The Vista Sept. 9, 1999

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SEPTEMBER 9, 1999

UCO officials revive campus shuttle system

By Shauna Hardway

StaffWriter

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CO's Metro Transit Shuttle System has been given the green light again.

The shuttle system started February 22 to help ease the average student hike to class.

The Vista reported this summer that the program was in jeopardy of being discontinued because of low student interest.

An average of 25 students rode the shuttles a day in the spring, according to Johnny Hahn, a Metro Transit shuttle driver.

For the fall semester, UCO

officials made changes to the system in attempt to make it more convenient.

The small buses used last spring have been replaced by smaller van models. The new shuttles seat 12 people and one wheelchair. This is less than half the number which the previous buses seated.

The buses used in the spring were too big to easily move in and out of the campus' mazelike streets, side walks and parking lots.

"The shuttles we leased last year were too large and too difficult to navigate into

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Rape likely to occur on campus, according to survey

By Amanda Hill

University of Coloralo BOULDER, Colo. -ollege campuses are near-ideal environments for rapes to occur -- not only because drugs and alcohol are readily available, but also because a great majority of students are sexually active.

"The first six weeks of school students are the most vulnerable, especially for first-year students," said Amy Robertson, coordinator of the Victim Assistance office at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

"When students arrive, they don't really know what expectable behavior is," she said.

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"There is a much higher potential for date and acquaintance rape."

Date rape drugs worsen matters on many campuses.

Such substances as Rohypnol, called "roofies," and GHB, or gamma hydroxybuterate, are increasingly prevalent.

The drugs have gained popularity and availability in the club scene, becoming labeled as "desnigner drugs."

Both are easily slipped into victims' drinks and can induce loss of consciousness and memory loss.

"Sexual assault isn't just the absence of 'yes," said Robertson.

"If you are too drunk or otherwise impaired, you have an

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—Photo by Shauna Hardway Steve Herndon, trumpet player, performs with the other members of the "Martini Kings" September 1, after a recent UCO football scrimmage. The "Martini Kings" are a local band and will be releasing a new compact disc, "Fighting Happy" sometime in September. The almbum will feature new songs and previously unreleased tracks.

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Shuttles

about $200 less than last spring.

"The shuttle contract is on a Continued from front page per semester basis and it parking lots and other areas of depends on whether they are the campus," said Leon of used to our expectation if we Fourcade, UCO manager continue using them," said parking services.

Keith Weber, The small research assistant vans should also to the office of make driving to the president. pick up At this point, we Weber said the individual University aren't able to say students easier. understands the The new vans what's causing concern about can maneuver on the problem. parking. the sidewalks to "In the spring allow students to it was not cost be dropped off Farrell Rosson effective, but we close to still know that Assistant Director of buildings. parking issues "This is a lot FacilitiesManagement are something m or e that students feel personalized. strongly about We can let the students off at a and the shuttles are a way to fix building instead of just close to that," Weber continued. where they're headed," Hahn For more information about said. the shuttles or their routes, call The cost of the smaller vans UCO Parking Services at 974for the fall is $2,256.30 a week, 2745. which is

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—Photo by Chieko Hara Danny Chin tickets an illegally parked car. Since the destruction of several hundred parking spaces to make room for the University Commons Apartments, students have had a difficult time finding empty parking spaces, However, the administration recently commisioned Metro Transit to begin a shuttle system at UCO. Although response was virtually non-existent, the administration decided to retain Metro Transit's services, at least through the fall semester.

After that, they will decide if enough students utilize the buses to warrant their continued use.

Nationwide survey names UCO top college

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Unknown UCO is moving up.

A recent survey by RTNDA Communicator, an electronic journalism magazine, asked news directors nationwide to list their favorite lesser-known schools.

UCO is listed with seven other smaller colleges.

"The article confirms what our contacts and sources in the media have said to us," said Dr. Barbara Norman, chairwoman of communications.

"The fact that our students are highly sought after in a four-state region suggests that the quality and training of the graduates meets industry standards," Norman said.

Included in the list with UCO

are Middle Tennessee State universities, including UCO, University, Murfreesboro; New produce daily on-campus news Mexico State University, Las broadcasts.

Cruces; Northern Arizona Jerry Bohnen, news director University, Flagstaff; Northern of AM radio station KTOK, Kentucky University, Highland praised UCO students and Heights; faculty in the San Jose The fact t at our article.

State "They're University, students are highly trying to give San Jose; sought after in a fourstudents more of Southern state region suggests a hands-on Oregon that the quality and experience.

University, Some of the Ashland training of the faculty are a n d graduates meets former news Southwest industry standards. directors and can Texas State teach them what University, it's like." —Dr. Barbara Norman San Marcos.

T h e Chairwoman, communication T h e communications department was common element delighted with among the being named in universities are good writing the article.

skills, hands-on experience and "We are, of course, pleased to field-related experienced receive national recognition," teaching staffs. Several of the Norman said.

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Rape Continued from front page inability to consent."

In Colorado, having sex with someone too intoxicated or drugged to give consent constitutes first-degree sexual assault. According to Robertson, sexual assault and the use of

drugs and alcohol go hand in hand.

Nearly 90 percent of all sexual assaults involve alcohol, she said. "Many victims blame themselves for the assault," Robertson said. "With the use of alcohol, or when a woman ignores her gut feelings, they

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feel responsible for the crime."

