PirlEuiE YISTg June 21, 1984
Central Stale University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 82, No. 57
First lady presented unique grandfather clock from CSU By Matthew Driskill Editor With a surprised smile on her face as she tore the paper off the gift, First Lady Donna Nigh accepted a handmade grandfather clock made by the Central State University industrial arts department. Nigh, who attended CSU, was presented the special clock in a ceremony held Tuesday in the University Center Heritage Room. The clock was crafted by students enrolled in a clock making class taught by Dr. Robert Alsup. After unveiling the gift, Nigh said, "It almost makes me want to come back to school. "I just can't thank you all enough," Nigh said. "When I was coming over here I thought I was going to get a plaque or something... I never dreamed it would be this," she said pointing to the clock. Nigh told the audience on hand the clock "will have a special place in the (governor's) mansion and in our new home, wherever that will be." CSU President Bill Lillard, master of ceremonies for the unveiling, said "We are presenting the clock to Mrs. Nigh in recognition for her support and loyality of Central State University. "She is the first CSU student to live in the governor's mansion," he added. Although Nigh attended CSU, she did not graduate from the university.
Those attending the ceremony included Dr. Emmet Osgood, industrial arts chairman, Linda Blankenship, Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges and Carl Reherman, mayor of Edmond and assistant to the president. "Many hours of work and love were put into this clock," Osgood said. "We are indeed pleased that Mrs. Nigh is accepting the clock on behalf of herself and the governor." Lillard stressed the point that the clock was being presented strictly to the first lady and that no state funds were used in the making of the clock itself. The clock has a hand rubbed lacquered case made of cherry with a Shaker finish. The cable drive Urgos movement and solid brass moon dial made in West Germany were donated for the project by the J. Curtis Williams Heritage Clock Co., Lexington, N.C. Students who helped in the manufacture of the clock were: Maurice Anders, Oklahoma City. Skip Delsigne, Spencer. Tim Derritt, Enid. Brent Earp, Luther. Bryant Gossett, Bethany. John Herzig, Oklahoma City. Roger Koontz, Oklahoma City. Dirk Meintsma, Edmond. Jerry Moore, Oklahoma City. Brent Shain, Oklahoma City.
Father Time?— No, it's just CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard presenting a grandfather clock made by the industrial arts department to Oklahoma's first lady, Donna Nigh.
Finney's death leaves gap
First dean of Liberal Arts 'hard man to replace'
Dr. Frank Finney
By Tina Nye Dr. Frank F. Finney, Jr, the first and only Dean of Central State University's School of Liberal Arts, died of a heart attack on May 15. Dr. Finney had served as Dean of Liberal Arts since C.S.U. was granted university status in 1971. C.S.U. President Dr. Bill Lillard characterized Finney as " a professional associate and a personal friend; a man with an interest in the athletic program; and an extremely empathetic, kind individual who I admired." Also, according to Dr. Lillard, Dr. Finney had an unusual ability to deal with
In this issue... State civil rights plan praised...page 5 Richmond recalls 26 years of service...page 5 Summer movies being repackaged...page 5 Fee waiver scholarships for 1983 rise...page 7 Long time librarian retires...page 7 College degrees on the rise...page 7
people. He always gave people the opportunity to express themselves, gathered facts before reaching conclusions, and had the ability to make each individual feel important. Even with all of his talent and experience, no one perceived him as a threat. Dr. Finney was born Nov. 26, 1917, in Bartlesville, Ok. and graduated from Bartlesville Highschool in 1935. His collegiate studies earned him degrees from the University of Oklahoma (OU) in 1939 (Phi Beta Kappa), the
University of Texas in 1941 (M.A.) and O.U. in 1961 (P.H.D.). Dr. Finney's academic career was interrupted by World War II service in the Coast Guard from 1941 to 1946. Prior to joining the C.S.U. faculty as an assistant Prof. of English, Dr. Finney had served as a faculty member at the University of Richmond and O.U. In assessing the input of Dr. Finney's death on the School of Liberal Arts, Dr. Lillard noted that," Frank Finney
had grown with the University and that you don't replace a Frank Finney." Joe Park, public relations director of CSU, said, "Dean Finney was one of the most interested individuals, not only in the Liberal Arts school, but all schools. He stressed how important each discipline was in interacting with the other." "Finney promoted Liberal Arts from a practical standpoint, he tried to relate this point of view to the students and this impressed me about him," Park said.
Rice named regional judge in scholastic writing awards The National Council of Teachers of English announces the appointment of Dr. Loree Rice, Central State University professor of English, as a regional judge for the 1984 NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing. Through this nationally recognized cornpetition, now in its twenty-fifth year, approximately 800 high
school seniors are cited for excellence in writing and are recommended to colleges and universities for admission and for financial aid if needed. Results will be annnounced in October. The regional judging committees are composed of both high school and college teachers who work under the direction of state coordinators.
