classroom equivalent required. Contact Northside YMCA, 10000 N Penn to fill out application.
NURSERY STAFF needed for childcare for Bethany & Northside YMCA's. $5.25$5.65/hrly. Start ASAP M-Th 5:30-8pm. Must be 18 or older, interested in working w/children. Must be in good physical condition, able to actively participate in all activities w/children. Exp working w/children or classroom equivalent required. Contact Northside YMCA, 10000 N Penn to fill out application. AMERICREST BANK We have a new name! Americrest Bank (formerly Guaranty Bank and Trust Co.) is accepting applications for a PT Teller position at our Memorial location (across from Quail Springs Mall). Hours are Mon & Fri 11-7 and Tues thru Thurs 11-5. Some Saturdays are required. $7.50/hr and up, depending on experience. Previous cash handling and customer service skills are required. Apply in person at 4631 NW 23rd St, OKC, M-F 9-5. Jobline #951-9055 www.guarantybankok.com
PART TIME jobs, weekend hours, call 330-3037.
PART OR FULL time counselors needed in Shawnee outpatient substance abuse program. Must have CADC and/or counseling-related degree. Experience working w/alcohol and other drug abuse clients. Send resume to Gateway, 1010 E 45th St., Shawnee, OK 74804 or fax to 405-275-5132. GENERAL construction help needed, approx 20 hrs/wk. Experience preferred, but not required. Flexible hours, top pay for experience. Call for Martin 202-3625 or 330-1751.
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EDMOND business has PT/FT office positions available for afternoon, evening & weekend shifts. Applicants must have good commnications & phone skills and be able to type 20 wpm. Apply in person at 412 S Broadway.
FOR SALE 1996 MA SEPHIA, silver, 54,000 miles, great mpg and AC, tinted windows, 5speed, $3000 OBO. Call 202-5699.
FAST LANES is now hiring lube techs, FIGHT the "Freshman 15 (lbs)". Call no experience necessary. Apply at 2220 S 974-6185. Broadway in Edmond. FOR SALE or lease, 14x76 3-bed, 2-bath PART TIME pre-physical therapy student needed in private practice PT clinic in afternoons. Call 340-0770 for interview. CUSTOMER SERVICE position, P/F time availaable with flexible scheduling. Excellent opportunity for advancement. Pay $10-15/hr w/benefits for full time. Call 1-888-621-7195, ask for Michael. NEED MATURE, dependable caregiver to work with 40-yr-old male w/developmental disabilities in Edmond. Evening & occasional weekends, approx 20 hrs/wk. Training provided. Please call 844-2085 to set up interview. PT STOCKER, evenings, must be 21, must obtain liquor license if hired. Heavy lifting required. Apply at 741 W Danforth, Edmond. CASHIER position, clean cut, dependable, able to work with public. Apply at 12021 N MacArthur, OKC. PIZZA ON WHEELS needs experienced manager for day shift and delivery drivers. Apply at 1-35 & NE 122nd right behind Love's.
mobile home set up in local park. Only 2.5 miles from UCO. Call Katherine at 3304113.
ROOMMATES HOUSEMATE wanted, $200/mo plus utilities. Washer & dryer included. Five minute drive from UCO. Please call 3409732 or page 904-8936.
TRAVEL ***ACT NOW! Guarantee the best SPRING BREAK PRICES! South Padre, Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas, Acapulco, Florida & Mardi Gras. Reps needed... travel free, earn $$$. GROUP DISCOUNTS FbR 6+. 800-838-8203 VVVVW.LEISURETOURS.COM
BOOKS CASH FOR BOOKS ARCHIVES BOOKS 1914 E 2nd St, Edmond 348-6800
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NOW HIRING! Exploding financial services office needs new associates. Unlimited part/full time income potential. Call now to set up an interview, 974-6588.
CHECK WITH THE VISTA OFFICE FOR LOST ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKS, SUNGLASSES, WATCHES, KEYS, EARRINGS, ETC. PHONE 974-5549. (COMMUNICATION BLDG. ONLY)
MAKE $75,000 in just 2 months! I did! Let me show you how to turn your $25 into $75,000 in months. Email me at thievedbynight@hotmail.com -
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HOUSEKEEPING help needed, close to campus, transportation provided. Call 3413062.
FOR RENT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Duplexes & Townhomes, Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 341-7911. Visit us on the web at: www.kennedyplace.com Welcome Students! ONE BEDROOM apt, kitchen appliances furnished, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $325/mo plus deposit, 341-9651.
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HOUSE FOR RENT in Edmond, near UCO. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-car garage, fenced yard. $725/mo + $725/dep. Call 844-9723 or 340-0059.
NOW HIRING warehouse stockers, daytime weekdays, anytime weekend, PT/FT available, flexible w/school schedule. Apply in person at Bob Mills Furniture, 3600 W Reno, OKC.
LARGE enclosed loft bedroom, private bath & shower, use of kitchen, also washer/dryer. Free cable TV. Country living, N Edmond area. $240/mo including utilities. Call 359-6929.
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NEED CASH? CUSTOMER service rep needed PT, some Saturdays, flexible hours. Apply at Moliere Bridal Salon, 6401 NW Expressway, Suite 126, OKC or call 7280485.
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On October 22 on Evans Field at 3 pm, UCO will launch one of the most exciting and innovative campus programs in Edmond's history You can be a part of it... Call 974-5060 or www.ucok.edu/worldwithin for more information.
IF YOU'RE ON CAMPUS, CONTACT: International Office: UC 137, x2390 Campus Life: UC 424, x2363