A victim can slip into a state of self-blame and guilt, making it difficult o confront the crime.

Some victims find it empowering to file a report or take some action against the assault.

"A lot of men don't realize how vulnerable they are,

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It is possible for people to commit acts fitting legal definitions of rape without realizing it, said Rebecca Brown, coordinator for CU's Rape and Gender Education program.

In a study done by psychologist Mary Koss, one out of 12 men had committed acts that fit the legal definition of sexual assault. However, virtually none of the men recognized themselves as rapists, Brown said.

For women or men who want to discuss sexual assault issues, or wish to document a sexual assault or negative sexual experience, there are several options available.

The Victims Assistance Center in Wardenburg is nationally recognized for its resources and counseling services.

Robertson stresses the importance of the victim talking to someone when a sexual assault has occurred.

Ebony Gospel of Music and Arts returns to UCO

By Fachaitte Kinslow Stah'Nriter

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fter being on a six year hiatus, the Ebony Gospel of Music and Arts prepares for another year.

To begin the year, a few of the members sang for the President's faculty meeting August 18 — leaving a big impression on the audience, said Kimberly Jackson of Prospective Student Services.

Ebony Gospel of Music and Arts will be directed by Michael Johnson, who writes a number of the songs the choir performs.

Singing is not the only thing the group performs.

Ebony Gospel of Music and Arts is also made up of drama, poetry, and dance.

The group meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Constitution Hall.

Because of the Labor Day holiday, the group will meet tonight.

Their fall concert will be Nov.

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Medical services available in Student Health Center transmitted disease testing to flu visits to the center, said LaBetta students a day in the summer and tetanus shots. Annual pelvic Wallenmeyer, director of the and about 70 a day in the fall StaItifilfer exams and pap smear tests are health center. and spring, Wallenmeyer said. s m a 1 l, available, as are oral "We also give a lot of people Visits are on a first-come, nondescript first-served basis. building sits "The best time to between West and come by is early Murdaugh Halls. From morning between 8 and the outside, the building 10 a.m.," she said. is deceptively quiet, "The busiest time is hiding the buzz of around noon when the activity inside. doctor is available."

Eight female students Although the health sit in a tiny waiting area. center has been in They have come to see a operation for about 40 doctor or nurse years, well over half the practitioner. Nurses students did not know clutching clipboards call the center was available, out names at a rapid pace. a survey Wallenmeyer The murmur of voices recently conducted never stops. showed.

It is a normal day in Wallenmeyer said she the Student Health thinks a proposed move Center. to the as-yet-undesigned The health center is Wellness Center will —Photo by Chieko Hara open from 8 a.m. to 6 bring the health center p.m., Monday through Tracy Goebel (graduate student, speech pathology) receives a mandatory to students' attention.

Friday, when school is in injection. Goebel works with children during an internship. She is getting the "We want to be session. A doctor is shot to prevent spreading diseases, such as chicken pox, to the children. busy," Wallenmeyer available from noon to said. "We want to keep 12:30 p.m. contraceptives. their (allergy) maintenance our students healthy."

The center offers services Respiratory ailments and sore medications," Wallenmeyer said.

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5 in Mitchell Hall. The time will be determined at a later date.

According to Johnson, gospel choirs from OSU, ORU, Langston, and NSU will team up with UCO for the fall concert as well as workshops.

Tuition scholarships are available for the choir members.

"We (the choir) were blessed (with $8,000 for tuition waivers) this semester," said Blanche Washington, Director of Human Resources.

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Tony Award winner invited to Critic favorite, Nakamatsu, set to perform at UCO critics and classical music buffs piano. speak at campus luncheon

By Robyn Lydick Nakamatsu has no as a popular hero in the highly

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And, maybe, you can too .. . with tips from Tony Award winner, Mark Medoff, a critically acclaimed playwright and screenwriter, who will speak at UCO on September 11.

Medoff will be the special guest at the Oklahoma Speech Theater Communication Association's (OSTCA) fall convention.

During a noon luncheon in the University Center's Ballroom A, Medoff will give a speech entitled "The Writer as Bad Philosopher."

Tickets for the luncheon are $12.

Following the luncheon, Medoff will preside over a workshop at 1:45 p.m. in the Pegasus Theater located on the first floor of the Liberal Arts Building.

The workshop is entitled "All Five Things I Know About Playwriting and Screenwriting."

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Medoff received a Tony Award for his Broadway play "Children of a Lesser God" and an Obie Award for his offBroadway play "When You Come Back, Red Ryder."

He has also received an Academy Award nomination for the screenplay "Children of a Lesser God" and an Ace Award for his Home Box Office movie, "Apology."

Medoff has written nine screenplays.

His screenplay "Santa Fe" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1997.

Medoff is the dramatist-inresidence and professor emeritus (retired but retained by service) at New Mexico State University.

He is also the co-founder of the American Southwest Theater Company in Las Cruces, New Mexico and served as the company's artistic director.

Medoff earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and holds a master's degree from Stanford University.

He also has an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Gallaudet University.

For more information, contact OSTCA President Douglas Duke at 974-5587.

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traditional medium of classical conservatory training. He studied with one piano teacher from age on Nakamatsu was the music.