The National Council of Teachers of English is made up of more than 100,000 individual teachers and institutional members at all levels of instruction, from elementary school through graduate college. Its goal is more effective teaching of English language and literature in the nation's schools and colleges.
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Opinion Page Women's movement transformed; emphasis departs from ideas of 70s By Melissa Mercer Associate Editor A shifting attitude in the women's movement seems to denote a move from "confrontational" feminism to "transformational" feminism. This essentially signifies a departure from the radical and offensive ideas of the 70s and provides substantial evidence of social change in the area of women's rights. Editorial The past, however, does not seem to be completely forgotten. Many women find themselves irrationally annoyed or even enraged and become frustrated at the lack of apparent reason. Be that as it may, victims of this unprovoked anger, both men and women, must realize the extent to which human history is steeped in a tradition of female subordination. From the time that history's finest men have illuminated the world with
the written word, contained in each below men, and above children." Lord man's repertoire of profound ideas are Chesterfield his feelings about women: In addition, many of these —"A proper wife should be as obe- statements have been made in light of dient as a slave...the female is a female obvious contradiction. by virtue of a certain lack of At the time of the reformation, two qualities—a natural defectiveness." of its greatest leaders were in accorAristotle dance in their view on women. —"Do you know that each of your Martin Luther said, "Women women is an Eve? The sentence of should remain at home, sit still, keep God—on this sex of yours—lives in house, and bear and bring up this age; the guilt must necessarily live, children...If a woman grows weary and too. You are the gate of Hell, you are at last dies from childbearing, it matthe temptress of the forbidden tree; ters not. Let her die from bearing, she you are the first deserter of the divine is there to do it." law." Tertullian And John Knox concurs in his ap—"Among all savage beasts, none is praisal, "Woman in her greatest found so harmful as woman." St. perfection was made to serve and obey John Chrysostom man, not rule and command him." —"Any woman who acts in such a way Both must have been intensely that she cannot give birth to as many frustrated with the situation of the children as she is capable of, makes world at that time. Not only were the herself guilty of the many murders..." religious wars raging through Europe, St. Augustine but the first two-thirds of the sixteenth —"The souls of women are so small century was dominated by female that some believe they've none at all." heads of state. Samuel Butler In Lyon, France, during the year —"Women are to be talked to as 584, 63 Catholic bishops and represen-
Condition of university endorsed Letter to the Editor: I would like to reply to a letter run in the June 14 issue of the Vista regarding the decline of this university. Apparently, this gentlemen should have given more thought to his statements before writing his letter. Granted, his reference to student apathy is valid. This campus is lacking enthusiasm and participation from its students, but this should not be as startling as one might believe. Most of the students at Central are commuters and are over 25 years old. Many have families, full-time jobs and other outside interests. It is difficult to sustain any kind of involvement in school politics when the time devoted to
school is limited to the free time these other activities are able to afford. Furthermore, Mr. Smith seems to be unaware of Central State's enrollment in comparison to that of OU or OSU. Of the funds available, a school of 11,000 will not receive the same funding as a school whose enrollment is over 20,000. Actually, Central State is in a better position regarding enrollment. The number of students continues to decline at OU and OSU while enrollment increases at Central. Low tuition is another consideration. Many people are enabled to attend college where the possibilities would otherwise be squelched in lieu of these superflous improvements.
Central State has made great strides in several areas. Among others, the Creative Studies Department has earned a reputation which far surpasses any other Oklahoma university. The Funeral Service Department, with its new facilities, is the only one of its kind. This is not to mention the fine teacher education, business, music and theatre departments. I don't about anyone else, but I am willing to forego a three-level parking garage for the benefit of free parking. Let's keep our persecution complexes where they belong, and out of university affairs. Tammy Thompson
tatives, after a lengthy debate, voted on the topic of the day. The result was a 32 to 31 decision. That year, women were declared to be human by one vote. Nearly a thousand years later, Joan of Arc, that barely human beastie of the female gender, led the French army to a victory against the British and was eventually burned at the stake at the hands of her enemies—an act for which she became canonized. Finally, while Golda Meir was working to form the new nation of Israel, Jewish men in the Orthodox daily prayer thanked God that they were not created a woman. Has a hint of this tradition crept into the unconscious minds of the liberal and objective 80s generation? Probably so. But the 80s generation is also fortunate to witness this "transformational" era and the amazing resilience with which a society is able to adapt. Well over a thousand years of social conditioning is diminishing in a matter of decades while society is learning to conform to new ideas.
I Thoughts An English poet visited Florida for the first time. Asked by reporters what his impressions were, he said, "All the women appear slim and trim and all the men pregnant." A luxury automatically becomes a necessity when you find you can charge it. A conviction is that splendid quality in ourselves that we call bullheadedness in others. Our desires always increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet unenjoyed impairs our enjoyment of the good before US.
