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UCO faculty underpaid, says AAUP committee chairman By Madhumathi Krishnamurthy
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received a 3 percent raise. In 1998, the increase was 9 percent and faculty members will receive a 3 percent increase by January 1999. "So actually, it is not an increase of 3 percent but 1.6 percent, because we will get the pay raise after half of our pay period has passed," Guild said. The increase is one of the items on the agenda for the 1999-2000 academic year, and is aimed at
moving Oklahoma closer to achieving excellence in its higher education system. "The Oklahoma public university system is behind in its technology in certain areas," Guild said. "If we have better technology, and a better paid faculty, there will be better education." The state AAUP is also trying to pass a state Senate bill through the legislature, requiring universities to give written reasons for the termination of nontenured faculty.
You'd have to ask the administration where the funding is going, because we know for sure it's not going to the right institutions.
—Dr. Thomas Guild AAUP Committee Chairman
Another item on the association's agenda is to fully fund the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG) program, to raise it from its current 50 percent to approximately 65 percent. The proposed Guild increase is $2 million in OTAG funding for academic year 1999-2000. "We're trying to get it closer to 100 percent," Guild said. The national AAUP is also working on raising the maximum Pell Grant award from $3,000 to $5,000. "If you consider the inflation since the day the grant started, the maximum would have reached $5,400, so this would bring it very close," Guild said. "Oklahoma has one of the best in-state tuition rates in the country. We'd like to move it up to the national average." <
Kappa Sigma raising funds for local under-privileged children By Kate O'Neill Staffailer
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CO's Kappa Sigma fraternity is selling raffle tickets to benefit Oklahoma City's underprivileged children. Kappa Sigma member Mike Thrift said, the grand prize for the "Hike to Dallas" drawing is two tickets to the Oct. 10 University of Oklahoma vs. the University of Texas football game at Texas Stadium, two tickets to the Texas State Fair and $100 in spending money. Thrift said the money raised by the raffle will be used to support a television show for underprivileged children to air on KOCB Channel 34, Christmas Day. "There are thousands of little kids in the Oklahoma City metro area that don't have the opportunity for nice things, like we do...and this is a good way for Kappa Sigma to make sure
they have something nice on Christmas," Thrift said. The television show will resemble a talent show and allow the children to participate. Sports radio personality Al Eshbach will help host the show, and the official winner will be announced over the airways on the Al Eshbach Show, live from Dallas on the day of the football game. "This program gives back to the community, effects the lives of the kids and let's them know that someone cares...that could have a huge impact on the rest of their lives," Thrift said. The winner of the raffle will be notified after the 7:30 p.m. drawing on Oct. 6, at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house. Raffle tickets will be available until Oct. 5. Anyone wishing to purchase raffle tickets or donating money can contact any Kappa Sigma fraternity member or call 359-7798.
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resident W. Roger Webb has committed himself to building a fitness center on the UCO campus. Such a center worked at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, where Webb was formerly president. Edmond is not Tahlequah. The Tahlequah phone book lists one fitness center in the town. Edmond has four firstrate health clubs, and Oklahoma City has dozens. Such a center on a campus, where most of the students live on campus, and there are almost no other such facilities in the area, was probably very popular. UCO is not that kind of campus. Webb said he wants UCO to compete with the University of Oklahoma (OU) and Oklahoma State University (OSU). That isn't going to happen. Very few states can support more than two major universities—Oklahoma is not one of them. UCO occupies a particular niche in Oklahoma's higher education system, and excels at fulfilling the needs of its students within that niche. A fitness center on this campus is not going to draw younger students away from OU and OSU, which seems to be Webb's belief. It especially won't work when one of UCO's primary draws—lower tuition and fees—will increase to pay for building the center. It has also been brought to our attention that Webb nixed any plans to build a child care facility on campus—despite overwhelming support for such a center from the current "nontraditional" UCO population. < Pujan Roka IThe Vista 44.41
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In the article, "Men's dorm residents experience friction," published in The Vista last Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, the random survey conducted on East Hall residents did not prove conclusively that the complaints concerned the current staff. It has been learned that many of the complaints expressed may have been directed toward a resident assistant that is no longer employed by the university. Also, Jason Hodge denies having said, "I didn't like him (Matt Smith) from the first."
