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Enrollment numbers drop; credit hours on the increase By Mike Greer

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nrollment is 1.6 percent from last year. The current enrollment at UCO is 13,195, down from 13,413 last spring and 14,247 in the fall. "We always compare spring to spring, fall to fall," said Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management, Jerry Legere. "We'll graduate more in December than we'll bring in newcoming freshmen," Legere said. The biggest drop is in the graduate student population. "For teachers, there's not a lot of incentive for a master's because there's not the salary incentive," Legere said. To combat the drop in graduate students, UCO has begun offering new graduate courses. UCO introduced a Masters of Science in Forensic Sciences program this spring. This semester there are four forensics classes. This summer there will be three. In the fall, there will be six classes offered. "There's probably 35 students that have been accepted to the program and are attending. Forty-five were accepted but some are delaying to the fall," said Dr. Fred Grosz, chairman of the chemistry department. "There are only a few programs like this across the country that were built from the ground up. That should attract students from across the country," Grosz said. While the number of UCO students is down, the number of credit hours being taken is up. "There are 142,817 hours being taken this year and 142,279 last year. That's a .4 percent increase since last spring," Legere said. The number of international students is also on the rise. There are 1,561 international students this semester, up 94 from last spring. "International students are often attracted to UCO by word of mouth," Legere said. Dr. Ron Paddack, director of International Student Services, frequently recruits and speaks overseas. One reason for the drop in enrollment is the economy. If it's booming like it is, people are working. They're not going to school," Legere said. The freshman and sophomore populations were up this year. "This can be attributed to the opening of the University Commons, to better training for residence halls staff, and the wonderful recruiting job of Perspective Student Services," said Director of Residence Life Todd Duncan. Y 1-,9

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Queen for a year... Kharoline Mkhize, Miss Black UCO for the year 2000, takes her victory stroll at the end of Saturday's pageant. Mkhize competed against six other contestants for the crown. Mitchell Hall was filled with enthusiastic supporters who cheered and, at times, interacted with the competitors. Mkhize performed an original monologue about living under apartheid in South Africa.

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Not only is there too much information, but this is the shortest month of the whole year!

ile the observance of Black History Month fills a glaring deficiency in the average school curriculum and common knowledge, can the accomplishments of a segment of society really be covered in a short month? Look at what children learn during the month: slavery happened, it is wrong; George Washington Carver experimented with peanuts; Martin Luther King, Jr. and (maybe) Rosa Parks helped desegregate the south. No acknowledgment is given to the unsung heroines and heroes of the various civil rights movements. Scientists slip by in obscurity and ordinary folks who made a difference by helping build a community walk unnoticed down the path of history. Condensing the story of a people sends the message that the accomplishments of the group are small and that this history is solely the story of one people. The history of African Americans is part of the entire society's story. Malcom X and Sojourner Truth impacted people of every ethnicity. So did Garrett Morgan. Every time you drive onto a major road, Garrett Morgan impacts your life. Morgan developed the traffic light. Can the accomplishments of a people be covered in a month? No. History is a lifetime's learning. Black History Month is a good start.

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Chartwell's food service contract gives Asian Night fest 'indigestion' By N. David Owens

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sian Night, a celebration of the Lunar New Year, will not be held on its originally planned date of Feb. 18 mainly due to a conflict with the university's contracted food service company, Chartwell's. All food brought into the University Center is to be provided by Chartwell's under the terms of the contract. Glen Freeman, immigration consultant for OISS, said that Asian Night was denied the use of the University Center because they had planned to offer samples of food from their native countries as part of the celebration. Following this, several organizations dropped out of the planning, placing a larger financial burden on the remaining members of the Asian Night committee. The Japanese, Hong Kong, Malaysian, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Buddhist and International Christian student groups are trying to organize the Lunar New Year celebration for more than 1,000 UCO students who come from cultures where the celebration of the Lunar new Year is very important, said Jalal Daneshfar activities coordinator for the Office of International Student Services (OISS). "Unfortunately, we are at the mercy of the university" Daneshfar said. "Now it is very questionable that it is going to happen at all" Freeman said.