Samuel Johnson
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Brew blues strike CSU Letter to the Editor: Some of you may be asking yourself, "What is college without drinking games such as quarters, cards, barnyard animals, and spoons?" Well, it will definitely be much more dull without these cultural enrichments. I mean nothing is funnier to watch than persons presumed to be adults, oinking and quacking or intently popping coins on tables, except maybe if you have to drink on the outcome of their efforts. And now, these traditions have come to an end. A significant event has occurred in the past few weeks. Yes, management has closed down the infamous and nationally reknowned OP bar (you know, the Other Place) to convert it into just another restaurant. Where there is a college campus,
there is a college hang-out to be found. This is no longer true on the planet Edmond. First, they took away the Chapter Room, then the Library Pub, and now the OP. I guess, the outraged citizens are cracking down. It is the younger generation at Central who have been struck a mighty blow, indeed. There will be no such thing as "grabbing a few beers" after a hard day's work in the various offices on campus. There will be no such thing as drowning your sorrows after flunking a huge history final because you were at the OP the night before. I think we students should unite and form a campaign to "Corrupt Edmond." Why should Edmond think it's any different than any other college town? We need to get to work. Marcie Everhart
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State,local world news
Wells shot in restaurant
Wayne Wells, past Olympic medal recipient and recent candidate for Oklahoma County district attorney, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg late Monday night in a northside restaurant. Arrested in conection with the shooting was Luther David "Luke" Morris, alleged local gambling figure whose home was included in the May 18 police raid of northside gambling establishments. Wells, 37, is listed in fair condition in Mercy Health Center after sustaining the wound in the club of the Nomad II restaurant, 7301 N. May, about 11:30 that evening. Charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, possession of a firearm in a place where alcohol is served and possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction, Morris suffered injuries in the dispute sufficient to merit placement in the Mercy intensive-care unit.
Cross: 'holding down the fort' By Cyndee Schwab Dorothy Cross, Secretary to the Dean of Liberal Arts, and former secretary to the late Dr. Frank Finney, is currently holding down the fort as "a search is being made for an Interim Dean," Cross said. "No specific time" has been announced as to when an Interim Dean will be selected, she added. Cross is presently under the direction of Dr. Clyde Jacob, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. "He has softened the blow of Dr. Finney's death and has guided me and helped me when I needed signatures," commented Cross. Cross stated that the added responsibilities since Dean Finney's death are "to assume a greater responsibility in seeing that the paperwork in the office flows as it should and to meet the needs and wants as best I can with those of
whom I work, specfically the chairmen and the faculty," she said. These duties are addition to her already busy schedule which includes: assisting with the budget, being concerned with room assignments for the Liberal Arts building before they are sent to Academic Affairs, taking, transcribing and distributing the minutes for the chairpersons' meetings, filing, dictation, and correspondence with regard to the budget. Cross does have the aid of a student secretary. "I love the challenge of working with numbers. I have never been afraid of math!" she proclaimed. Cross graduated from Oklahoma City University. She studied ballet for 24 years, starting at the age of four. From 1954-1957 she owned her own dance studio in Oklahoma City. "Working with the people is an inspiration—I really enjoy that." she said.
New budget cuts city jobs The city budget for 1984-85, approved Tuesday, has eliminated 56 positions reducing garbage pick-up to once a week and closing a number of junior swimming pools. Council members reported a substantial budget relief entailing the porposed 1-cent sales tax would restore these services. In lieu of the proposed tax scheduled for Tuesday's ballot, the city council has discussed alternatives including raising water, sewer and garbage rates. The raising of engineering fees for inspection and supervision of construction and adjustment of fees for city golf courses have been scheduled to be raised but have been deferred until after the sales tax vote.
Aliens granted amnesty Aliens who have lived and worked in the United States since 1982 will be granted legal residentship and the opportunity for eventual citizenship by a tentative 245-181 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday. The decision could be reversed in an attempt which will be made to kill the amnesty provisions in the immigration control bill, now before the House. According to President Reagan, the bill is needed to maintain control of our borders, but Reagan is in favor of less liberal amnesty provisions than the House has presently accepted.
Bridge fate gloomy The North Western Avenue bridge which has been deemed a hazard by city commissioners faces a doubtful fate which will be decided sometime in July. The bridge has been the foremost marquee of local graffiti for north side high school students. Many of the bridge supporters are high school students, past and present, who have displayed their school spirit and various proclaimations of true love on the bridge. Commissioners have said the bridge blocks the view of motorists going west from the Berry House Detention Home on Northwest 59. Many supporters of the bridge have lost hope as a result of the county commissioners hearing Monday which moved to begin construction on a new juvenile justice center which will be built on the site of the Berry House Detention Home, according to Lowell Mosely, proponent of the citizen's movement to save the bridge.