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European promises sound hollow, says staff member (In a Sept. 24 letter, Mr. Barnes) tated that when Columbus arrived here, there were human sacrifices, and the natives have yet to invent the wheel. Let me enlighten you. A few hundred years earlier most of Europe, including Britain and surrounding islands also gave human sacrifices to pagan gods. They were also savages, and some didn't know of the wheel. The tribes that did sacrifices here were few. Many tribes were just like many of the villages and regions in Europe, peaceful and hard-working. The .difference being that here, people had no dependence on the technological advancements that were developed in Europe. Why use a wheel when things worked fine as they were. You stated that America is the greatest country in the world because of freedom. Whose freedom. Yours? What about the freedom of the (I)ndians. What about the freedom of the black man? You may argue that blacks are free, and to a point, you may be right. It is a law now, but there are some who are afraid to admit that. But what about the (I)ndians? Many are on reservations, punished if they leave. Many others are poor, and are still conditioned to live off the United States Government's hand-outs. Your definition of freedom sounds hollow to me, Mr. Barnes. Your European freedom mentality is "whatever you
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want, take. (I)ndians are simple, savage people." If you don't believe me, take a look at the Land Run Mural on the south side of the Communication Building. See any (I)ndians there? That land was promised to the tribes if they left their original homeland, which they did. The government took it back, and opened it to who? White European settlers. You claim that the country is better than it was. Is that really true? Are you proud of what our roads look like? Are you proud of our political leaders right now? Are you proud of your health care? You also stated that, and I quote, "...but in return we have produced many technologies and medicines which have improved the quality of life and increased life expectancy. I submit that we have gotten our money's worth." Yet much of the medicinal discoveries are simply realizations of what many "simple" (I)ndians have know for centuries. Many cures and vaccinations are derived from native plants, here and in South America, another place where (I)ndians live. Your last statement proved to me what many unaware whites believe. Money does buy everything. And if you can't buy it, kill it. You claim to read with an open mind, but quote one of
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Complaints compel student government president to extend senate sign-up By Mark A. Schneberger StaffWM
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ozens of UCO organizations were told last week that they would not receive funding from student activity funds because they did not elect officers to the student senate Now, that's changed. UCO Student Association (UCOSA) President Derrek Belase this week announced that organizations will have more time to join the senate and save their funding. They'll have an additional week to elect an officer to serve on the senate and submit application forms. Forms may be submitted until 1 p.m. Oct. 5 to the UCOSA office, Room 422 in the University Center. Clubs without a senate representative will not
be given funding this academic year. "Many student organizations had a turnover in sponsors and club presidents after the September deadline. For the system to work, I have to be flexible and allow those organizations a chance to participate," Belase said. "Our office staff will be calling all organizations who had not declared a senator to tell them about the new deadline." Belase's decision came just days after the first regular senate meeting, and after his office received complaints from club officers who had not joined the senate. The original deadline for joining the senate was Sept 16. Yet only 93 organizations of 147 had joined the senate by that date. Belase said he understood that
See related story, Page 5 some clubs may not have joined the senate because they were unaware of the mandate. He said he made special concession for them, which he had not originally expected to make. "I understand that many organizations were affected. I hope they now realize how important it is to participate in the process," Belase said. "I will not be making another extension. I feel like I have done all that I can to get people involved. "If they choose to either ignore this deadline or expect another deadline extension, they will probably be without funding next year," Belase said.
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LETTER Continued from Page 2 the most bigoted right-winged Regurgitating what you here fascist brainwashers of our (sic) from someone else is not times? being knowledgeable. Kudos Mr. Barnes, I see There are two sides to every why you are a political science issue. Two sides to every major. Open you(r) eyes Mr. statement. By looking at both Barnes and think for yourself. sides, you open your mind. You may claim to be smart Anything less, and your mind and educated, but that means is closed. nothing if you are not wise. And trust me, wise and smart —F. Ned Wilson are not the same thing. UCO Staff, Broadcasting
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that reader's letters are subject to editing "to eliminate statements of questionable taste." I think the same rule should apply to articles appearing in the paper.
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UCOSA president reacts to columnist's criticism, calls for action By Mark A. Schneberger Stid7Wiliar
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senate. He thanked the senators for making the new form of government a reality and encouraged them to take pride in their work. "I think we are on the verge of giving a sense of renewal to the campus. Your presence today shows you care enough to take a stand," Belase said. "Let's turn doubters into followers this year. Don't hide behind words; show through actions." The meeting marked the first official senate function—a day Belase and UCOSA Speaker of the House Dale Archer called a dream come true. Both said the newly-formed governmental body took years of effort to enact. And they noted the senate would not have become a reality without the backing of most campus organizations. "I can't express to you the importance and potential we have to communicate with and interact with everyone on campus," Archer said. "Let's try to make this the best year ever." Pep talks and praise weren't the only
Let's turn doubters into followers this year. Don't hide behind words; show through actions. Derrek Belase UCOSA President
.01,0k1MONNOSI2intiougaitz items on the senate agenda. The group also elected Jarett Jobe, junior, as president pro tempore—the senate's highest ranking member. A member of the ACACIA fraternity, East Hall Council and the President's Leadership Council, Jobe said he was proud to represent the senate.
"It's an honor. I'm excited they put their trust in me," he said. "It's uncharted water, but we get to set our own procedures about what we want (the senate) to be like and what we want to do." The senate also swore in all officers and set Nov. 3 as the date for student activity fee allocation talks.
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Political science publication moves from Stillwater to UCO By Katie Hawk
said. Gatch, UCO assistant professor of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, "UCO is the coordinating center for political science, and Dr. Terry Garrett, Scott said. the journal. OPSA acts as the publishing assistant professor house," Scott said. in political science "The relocation gave UCO the at Southwestern administrative and editorial Oklahoma State responsibilities of the publication," University in Furmanski said. Weatherford. With the journal comes other Technical layout responsibilities. of the publication is Scott said the political science done by Saundra department will coordinate the OPSA Mace in Stillwater. newsletters and annual meetings. Also, an "She is a very annual almanac of Oklahoma Politics will important part of be published to accompany the journal. the process," Scott Oklahoma Politics consists of articles said. and book reviews about politics in Furmanski does Oklahoma, such as the legislation, courts not play a direct and elections. role in the journal "It's a joint effort of a lot of people," production, but says Scott said. he gives it all his UCO political science professors support. involved in writing book reviews include "Right now we Dr. John George, Dr. Jan Hardt, Dr. are working on two Randall Jones, Dr. Chris Markwood and things: Preparing Dr. Stephen Jenks. for the annual state "We hope to expand the journal," OPSA meeting and Furmanski said. working on the next A new section will be added to this edition of the year's edition. The section will address journal," Scott said. teaching politics and what's going on The next edition with legislation and elections in should be ready for Oklahoma, Scott said. the annual OPSA Co-editors of the section are Loren meeting Nov. 5-6 at . 1(
