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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
Rock the Vote echoes over campus
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by Jim Epperson Contributing writer Despite a late start, 105 UCO students registered to vote during Rock the Vote Sept. 5, said Blake Fry, campus life director and supervisor of the event. "Registering people to vote is the main reason we did this," Fry said. Political candidates who attended the event said college students should engage in the democratic process. "It is fundameritally essential to maintain the health of democracy by making sure all components are involved, especially our youth," said David Walters, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate. Independent gubernatorial candidate Garry Richardson agreed. "Our government needs to be run on the will of the people and it can't if people are not going out to the polls," Richardson said. Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Largent said it's important to hear young people's voices. Olivia Frisbie, a volunteer and a UCO graduate, said, "We cannot rely on our parents to do it forever. Parents usually are the ones making the decisions and being politically minded." Jennifer Garrett, Interpersonal Communication senior, said she volunteered for
Broncho football opened its 2002 season, Sept. 5, with a 16-24 decision to Western Washington.
Photo services Lisa Loeb croons to UCO students at Rock the Vote held Sept. 5 on the Hamilton Field House lawn. . the event because it's time to start a new tradition of getting people involved. "The U.S. is going through many changes, therefore we need to know how to handle certain situations, then when it is our turn to lead the nation, we will know how," she said. Theatre Arts sophomore
Rehabilitation program receives grant for van
Tiffany Montgomery said her friends convinced her to vote. "I want to impact my community by expressing my opinions by voting," she said. Rock the Vote is a campaign started by members of the recording industry designed to encourage young people to vote. Fry said the event was
able to stay and speak to the students. Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Brad Henry, was scheduled but did not attend the event. The event also featured singer/song writer Lisa Loeb and local bands Spider Douglas and Hurricane Jane.
delayed two hours because the stage crew went to Oklahoma City University by mistake. "After frustrations with our production crew, we had a good event," he said. Due to prior obligations and the delay, Democratic lieuvnant governor - candidate Laura Boyd and Walters weren't
The College of Education received a $105,000 grant to instruct future teachers on implementing new technology in the classroom. — Page 3
Tail gate party
by Mark Schlachtenhaufen ms@thevistaonline. corn UCO's Dan Lutz Rehabilitative Driving Program will soon receive a specially constructed van worth $130,000, said John McGivern, program director. Dan Lutz was a long time on-air personality for Citadel Communication's Sports Animal radio network and a co-host on "The Morning Animal." Lutz died in March, after a two-year battle with cancer. UCO governs the rehabilitation program, partially funded by private donations made to the Dan Lutz Rehabilitation Fund, McGivern said. McGivern taught Lutz to drive. That experience inspired Lutz to create the fund, said Debra Lutz Stutzman, Lutz's sister. "We have so much work to do and there is so much that we can do with this," Lutz Stutzman said. Originally, the fund was called the Dan Lutz Foundation, Lutz Stutzman said. Lutz created the foundation in early 2001, several months after he was first diagnosed with cancer, Lutz Stutzman said. Guthrie auto dealer John Vance and associate Jim Newby are donating the funds for the van, McGivern said. The van will contain electronic, hydraulic and other equipment needed to make the van accessible to students with disabilities. Additionally, Dr. Tony Cruse, UCO athletic department team physician, has donated $25,000 to the Dan Lutz Rehabilitation Fund, McGivern said. McGivern said the "Dan Van" might arrive in January. "Dan would be ecstatic, overjoyed about this," said Mike Steely, a cohost on "The Morning Animal." "In the later months of his life he was concerned about his legacy, not about his work in sports, but with helping people make their lives better," Steely said. Lutz Stutzman said several fund-related projects would be forthcoming. Dan wanted to build a ballpark with a special surface for people with disabilities, Lutz Stutzman said. He got the idea from a similar ballpark in another state, she said. The Dan Lutz Rehabilitation Fund will be holding an auction sometime this spring, Lutz Stutzman said. Items up for sale will include OU and OSU sports memorabilia. The items to be auctioned off will be posted for viewing on the fund's website (www.ucok.edu\Dan_Lutz_driving\). McGivern said other primary contributors to the fund have been Citadel Communications and Independent Driving Systems, a Houston, Texas company. The fund also helps pay for upkeep on the cars and vans. Presently, the driving program has two cars and one van, McGivern said. "Dan always had time for other people, even when he was sick," Lutz Stutzman said. "He just inspired me, probably more in the last year more than ever."
UCO soccer has yet to be scored on this season and is 4-0 after winning the IHOP Invitational over the weekend.
To learn more about Dan Lutz's life see story on page 6.
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Senior Brooke Wilson and junior Brady Neal watch over the chili at the Sept 5 tailgate party.
Title III program develops skills by Summer Pratt sp@thevistaonline.com The U.S. Department of Education awarded UCO with a $1.75 million Title III grant. The purpose of the grant is to help students get through their freshman year successfully, Julio Pacheco, technology designer/trainer for Title III said. Carla Wood said freshman who want help with stress management, learning study skills, and career guidance, may participate in the Title III programs. Pacheco said a four-part system has been set up to accomplish the goals of Title III.
One of the systems, headed by Pacheco, is training faculty to use technology. "Research has shown that when you use technology, students learn and like it," he said. The next system is the Supplemental Instruction Program. Andrew Fox, senior history major and supplemental instructor, said it's a series of weekly review sessions for students who want help with class work. Fox became involved in the program last fall, after being recommended by a professor. The supplemental instructors attend freshman level
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8th annual Route 66 Classic Car Show will be held Sept. 21 on the grounds of UCO. — Page 6