Remarks disqualify judge Oklahoma County District Judge, Joe Cannon, was ordered disqualified from a case by the state Court of Appeals Tuesday resulting from angered remarks made when the case was before his court in 1982. The appeal was made by Texas attorney, Jim Tatum, whose case for the payment of attorney's fees was dismissed by Cannon on the grounds of a motion lodged by the defendants. The Oklahoma Court of Appeals` maintained in its opinion that Cannon erred in dismissing the case and his conduct was not in keeping with the proper neutrality and impartiality expected of a judge.
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'Eye in the sky' aids officers
CSU securityscans campus By Kerry O'Donnell Associate Editor Perched four and a half stories high, circling the campus of Central State University sits what security officers have affectionately termed, 'the eye in the sky'. This silent, remote controlled camera has been provided to enhance the security and safety of the students, faculty and staff at CSU according to patrolman Chuck Griffin. "To my knowledge," stated chief of security Bob Roberts, "we are the only campus in Oklahoma with a device like this one." The radar rests atop the Max Chamber library, rotating night and day in an effort to lessen incidences of rapes, burglaries and vandalism at CSU. The camera system makes an approximate 340 degree back and forth sweep, taking into its view all buildings on the CSU campus,
while trained dispatchers can observe the monitor in the security office. "It is another set of eyes that don't get tired or sleepy and it's always on the job, no matter what the weather," stated officer Griffin. According to Griffin, "Someone is here 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This device makes the job of the security officers a little easier. The job is tough enough even on a campus of this size." "We have reported burglaries, auto thefts and vandalism. Since the alleged rape in April, we have had trespassing complaints also. We are better able to keep an eye on the dorms because of this camera," said chief Roberts. With a full time staff of nine security officers, four dispatchers and one part-time employee, "the additional power that this provides contributes to the effec-
tiveness of security at CSU," stated Roberts. "It's a real good system," Roberts said, "It's like having an extra person on duty. The camera can be stopped at any point and manually controlled to zoom in on specific areas in question. "By viewing a situation with this camera we are able to see what kind of backup might be needed by officers," stated Griffin. This all weather camera is equipped with special devices to cope with inclimate weather. A heating apparatus is provided for air circulation to prevent icing on the camera lens. A wiper for the rainy season, working much like the windshield wiper on a car, has also been supplied. Its special lens for night vision makes it especially effective when it is dark. "Because of this, it is possible to make out something that is
often hard for the human eye to see," Griffin said. "It brightens the picture and by zooming in we are able to tell the age, sex, race and a close approximation of what the person is wearing, then the dispatcher can inform the officers on duty," said Griffin. "The device is also handy to have if we happen to be on the lookout for a car. We can find it easier by scanning the campus." One of the main objectives for this unit is to increase security for the dormitory residents. Entrances at East Hall, West Hall and Murdaugh can be observed. "Some feel this is like Big Brother watching them. If people will realize that it is not there
because we are snooping, it is a good tool for prevention." "People can feel a little more secure and the officers, themselves, feel more secure by knowing that this is providing additional assistance when they are on duty," said Griffin. "A dispatcher can then help on the basis of what is seen on the monitor." The 'eye in the sky' is not perfect. Griffin said that this camera is not able pick up everything and there are some blind spots. "However the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages," stated Griffin. Chief Roberts reiterates this view. "The system has paid for itself just in the fact that it's there."
The security camera gives a picturesque view of the campus not seen by many (top photo). Patrolman Chuck Griffin views the monitor from the security building (right photo). The camera rests high on the Max Chambers library (left photo).
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Director of civil rights office compliments state progress
Let's see— Conned A to B, or is it A to C. Al Fike, Southwestern Bell works to repair the damage done to a major phone line that was cut in half when workers from Centel were trenching by the Administration building in preparation for the laying of new phone lines.
By Matthew Driskill Editor Oklahoma Higher Education's Extended Revised State Plan for Civil Rights Compliance has been found to have made "substantial progress" toward achieving its goals, according to Taylor D. August, Director of the U.S. Region VI Office for Civil Rights. In a letter to Governor Nigh, 1984, August said an analysis of Oklahoma's plan along with visits to several State System campuses had led to the finding. CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard said that CSU can be proud of the finding because CSU leads state institutions in achieving its affirmative action goals. "I think because of the location of Central State that we are able to attract minorities," Lillard said. "Not only minority students but also faculty and support personnel as well." Lillard also said that because Oklahoma has made the progress that it has, the federal court no longer actively rules the affirmative program. He pointed out that Georgia is one of the last states to be threatened with a loss of federal funds if they do not move forward with affirmative action goals faster than they have been. Lillard said CSU was ahead of their goals and that "We can really brag about what CSU
has done," in the way of affirmative action. OCR had been directed by a federal court to review Oklahoma's plan, along with those of several other states, to determine if substantial progress had been made. If not, the states were to be subjected to enforecement proceedings for violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education who have the responsibility for administering the higher education civil rights plan were told at their April 25 meeting in Tulsa that the Office for Civil Rights voiced continuing concern about the minority enrollments at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and the OU Law Center, as well as Langston University's Tulsa class offerings. The State Regents directed their staff to make appropriate responses to the concerns raised in the letter and expressed gratification in OCR's finding that Oklahoma's plan was succeeding in meeting its goals. Oklahoma has been involved in higher education desegregation activities since 1970 under a federal court case, Adams vs. Bell, which alleged that the federal government (now the U.S. Department of Education) was not enforcing Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act which calls for the desegregation of higher education.