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UCO student recalls events during D.C. internship and reported the shootings. "At first, we heard it was a BB SLOWrIter gun and no one was hurt," Thrift midst the Capitol said. Watkins was the only shootings, the embassy bombings Oklahoma representative in and the Lewinsky scandal, one Washington at the time Calls UCO student was there to from Oklahoma news and radio stations immediately started witness it all. Sophomore Mike Thrift, a coming in, Thrift said. A few hours later, it was UCO political science and public confirmed that Capitol officers relations major, interned at the state Senate with Congressman Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson Wes Watkins from July 13-Aug. were killed, and tourist Angela 8. Thrift was across the street on Dickerson was seriously July 24 when two Capitol wounded. While leaving work that officers and a tourist were shot. He said C-Span was always evening, Thrift watched as they kept on in the office. That day, it took the flag on the Capitol went off the air and within building down and put it back up minutes came at half-mast. "Everyone was completely back on silent," Thrift said. Later, Thrift had the The president opportunity to watch was... worrying about Chestnut's 16-mile funeral the nation first and his procession. personal life last. During a tour of the White House, Thrift was able to see, but not meet, President —Mike Thrift Soph., Political Science , Clinton. The Lewinsky scandal was going on, but more important events, such
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UCO student proves big hit as Hollywood playwright old UCO junior from Mustang, Okla., was on her way to Hollywood, Calif. Staff "When I started the play, I didn't even have a plot. I just had a lot of characters junior Melissa Cantrell talking and that's how I ended up with the created a stir in Hollywood name," Cantrell said. during the summer. Her first The play is a one-act piece, centered play, "Conversations," was performed at the Falcon Theater during the Sixth around three characters—a male and two Annual Young Playwrights Festival in female leads. Characters were played by Noah Wyle Burbank, CA. Cantrell wrote the play for a (Dr. John Carter of ER), Debra Messing playwrighting class with Linda and Suzanne Cryer (both acted in a series McDonald, lecturer of creative studies at of Seinfeld). "It was really overwhelming, because UCO, last fall and spring. She submitted the first day I walked in and met all the her play to the Blank Theater Company, actors. It was just really odd to see them sponsors of the festival, for consideration. playing my characters," Cantrell said. Weeks later, Cantrell found out that she Rehearsals began on the very first day had reached the semi-finals. A week later, Cantrell arrived in Burbank. she received a call from the festival After an eight-hour rehearsal, Cantrell producer, Christopher Steele. Cantrell discussed and analyzed each line with the was named a finalist. Soon, the 20- actors, producers, and directors. "It wasn't until the third day that I yearrealized what was happening," Cantrell said. "I had never heard the When I started the play, play out loud before. I was I didn't even have a plot. I just had a just sitting there in total lot of characters talking and that's awe because those were my words." how I ended up with the name. Parts of the play were featured on CNN and —Melissa Cantrell Entertainment Tonight. Cantrell got her 15 UCO Student/Playwright, minutes of fame when her name was mentioned
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Melissa Cantrell She also wrote and illustrated a couple of children's books and ranked among the top 100 of 7,500 participants in the 1995 Landmark Editions Contest. "Not only is she a very gifted writer, but she has insight into human nature that most people don't have until they reach 60," said Janis Cramer, Cantrell's high school creative writing teacher. "Melissa is so driven to write—she is going to be somebody."
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G.A.T.E. students not marching in 1998 homecoming parade By Mark A. Schneberger StaffWriter
G.A.T.E. raise over $2,000 for an AIDS charity. Willis said the group is ast year, UCO's Gay considering another AIDS Alliance for Tolerance benefit for the Spring 1999 and Equality semester. (G.A.T.E.) group became the Now, though, G.A.T.E.'s gay first homosexual organization in pride flags have been put away the state to march in a and replaced with computers. homecoming parade. Willis said the group is going But the group, which drew cyber and will become one of the much publicity for its school few UCO organizations to design spirit—and for raising thousands and implement an Internet web of dollars in an on-campus site. concert—won't be holding The web address likely will be repeat performances this year. attached to the main UCO site. Michael "The Willis, acting p whole president for purpose of the group, this said organization Membership in G.A.T.E. is to let will be people know G.A.T.E. does not toning down that there are its loud-andmean that you are homosexuals proud stance at UCO. gay or lesbian or this semester "We plan in an attempt bisexual. It just to use a web to educate site as one means that you are tool the public to let about people know someone who is homosexual what seeking an issues in a G.A.T.E. is more and what understanding of approachable we're other people. way. about," "We want Willis said. to go back to G. A . T.E . Michael Willis will also our original purpose,. to Acting President hold movie serve a Gay Alliance for Tolerance nights, social and Equality informal function," he luncheons said. and offer "Though support for activism is gay and gayimportant, I friendly hope to see the organization students. The first regular broaden its agenda to include meeting will be 7:30 p.m., Sept. more than just activism. We 29 in Room 135 of the Liberal don't want to be so much in your Arts Building. face. It's like a rebirth." "Membership in G.A.T.E. Many students showed signs does not mean that you are gay of surprise and shock last year or lesbian or bisexual. It just when the controversial group means that you are someone who waved flags and marched to the is seeking an understanding of tune "We Are Family" as part of other people," Willis said. the university's homecoming "Our's is an organization that parade. strives for tolerance and equality Afew months later, many among all people. I encourage all turned out in droves and helped groups to follow our lead." 4
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Big can be beautiful Sophomore champions cause of discrimination toward the obese
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ave you heard any good fat jokes lately? If you have, don't tell them to Leslie Plunkett, a biology/chemistry major here at UCO. Discrimination against overweight people is the issue Leslie would like to see addressed by a grassroots movement. "People can be so rude," Leslie said. "It's amazing how you can get a job if you're skinny, but it's not so easy when you're overweight." If this sounds like the whining of someone who is, well, a little tubby—think again. I'm sure this 22-year-old
sophomore doesn't have any trouble turning heads on her way to class. That's maybe not something her husband wants to hear, but there it is. Leslie said her sister does have a weight problem, however. Some of the treatment Leslie has seen her sister endure infuriates her. "When me and my sister go out, you can see the looks," she said. "The world is so mean." That "meanness" is a problem Leslie thinks we should treat in the same manner as discrimination against race or disabilities. "I don't consider it a
disability," she said. "But we hindrance to beauty, I had to ask should be more aware. I mean, Leslie if she thought men were in the 16th century, big was more discriminating than beautiful. Now, if you're women. "No," Leslie answered. anorexic you're fine." One of things Leslie would "Women can be vicious. A lot like to see changed is the of times they'll say 'You can do seating arrangements in something about it,' and that schools. She said many isn't always true." The stereotype of the fat overweight people simply chick who sits around all day on cannot sit in the standard-size the couch, stuffing her face with school desk. "I've seen some heavy people bon-bons doesn't hold up for come into class, and they just Leslie. "I do that sometimes," she can't fit in the desk," Leslie said. "The teacher had to pull in said. "But a lot of the times, the a table and chair for them. My weight problem is a medical heart just breaks for them—that condition—my sister has a would be so embarrassing. I'm thyroid problem. And you see a not overweight, and I barely can lot of overweight people in gyms. A lot of the time, they're get into those little desks." really trying to do something Leslie doesn't favor legislation, about it." T h e such as the Americans with Disability Act or It's amazing how Affirmative you can get a job if you're Action, to cure skinny, but it's not so easy our social ill. "Maybe that when you're overweight. would help, but I don't know," she ---Le-glie Plunkett said. UCO Student Since we had discussed obesity as a
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UCO chapter of National Association of Black Journalists recruiting members By Jarrod Briley
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he UCO chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists is reaching out to all UCO journalism students, and anyone in related fields-such as broadcasting and advertisingin hopes of improving students' chances of finding work after
graduation. Although the name may be somewhat misleading, the association welcomes people of all nationalities and races. "We are not here to segregate, or to take away from the other clubs and organization. We are here to enhance them," said Kenny Freeman, UCO chapter president.