In addition to samples of their native Unfortunately, we are a foods, each of the mercy of the the original university. eight participating student â€”Jalal Daneshfar organizations were going to Activities Coordinator, present Office of International entertainment, Student Services such as dances, fashion model shows and costumes. Chartwell's began its food service with the university in the summer of 1998, according to Stephanie Buzzard of Auxiliary Enterprises, the office that handles most of the infrastructure for UCO. Buzzard said UCO policy is that "nothing is brought into the University Center." The only event that is allowed to bring food into the University Center is the International Fest, which happens once a year. Everyone else is limited to using Central Cafeteria on Sunday nights. Freeman said that next year many of the problems such as budgeting and scheduling for this annual event should be ironed out, since the eight participating student organizations will have more time to prepare and hopefully find a location that will allow the students to have cultural food as a part of their celebration.

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UCO Multicultural offices gets interim director Billingsley takes hands-on approach By Stephanie J. Eggeling

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he new smile in the Multicultural Student Services office belongs to Miron Billingsley, the new interim director. Billingsley is looking forward to serving UCO students. "Providing quality programs for students on campus is my goal," Billingsley said. Multicultural Student Services is also interested in increasing student involvement on campus. One way they are trying to accomplish this goal is by adding to the number of programs under their direction. The office is currently helping to create an Asian-American club on campus and is also forming a campus charter of the National Panhellenic committee. The Panhellenic committee will be comprised of AfricanAmerican Greek members on campus. The committee will act as a governing body for those Greek members. Billingsley hopes that the new committee will be a positive influence in UCO's Greek community. "We want our Greek organizations to stand up and be

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"A lot of programs are not geared towards them and they feel that." Multicultural Student Services work hand-in-hand with Webb and Student Services to serve UCO students. "Student Services is a very exciting place to be," "A lot of people don't realize that Student Services is the first line of defense and offense for institutions because we go out and sell the institution, work on retention and we make students feel comfortable," Billingsley said. He stresses that his department provides programs for all students, not just minorities. "If anyone comes in our office and needs our help we are going to do our best because we are `student' services," Billingsley said. Billingsley takes a hands-on approach to his job and enjoys being in the position to communicate with both the administration and the student body. He encourages any student that needs help and doesn't know where to turn to look to his office. "My job is to guide all students, not just minority students," Billingsley said. "We're for everybody."

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accountable," Billingsley said. Billingsley's office is also busy putting the final touches on Black History Month campus celebrations, the Multicultural Career Fair which will be held next month, and overseeing the March ls deadline for Multicultural scholarships. Billingsley says that UCO is a very culturally diverse campus. "I think UCO is the best campus in the state of Oklahoma for diversity," Billingsley said. He credits much of this to UCO President W. Roger Webb. "President Webb saw a need for diversity on our campus." "He (Webb) emphasizes diversity on our campus by making minority students feel comfortable with their environment." Billingsley says that another big supporter of diversity on campus is Dr. Kathryn Gage, vice president of student services. "She pushes hard for diversity on campus and completely supports us (Multicultural Student Services)." "We would not be able to accomplish as much as we have without her support," he said. A problem that many minority students face on any college campus is finding programs that are for them, Billingsley said.

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Civil rights pioneer speaks at UCO By N. David Owens

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lara Luper, one of America's foremost civil rights pioneers, spoke at the Black History Month commencement ceremony at the University Center February 2. Luper was arrested 26 times, saw the death of several friends, and had her office bombed as a result of her civil rights work. "Unless you help somebody, you are a failure in the pages of history," said Luper. In 1958, she led the first highly publicized sit-in, and in 1972 was a candidate for the U.S. Senate. One of Luper's first jobs after graduate school was as a social studies teacher. She said this was

one of her favorite times in her life. "I was able to take history out of the dead pages and throw it at my kids." This year's voter registration project at UCO, sponsored by Luper's own Zeta Phi Beta sorority, is one of the most important things Luper feels that students can do, and encourages all students to take the initiative and register, educate themselves, and go vote in the upcoming election. Luper believes that drugs are one of the most damaging things in African-American society. "I am running scared," said Luper. "I have seen kids, smart kids, in jail for 70 years. . . with all those brains in prison, we can not find a cure for cancer. Nowadays, you do not get out."