Richmond recalls 26 years at CSU
Changes witnessed by retiring professor
Dr. Charles Richmond
By Linda Jones Dr. Charles Richmond has seen a lot of changes at Central State University where he is retiring after 26 years of service. "It was a teacher's college with enrollment of about 2,500 when I started in 1958 as dean of men and dean of students," said Richmond. "When I resigned as vice president in 1971, the enrollment was near the maximum growth." "I served under three presidents, said Richmond. "Dr. Max Chambers, Dr. Garland Godfrey and Dr. Bill Lillard." "CSU has changed with the times," said Richmond. "But people haven't changed. Basic human nature is about the same." "Dean" Richmond, as he is best known, went through the turbulent Vietnam years at CSU as well as the integration years. "Basically, we have always had honest, hardworking students and faculty members at CSU," said Richmond. As dean of men and in charge of housing and all disciplinary matters, Richmond has colorful stories to tell. And he was called on to do quite a lot of sleuthing, especially when students put a dead skunk in the house mother's room at Thatcher Hall and a high state official's son brought a donkey into the dorm.
"I am probably most remembered as a disciplinarian, but I like to think I will be remembered for the counseling and individual help I gave students." Richmond, throughout his life, has managed two careers. That of school teacher and administrator as well as a second career as an Army chaplain. Prior to World War II, Richmond taught at Northeast High School in Oklahoma City and then was principal at Deer Creek High School. In addition, he served as pastor at the First Baptist Church in Luther and later at Hopewell Baptist Church. In 1941, he left Hopewell and Deer Creek to serve with the Army in China and Burma. During the Korean war, he served in the 45th Division. He recently retired from the military, after 33 years of service on active duty and in the reserve. His retirement from CSU will give him a chance to do some of the things he didn't get to do as a kid, said Richmond. "I went to work as a kid with a pick and shovel digging ditches," said Richmond. Now, his time will be devoted to sleeping late, fishing and playing golf. "I'm going to enjoy not getting up early," said Richmond with a smile.
Old movies being repackaged for summer I'm starting to get an uncanny feeling in my neck hairs, and it's all about this summer's slew of movie choices. If I enjoy something once, I might enjoy it twice, but redistributing last summer's movies in new packages with new names is expecting a lot. Indiana Jones returns to the screen with different sidekicks, less plot, and more unbelievable solutions this summer. The sequel is titled "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." For starters, the chemistry between our hero and heroine is all wrong. They don't seem to pay much attention to each other even when the script calls for a tender, touching love scene. If the character Willie Scott is supposed to be a shallow, uninteresting, even embarrassing, "typical" female, then Kate Capshaw turned in a fine performance. There doesn't seem to be enough depth to Indiana's character either,played by Harrison Ford. He was introduced in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" two summers ago as a dashing, mysterious, compelling character. Hold those thoughts in your head because here he is just going through
the motions. His character has become stagnant. There is so much to be done still with this character. Instead, we see him do a lot of things, but we don't learn any more about him Review By Marcie Everhart The relationship between Indiana and the little urchin Short Round is definitely more interesting. There are many things to look at such as role modeling (Short Round copies Indy's every move) and real affection (Indiana tassles his hair often). Maybe its just that I'm disappointed in the girl Willie Scott when I remember the other girl in "Raiders" who was an equal to Indy in every way. She was spunkier, funnier— had so much more personality. The plot was overshadowed by the action. At times, it was hard to remember that there was a plot which was returning a sacred stone and kidnapped children to a starving Indian village. Compared to being on a runaway mine car ride or being lowered into firey pits while strapped to a cage, the plot just doesn't stand up. Actual-
ly, the stuntmen outnumber the main cast members two to one. And the last-minute escapes are just too far-fetched this time. They knew what they were doing, though, when they put the best parts in the beginning. The first scenes are excellent and reminiscent of "Raiders." These scenes are the conclusion of an adventure in Japan before he embarks on the one in India. They include smooth James Bond-like moves set against the glitter and costumes of the 1940's era musical. The rest of the movie is of Saturday morning cartoon caliber complete with zap, boom, and whammie. Despite, the movie's many flaws, I'd still send a friend to see it, unfortunately. On the other hand, those folks making Star Trek movies are getting closer all the time. Star Trek III debuted last week with ship and crew intact— minus one, of course. Subtitled "The Search for Spock," the movie deals with the absence of crewmember and ace science officer Spock and the attempt to reunite his spirit with his body. Everything is working here— plot, ac-
tion, character development, timing, comedy. The timing is well executed because the viewer never gets bored with the amount of time spent on the plot, the action, or the characters. The three are subtlely interwoven. The plot and action are never predictable. The plot is an interesting one dealing with the project Genesis, or the creating of new planets and therefore life, on one level, and more personally dealing with this in relation to Spock. The characters are woven into the plot at specific points perfectly. The action is truly terrifying. "Taxi" lends its Reverend Jim to play the cruel Klingon commander that Kirk battles. Their fights are among the most thrilling, employing every trick the can remember. The script affords some comic relief in the very tightest of spots. Yes, Captain Kirk's one-liners are still better than Indiana Jones'. Does Spock come back to life? If so, will he ever be the same? Peace and prosperity, and the legend continues...