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The association is dedicated to teaching its members how to market themselves to potential employers and to introduce them to small businesses. It hopes this information will give its members an edge in a very competitive job market. "The ability to communicate is power," says Dr. C. A. Simmons, assistant professor of journalism and faculty sponsor.
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CO's Eta Rha chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honor Society, was recently named "Capitulo de Honor y Merito" (Honor and Merit Chapter) by the society's National Executive Committee. The award, which is given to only 20 chapters throughout the nation, is based on what the chapters accomplish, throughout the year. "I am pleased to see the students getting more active in establishing activities in the community, the department, and the university," said Dr. Stacy Southerland, club sponsor. The Spanish Club established the "Modern Language Job Resource/Language and Literature Reference Center," which offers information on jobs in languages and various literature reference books on Spanish. The club bought 10 books on jobs in foreign languages
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and academic-based foreign language studies. The club also established an award for the outstanding Spanish research paper at the graduate and undergraduate levels, to be given at the end of each semester. The winners are awarded certificates and a $20 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble Booksellers. The club has several projects planned for this year. They plan to add additional books to the "Modern Language Job Resource/Language and Literature Research Center." Also in the works is a free tutoring service for first and second year students in Spanish. Members of Eta Rha must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all Spanish clas"ses, and have completed at least three semesters of college Spanish, including at least one culture or literature course. For more information call at 974-5847.
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Soccer suffers two tough losses this weekend By Darrell J. Weidner
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he UCO Broncho's soccer team lost both their games at the 1998 Kansas Tournament over the weekend in in Lawrence Kan. On Friday, the Bronchos faced the Kansas Jayhawks in a 4-1 game. The Jayhawks dominated the first half of play, running up a 3-0 lead. "We played them well, and our girls did a good job throughout the whole weekend. The girls just made mistakes that they took advantage of," said UCO head women's soccer coach Mike Cook. The Bronchos came back in the second half. Jeorgia McGinty scored from the corner to bring the score to 3-1. "Jeorgia is fast and than makes her dangerous, when she makes a run, it is hard for the other team to catch her and stop her," Cook said. "In the second half we held KU to just one more goal and we played them even throughout the half, keeping the goals to 1-1," Cook said. On Sunday, the Bronchos fell to Drury 1-0. "We dominated that game, and
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it is a shame we lost. We out shot them and kept the ball on their end of the field for over half the game. The girls played a good 90 minutes of soccer. We made a mistake and they were able to score," Cook said. Two of the women, Jeorgia McGinty and Jill Matsomoto, made the All-Tournament team. "We are working with Jeorgia, getting her used to playing college soccer. I think she is going to become a dominant force on our team," Cook said. The Bronchos next home game will be against Southwestern - Oklahoma at 3 p.m., Oct. 4, at Tom Thompson Field.
UCO student nurse, Josephine Leow, attends to a UCO-MSA basketball player. The Malaysian Student Association hosted a table tennis and basketball meet th. ,veekend at Hamilton Fieldhouse. UCO-MSA finished first in table tennis and third in basketball. (Staff photo by James Gutzmer)
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Bronchos beat TSU to stay undefeated By James Gutzmer shorts ter
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CO traveled to Tarelton State University Saturday to face the Texans. After a slow start the Bronchos stepped up to finish off TSU 31-17. UCO is now 4-0 on the season looking forward to next Saturday's match-up against Langston. The Bronchos' first possession was disappointing. Two sacks left the Bronchos with a 4th down and 35. UCO was forced to punt. The Texans came back on their possession, pushing their way into the end zone. After the extra point TSU led 7-0 with 5:29 left in the first quarter. Johnnie Jones intercepted the ball on the next. TSU drive with 2:52 left in the first quarter. Jones had three interceptions on the day. The Bronchos took advantage of the second quarter, scoring a field goal, making the score 7-3. The Bronchos used their signature screen pass to Ryan Logan to move the ball up the field 19 yards. Logan also caught the ball for another nine yards in the Bronchos' first scoring drive. TSU drove the ball down the field to the UCO 23 yard
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Johnnie Jones line when Jones stepped in front of the ball again, returning the ball 98 yards for a touchdown. The extra point made the score 10-7 UCO. TSU drove down the field again, getting down to their own 10 yard line. Luck swung UCO's way when the field goal attempt hit the upright and bounced off. At the half the score was UCO 10, TSU 7. UCO allowed the Texans to march down the field again in the third quarter but put up a stand on the 10 yard line stopping the Texans. TSU kicked a field goal to tie the score at 10. TSU tried to march down the field after UCO fumbled the ball. That is when Jones picked up his third interception. The Bronchos' next drive was started with a blocked
punt by Brandon Carder, setting UCO up on the TSU 32 yard line. It was all Reggie Donner from there. Donner carried the ball both times on the two play run, putting the Bronchos up 17-10. Donner ran the ball for nine yards and then again 23 yards, his longest of the day, for the score. UCO started the fourth quarter with blazing speed. After falling behind in yards, UCO picked up the pace with a Scott Condict pass to Todd Barnes for 22 yards. Donner followed with a 17 yard gain, putting the Bronchos on the TSU 14. Condict then connected on a pass to Alton Lusk, who took it down to the one. Donner swung around the corner to score for UCO. UCO led 24-10. TSU was forced to punt on their next possession, allowing UCO to score again. The Bronchos ran the ball twice for 24 yards, then ended the possession with a Condict pass to Shannon Hall for 59 yards and the score. UCO led 3110. TSU tried to come back on their next possession scoring a touchdown making the score 31-17, but time ran out for the Texans. UCO plays Langston at 2p.m. in the homecoming match-up.