Luper stressed diversity on campus and in everyday life. "We all have that same beat, same cry for freedom." She stressed that the civil rights struggle is not unique to African Americans but is shared by all. "Even white folks came to America looking for freedom." Luper graduated from Langston University and went on to OU for her masters degree. Luper is an alumna of Zeta Phi Beta, and has written the book "Behold the Walls," which is out of print but available through book collectors and library reference desks such as the Ralph Ellison Library at NW 23rd Street and Martin Luther King Avenue in Oklahoma City. Since this book is considered an historical text, it can not be checked out.

—Staff photo by Chieko Hara Clara Luper, civil rights pioneer, speaks at the Feb. 2 Black History Month commencement in the University Center. Luper told the audience that the struggle for civil rights is not unique to African Americans , but is a struggle shared by all races.

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r. Steven Pratt, UCO communications professor, has been named to the Great Plains Quarterly International Board of Advisory Editors. The Great Plains Quarterly focuses on articles about the history, culture and literature of the Great Plains. Dr. Barbara Norman, communications department chairwoman, said that Pratt is an authority in the field of enthnograpy, a branch of anthropology that deals historically with the origin and relationship of races and culture. "This appointment recognizes

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Campus celebrates Black History Month Multicultral Office plans events By N. David Owens

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r seven years now, the university has been celebrating Black History Month. This year's events are more elaborate than previous years, said Miron Billingsley, director of the Office of Multicultural Student Services (OMSS). All students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities to learn about African-American culture and history offered this month. "Black History Month is intended as a celebration of our heritage. . . and is not intended to be exclusionary," Billingsley said. UCO kicked off its Black History Month activities with a reception in the University Center featuring guest speaker Clara Luper, an Oklahoma civil rights pioneer, musical performance by graduate student Tyrone Stanley, and an interactive computer program for black history education. The first floor of the

Black History Month is intended as a celebration of our heritage. —Miron Billingsley Director Office of Multicultural Student Services •

University Center will feature a rotating exhibit featuring a prominent African-American figure each day. Billingsley said that this exhibit would continue for the duration of the month. OMSS will also hold voter registration activities campus wide this year, the first year that OMSS has held such an event. Billingsley said that OMSS's biggest challenge is "impacting all the students lives" on campus, and the voter registration project is intended to do this by giving students a larger voice in the government.

Billingsley said that UCO is the top university in the state in regards to diversity and praises the UCO administration for their hard work and support of diversity programs. "Diversity makes the university more user-friendly," he said. OMSS's main concern is still "retention, recruiting, and diversity" of the campus. Billingsley said that he wants all students, including minorities, to "feel comfortable on your campus, after all, it is your home." For more information on Black History Month and other activities, call OMSS at 9742580.

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dvertised as a solution, postdated check loans are causing big problems for people nationwide. "Tragically, credit counselors report college students and gamblers are using payday loans for quick cash. This is a quick way to dig yourself into serious debt," said Ray Hance, vice president of Consumer Credit Counseling Service. "A man in Tennessee started `rolling over' his payday loans and wound up paying $1,614 to satisfy a $400 loan," Hance said. Available at several Oklahoma City businesses,

postdated check loans are paid to borrowers and are to be repaid with the borrowers next paycheck. "For a $100 loan, you'd have to repay $120. For a $250 loan you'd have to repay $307.60," said Shauna Sanders of A-1 Loans in Oklahoma City. Postdated check loans can have as much as a 500 percent annual percentage rate, Hance said. "The real problems start when the borrower gets behind and begins going from one payday loan to another," Hance said. People can take out consecutive payday loans for as long as they keep a job. "Before we can make a loan,

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As long as these requirements are met, people can continue to borrow. The real problems If a consumer is start when the unable to repay their borrower gets behind loan on time, there are and begins going from options. "If you can't pay your one payday loan to loan on time, we'll hold it for 30 days for a $20 another. fee," Sanders said. Ray Hance According to the Vice President Consumer Credit Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS), credit cards Counseling Service may ultimately be less expensive than postdated you must show proof of check loans. employment for six months, at CCCS offers the following least $800 in a current bank guidelines to follow when account, and you must be a resident of the metro for the considering a loan: • Read the fine print: Know last six months," Sanders said. —

what fees penalties may apply. • Cover the check: Deposit enough money to clear the repayment cost. Insufficient funds in an account can cause charges from your bank as well as from the lender. • Do not take out additional loans: Getting behind on these loans can cost as much in interest as was paid in the original loan. Large, long-term loans should be through banks and traditional lenders. • Report unfair treatment: The local Better Business Bureau and state regulatory agencies can assist in unfair business practices. For help with credit problems, CCCS is a nonprofit organization and can be reached at 789-2277.