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Coming Up The following is a continuation of workshops and institutes being offered by Central State University this summer. Inquiries regarding enrollment and fees should be made at the Office of Admissions and Records. Co opV o c Education-9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., July 9-20. The institute is designed for both pre-and in-service training ' of cooperative vocational teacher coordinators in all of the cooperative vocational programs. Adult Basic Education-8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., June 25-29. Permission is required for this course which is cosponsored by the State Department of Education. Courses will include but are not limited to: mathalgebra, reading-spellingwriting and English as a second language. Language Arts-1-5 p.m., July 2-13. The total language arts environment will be the focus of this workshop: listening, reading, spelling and writing. Particular attention will be paid to listening and creative writing.
Staff honors Robertson's retirement
By Kerry O'Donnell Associate Editor After June 29, Ted Robertson will have more time to devote to his favorite pastimes of gardening, fishing and travel. After five years of service at Central State University Robertson, who has worked in the Administration Building as a custodian and assistant mailman, is retiring from his posts. A reception honoring Robertson was held in the Administration Building June 21 from 2 until 4 p.m. The employees and staff of the building presented him with a belt buckle and key ring in recognition of his retirement. "Ted is a really neat person. He does a lot of nice things for the people around here," said Reba Lucas, secretary for the associate dean of students at CSU, "He will be missed." "I'm a workaholic," said Robertson, "that's why they're going to miss me," he joked.
"This has been like a second home for me," Robertson stated. "Everyone has been so nice,
Continuing Urban Economic Issues-1-5 p.m., July 9-20. The workshop offers the participant exposure to important urban economic issues and the contribution that economic analysis can make to finding solutions to these ,problems. Auto Mechanic Safety-6:30-10 p.m., June 26-29. This course is designed to give the participant insight into the electric system, the braking system and the fuel system of an 'automobile. Basic information will be covered in each of those areas, and participants will be allowed to work on their own cars in these areas.
Ted Robertson
Annual conference held for women educators The State Organization for Women in Education Administation will hold its annual conference on June 27th in the ballroom of the University Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The registration and luncheon fee is $12. Reservation for the luncheon can be obtained by calling Gloria Griffin at 771-3205 or 282-7359. Participating in the program are Betty Lehan Harragen, New York, author of Games Mother Never Taught You and Knowing the Score. Other speakers will be Dr. June Gabler, Superintendent, Fort Dodge, Iowa; Dr. Rosemary Kolde, National Administrative Specialist, Great Oaks JVSD, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Nominee for President of AVA, Honorable Yvonne Kauger, Justice of the Supreme Court, Oklahoma; Dr. Dell Felder, Administration, Arizona State University.
Objectives of the convention include increasing the awareness of the status of women in education adiministration, to encourage women to prepare for administrative positions in education and women applying and assuming positions in education administration. Providing elementary and secondary prinicipal and superintentdent in-basket activities which teach skills in prioritizing, decision making, interpersonal relations, and management of personnel. The president of OWEA is Velta Reed, Superintendent, Western Oklahoma Vo-Tech, Burns Flat. Program Director for the conference is Dr. Mildred Hust Yarbrough, Central State University.
Roberts named chief
Reading WorkshopMon-Thu, 12:45 a.m.-5 p.m., July 9-12. Dr. Bernie Belden, Oklahoma State University, will share his experiences as a higher education professor teaching first grade in an Oklahoma rural public school. Dental Health-1-5 p.m., June 25-29. The Dental Health workshop is designed to outline dental health and provide guidance and motivation in developing, skills and attitudes assuming responsibility for maintaining proper dental health.