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Bill extending Higher Education Act fails to excite college groups By Christine Tatum
Oollegetess CHICAGO (CPX) -- A joint Senate and House committee, charged with resolving congressional differences over an extension of the Higher Education Act, unveiled a plan Wednesday that found surprisingly little support from college-interest groups and student advocates. For several months, proponents of higher education generally have supported the legislation's major provisions, which call for increased spending on Pell Grants and lower interest rates for student loans. Still, many who saw the final version of the bill, crafted by legislators from both parties, objected to several proposals, which they say will harm students now enrolled in school.
"We were intimately involved with this from the very beginning, and we were pleased with the communication that was going on," said Anthony Suma, president of the U.S. Student Association. "But when things moved into committee for discussion, the door was shut. Were not surprised that the end-result is what it is." Perhaps the biggest sticking point for college advocates is that a special 7.43 percent student-loan interest rate, in effect through January 1999, will be available to a limited group of borrowers looking to consolidate—those who graduated before Oct. 1. So, what does that mean for studentloan holders? For those who have finished school, loan consolidation at the low interest rate will be allowed during a short amount of time that isn't likely to be well publicized, according to
Suma. Current students, on the other hand, may borrow—but not consolidate previous loans—at the low rate. For example, a senior could borrow at the low interest rate to fund his or her final year in school but could not also use the rate to consolidate loans used to pay for the first three years. "If (Congress) is going to offer the rate for such a short amount of time, it should let students who are in school take advantage of it, too," Suma said. "Because by the time people (who have graduated) hear about the offer, it'll be over. And maybe that's, what legislators want—as few people taking advantage of this as possible. They know everyone who is in school will hear about it right away and rush to take advantage of it." Republican lawmakers have fought White House efforts to offer the low-
interest rates for a longer period of time. Banks, they have said, cannot afford to provide consolidations at the lower interest rate because they must pay the government 1.05 percent of the amount of combined loans refinanced through the guaranteed-loan program. The GOP has also complained that banks could not compete with the government's direct-loan program if it could offer the lower interest rate indefinitely. The bi-partisan committee assigned to finding a compromise between the two stances also decided that after January, federal and private loan programs would set the interest rate on consolidated loans at the weighted average of the loans being refinanced. Congressional leaders say that if the deal is made, the Higher Education Act likely will go to the House and Senate for final approval early next week. <
Texas A&M loses running back, forfeits victory By Jimmy Burch CollegePins
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exas A&M officials declared fullback De' Andre Hardeman academically ineligible for the 1998 season Wednesday and announced that the Aggies will forfeit a Sept. 12 victory against Louisiana Tech in which he participated and scored three touchdowns. Because of a clerical error in the posting of grades at the registrar's office, school officials said Hardeman was improperly cleared to play after completing summer school courses on Aug. 14. The error, which was made outside the athletic department, was discovered last week, said A&M athletic director Wally Groff. By that time, Hardeman already had played in a 23-14 loss to Florida State on Aug. 31, as well as the 17th-ranked Aggies' 28-7 victory against Louisiana Tech. Hardeman, who is ineligible under NCAA" satisfactory progress rules, was held out of last week's 24-6 victory against Southern Mississippi. Groff has written a letter to Louisiana Tech officials
informing them of A&M's plan to forfeit. School officials said Wednesday night it is unclear how the forfeit will factor into bowl scenarios or alter the Aggies' 2-1 record. Under rules of the NCAA and the Big 12 conference, the forfeit will not change the Aggies' record unless school officials volunteer to take that course of action. "If there's a situation where there is a forfeit, we do not require an institution to go back and change its record," NCAA spokeswoman Jane Jankowski said Wednesday. "If the school wants to do that, it can do so. But there is no requirement." Likewise, Big 12 bylaws would not require A&M to alter its record. League officials cited Rule 7.4.4, which governs forfeiture of nonconference games. It states: "Responsibility for offering to forfeit nonconference_ contests and the reporting of any acceptances rests with the athletic director of the member institution." In addition, Rule 7.4.3 in the Big 12 bylaws says forfeits "shall be noted by an asterisk
or footnote" in the league record book. But there is no mandate to alter records. A&M players could not be reached for comment Wednesday night, but several spoke earlier this week about the possibility of a forfeit. Quarterback Branndon Stewart said players would not be bothered by a forfeit to Louisiana Tech because it involved a nonconference game and the Aggies could still win a Big 12 championship. Cornerback Jason Webster concurred. "If that's something we have to do, we just do it and move on," Webster said. "I don't think it would be a distraction." A&M coach R.C. Slocum said he was disappointed that Hardeman would be lost for the season. A senior who has not been redshirted, Hardeman could return in 1999 if granted an extra year by the NCAA eligibility committee. NCAA Bylaw 14.2.6 allows a player to petition for reinstatement of a lost season that resulted from "a goodfaith, erroneous formal
declaration of eligibility" by his school. A&M officials said Wednesday night they would push for such a waiver on Hardeman's behalf. "This is a loss for our team, and a big disappointment for this young man," Slocum said. "We lose a good back and a guy with lots of experience. Hopefully, he can turn this
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Carter breaks silence about Clinton controversy during Emory University speech By Christine Tatum ColligePtess ATLANTA (CPX) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter told a group of Emory University students on Tuesday that he believes President Clinton had "not been truthful" to' a grand jury investigating his affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. It was Carter's first comment on the Clinton scandal since the story broke in January.