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Indoor track runs into competition placed second and week, pulled her quad again du-ring the stick on the mile relay," fourth respectively in Long jump competition. said Parent. Sportsfiltior She ran faster in the preliminaries for the 400-meter run. Despite the problems Brandon Motte, with the 55 dash, yet still clenched fifth place he UCO indoor track team UCO's B team placed an 8.02 placed fourth in with a 7.51. hosted some tough competition third, and the "A" team In the long jump Shauna McMurry the 55-meter hurdles, in the Broncho Invitational last placed fifth. trailing Heath Guthery cleared 5-4, and took second. Saturday in Norman. Don Harris tied for The Broncho women placed fourth in with a 7.92. UCO performed at a level satisfying to first in the high jump Seth Hawkins and the mile relay with a 4:06.78. Head Coach Paul Parent. when he cleared 6-9 Angie Brumfield placed fifth in the Kinnith Jones placed "All in all we did pretty well... there 1/2. He barely missed 5mile run and timed out at 5:48.73, barely second and fourth in the was a lot stronger field with Wayland 11 twice. missing the school record. 600-yard run. Baptist and Fiend's University," Parent Most impressive for Miwa Isoe and Leah McCauley placed Dustin McClure Said. UCO was Ashanti fifth and seventh respectively in the 800 On the Men's side UCO's promising Mitchell, who competed in the triple placed sixth in the one-mile run with a meter run. "A" team in the 4X400 relay ran a 3:25.2. jump for the first time and clenched 4:34.94. The ladies kept with tradition also. UCO will take part in two more The anchor runner dropped the baton in second place with a 43-5 3/4. the hand-off, which cost UCO seconds. Romell Overton and Rod Zimmerman Denitra Miller, who was healthy last indoor-track meets, both in Norman. 4n "It makes it bad when you drop the

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ith three forfeit wins and three falls, the UCO wrestling team cruised to a 42-9 victory over Southern IllinoisEdwardsville Friday night in Edmond. The Bronchos opened the dual with seven straight wins building an insurmountable 36-0 lead. Following the seven straight wins came the match of the dual. UCO's 165 and third ranked Jody Marple faced second ranked Titus Taylor. Taylor took the match 3-2. Marple had a takedown in the second period that was waived off after the official ruled both men were out of bounds.

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Racking up the pins... Top Right: Jerimiah Constant, last year's 197-pound national champion, takes down Aaron Wieners of Southern lffinois-Edwardsville in the heavyweight class Friday night at Hamilton Field House. UCO won the competition 42-9. Bottom Right: Matt Dodgen of UCO struggles to attack Mark Justice of Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Friday night's match at Hamilton Field House. Dodgen won the match 10-2. Below: Joe Schneider of UCO tries to pin Denal Powell of Edwardsville. Schneider won his match 6-0.

WRESTLING RESULTS Central Oklahoma 42, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 9 197: T.J. Tallent, UCO, won by forfeit. Hvy -- Jeremiah Constant, UCO, pinned Aaron Wiens, 1:52. 125 -- Mark Dodgen,UCO, won by forfeit. 133 -- Matt Dodgen,UCO, dec. Marc Justice, 8-2. 141 -- Joe Schneider, UCO,dec. Denale Powell, 6-0. 149 -- Gable Sullivan, UCO, pinned Nathan Graumenz, 2:41. 157 -- Nathan Gomez, UCO, won by forfeit. 165 -- Titus Taylor, SIUE, dec. Jody Marple, 3-2. 174 -- Zach Stephens, SIUE, won by forfeit.. 184 -- Muharnmed Lawal, UCO, pinned Ross Renken, 6:43. f W.

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The Marks brothers part 2 Chad Marks takes a break from the game and lays down to read his book during the wonen's basketball game last Tuesday night. Since his father is Band Director, he gets to attend many UCO games. My Aunt works for the Oakland Coloseum. I used to visit her and did not realize how rare it was to go to every home game for the Oakland A's. I miss being young. I miss the novelty of going to a professional baseball or basketball game and knowing that I was the only person from my school that had the experience. What I wouldn't give to have the innocence of a child again.