"He is very exact, technically, 6 until his Cliburn win. first American to win the He has a bachelor's degree in prestigious Van Cliburn and also very expressive. He is German studies and a master's

International in education from Stanford Competition in 16 University.

Before winning the years.

Cliburn, he was a high school He left the stage to German teacher in the San cheers usually Francisco Bay Area. reserved for sports When asked after winning the stars. Fans crowded He is very exact, Cliburn what he would tell his the stage doors technically, and also very students, Nakamatsu replied, chanting, "Way to "Auf Wiederschen," (German expressive.

He is also go!" and "USA!" for good-bye).

Now, Nakamatsu quite young, handsome Nakamatsu released his will play at UCO. second recording, "Chopin: and well-spoken.

He has Nakamatsu will Selected Works" (harmonia perform at 8 p.m. it all. mundi records), in October Sept. 10 in Mitchell 1998.

Hall. The Chopin Nakamatsu will perform Society of MidJan Steele works by Hayden, Tchaikovsky, America is holding Assistant Professor of piano Rachmanoff and Chopin. the concert with help The concert is free to from the Oklahoma students with a valid UCO ID. Arts Council.

Tickets for non-students are Nakamatsu will $15.

School-age children are also give a lecture and admitted free with a ticket demonstration at 1 holder. also quite young, handsome and p.m. Sept. 9 in Mitchell Hall. He For more information, call the will speak about practice and well-spoken. He has it all," said Mitchell Hall box office at 974Jan Steele, society founder and preparation for competitions.

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Breathalyzer study conducted at the University of North Carolina On other school nights, the average number of teetotalers COHOgetOSS was even higher at 86 percent.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -Researchers conducted the etermined to get a study in October and November different look at of 1997 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. student drinking on all nights of the week, habits at the University of North stopping students randomly in Carolina at Chapel Hill, front of residence halls, greek houses and researchers off-campus armed with A recent survey apartments.

Breathalyzers shows student Of those fanned out across the drinking habits not as students approached, campus, exuberant as 1,790 agreed stopping previously thought to take a students on their Breathalyzer ways home from class, the library, and yes, some test.

"I'm not surprised at all by pretty raucous parties.

What they found in the these results," said Rob Foss, nation's first collegiate manager of alcohol studies for Breathalyzer study involving the UNC Highway Safety almost 1,850 Tar Heels was that Research Center.

The Center conducted the on average, a whopping 72 percent of students returned to $350,000 study with funding their pads with no alcohol in from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration their bloodstream.

Even on the traditional party- and the North Carolina hearty nights of Thursday, Friday Governor's Highway Safety and Saturday, 66 percent of Program.

"Other Breathalyzer studies students returned home with a we have done with drivers and .00 blood-alcohol content.

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recreational boaters show similar results -- less drinking than is generally believed," Foss said.

"We . have substantial misperceptions about alcohol use in this country."

"Yet, most UNC students drink," he continued.

"But they don't drink most of the time, and they certainly don't get drunk most of the time. They simply don't drink as much as everyone seems to think they do."

Foss and other university officials are eager to spread that news to UNC students, whom they believe are more likely to drink simply because they think everyone else is.

This destroys erroneous and widespread notions that unhealthy habits rule on campus will help change students' behavior for the better, Foss said.

"People go along with what other people are doing because they want to fit in," he said.

"It's not a conscious choice, but it's a powerful factor at work in all our lives."

The UNC study does not paint an accurate picture of alcohol

consumption on college The Harvard studies also campuses nationwide, said Dr. found that the number of student Henry Wechsler, director of the drinkers who were intoxicated College of Alcohol Studies at the three or more times in one month Harvard University School of increased by 22 percent over the Public same four year period, and that Health. Wechsler's studies, four out of five fraternity and which coined the term "binge sorority members are binge drinking," drinkers. surveyed "The UNC thousands of study is fine students at and not in 1 1 6 We have substantial conflict with institutions anything I've misperceptions in 1993 and ever found, but 1997. about alcohol use in it has to be Binge interpreted for this country. drinking what it is: a happens at look at one least once in moment in Rob Foss time," Wechsler a two-week period and is manager of alcohol said. defined as "It's true studies, University of consumption that students North Carolina of five or who drink don't more drinks drink all of the in one sitting time. With that for men and four or more drinks in mind, it's important to in one sitting for women. understand that just because a Wechsler's 1997 study found student isn't drinking on one that 52 percent of students drank night doesn't mean he or she to get drunk, compared to 39 hasn't binged in a two-week percent surveyed in 1993. period."

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Algae problem bugs Broncho Lake with stench

By Jarrod Briley

orgy of activity taking place.

Goldfish glide through the water like lustrous gems, and millions of algae thrive.

But some say this smorgasbore of life is causing a problem — it stinks.

The culprit is algae, which grows naturally on the bottom of EditorInChiet the Lake, said Carlota Gall, n the murky waters of grounds keeper.

Broncho Lake, unseen by The warm, summer air the thousands of students produces currents in the Lake that pass by it daily, there is an which churn the algae to the surface, producing the odor.

"In the summertime, because of the hot temperatures, the algae population explodes," Gall said.

She said after temperatures cool, the algae will sink to the bottom of the lake. Then, the smell will no longer be noticeable.

