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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2003
Student will be arraigned in child porn case
Shanty town to pop up around lake
by Rick Russick Staff Writer
by Rick Russick Staff Writer Students will trade their beds in for cardboard boxes Oct. 20 in a campus—wide "shantytown" homelessness exercise near Broncho Lake. The overnight homeless simulation is part of Central's upcoming Poverty Awareness Week, Oct. 20 through 25. Kathryn Gage, vice president for Student Services, said that the object behind Poverty Awareness Week is to teach students about poverty and how society treats the homeless. "Our goal is to create an awareness and to educate our students about the issues our society and the world face regarding poverty," she said. Blake Fry, director of Student Activities and Campus Life said that the "shantytown" project was a joint effort between Central's Sociology Department in the and Student Services. He said that the project is named parts of southeastern Oklahoma City actually known as "Shanty Town" because many homeless people live there. The evening will begin with a guest speaker. Students will then be free to seek shelter on campus wherever they can for the night. Most of the students will be located around Broncho Lake. Fry said the next morning, students will be treated to a free hot breakfast followed by a discussion about their experiences. AmeriCorp Vista members will lead the discussion. Fly said that the breakfast will be similar to the "Breakfast on
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Defensive back Dwight DeVaughn tackles the ball carrier during the Bronchos' Oct. 11 game against Abilene Christian University. The win over ACU brings the Bronchos' record to a perfect 6-0.
Bronchos stay perfect, 6-0 start raises hoses by Brandon Chatmon Sports Editor Aso Pogi took over for starting quarterback Erick Johnson in the second quarter to lead the Bronchos to their first 6-0 start since 1999. UCO, ranked No.13 nationally, will remain atop the Lone Star Conference after defeating south division rival Abilene (Texas) Christian 17-14 at Wantland Stadium Saturday. After playing only 10 minutes of last week's best offensive showing thus far, Pogi lead the Bronchos to all 17 of their points
in the second quarter and a 17-7 halftime lead. As a result, Pogi would play the rest of the game. "Aso got the hot hand (in this game) just like Erick got it last week," said Central coach Chuck Langton. "We do it the right way. I'm proud of both of our quarterbacks. Pogi finished with 154 yards completing 10-19 passes. The Bronchos did not have another 454-yard performance on offense, but their 335 yards were enough to pull off the victory. "We played a very good ACU football team," said Pogi. "It's a
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blessing for us just to come out on top." The Wildcats actually outgained the Bronchos (373-335) but took more total offensive plays (88-69) to do it. They also ended the game with an advantage in first downs 25-15. In the end, the Bronchos made more plays to win a game filled with momentum swings as each team's offense made some big plays. As the final score would indicate, most of those big plays would not result in any points. For example, Pogi broke loose on a 50-yard scramble but fumbled the ball away to the Wildcats
after being hit by ACU's Danieal Manning at the ACU 13-yard line. The turnover (each team had one) by the Bronchos would not result in any points as the Wildcats were unable to drive the length of the field on the Broncho's defense. One big play that did result in points would also be one of the biggest of the many momentum swings of the day. Central's Chad McGaugh returned Chase . Fishback's punt 85-yards for a touchdown to give the Bronchos their first lead of the game with
The arraignment for 21-yearold freshman Central student Jacob Talley will be 1 p.m., Oct. 16 at the Oklahoma City Courthouse. Talley was arrested Sept. 17 in Edmond on a warrant involving child pornography. If convicted, Talley could be sentenced to prison for up to 20 years, according to state statutes. The Edmond student, who lives at 201 W. 15th St., was ticketed for running a red light and driving with an expired tag, Edmond police said. Talley, who is accused of sending pictures of pre-pubescent girls over the Internet to a detective in Xenia, Ohio, was released from the Oklahoma County jail Sept. 18 after posting a $10,000 bond. The investigation started in March when Edmond Det. David Orwell received a package from Xenia Der. Alonzo Wilson. The package contained a police report linking Talley to child pornography. According to the Sept. 8 Oklahoma County police report, Talley visited several chat rooms where he distributed pictures of 9- and 10-year-old girls in various sexual positions.
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Suites Hall Council Indian music to keep focus of free leader concert see Football page 5
by Sherrod Wall Staff Writer
by Kim Roberts Staff Writer
Photo by Justin Avera
Jason Pawley, graphic design senior, paints a Halloween pumpkin for the bookstore in front of the Art Building Oct 13.
A free concert of Indian music featuring three musicians will be given at 7 p.m.Oct. 23 in room 135 of the Music Building. The concert is being given in conjunction with Dr. Sam Magrill's music class. His students put on a recital every Thursday at 2 p.m, and have outside musicians perform for his students and the class about once a semester, he said. "This year we have really excellent performers from the Washington D.C. area," Magrill said. Jaya Bala, Sandhya Srinath, and Srinath Bala are the visiting musicians for this semester. They will put on a recital at 2 p.m. and then the concert at 7 p.m. Jaya Bala will be featured performing vocals. Baya received training from her mother and then went on to Delhi University in India where she earned an advanced degree in music "Sangeeth Sirimani." Bala currently teaches vocal music in Jayamangala Inc., a
school of music and dance in Maryland. Sandhya Srinath will be featured on the violin. Srinath also received early training and went on to attend Delhi University where she earned honors in Carnatic Music at Delhi University. Srinath now teaches violin in Jayamangala School in Maryland. Srinath Bala will perform the Mrdangam, a form of Indian drum. Bala studied under several prestigious Indian artists, and has been accompanying senior artists and performing in the U.S., Canada and India. He now works as an electrical engineer in Maryland. All three musicians have traveled to UCO to give a special performance for the public and Dr. Magrill's music students. "I encourage Western audiences to come and hear music from other cultures. We're trying to expand the world music offering," he said. Admission is free, although
donations are welcome, he added.
An Oct. 8 vote by 129 Suites residents determined that Megan Chambers will remain president of the Suites Hall Council.
Fifty-three residents voted for Chambers to remain as president, and a popular vote of 75 voted `yes' to her removal. One ballot was thrown out because both 'yes' and 'no' were chosen. Two-thirds of the votes cast, or 83 votes, were needed to remove Chambers from office. "Regardless of whether or not Chambers was removed from office, the election will serve as a vehicle for change," Suites resident Ryan Towns said. Patrick Sullaway, Council senator, said he has known Chambers for fourteen months, and he does not feel she should hold office. "I do not feel like she has done her job as president, which cornpelled me to go door-to-door to convince residents to vote 'yes' to remove her from office," he said. Stephen Horn, the RA that debated against Chambers Oct. 7, said that Megan may still have her office but her actions will be scrutinized from now on.
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