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Above: Anitra Lacy was incorrectly identified in the Feb. 3 edition of The Vista. She is a former member of the UCO track team and graduated last spring. She was All-American 400 meters indoor and Outdoor. Denitra Miller is a sophomore member of the UCO Track team that holds two school records in the 60 meter and the long jump. —Sports Editor

Feb. 2 Black History Month R -ption, 2:00-4:00pm, UC Ballroom C Feb. 3 Delta Sigma Theta Movie Night, West Hall 2000 Miss Black UCO Pageant, 7 pm, Mitchell Hall Feb. 5 Feb. 7 Fraternity Safe Sex Awareness Day, 9:00-1:00pm, UC Food Court Alpha Kappa Alpha Voter Registration, 10:00-1:00pm, Feb. 9 UC Food Court Feb. 9 Delta Sigma Theta Domestic Abuse , 9:00-1:00pm, UC Food Court Feb. 10 Multicultural Students Services Pajama Jam, 10:00pm-1:00am, Murdaugh Hall Lobby Feb. 11 Delta Sigma Theta Bowling Party, 7:13pm, TBA Feb. 13 Zeta Phi Beta Gospel Fest, 4:30pm, Pegasus Theater Feb. 15 Alpha Kappa Alpha Love Jones Poetry Night, 7:00-9:OOpm, University Commons ClubHouse Feb. 16 BSA Meeting, UC 304 Feb. 17-20 Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government, OSU Feb. 22 Phi Beta Sigma Informational, 5:00-10:00pm, Thatcher Hall Lobby Feb. 23 FASA Meeting 3:00pm, UC 14.8 Feb. 24 BSA Movie Night , TBA Feb. 25 NAACP Registration, Zeta Phi Beta 10:00-2:00pm, UC Food Court Feb. 27 Zeta Phi Beta informational 8:00pm, University Commons Clubhous , Feb. 28 HASA Movie Night , 7:00pm TBA Mar. 1 Multicultural Career Fair, 1:00pm-4:00pm, UC Ballroom

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A BRIEF LOOK AHEAD • Akido Club will perform a black-belt demonstration 1 a.m., Feb. 20 in the Ted Anderson Wrestling Room. For more information, call Branden Tindle at 348-5982.

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• The Black Student Association will meet Feb., 16 in the University Center, Room 304 to discuss the Big 12 Conference on Black Government. For meeting times and more information, call the Multicultural Student office at 974-2580.

✓ Asian-American Student Organization will ✓ The Gay Alliance for host a Valentine's Gala, 9 p.m. to Tolerance and Equality 2 a.m., Feb. 12 in Wantland Hall. (G.A.T.E.) will meet 7:30 Tickets are $5 for non-members, p.m., Feb. 8 in the Liberal Arts $3 for members. Contact building, Room 211 to discuss

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sex. For more information, call • UCO Career Services Dr. Robert Jones at 974-5534 or is sponsoring a free job search e-mail G.A.T.E.at help session, 10 a.m., Feb. 9 in GATEatUCO@aol.com the Liberal Arts building, Room 121. Topics to be covered V Multicultural Student include: resume writing, job Services will sponsor A search techniques and interview Pajama Jammy Jam 9 p.m. to skills. For more information, call midnight, Feb. 10 in the 974-3346. Murdaugh Hall lobby. A dress code will be enforced. For more ✓ G.A.T.E. meets 7:30 p.m., information, call Miron every Tuesday in the Liberal Billingsley at 974-2580. Arts building, Room 211. For more information, call Dr. Robert Jones at 974-5534 or email G.A.T.E. at GENERALLY GATEatUC0@aol.com.

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Burglary: The victim reported Warrant Arrest: A male that his room at East Hall had subject was stopped for an been entered and a number of expired tag on his vehicle. It was determined that he had two items had been removed. active warrants out of Oklahoma Medical Call: Three juveniles County for his arrest. He was were riding their bicycles near issued a citation for his expired the Chambers Library when one tag and transported to the of them fell and hurt his arm. Oklahoma County Jail on the The mother of the victim was warrants. contacted and took her son to the doctor.