—Photo by Shauna Hardway After receivin numerou Warm weather has caused algae to rise from the bottom of Broncho complaints fro Lake, producing a smell that some students and faculty find distastefull. faculty working Caretakers have attemted to arrest the problem, but have yet to succeed.

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The Lake was treated with an algicide in hopes of destroying the invading hordes of smelly algae.

The attempt was moderately effective, Gall said, but did not succeed in obliterating the odor.

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But because of the fish, that just isn't an option," Gall said.

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Thatcher Hall. Two other employees in Thatcher Hal also V Larceny The victim V Lost Property T h e reported missing postage reported that 15 compact discs, victim reported the loss of his stamps. This case is still under and $1.75 in change were Immigration and Naturalization investigation. missing from his office in the documents. He believes they Administration Building. This may have been lost during his V Hit and Run Accident case is still under investigation. move to the Broncho III The victim reported her vehicle apartments. had been struck while parked in V Larceny The victim the Faculty/ Staff-5 parking lot. reported her wallet was taken V Fire Alarm D P S The incident would have from her purse. The purse had Officers and the Edmond Fire occurred between 7:30 a.m. and been located in an office in the Department responded to a fire 4 p.m. A note was left under the Liberal Arts Building. This case alarm at Murdaugh Hall. It was victim's vehicle with a possible is still under investigation. determined that the alarm was suspect vehicle description. This set off by a maintenance worker case is still under investigation.

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Department responded to a fire alarm at East Hall. Two V Fire Alarm D P S witnesses stated that two female Officers and the Edmond Fire subjects pulled the fire alarm Department responded to The box. The alarm was determined University Commons to be false. The suspects could Apartments on a fire alarm. It not be located. was determined that someone had pulled a fire pull-box. The • Arrest Julia Lindsay alarm was determined to be was stopped at Hurd and false. No suspects could be University Drive after she located. disregarded stop signs at Washington Street and Ayers, • Arrest Brooke Neese Campbell Street and University was arrested at 2nd Street and Drive and University Drive and Rankin after being stopped for a Hurd. An open beer can was stop sign violation. It was found in the vehicle. Lindsay determined that she was driving was cited for stop sign violations under the influence. Neese was and transporting an open taken to the Edmond City Jail.<

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Veggie diet sprouting popularity among mainstream

By Kristin Eddy

Chicagorriftwe ou can't attribute the interest in vegetarianism to retro appeal. The most recent generation of natural food buffs, who sprouted in the 1960s and 1970s, were mocked as crunching consumers who suffered on a meager diet of brown rice and tofu.

Nothing fashionable there.

But let's say they put down the roots for the current craze for vegetarianism. The natural food co-ops of 20 years ago have evolved into upscale markets where pricey organic pizzas share freezer space with superpremium ice cream, and where fresh wheatgrass for your cat sells for $1.99.

Vegetarian "hamburgers" are on the menu of the Hard Rock Cafe and other major restaurant chains.

Sports arenas from San Francisco to Boston have bowed to a consumer taste for meat alternatives by selling vegetarian wraps and soy hot dogs.

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The tofu that used to be available only through natural foods stores and Asian groceries? You'll find it at the supermarket in soft and firm textures.

It has never been easier to be a vegetarian.

"It's really quite dramatic," said Mollie Katzen, an early proponent of vegetarian cooking who wrote the 1970s cookbook classics "The Moosewood Cookbook" and "The Enchanted Broccoli Forest."

"When I first started as a vegetarian, it was like living in kind of a subculture," Katzen, 48, says of her days as a student at Cornell University.

"The vegetarian diet was a part of a larger picture, a wellintentioned statement of respect for the environment and against technology. It was very idealistic. It also was considered kooky and anti-American."

How times change.

These days, a diet high in produce and low in animal fat not only is encouraged by nutrition professionals, but it also has found favor in the

culinary world. Chefs certainly have supported this movement by taking pains to search for appealing, locally grown produce for their menus and offering interesting salads, creative vegetable side dishes and vegetarian main courses.

For consumers, the vegetarian option has been made more attractive by the variety of produce that's not only fresher, but also more interesting.

Today's greens, beans and fruits offered in many supermarkets were unheard of in the days when canned vegetables ruled the shelves, "I remember around 1970, going to my local health food store in San Francisco and seeing organic beets that were pathetic and wilted and sad off in a corner by themselves," says Santa Fe-based author Deborah Madison, the author of several vegetarian cookbooks and original chef at San Francisco's pioneering vegetarian restaurant, Greens.j 15 "Back then you couldn't

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But for Jillian struggles to Armacost's wife Jillian (Charlize find out —Photo provided exactly what Theron) all is right when her happened in Above: Johnny Depp the two husband returns safely to Earth. portrays an astronuat that minutes her But when Streck returns to Earth a changed, husband was suspended experiences some and unsettling, man. strange side miles above affects, Jillian begins to wonder Earth in the blac kness of space.

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Continued from page 13 imagine what we have today,' says Madison. "Every category of food, whether looking at fruits, vegetables, grains, cheese or soy, has really grown."

The interest in fresh, locally grown produce has helped increase the number of farmers markets around the country by almost 13 percent since 1994, according to the USDA, which calls the markets a "major sales outlet for agricultural producers nationwide."

Supermarkets competing with natural food markets and farmstands also are trying to meet the culinary needs of growing populations of Asians and Latins.