"As one of the very few leaders who have served in the White House, I have deplored and been deeply embarrassed by what has occurred there," he said. Carter, a Democrat like Clinton, said he believes Clinton will become the first president since Andrew Johnson in 1868 to be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. He said he also believes that Clinton, like Johnson, will dodge a conviction by the Senate.
"My own belief, not based on any inside information, is that the House Judiciary Committee will recommend to the House of Representatives that impeachment proceedings be held," he said. "And because of the highly partisan alignment within the House of Representatives and because Republicans have a majority, I think it is likely - a 50-50 chance - that the House will vote impeachment." Carter said he does not believe
the Senate, which serves as a jury throughout the proceedings, would muster the necessary twothirds vote to remove Clinton from office. Nonetheless, Carter said the presidency has been damaged by "his (Clinton's) embarrassing circumstance." Carter's criticism was the second time in less than a week that he has expressed displeasure with the White House. On Thursday he urged an investigation into last month's
bombing of a Sudanese factory that White House officials said was making ingredients for chemical weapons. Carter said military strikes are not the best way to combat terrorism. "We are responsible, in many ways, to help reduce terrorism," he said. "I don't think the best way is to make direct military attacks, which in the process can kill innocent people, which arouses more support for the terrorists. Sometimes, we might be mistaken."
U.S. government fears exodus of foreign students WASHINGTON (AFP) - The U.S. government is worried that foreign students, particularly Asians, who come to the United States in droves soon will opt for a university education in Australia, Canada or Britain. U.S. officials, university administrators and business representatives who attended a State Department conference Thursday expressed concern that the United States is losing its standing as the destination of
choice for foreign students. "We haven't lost our edge yet, but we'd better watch where we're going," said Keith Geiger, director of academic programs at the U.S. Information Agency. While the United States continues to welcome the largest contingent of foreign students, its colleges and universities may no longer be the first choice for many of them. About 32 percent of all students who
went to a foreign country in 1996-97 to pursue their studies picked the United States, down from 40 percent in previous years, Geiger said. High tuition fees in the United States, compounded by aggressive ad campaigns in Australia, Britain and Canada, are behind the enrollment drop, Geiger said. Geiger also noted that the three countries have implemented a "full court press" to attract the best students from
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gained entry to their room at West Hall and took their wallets out of their purses. The victims advised that they had trouble September 17, 1998 ✓ Larceny: It was reported that a top- with the lock on their door. loading electronic balance was taken froma room at Howell Hall sometime ✓ Lost property: The victim reported between 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 5 p.m. that she lost her credit card somewhere on the UCO campus. Sept. 16, 1998. and Aug. 16, 1998
• Larceny: It was reported that two dissecting microscopes and four illuminators were taken from Howell Hall. These items were discovered missing back in February 1998. ✓ Larceny: It was reported that a generator battery was taken from the Liberal Arts Building sometime between Sept. 10 and Sept. 17, 1998.
• Larceny: The victim reported that • Larceny: It was reported that between 4:05 and 4:15 p.m., his bicycle sometime between March and August was taken from the east side of the 1998, several electronic equipment were University Center. Two witnesses stated taken from a storage room at Murdaugh that they saw three Asiam males leave the area with a biclycle matching the Hall. description of the one taken. September 16, 1998 ✓ Larceny: It was reported that a flat- • Larceny: The victims reported that bed trailer was taken from the UCO between 11 p.m. Sept. 16 and 5 p.m. Motor Pool sometime between Aug. 9 Sept. 17, 1998, an unknown suspect(s)
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September 18, 1998 ✓ Lost property: The victim reported September 19, 1998 possibly losing his wallet in the Central ✓ Fire: UCODPS officers and the Edmond Fire Department responded to Cafetaria. West Hall on a fire in one of the rooms. ✓ Larceny: The victim reported that he The fire was extinguished by residents of had acidentally left his keys in the door West Hall before the fire department lock on his dorm room door. When the arrived. It was determined that the fire victim returned to retrieve the keys, they was caused by the resident of the room placing a small candle in the top of her were gone. closet. The heat from the candle caused ✓ Attempted Auto Burglary: The victim other items in the closet to catch on fire. reported that between 10 and 10:55 a.m., Damage was estimated at $3,500. an unknown suspect(s) gained entry to her vehicle while it was parkedin the Student 10 parking lot. The victim reported that nothign was missing from the vehicle but that one of the door locks had been damaged.
September 20, 1998 • Arrest: Brian Benedict was stopped at Second Street and Littler for speeding. It was determined that he was driving under suspension. Mr. Benedict was issued citations for driving ✓ Larceny: The victim reported that undersuspension and speeding and sometime between 7 and 8:30 a.m., some released on his own recognizance.