Vandalism: A Commons

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female studying in Chambers Library reported that a white Arrest: A subject was arrested male subject exposed himself to for driving on the wrong side of her. A check of the area could the street. It was determined that not locate the suspect. he was driving under suspension, and he was transported to the Assault and Battery: The Edmond City Jail. victim reported that he was assaulted on the west side of Larceny: The victim reported East Hall. EMSA and the EFD that her wallet was taken from a were notified and responded to storage locker outside the the scene. The victim refused University Center Bookstore.

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Larceny: The victim reported that his wallet was taken from his clothing while he was playing basketball at Wantland Hall.

Hit and Run: The victim reported that her vehicle was struck while leaving the F/S-3 parking lot. The suspect vehicle left the area without stopping. • See CAMPUS CRIME, Page 15

Motor Vehicle Theft: The victim reported that his car was missing from where he had parked it earlier in the day. The vehicle was found a short time later in Oklahoma City.

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Second time's the charm...

Springall credits faith with pageant win

â€”Staff photo by Landon Sayler Miss UCO, Andrea Springall, smiles after winning the pageant Jan. 29. Springall used skills she learned from competing in last year's Miss UCO's pageant to place ahead of the other 13 contestants in the competition.

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s a little girl, Andrea Springall watched her twin cousins compete in beauty pageants. Little did she know that she would one day be eligible to compete in the Miss Oklahoma pageant. With encouragement from her cousins, Springall gained the confidence to make her debut in pageantry last year. In her first pageant ever, the Miss UCO 1999 pageant, Springall found that success doesn't always depend on experience. To her surprise,

Springall was named first runner-up. "I learned a lot from my first pageant, like the importance of making eye contact with the judges and keeping my shoulders back," Springall said. One year later, in her second pageant, Springall used these skills to top 14 contestants, . earning the crown of Miss UCO 2000. With her crown came another valuable lesson. "I learned that God can do amazing things and that I should never doubt him. Anything is possible with God," she said. Springall would like to applaud her fellow contestants in .

this year's pageant. "Every contestant was exceptional and there was lots of talent. Everyone was a queen," she said. Springall attributes much of her success to the prayers of her family. Prayer, however, was not Spring -all's only means of preparation for the pageant. Springall practiced her violin for countless hours in preparation for the talent competition. She also worked out at the gym and quit drinking Coke to cut extra calories from her diet. "I can't say I followed a strict diet, but I was careful not to overeat," she said. A week before the pageant, all the contestants participated in a series of rehearsals that proved to be one of Springall's favorite parts of her pageant experience. "The week of rehearsal was lots of fun. It gave all of us [contestants] a chance to become friends without having to get competitive," she said. When the day of the pageant finally rolled around, there was only one thing Springall hadn't been able to prepare for: a classic case of the jitters. "I was nervous because there were so many girls more experienced than I was, and I put pressure on myself to do as well or better than I did last year," she said. For Springall, the most difficult part of the pageant was undoubtedly the swimsuit competition. "It's hard enough to wear your swimsuit in front of over 700 people who are critiquing you, and then you throw in a pair of heels," she said. In contrast, â€˘ Springall's favorite part of the pageant was the opening number, where all the contestants performed to the song "Cup of Life." "There was no pressure and we all got to cut loose," she said. During the interview portion of the pageant, Springall spoke on her platform of fine arts education. "I truly believe that this is

important. It has been an incredible blessing in my life and I want others to know that they can have this opportunity," she said. Springall, a senior music major, has been playing the violin for 13 years, but didn't take private lessons until she came to UCO in 1996. After she graduates from UCO, Springall would like to teach beginners how to play string instruments. She hopes to graduate with a good G.P.A. and to complete her master's degree at UCO. "My goal is to make a difference in the lives of children through music," she said. Springall has a few other goals in life as well. "First and foremost, I want to maintain a close walk with God. I also want to find the perfect man to marry," she said. Just in case anyone's wondering, Springall described her perfect man as a strong spiritual leader who is intelligent and musical. "It wouldn't hurt if he was drop dead gorgeous," she added. Springall said that her perfect man is largely personified in her father. "He is the perfect role model and is everything a father should be," she said, adding that her mother is also a role model in her life. Along with her two younger sisters, Springall and her parents, who live in Oklahoma City, are a "very close" family. "All of us are the very best of friends," she said. Besides spending time with her family, Springall enjoys hanging out with friends and going to church. She currently

