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Summer enrollment edges up slightly Percentage of Total Headcount -
Summer 2008
UCO's enrollment grew 1.01 percent this summer as compared to summer
CEOs seem to get last laughWhat's the Point? Page 2 More money is headed in the wrong direction-up. Is it getting out of control?
semester 2007. Since 2004, UCO's summer enrollment has increased by 3.6 percent. See Page 3
UCO is one of 20 to offer PGM
Salmonella outbreak, FDA warns
By Lauren Lubbers Staff Writer
In recent history, the most controversy a tomato has caused was if it was considered a fruit or a vegetable. However, since midApril, roughly 228 cases of salmonella poisoning have been reported in 23 states, and the common tie has been tomato consumption. This has caused the tomato industry to be embroiled in battle to reassure Americans that their product is safe to eat. PAGE 3
Internet con artists give false hope In an age where anyone can sell anything, the Internet has become a con artist's dream. Most recently companies have been promising cancer patients quick and easy remedies for their illnesses. The government has given 25 online companies 15 days to stop their production of supposed cancer elixirs. The Food and Drug Administration's first step was to dispatch warning letters to the companies that are selling teas, tablets, lotions and tonics, promising to save lives. PAGE 3
by Vista photographer Eric Rothwell
The Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park performed "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage in downtown Oklahoma City. (Top)- Brooke Culberston, as Hero, and Quinn Gasaway as Claudio. (Right)- UCO theater adjunct instructor Hal Kohlman (right) played the role of Dogberry.
See "Much Ado" on page 6
The University of Central Oklahoma now stands, so to speak, alone in the teebox. UCO is the only Oklahoma university — and one of only 20 schools nation wide — to offer a Professional Golf Management major during the 2008-2009 academic year. The program provides students the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the golf industry through extensive classroom studies and internship experience, according to the official Professional Golf Association Web site. "UCO should be proud to be one of 20 universities nationwide to offer such an outstanding program as this," said Bob Phelps, director of the UCO program. This four-and-a-half year program is offered to any dedicated student with a 2.25 GPA and has a golf handicap under 12. Such requirements for the course consist of passing not only UCO requirements, but also PGA requirements as well. To continue in the
by Vista photographer Eric Rothwell
Forensic science breaks new ground
UCO has joined a group of elite universities that offer a Professional Golf Management program. The following universities are accredited by the PGA of America for their PGA/ PGM. Listed in the second column are the years each school's program was accredited. Arizona State Campbell University Clemson University Costal Carolina Eastern Kentucky Ferris State Florida Gulf Coast Florida State Methodist University Mississippi State New Mexico State North Carolina State Penn State Sam Houston State Central Oklahoma Colorado Idaho Maryland East Shore Nebraska Nevada-Las Vegas
Source: The PGA of America
see PGM, page 5
Students find alternate means of transportation
President Roger Webb and AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, joined other university officials and legislative representatives who broke ground for the new UCO forensi science building. See Photos PAGE 5
By Jordan Richison Staff Writer
New Alpha Xi Delta Home Even though they have been on UCO's campus for 10 years, the women of the Alpha Xi Delta are making their mark on campus and "inspiring women to realize their potential." PAGE 5
Good Company
by Vista photographer Chanel Henry
Bikes are becoming more popular due to a rise in gas prices.
With gas prices increasing to a record high every day, students are starting to find alternative means to get to school and cut down on gas use. One product of this is the sudden rise of cars parking in the HOV or "High Occupancy Vehicles" parking lot by the Nigh University Center. A UCO Department of Transportation spokesman said the department doesn't have any showing of how many people park there, but officials have noticed a significant increase in the number of cars in the lot compared to previous semesters. The program, which started in Spring 2006, applies only to commuter students. For students to be able to park in the lot, the vehicle must have two or more students arriving
together at the HOV lot entrance. When they arrive at the gate, students are given an HOV card, which must be presented when leaving the lot. Each vehicle that parks in the lot must have a current UCO parking decal on their vehicle. Michael Sokoff, director of Transportation and Parking Services, said he would be "very, very happy to see 100 cars parked there daily." The HOV lot is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. After 4 p.m., students should only park in their designated parking lots or they will have to pay visitor-parking rates. To be reimbursed for the $90 they paid for their parking decal, students must present all 50 cards they are given throughout the semester to the Transportation and Parking Services department on the third floor of the Nigh University Center to be verified, at which time they will get their
see ALTERNATE, page 5