And as Americans experience different cuisines through restaurants and travel, they often are exposed to meals that aren't built around meat.

The publishing world has caught on. Upcoming release schedules from major publishers list almost 20 titles on vegetarian cooking alone, not to mention single-subject books on grains, rice, juicing, main-dish salads and cooking from the farmers market. And Vegetarian Times magazine reports a 115 percent increase in circulation this decade.

"I've been a vegetarian for 14 years, and it used to be much more difficult," says Jeanne McStay, marketing manager of the Vegetarian Resource Group, a non-profit consumer organization in Baltimore.

The desire to shun meat dates back at least to ancient Greece, and to figures in the early history of Christianity and Buddhism; the "meat is murder" argument continues to be the primary reason people follow total vegetarian diets. Yet it doesn't account for the surging market for more elastic definitions of vegetarianism.

News of the link between cholesterol, saturated fat and health problems; a closer look at the methods of meat and poultry production and handling; the unknown long-term effects of hormones in livestock; and disease outbreaks related to eating meat and poultry have alarmed consumers in recent years.

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The No. 1 recommendation of the American Institute for Cancer Research: "Choose predominantly plant-based diets rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables. " Recommendation No. 7: "If eaten at all, limit intake of red meat to less than 80 grams (3 ounces) daily."

McStay notes that most veggie-conscious consumers have neither adopted a totally vegetarian lifestyle nor the stricter diet of vegans, who abstain from all animal products, including milk, cheese and eggs.

Far more common, say McStay and others, is the practice of reducing the role meat plays in meals, or eliminating red meat while continuing to occasionally eat fish and chicken.

PAGE 15 Grains, starches and vegetables make up the bulk of the meal, filling diners with carbohydrates and fiber rather than animal protein.

Satisfying such changing appetites has become a lucrative business for food companies that have introduced vegetarian burgers, hot dogs, pizzas and frozen entrees, as well as a variety of soy and whole-grain products to supermarkets.

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University of Texas students lobby to reopen tower with controversy

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footlocker up the stairs, loaded for Armageddon.

When the gunfire ended, 16 people plus Whitman were dead, 31 others were wounded, and America would never again feel entirely safe in a public place.

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AUSTIN, Texas or 33 years, the ghost of Charles Whitman has peered down at the University of Texas' red-tiled campus of the University of Texas, a deer rifle in his hands.

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across that campus without feeling that that tower is looking at me," said Bill Helmer, a graduate student who narrowly escaped death on Aug. 1, 1966.

Whitman's perch, on the tower's observation deck 231 feet above campus, has long been closed to the public. But after years of lobbying by students, the deck - outfitted with metal detectors, guards and protective cages - is to reopen Sept. 15.

"It's time," said Eric Opiela, the student body vice president.

"Everyone wants to see the view; the view is awesome up there."

University President Larry Faulkner said that in opening the tower, UT hopes at last to cleanse itself of Whitman's shadow.

"This community has had a lot of psychological difficulty with what happened in 1966,"

Faulkner said.

Evil was Truman Capote's This is a story about "In Cold Blood," a 1966 bestremembering a tragedy, and seller about two drifters who then moving on. And of a murdered the Clutter family in school determined that it will Holcomb, Kan., one night in no longer be prisoner to its 1959. darkest chapter.

Whitman did not fit the That the reopening comes as portrait of a sadistic madman. schools nationwide are turning He was a freshly scrubbed into high-tech fortresses after a student, from an affluent new round of shootings is an family; looking at his smiling irony not lost on some on photo, it was possible to campus. . imagine him as someone's son.

"It's interesting to think of "Whitman put a face on mass the tower in light of Littleton, murder that it never had Colo., and Pearl, Miss.," said before," said Gary Rosa Eberly, a UT professor of Lavergne, author of a 1997 rhetoric who teaches a class on book on the shootings, "A the legacy of Sniper in the Tower." the tower Almost from the shootings. Infamous tower, start, UT officials "One might once the site of a agonized over the think o f masacre, to reopen legacy of the Whitman as slaughter. Should the the first of these schoolboys university hold a memorial with guns." But even though service for the victims? school massacres have become Should it raise a plaque numbingly familiar today, acknowledging the toll of Whitman's acts were simply Whitman's carnage? Or should unthinkable in 1966. Back then, it simply move on and hope that the face of evil was Richard one day people would forget?

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now 11-0 as a college starter. touchdowns.

One key to beating the Hornets Kickoff for the game is set for 7 SPOrtSEilitOt is containing wide receiver p.m., with the team leaving for ootball season has arrived Lester McCoy who had seven Emporia Friday at 1:30 p.m. for the UCO Bronchos as *Quick facts- Under the they travel to Emporia, direction of head football coach Kansas, this Saturday to take on Gary Howard,UCO has won 10 the Hornets of Emporia State. consecutive road games.

Emporia State is coming off a UCO is ranked second in 9-2 season, in which they lost NCAA Division II wins all-time, one of the nations best running with 528 victories and is backs in Brian Shay, who ran out currently in fifth place in of elegibility. winning percentage at .644.

This.season UCO returns one of One more note Texas A&Mcollege footballs best running Kingsville has already been backs in senior Reggie Donner, defeated, as they lost a 9-2 who rushed for a Lone Star defensive battle to Lone Star Conference best 1,546 yards and Conference foe Northeastern 19 touchdowns last season.

