The Vista January 24, 1991

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EDITORIAL

FEATURE

SPORTS

Higher ed spending needs supervision

Coed finds wide support for proposed magazine

NCAA II wrestling powers collide

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Central State University

Navy pilot rescued DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (AP)—In a daring dash into enemy territory, a U.S. Air Force rescue mission plucked a downed Navy pilot from the Iraqi desert Monday and flew him back to safety, military officials said. An Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter picked up the A-6 "Intruder" pilot shortly after two A-10 ground support bombers strafed an Iraqi army truck headed straight toward the airman, Air Force officers said. Capt. Randy Goff, one of the A-10 pilots, said the Navy pilot ejected into a featureless expanse of the desert after being hit by ground fire while taking part in the bombing of Iraq. Goff and Capt. Paul Johnson, members of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing from Myrtle Beach, S.C., spent more than eight hours in the air, refueling four times as they located the Navy pilot around midday and talked to him over the radio. V See WORLD WRAP, back page.

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THURSDAY January 24, 1991

The Student Voice Since 1903

Life changes for CSU athlete called to action

Terrorism unlikely OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahomans cannot completely discount the possibility of terrorist acts related to the war in the Middle East, but the likelihood of such acts is minimal, several experts said Tuesday. "I think the risk in Oklahoma is less than for many other parts of the country," said Ed Strong, trustee professor of political science at the University of Tulsa. "Terrorists want to strike a target where they will get maximum television coverage," Strong said. Stephen Sloan, political science professor at the University of Oklahoma, said Oklahomans should not ignore the possibility that a terrorist act could be committed in the state. "But, on the other hand, one should not overreact because that can play into the hands of those who engage in terrorism," Sloan said. John George, poltical science professor at Central State University, said he thought a terrorist attack in Oklahoma would be unlikely. "In this part of the country, when something like that happens, it's some unattached nut who does it," George said. All agreed that OklahoMa's location from either coast make it an unlikely target of terrorists.

Eight candidates vie for Miss Black CSU

By Barbara Howry Staff Writer

Sabrena Whittler was honored as Lone Star Conterence 'Player of the Week' prior to receiving her military orders. (Photo by Peter Werts)

Sabrena Whittler scored the first points of Monday night's Central State University women's basketball game with a three-point shot just like it was a normal game, but it wasn't. Whittler's life had changed earlier in the day when she said she was called out of her 8:40 a.m. class and told to report to her U.S. Army Reserve unit in Oklahoma City by noon. "I had my life planned out. Now I have to interrupt my school, and school's the most important thing to me," Whittler said. After reporting, Whittler said she was told to leave her gear and report again at 7 a.m.Tuesday when her unit would be sent to Fort Sill. That gave the 5-3 junior guard from Gary, Ind., just enough time to come back to CSU and play in one more basketball game. Whittler is the team's third highest scorer, and her absence will make a difference, said John Keeley, women's basketball coach. V See RESERVES, back page.

Congress to discuss changes By Linda Morgan Staff Writer Central State University may be one of many universities across the nation facing tougher scrunity by lawmakers now, and it may take tougher admission standards, better curriculums and more accountability in their spending of federal funds to satisfy Congress. U.S. Rep. Mickey Edwards said Congress is planning on addressing the problem after it turns its attention back to domestic affairs, and when the new Secretary of Education, Lamar Alexander is sworn into office. The education system of the United

States is "dismal and, intolerable," Edwards said, "and is serving the public poorly." As a result, many students are going to college totally unprepared, Edwards said. A university education should be available to everyone, Edwards said, but standards are decreasing in order to avoid losing students who can't make the grade. "As a result, everyone enrolled in school is getting less of a quality education because of these lower standards," Edwards said. Dr. Clyde Jacob, vice president of academic affairs, said CSU may have a few more students who are unprepared, but there are also a larger number who are better prepared as a result of i proved curriculums in the high schools.

As CSU increases its admission and retention standards, university administrators work closer with the state department of education, high school administrators, teachers and counselors to insure they are aware of the higher standards, Jacob said. An example Jacob used was new curriculum requirements approved three years ago by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The new requirements increased the amount of English, social studies, and laboratory sciences necessary to graduate. "Because of that, the university is getting students with better qualifications," Jacob said. "However, it takes a few years for these changes to occur, and for the university to see results of those changes." V

Lawmakers face tough session By DeWayne Smoot Editor in chief Several key issues and a smaller than expected revenue growth this year is expected to make for a "tough legislative session," but rule changes and an expedient special session last week raised hopes for one lawmaker. "We are serious about conducting the people's business," said House Seaker Glenn Johnson Monday at a Colloquium of Distinguished Scholars and Statesmen at

Pegasus Theater. Johnson said he hopes his committee appointments, with proportionate representation on every House committee and nine Republicans serving as vice chairs, will help the legislative process run smooth. In addition, Johnson said a new 24-hour layover rule and the prohibition of aftermidnight deliberations should "improve the Legislature's image." Johnson said lawmakers have discussed the possibility of a $300 million capital improvement bond for higher education but

are waiting to see details of the proposal. "It seems like last year we made a push for common education. I think this year we'll try to make higher education the priority," Johnson said. Other priority issues lawmakers are hoping to resolve include reapportionment, prison overcrowding and juvenile crime However, Johnson said growth revenue, the amount of money exceeding last year's collections, are projected to be about $120 million. Earlier estimates were projected to be about $300 million, Johnson said. V


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