Computer upgrading made easy By Mark A. Schneberger StaffWriter
f carrier pigeons send messages faster than your computer, it might be time for an upgrade. But don't have a professional do the work. Jack Wheeler, president of the UCO Association of Information Technology Professionals group, said most students and staff can do the job themselves "It's really not hard to do," he said. "And you can save yourself a lot of money by doing it yourself." To many, upgrading a computer sounds like a task for the most knowledgeable computer nerd. Yet, Wheeler said it's really a no-brainer task—which takes only time and a few pointers to accomplish. Wheeler is taking care of the pointers portion. His group will
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Faculty, administration honor UCO nursing student By Katie Hawk StaffWriter
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oney is considered highly valuable to most college students, but one UCO student considers being recognized by professors more valuable. Carla Musslin, a senior nursing student with a 4.0 GPA, is the third recipient of a $1,250 Oklahoma City Association of Life Underwriters Foundation (OCALU) scholarship on Sept. 4 at the annual OCALU luncheon. Musslin spoke briefly at the luncheon. "I thanked them for enhancing my esteem and my future," Musslin said. Representing UCO at the luncheon was President Roger _ Webb and Dr. Pat LeGrow,
scholarship) to me. They are my mentors and my heroes. For them to give it to me, meant more than for them to give me the money," Musslin said. OCALU established the scholarship in memory of Rebecca Anderson, RN, a victim of the Oklahoma City bombing. "(The scholarship) means a lot to our community and our state just because of the capacity that (Anderson) served," Musslin said. OCALU Foundation offers the scholarship once a year to a UCO nursing student. Life insurance agents and their clients fund the scholarship through the OCALU Foundation, said Denver Klaasen, president of the OCALU Foundation. ."To have excellence and to have it continue, the private sector must be involved," Klaasen said.
chairperson of the nursing department. LeGrow said the scholarship recipient is chosen by the nursing faculty. Criteria is based on financial need, academic excellence, and excellence in meeting the psycho-social and physiological needs of clients and families. "I don't think I could ever say what it means to have the faculty give (the
I thanked them for enhancing my esteem and my future. —Carla Musslin Nursing Student ;
Who's Who extends deadline By Julie Jordan Staff he application process for Who's Who Among Students in 'American Universities and Colleges has changed this year to make it easier for students to apply. According to information from. Vice President Kathryn Gage's office of Student Services, in the past faculty, staff and organization sponsors were asked to submit a list of possible nominees, and those students who menthe criteria were sent an application to fill out. Last year the application process began in April and bad a July deadline, but the Awards Committee extended the deadline to Oct. 1. Students can now nominate themselves with the signature of a faculty or staff member on
the application. The deadline was extended to Oct. 1 to give students more time. In 1997-98, there were 105 eligible applications submitted, with 58 receiving the Who's Who award. "We would like to see more applicants in the future. One hundred applications out of a campus of 10,000, isn't very many," said a representative of Gage's office. Undergraduate students must have completed 64 hours as of summer 1997, have at least a 2.0 GPA, and be currently enrolled in at least 12 hours. Graduate students must have been accepted by the Graduate School, must be currently enrolled in nine hours and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in Room 211 of the Administration Building and in Student Activities in Room 424 of the University Center.
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Careless students find debt load harder than course load By Kathleen Lynn CollegePress
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ana Sabio, a 20-yearold in Mahwah, N.J., wants a credit card. "I think its good to have one, to build a credit history," she said. But 19-year-old Seleene Lewis of Teaneck, N.J., a 19year-old, has dumped her plastic: "I got Discover, MasterCard, and Visa my freshman year. I went crazy." Lewis said she ran up bills of $1,500 for clothing, spring break vacations, and "nonsense," and is still paying off the debts. Sabio and Lewis show the potential - and the risk - of college students having credit cards. Nationwide, about two-thirds of all college students have credit cards, and about a quarter have four or more cards, according to a survey by Nellie Mae, the student-loan provider. Most handle plastic responsibly, said Diane Saunders, a spokeswoman for Nellie Mae. The average student credit card debt is about $500, and a greater percentage of students than adults pay off their cards every month, she said. Only 40 percent of credit card holders pay off the bill every month, but 59 percent of college students do, MasterCard spokeswoman Charlotte Newton said. "But the one caveat to that is what we're seeing is a greater percentage of students borrowing at higher levels," Saunders said. Still, some young people graduate with crippling credit card debt - $5,000 or more is not unheard of, Saunders said. She said that in 1998, 14 percent of undergraduates had credit card debt between $3,000 and $7,000 by the time they finished school, compared with 7 percent the year before. "They turn 18 and they're handed a piece of plastic that's an important financial tool and a major responsibility without understanding how to use it well, without understanding what the consequences are if you don't use it well," said Gerri Detweiler, author of "The Ultimate Credit Handbook."
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"The parents I talk to are shocked," Detweiler said. "Their kids get credit easier than they do." In response, some colleges including William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J. - have banned credit card marketers from campus. "Students were getting themselves into trouble," said Steve Bolyai, vice president for administration and finance at William Paterson. "We felt we didn't want to encourage that." But financial educators say that used responsibly, credit cards can help students. The cards usually have more lenient income standards and lower credit limits - $500 or $1,000. "It's a perfect opportunity for students to build a good credit record, which will benefit them tremendously once they get out of school," Detweiler said. In fact, if they wait until after graduation, young people may find it more difficult to get a credit card because their entrylevel salaries may not meet the income standards that credit card issuers apply to working adults, said Barbara O'Neill, a financial educator with Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Sussex County, New Jersey. Detweiler said students with no steady income can get a credit card as long as they have a clean credit record. For adults, she said, minimum income requirements range from $15,000 - for a card with a high interest rate and a low credit limit - to $60,000 for certain gold cards. These are general guidelines, and each credit card issuer sets its own income and credit-history standards. Detweiler recommends that to build a good credit record, students wait until their junior or senior year to get a card, to get only one, and to use it carefully and pay it off on time every month. Eric Weil, president of Strategic Marketing Communications Inc. in Ridgewood, N.J., which specializes in collegiate marketing, surveys students regularly. He says student loans are a much heavier burden for most college graduates than credit card debt.