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Donner is an early frontrunner Reggie Donner for the Harlon Hill Trophy Senior Running Back which goes to the best player in Division II. catches for 118 yards and two Emporia recieved an early tunetouchdowns. up game when they played Fort Jacobs was brought in from Hays State and won 31-14, Saginaw Valley State where the behind the arm of quarterback Hornets head coach Jerry Kill Joe Jacobs who completed 15-26 coached last season. Jacobs is passes for 238 yards and four

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Volleyball team wins three matches at Adams State Tourney

By Eric Spruill

Sports.; UCO volleyball team is back on the winning track after winning their last three matches in the Adams State Invitational.

UCO started the tournament on a bad note dropping their first match to Eastern New Mexico 1-3 and their overall record plummeted to 1-4.

Second round action featured a matchup of UCO versus Colorado-Colorado Springs with the Bronchos shutting out Colorado Springs three games to none.

College of the Southwest then fell to the Bronchos 3-0 as Angelo State could do no better losing all three games to the Bronchos.

Redshirt Freshman Alma

Brahimaj was named to the alltournament team for her performances in the Adams State Invitational.

Brahimaj had 53 digs and 54 kills in the four matches held in the tournament. She is currently averaging 15.5 digs and 14.5 kills a match for the Bronchos this season.

Senior outside hitter Adriana Crovador keeps on putting her name in the record books as she moved into fifth place on UCO's career attacks list with an astounding 3,295 attacks.

Junior setter Jennifer Steinmetz is averaging 45 assists per match while having three matches of 50 or more.

The Bronchos will be competing in the Tarleton State Invitational Sept. 10-11, in Stephenville, Texas.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Photos by Chieko Hara Alma Brahimaj goes for the spike earlier in the season during the Sleep Inn Invittational.

Still unbeaten...

UCO mid fielder Jennifer Goodall (left) speeds past Central Missouri State players to get a pass to Jeorgia McGinty who scored the games winning goal.

Jeorgia McGinty jukes a Central Missouri State defender to get UCO their lone goal. UCO pulled off a shutout win over Central Missouri State 1-0 to move to 3-0 on the season.

UCO will host the lONet Classic this weekend.

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Cross country team to compete at Oklahoma Christian on Saturday The UCO cross country team will get their season underway this Saturday as they go to Oklahoma City to compete in the Oklahoma Christian Invitational.

Five starters return for the Bronchos mens' team. Paul Givens and Jared Lovett are the lone seniors, while junior Seth Hawkins, Dustin McClure and Shane Pratt both sophomores are the teams other starters.

Seniors Lacy Amen and Angie Brumfield highlight the womens' team as Brumfield was the teams best finisher in four of the Bronchos tournaments.

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UCO Soccer Team remains undefeated at 3-0

By Eric Spruill

SportsEditer

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he UCO soccer team will put their undefeated season on the line tomorrow when they host Central Arkansas in the IONet Classic.

UCO picked up two more victories last week when they rolled over Texas Wesleyan 6-0 and shutout Central Missouri 10.

Junior forward Sally Holmes and freshman forward Kim Brown had dominating performances versus Texas Wesleyan.

Holmes scored three goals and dished out one assist, while

Brown racked up two goals and two assists.

Broncho sophomore Amanda Hillier has been a major force for the Bronchos this season as the goalkeeper.

With Hillier gaurding the goal opponents have scored a grand total of 1 goal, as Hillier has finished all but the game against Texas Wesleyan.

The Brochos will be hosting the IONet Classic September 1011.

The tournament will feature Central Arkansas, Incarnate Word and Northeastern State.

UCO will take on Central Arkansas at 3 p.m. as the days second game for the tournament at Thompson Field.

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Brahimaj, a redshirt

freshman from Esbasan, Albania, had 10-plus kills and digs in all four matches for the Bronchos, finishing the tournament with 62 kills and 71 digs while adding eight service aces and six total blocks.

Brahimaj had 19 kills and 30 digs against Nebraska-Kearney.

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UCO freshman forward Kim Brown kicks the ball past defenders trying to score a goal for the Lady Bronchos, who upped their record to 1-0 with a win over Central Missouri State.

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Mich. professor suspended for swearing, sues school for restitution WARREN, Mich. (TMS) n English professor suspended for his potty talk in class says he's not going to change a thing about his way with words now that a judge has reinstated him.

John Bonnell was suspended from his job at Macomb Community College in March after a female student complained to school administrators about his regular use of crude language in class.

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for white females, 33 percent to 40 percent for black males and 45 percent to 53 percent for black females.

But when broken down by race, gender, athletic status and athletic division, the study found that graduation rates among athletes in Division I schools dropped almost across the board.

White male basketball players were just about the only group to bounce into better standing with a finishing rate that jumped 47 percent to 53 percent this year.

However, the graduation rate for Division I female basketball players dropped for the third straight year, falling from 66 to 62 percent.

The rate for black female players was 49 percent -- six percent lower than a year ago.

And the rate for black men entering Division I schools fell from 37 to 33 percent.

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suspension wasn't about free speech, but rather academic disruption, insubordination, retaliation against a student in a harassment case and breach of the student's confidentiality.

That argument may have gotten further with Borman if the school had faulted Bonnell for those things from the beginning of the dispute. Instead, school officials criticized Bonnell only for his use of foul language after conducting an internal investigation.