attends Life Covenant. With her new crown, Springall may find her free time lacking in the coming year. "I've been told that I'm going to be non-stop busy until I give up the crown. I know I'll have to sacrifice some things, but I figure that I've got it for one year so I should enjoy it," she said. Springall, who is 22 years old, has been involved on UCO's campus for the past three years. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority for three years but is currently inactive. She is a member of UCO's Symphony and Chamber Orchestra as well as Sigma Alpha Iota, a music sorority. She also attends the Baptist Student Union. Springall currently lives in the Commons Apartments, but has lived in West Hall, Murdaugh Hall, and the Alpha Gamma Delta house since she came to UCO. She hopes to become more involved on campus during her reign as Miss UCO. "This will be a year of fun and. great opportunities. I want to meet a lot of people, set a good example, and be a good leader," Springall said. "And, of course, I want to have a great time at the Miss Oklahoma pageant." Springall's goal for the Miss Oklahoma pageant in June echoes the goal she had for her first two pageants. "My goal is to do the best job I can do and to be satisfied no matter what I get," she said. In the meantime, Springall will be "living it up" as Miss UCO. It's sure is good to be queen.

I learned that God can do amazing things and that I should never doubt him. Anything is possible with God. Andrea Springall Miss UCO 2000

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Valentine's Day should be celebrated year long, but the day after is sweeter By Celie Rabalais

EditorWWI CAnly six more days until k....1Valentine's Day. Yippeee! That means there are only seven more days until I can go out and stock up on all the Valentine's Day candy (that nobody gave me) at half price. Now, that's something to get excited about. Chocolate, candy hearts, chocolate, heart-shaped suckers and more chocolate. And all at half-price. As a kid, I used to look forward to Valentine's Day. Of course, as I kid I looked forward to any 'special' day. But Valentine's Day was different.

It was a day for romance. A 14, everyone in class was day for love. A day for the your 'sweetheart' declared his supposed to `heart' to you. drop a I knew this from watching Valentine's Day card television. The girl or guy always got their heart's desire into every card holder. on this day. Column b Too bad real life doesn't It didn't imitate TV. always work What I remember most that way, celierahalais wvahoo.com about Valentine's Day as a though. child is signing all those There was always one kid who saccharinecards my parents only received one or two cards ... bought me to distribute at school. if any at all. Every year, until the eighth Pretty 'loving' don't you think? grade, each class had a V-Day Anyway, during the party we all ate cupcakes, drank punch and party. We made cute little card read the cards we received. The funny thing was, the cards holders and hung them on the chalk rest of the black (or in my you received were usually the school's case — green) board. same cards you gave out because Then on the morning of Feb. Valentine's Day wasn't as

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the S-9 parking lot. There are no witnesses or suspects. Lost Property: The victim Jan. 17: reported that she lost her purse in the Math and Computer Jan. 22 * Drug Possession: On the Science building. evening of Jan. 17, David Vicks and Jacob Sowers were Trespassing: A subject was Jan. 26 arrested in their dorm room for found sleeping in the Human the alleged possession of Environmental Sciences marijuana. building after hours. The Hit and Run: The victim subject was escorted from the Attempted Burglary: The building and issued a trespass reported that her vehicle was struck while parked in the S-3 victim reported that someone warning. parking lot. There is no suspect had attempted to break into his information. room at East Hall. Jan. 24

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Officers responded to a loud noise complaint at the Commons apartment building. Occupants in the area were having a party Larceny: The victim and were told to quiet it down. Jan. 20 reported that a clock was stolen from the Business * Although the drug arrest building. Larceny: The victim was not reported in the reported that she had left her UCO Department of Jan. 25 purse sitting on a chair while Public Safety (UCODPS) she went to make a phone call in the Chambers Library. Arrest: A subject was crime reports, the incident When she returned, her purse stopped for speeding. It was was reported to The Vista was gone. determined that she was by the parties involved.

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commercial as it is today, and you had a limited choice of cards to choose from. Sure it was exciting when you saw that the love of your life signed the card he gave you. It was just as disappointing when you realized that the girl next to you got the same card ... with the same signature. As I grew older, I realized things didn't change. The love of my life, never -proclaimed himself to me, I never received chocolates, except from my parents and I was only sent flowers twice on V-Day. Both times they were ordered by my boyfriends' mothers. And so the years passed. Now on Valentine's Day, I give my girls a small box of chocolates

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