"The No. 1 reason why kids manager of Nellie Mae, apply for a credit card is to estimates that between average establish a credit history," Weil debt and living expenses, recent said. So why, he asks, would graduates in the Northeast would they then mess up their credit need an income of $38,512— records by acting irresponsibly? more than most could hope to Issuing credit cards t°4041 students is T h e -"investing in average the future," starting said Joseph The No. 1 reason why salary of a college Stroop, a kids apply for a credit spokesman for graduate card is to establish a Associates is about First Capital $24,000, credit history. Nellie Corp. in Dallas, which Mae said. Paul issues both Eric Weil Richard of Visa and President of Strategic t h e MasterCard Marketing Communications National credit cards to Inc. Center for students Financial nationwide. He 74N9,11611KON:311 Education said the company wants to issue a applauds the colleges that have student's first credit card in kicked credit card marketers off hopes of building a relationship campus. "No one should be approved that will last for years. Given the opportunities for for a credit card who doesn't credit, it's not hard to find have a full-time income," Richard said. students facing significant debt. This is the first year Ramapo Tamika Horner of Newark, 22, damaged her credit rating by administrators have allowed charging $1,000 . —the limit on credit card marketers to set up her credit card—during her tables on campus. They decided freshman year at Ramapo. She it was unfair to open the door to has been unable to pay off the other vendors, but not to credit debt, and knows it will hurt her card companies. Moreover, with credit cards when she graduates and wants to being marketed through the mail, finance a car. qt's not a really good idea to at stores, and elsewhere, they have credit cards in college," she realized they couldn't prevent the students from getting cards. said. "We're supposed to be Lizbeth Mendez of Hackensack, N.J., graduated teaching students to make college in May with $5,000 on intelligent choices," said Miki her credit cards. That amount of Cammarata, director of the debt, she said, is typical among student center at Ramapo. "We need to give them the her friends. What did she charge on the opportunity to decide whether card? Well, there was clothing, they can handle credit." Cammarata said Ramapo is eating out, and ... "I really don't know. I can't show what I got for considering requiring credit card companies to offer more that amount of money." Now Mendez, who has a financial education before business degree, is working at a issuing cards to students. The hotel and trying to pay off the companies' brochures already caution students to use credit debt on her four cards. A lot of students think they wisely, and MasterCard recently will be able to pay off their debt announced a more ambitious once they start working. But effort to educate students and recent graduates people are often parents, working with an squeezed between high expenses organization called College —such as rent, car payments, Parents of America. Detweiler is a strong advocate and repaying student loans - and of education about credit. Many low entry-level salaries. In fact, Alan Blair, credit students don't realize that late —
payments and other credit crimes stay in credit bureaus' records for seven years—tripping up efforts to get that first car, job, or apartment. "I've had students ask me, 'Is it OK to pay my Visa bill with my MasterCard?' " said Robert Bugai, president of College Marketing Intelligence in North Arlington, N.J. Barbara O'Neill and others say the financial education should start in high school. In fact, financial education was recently added to New Jersey's high school core curriculum standards. For now, much of the credit education is up to parents. They can't stop their 18-year-olds from getting credit cards, but they can talk to them about how to budget, how to find the best credit card deals, and why it's a bad idea to charge more than they can pay off every month. "If you're not learning it at home and you're not learning it at school," said O'Neill, "in some cases you're going to learn in the school of hard knocks, unfortunately."
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A DYNAMIC 1500-member church in a rapidly growing suburb of OKC is searching for a Director of High School Ministries. This person should have a passion for seeing lost students meet Christ, and seeing young believers become fully devoted followers of Christ. As part of a student ministry team, this director will fully oversee and lead the work of 40 volunteers, purposely lead ministry to reach the unchurched, and disciple students in grades 9-12. If interested send your resume along with a statement about your relationship with God to: Search Committee, First Presbyterian Church, 1001 S Rankin, Edmond, OK 73034, or fax to (404)341-5248, or email to: fpedmond@ionet.net PART TIME: 15-20 hrs/wk. Will teach you how to mat and frame art. Must be precise. Apply in person at The Angel House. Main and Boulevard in Edmond. ARE YOU a planter and builder? A dynamic 1500-member church in a rapidly growing suburb of OKC is searching for a part time college director to develop a seeker-driven college ministry. If interested in this challenge send your resume along with a statement about your relationship with God to: Search Committee, First Presbyterian Church, 1001 S Rankin, Edmond, OK 73034, or fax to (405)3415248, or email to: fpedmond@ionet.net EXCELLENT$$$EXCELLENT$$$ EXCELLENT$$$ We nave immediate openings for articulate individuals in telemarketing. We offer: •Flexible Scheduling •AM/PM Shifts •Paid Training •$8/Hr Guaranteed Please call 843-0735 DialAmerica Marketing ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS Needed for Fast-Track sessions beginning Nov 5, 1998 thru May 8, 1999. Each session meets 8-5 Saturdays for 5 weeks. Experience with teaching in compressed format preferred. Classes include Biol.,*Computer Appl., Econ., Eng., Hist., Insurance, Math, Mgmt, Psy., Mrktg. (Intl), Pol. Sci., Soc. $475/credit hr. Most require a Masters degree with 18 graduate hrs in field. *Requires a Bachelors degree. For more info, review our web page at www.okc.cc.ok.us or call our job line at 6821611+4+4. To apply, contact the Office of
HANDY STUDENT. Lawn maintenance, carpentry, painting. Close proximity to campus, M-F 1-5pm. Some Saturdays. Minimum 20 hrs/wk. Experience preferred. Positive attitude and willingness to work A MUST, 341-9651. RETAIL SHOP needs full/part time help. Some benefits available for full time. Call Christine at 840-1114, X221.
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ROOMMATES NEED ROOMMATE to share 3 bedroom duplex, $250/mo plus 1/2 bills, near UCO. Available immediately! 844-5185. NEED FEMALE to share 3 bedroom house, $250/mo plus 1/3 bills, near UCO. Call 3302769. ROOMMATE needed to share house, $275/mo, all bills paid. Responsible please! 341-0201, ask for Dustin.
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