Bonnell is suing the school for restitution and reimbursement for his legal fees.

"We look forward to round two, said Bonnell's attorney, James Howarth.

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The bill is the first tangible evidence that students here are dissatisfied with the current parking situation, which will likely begin to rapidly deteriorate.

The problem began when the administration constructed the University Commons apartment complex on what was two parking lots, obliterating hundreds of parking spaces. And the problem threatens to degenerate further when the fitness and wellness center is finally constructed. This will likely attract some students to UCO who, otherwise, would not have enrolled.

Although the administration's goal in performing such ventures is a noble one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; increasing the age diversity and overall population of UCO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there is an inherent flaw: Althoughthe population of UCO will likely increase, people will not have a place to park their cars.

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Credit card responsibility good for college students

By Francis B. Smith

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n recent months, numerous news stories have focused on the evils of college students and credit cards. The articles used phrases such as "pushing cards on cashstrapped college students," "addicted to plastic," "the rubble of financial ruin," "financial shackles," "dark clouds of debt."

Some media events linked student suicides with credit-card debt after a study released by the Consumer Federation of America.

This consumer group and some of its allies blamed the credit card industry for these problems and pushed for their usual agenda of more government restrictions. Some legislative proposals would not allow students under 21 to apply for a card without their parents' permission.

While it makes for great attention-grabbing headlines to take tragic stories and turn them into calls for more government intervention, it is time to stop and get a reality check before following the lead of these consumer groups and politicians.

First, college students

between 18 and 21 years old are legal adults. They make hard decisions all the time about school, work, relationships and goals. It's fairly common now for college students to obligate themselves to $40,000 to $50,000 or more in student loans to repay.

If college students are responsible enough to make decisions to take on this level of debt for a college education, we cannot turn around and say they are not responsible enough to get a credit card.

As is often the case, the calls for government action by these groups may be a solution in search of a problem. According to credit-card industry sources, statistics show that people between the ages of 18 and 21 have at least as good a payment record as those over 21.

There are a lot of reasons parents of college students want them to have a credit card.

Credit cards can be invaluable for travel home and for unexpected expenses or emergencies. Getting a credit card in college is also a good way for young people to establish their own credit.

College is a place and a time that prepares students not only

for earning a living but also for learning how to live independently. College provides students with critical lessons in personal responsibility and in setting limits in all aspects of their lives - academic and personal.

For them learning how to manage money - to set spending limits and to live within one's means - is a necessary part of their lives.

Blaming credit card issuers for some college students' financial troubles, and calling college credit-card misuse a bigger problem than "alcohol and sexually transmitted diseases" (as one sociologist did) are guaranteed to get headlines and attention from some politicians.

However, such hyperbole won't get anyone on the right track in using credit cards responsibly.

Furthermore exploiting a couple of tragedies to help further an agenda for more regulation is newsworthy - for those who aren't squeamish - but does not solve any problems.

Some credit-card issuers undoubtedly make bad judgments in marketing to young people. Yet, if a company

indiscriminately issues high limit cards to people with low-limit budgets, those issuers will ultimately pay for those judgments in the marketplace.

Issuing credit to people who cannot pay back will increase their charge-offs and decrease their profits.

The best way to solve any credit problem of college students and people of all ages is to educate them at home and at school.

Many parents prepare their kids to handle personal finances at an early age. They may teach their children how to "budget" their allowance or put gift money into a savings account for a special purpose instead of spending it right away.

With teen-agers, parents may encourage them to work parttime and budget their income. As students start preparing for college, experts advise parents to discuss credit-card use, including information on finance charges, fees and minimum monthly payments.

Working through some hypothetical examples can bring the point home about the need for responsible use of credit cards.

High schools need to do a

better job of preparing teens for living on their own. There are programs available in some high schools and on the Internet that integrate personal finances with teen-agers' interests.

Colleges are beginning to find that orientation programs can include "survival skills," such as learning how to handle money, including credit card use. Special student presentations on credit card use and abuse can effectively point out pitfalls they can avoid.

Even those consumer groups holding press conferences and lobbying for more government regulations, could be more productive in truly assisting young adults by working with schools and parents to educate them on the proper use of credit.

All parties need to participate in the solution to these problems - credit card companies, consumer credit, parents and schools.

This will be a critical lesson for young adults before their only "classroom" will be real-life experience.

While certain activists and politicians may feel better to propose government regulation, there is only so much that government can do .

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EDMOND-BASED group insurance agency needs a PT receptionist/secretary. Very flexible

HELP NEEDED in snack bar, part time evenings & weekends. Apply in person at Heritage Bowling Center, 11917 N Penn, OKC. PT AND/OR FT RECEPTIONIST for an architectural and construction firm.

Responsibilities are answering telephone with multi-lines, basic computer skills w/light typing, greeting clients, scheduling appointments, filing and other office duties. Must have pleasant personality w/good spelling & writing skills. Also must be able to interface well w/clients in our office as well as on the telephone. This job works well for students as they are allowed to study during office hours if work load permits. Salary is $6.25. Please fax resume to: 340-7254 or mail to Hornbeek Larsson Hinchey Architects, P.C., 200 N Sooner Rd, Edmond, OK 73034.

JOB OPENING for director or sales & general manager at Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln Blvd.