I'll miss everybody." "They have been super to work for." Robertson and his wife, Belle, have two children and seven grandchildren. He plans to spend more time with them. Robertson and his wife will also be able to spend the free time making travel plans. "I'm a Las Vegas man," Robertson said excitedly. "We usually go twice a year. I'm one behind, so we have planned a trip for late July." "My wife is a professional slot machine player, I like keno," he stated. Another reception will be hosted by the staff of the mailroom in the Administration Building on June 27 at 9:30 a.m. "He has delivered mail for our building and the staff have become very fond of him," said Lucas. "I have a lot of things to do," said Robertson, "I have lived in this area for a long time, so I'm aquainted with many people. I'll be one of the best coffee drinkers in town," he quipped.
By Matthew Driskill Editor Bob Roberts has been named Chief of Campus Security at Central State University. He has been serving as acting chief since the retirement of Jim Dunn. "Roberts is a truly professional law enforcement officer," said Larry Williams, vice president for administration. "He understands the unique responsibilities of a campus security office to provide both service and security," Williams added. "He is a truly fine gentleman and we are
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pleased to name him to this position," said Williams. "He has set a high priority on the security of the university and its property as well as the staff and students." "I feel sure he will accomplish that security with his strong sense of service," One unusual note about Roberts: in addition to being the umpire for various security matters on the campus, he is also an umpire for the Big 8 athletic conference. Roberts has umpired baseball games for such big-name schools as the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University.
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Five girls have reached requirments for membership for the sorority of Sigma Kappa. They are Becky Boyston, Choctaw, Angie Gammon, Oklahoma City, Tammy Kelly, Oklahoma City, Stacy Mueller, Oklahoma City and Susie Young, Oklahoma City. Sigma Kappa's National Convention is being held Wednesday thru Sunday in Denver, Colo. Over 550 delegates from chapters across the United States will attend. Delegates from the Delta Chi Chapter are Stephanie Palmgren, Jan Dennis, Dana Dever, Carol Hosek and Lezlie Long.
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$2 million awarded in fee waivers •
State Regents' fee waiver scholarships worth $1,932,029. were awarded to 9,315 Oklahoma State System college students during the 1984 spring semester, according to a report released by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. State System colleges and universities are authorized by the State Regents to award the scholarships in amounts up to 1.5 percent of each institution's previous year's Educational and General operating budget. The total amount available under the Regent's program for fee waivers during 1983-84 is over $6 million. Under the Regent's policy for operating the fee waiver scholarship program, the institutions must award at least half of the scholarships on the basis of student's financial need. The policy also provides that the scholar-
ships be apportioned among the various fields of study and academic levels (freshman, sophomore, etc.). According to the Regent's report, 5,330 (57.2%) of the students received the spring 1984 scholarships based on financial need. The amount awarded on this basis was $1,187,603 or 61.5 percent of the total. Freshman students received 4,260 scholarships worth $801,384 while sophomores received 2,289 worth $412,183. Juniors were awarded 1,088 scholarships worth $262,094, and 956 awards were made to seniors, worth $233,847. Graduate students received 720 awards worth $222,030. By percentage levels, freshmen, who made up 37.3 percent of the enrollment, received 45.7 percent of the scholarships-more than their proper share under the Regents' policy.
Sophomores received 24.6 percent of the scholarships and made up 19.9 percent of the enrollment, while juniors, 11.3 percent of the enrollment, received 11.7 percent of the awards. Seniors, who made up 12.4 percent of the enrollment, received 10.3 percent of the scholarships, and graduate students received 7.7 . percent of the awards, while making up 12.1 percent. Students majoring in Arts and Sciences received 3,234 awards, followed by Business majors with 1,838. Education majors received 1,242 scholarships; Technical majors, 1,179; Engineering students, 617; and Agriculture students, 178. Another 1,027 scholarships were spread among all other fields. The largest number of fee waiver scholarships, 1,372, worth $350,117, was awarded at the University of
Oklahoma, followed by Oklahoma State University with 1,349, worth $300,767. The fee waiver scholarship program was authorized by a 1947 state law which provided for a system of student scholarships to be established by the State Regents. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance to students with demonstrated financial need and to promote excellence of scholarship throughout all the academic and professional fields of study in the State System. In 1976, the State Regents doubled the amount available for the program each year and provided for the current system of distribution of the scholarships. In 1977, the State Regents stipulated that the recipients of the awards must be Oklahoma residents.
Long-time librarian retiring By Matthew Driskill Editor "I think my greatest joy here has been the students," said Ruby Ewing, whose retirement from Central State University becomes effective August 1. Ewing has been an instructor of Library Science and Instructional Media for Central State for the past 13 years, coming here from the Oklahoma City Public Schools where she was a librarian. "I have made some wonderful contacts here and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to see them grow and develop. "I think it is the responsibility of professionals to pass on their knowledge to the younger people," Ewing said. While at Central State, Ewing has been the chairman of the Sequoyah Book Awards, a statewide reading program for children, president of the Library Educators division of the Oklahoma Libraries Association and vice president of the Oklahoma Library Association.