Graduate or soon-to-be graduates preferred. Fax resumes to Pravina Kana at 691-1817.

NORTH OKC medical office is looking for a parttime receptionist for Friday evenings & Saturdays. Fax resume to 749-0062 or call 7490074.

WANTED: After-school nanny for 13-yr-old girl.

Pick up from private school, take home and stay until parents arrive. Great job if you need to study in afternoon. Salary negotiable. 974-5481.

SEEKING TEACHERS' aides for small private pre-school in Edmond. Elementary Ed or Early Childhood courses or related field should apply, 340-4300.

hours, 20-25 hrs/wk. Must have excellent computer skills. Great opportunity for college student or stay-at-home mother that would like to work while children are in school. Send letter of interest, qualifications and salary expectations to P.O. Box 1 81 6 9, OKC, OK 73154.

DO YOU LIKE the great outdoors? Great PT job w/flex hrs working w/people & plants.

BRAUM'S ICE CREAM & Dairy Store is now hiring part time, $6.75/hr. Apply at SE 15th & I35.

FOUNDATION BIBLE STUDY

Do you know what is in the BIBLE? Fun 12/lesson Bible Study HEY! No homework!

Call 715-0517 Limited Space (10 only)

Fall Help Needed

ASAP! Flexible Hours Available

Plan-It Landscape 755-7526

FOR RENT ,* D axes : own omes, ,p Kennedy Place Apts, 1010 N Kennedy, Edmond (Across from UCO), 341-7911. Welcome Students!

ONE BEDROOM APT, unfurnished, kitchen appliances, gas & water paid. NO PETS! Located near UCO, 1217 N Roosevelt, $300/mo + deposit, 341-9651.

FOR SALE WEIGHT BENCH with 210 lbs of free weights. Call 748-5761.

ATTN: PARENTS! Why pay rent? Like new onebed mobile home. Quiet lot in Edmond, close to UCO (405)341-9280.

1977 SUZUKI Katana 600, 3400 miles, gold, garage-kept, excellent condition, black helmet, 222-0864, Chickasha.

INTERNET-READY Pentium 56K, CD, sound, 14" monitor, $350, 741-2225.

ROOMMATES

Seasonal retail business selling bedding plants & all sorts of fall items. Contact Debbie at 8448194.

MALE looking for roommate to share large 4 bed

PART TIME assistant needed for busy medical office in Edmond. Approx 25-30 hrs/wk.

Experience helpful but not required. Please FAX resume to 340-0686 or call Ann at 3409251.

LOOKING FOR female roommate for duplex house near UCO. $170/mo + 1/3 of bills. Pets OK. Call Nicole at 330-4037.

PART TIME front desk staff needed morns, evenings, weekends. Apply at Edmond YMCA, 1220 S Rankin.

LA PETITE Academy Pre-school & Childcare needs teachers. Flex hrs, apply at 16301 N Santa Fe or call 341-7079.

home. Must be neat, responsible, respectful, $350/mo + 1/2 utilities. Call David at 359-8875.

FEMALE roommate wanted to share furnished room in large house with garage & utulities provided. Located in Amberwood Addition, Bryant & Memorial. Non-smoker, stable. $350/mo, 4781865.

LOST & FOUND LOST: Remote control box for pump truck (orange & silver). $1000 reward. Lost in area of Blvd & Hurd in Edmond on Aug 24. Please call 478-4745.

LOVE YOUR WORK! Set your own hours, help others, earn a lot of money, travel the world. Call Kristen at 722-6342, leave message if no answer.

PT SCHOOL BUS drivers, will train, approx 20-

25 hrs/wk, $7.69/hr, Edmond Public Schools, 125 N State St, 340-2962.

WEIGHT ROOM staff needed for evening & weekend hours at Edmond YMCA. Call Andrea at 348-9622.

INSURANCE agency needs appointment setter for part time work. Great pay! Call Jeff at 840-3663.

Need Money? $ 8 -$ 10/hr.

OKC COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COORDINATOR OF AQUATICS, HEALTH/ SAFETY/RECREATION

Bachelors in Health, PE, or Recreation or 2 years work experience for each year of college, 4 yrs experience in coord aquatics facility and diverse sports programs, current water safety instructor, first aid and CPR certificates.

Application deadline: September 30, 1999 SPORTS & RECREATION SPECIALIST

AA or equiv in Health, PE or Recreation. Prefer Bachelors.

Two years experience, current certification in first aid & CPR.

Application deadline: September 17, 1999 Complete application and submit resume, transcripts & cover letter to:

HUMAN RESOURCES 7777 S May Avenue OKC, OK 73159 www.okc.cc.ok.us

405-682-7814/682-7542 EOE

INTEGRIS Health

The Children's Place...

Has openings for the following positions: * Part time Teachers to manage our before and after school program working with elementary-aged children in the Putnam City School District. This is a great job for students! Flexible hours and lots of fun! Previous experience with elementaryaged children is required. * Full time Teachers for INTEGRIS' own childcare facility located at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center. This is a state of the art accredited childcare facility looking for highly motivated teachers!

Bachelor's degree in early education is preferred.

INTEGRIS Health offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our before and after school program also offers a rewarding bonus program.

For more information, please call Rachel Hacker at 951-8306, or fax/email resume to 951-8620(fax), hacksr@integris-health.com