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"The growth at Central State in the library has been phenomenal," Ewing said. "I think the development of the multi media philosophy has been very instrumental in that growth. The computerized card catalog system and adding nonbook material to the library, such as microfilm and maps, is extremely important to CSU." Although retirement sometimes means a slowing of activities, such is not the case with Ewing. "I have been asked by Gale Research to write reviews of their books which is nice because they are one of the largest publishers of reference materials in the country," Ewing said. "I also plan on doing some traveling...probably in the northwest part of the United States. I have always wanted to go to Washington and Montana," Ewing said. "I think the fun part about retirement will be the ability to set my own schedule," Ewing said. "If I want to work then I'll work, and if not I might just sit in this big easy chair and do some reading."
1982-83 degrees increase 4 percent Oklahoma public colleges and universities conferred a total of 19,410 academic degrees in 1982-83, according to a report released by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The number of degrees conferred at public institutions grew by 640 over the number conferred in 1981-82, an increase of 3.7 percent. By level of degrees, Certificates increased 9.2 percent; associate
degrees, 1.9 percent; bachelor's degrees, 1.4 percent; doctorate degrees, 1.4 percent and Professional degrees by 9.5 percent. Only master's degrees showed a decrease from the previous year, down 2.7 percent. In 1982-1983 the largest number of associate degrees, 708 (15.2 percent of the total), was conferred at the OSU School of Technical Training, Okmulgee. Tulsa Junior College conferred
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OU conferred the largest number master's degrees, 710 (24.4 percent of the total) and OSU conferred 648 (22.3 percent). Central State University conferred by 560 master's degrees or 19.2 percent of the total conferred by State System universities. OSU conferred 197 doctorate degrees (51.4 percent of the State System total) while OU and the Health Sciences Center conferred 186 or 48.6 percent. The largest number of Profes-
sional degrees was conferred at the University of Oklahoma, 457, or 73.4 percent of the State System total. The OU total includes 221 degrees from the OU Law School and 228 from the Health Sciences Center. The Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery conferred 95 Professional degrees (15.2 percent) and OSU conferred 71 or 11.4 percent of the State System total.
Industrial Arts fraternity honors former CSU dean By Matthew Driskill Editor The Alpha Sigma chapter of Iota Lambda Sigma, a vocational and industrial arts fraternity, recently held its initiation and spring banquet at Central State University, Edmond. The chapter, formed on the campus of CSU last year, inducted 15 new members into the organization and recognized outstanding service by two of those initiates. Dr. Lucille Patton, former dean of the School of Special Arts and Sciences at CSU, and Dr. Arch B. Aledxander, deputy director of the State Department of Vocational Technical Education, Stillwater, were conferred honorary memberships to
recognize their "outstanding contribution to the field of industrial education." Receiving the Outstanding Trade and Industrial Education student award was Dale Blue, an electronics student at Francis Tuttle AVTS. Blue also attends Putnam City West High School. Receiving the Outstanding Industrustrial Arts Student Award was Peter Jeffery, El Reno, who attends El Reno High School. Those initiated into the fraternity were: EDMOND - David Micheal Gregory, Francis Tuttle AVTS; Dr. Lucille W. Patton, Central State University. LAWTON - Linda D. Pointer, Great Plains AVTS, Jerry Kenney, Great Plains AVTS.
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Red River AVTS. MIDWEST CITY - David E. Palovik, Mid-Del AVTS. NORMAN - Sandra M. Grogan, Moore-Norman AVTS. OKLAHOMA CITY - Richard A. Jones, Mid-Del AVTS; Norma E. Whittemore, Moore-Norman AVTS. PAULS VALLEY - Linda J. Moore, Mid-America AVTS. SHAWNEE - Kenneth E. Blackwell, Central State University. SPENCER - Anthony D. Chapple, Central State University. STILLWATER - Arch B. Alexander, Dept. of Vo-Tech, Stillwater. YUKON - Raymond L. Scantlin, Foster Estes AVTS.
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The CSU men's athletic program scored 83 points in the competition, which is sponsored by the NAIA Sports Information Directors Association. Points are awarded to schools according to ther place and participation in national championship events. Saginaw Valley State in Michigan won its second men's all-sports title with 158 points. CSU accumulated its points by winning the wrestling title, reaching the quarterfinals in football and placing 17 at the national cross country meet. The Bronchos had their best finish in the 15-year old all-sports competition last year by placing third. They placed ninth in 1982, fourth in 1981 and sixth in 1980. Northeastern Oklahoma State tied for 32nd in the men's race with 40 points, and was the only other District Nine school to make the top 50. No Distict Nine women's team earned enough points for Top 50 Consideration.
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Work, work, work Southwestern Bell employees work on old phone lines that are currently being replaced by new ones from Centel. Workers from both companies have been laying the groundwork for the new phone system which was approved by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma colleges in April and is expected to be in operation by early August. Only one mishap has been reported during the work when a major phone line was sliced a week ago, leaving the entire campus without phone service for several hours.
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