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JULY 23, 1998
GRAND CANYON Student art exhibit 4
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Pell grant awards may increase next year By Mark A. Schneberger StaffWitter
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CO students who are scraping up tuition money for the fall semester could get a windfall this August in the form of larger Pell Grants from the federal government The U.S. Senate last week, in a 96-1 vote, approved the 1998 Higher Education Act, which would give additional funds to student through grants. The act, which has been hotlydebated since late 1997, must be signed into law by President Bill Clinton before being implemented this year. "It's about time the government did something for us for a change," said JoAnn Champion, a sophomore who receives financial aid.
"It's hard to get enough money to go to school. This will make things easier. I think it's great." As outlined in the Senate plan, the maximum amount awarded in Pell Grants per student would increase from $2,000 to $5,000, beginning with the 1999-2000 academic year. That amount would continue to rise $200 per year for the next five years, finally reaching $5,800. This version of the Higher Education Act is similar to one recently passed by the US House of Representative. Both sides of Congress will meet this month to hammer out a final version, which is expected to be signed by the president. "By increasing the access and quality of higher education, this bill will help ensure that our nation remains a leader in educational excellence for all our
citizens," Sen. James M. Jeffords, who drafted the legislation, told the Chronicle of Higher Education. "By giving more students the ability to attend college, we are giving them the opportunity to pursue their dreams." More than 2,800 UCO students received Pell Grants during the 19971998 academic year, said Shelia Fugett, financial aid director. Those awards were given to students with the most serious financial need. The Senate plan would ensure that all students who qualify for the grants receive at least $200, during the 19981999 school year. But it restricts to six the number of years UCO students can receive the free money. Larger Pell Grants weren't the only changes endorsed by the Senate. Paying back student loans could also
UCO complies with Edmond's request for water rationing By Jim Hulsey
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e can seed clouds, rain dance, pray, use diviners or make water turtles, but we'll have to wait for much needed rain. On Monday, the Edmond water resources department asked consumers to observe mandatory water rationing on an odd-even basis, as weather forecasters continue to predict hot and dry conditions, said Claudia Deakins, public relations representative for the city of Edmond. "The city was avoiding using the `R' word (rationing) hoping that the community will be water conservative," Deakins said. The city did not get the message. Edmond's city manager, Leonard Martin, implemented odd-even water rationing following three days of usage
become easier for those with large debts. UCO students with $30,000 or more in outstanding loans should be given 25 years to repay the debt, the Senate said. Currently, graduates are expected to settle their debts with lenders within 10 years of graduation. That sounded like good news to James Miller, an education graduate student, who said he returned to school so he could defer his heavy loan debt. Miller said he would easily owe over $30,000 when he finishes with his studies. "I came back to school because I didn't have a job and there was no way I could pay back those loans as fast as they wanted," Miller said. "Maybe when I get done this time it will be easier for me (to repay the loans). It sounds like a good plan."
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of the warmest summers on record for Oklahoma, with over Studen1Wilier 50 days of 100-degree heat. CO students have not Carano estimates that we have been frying eggs on only hit 100 degrees five or six the sidewalk yet, but times in 1998. many say they feel like they are Since he made that statement, frying. Oklahoma has reached the This July has been no century mark several times. exception to central Oklahoma's When asked how he is beating 1ongthe heat, running senior Kazi stretch of Khan said warm that he is It has been very hot, weather. It drinking lots has been but it isn't going to be of fluids and hot, but staying the hottest summer according to inside. ever. KFOR-TV Sophomore weather Aaron forecaster Mongold said Steve Carano his biggest Steve Carano, the KFOR forecaste r priority in the current heat war against At& wave isn't the weather out of the ordinary. was to have the air conditioner in "It has been very hot," Carano his car fixed. said, "but it isn't going to be the "Making sure my AC works hottest year ever. We aren't even in my car was very important, close to the summer of 1980." because I drive a lot." That summer, 1980, was one V See
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Rationing has forced the university to be very selective with its irrigation. The women's soccer field, pictured here, is still being watered. (Photo by Steven E. Wedel) that exceeded Edmond's 20.5 million gallons per day capacity. The weekend usage was 20.86 and 23.52 million gallons for Saturday and Sunday respectively. UCO's water usage, during the month of June was 6.5 million gallons, according to the Edmond Utilities Department. UCO's most visible water
usage is the university irrigation watering system, installed last year as part of the campus beautification and landscaping budget. "We've got an investment in these new trees," said Lennis Pederson, director of facilities management.
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UCO photography student concurs with darkroom hazards would like to applaud Jim Hulsey for his article addressing the dangers of the photography darkroom. As a beginning photography student, I cannot attest to the problems caused by the dust and decay because I have not personally seen the effects. However, it does not take a degree to understand that operating electrical equipment while standing in a puddle of water is unsafe and senseless.
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The walls of the corridor leading to the darkroom in the Communications Building are crumbling from the effects of moisture and time. (Photo provided)
There is a simple equation: hazardous chemicals + nonventilated area = serious health risks. Tennis students would not be asked to practice in the parking lot because the courts were insufficient. Electrical cords to thousands of dollars in sophisticated computer equipment would never be allowed to linger on a wet floor. So why has this been the standard for so long in the photo
lab? Will it take a student becoming ill or even killed as Dr. Gaddis said, before action is taken? UCO has an excellent staff in the photography department and plenty of new students enrolling with fresh interest in the field. Isn't it time to put lab fees at work in effort to improve this desperate and dangerous facility? —Janet L. Johnson
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WATER Continued from front page Phase III of the UCO between too much water and not been initiated by UCO's new eastern United States, and maintained and kept in tip-top landscaping was heavily vegetated, which required adequate watering to support new plantings, more so than older ongoing and established campus plantings, said Frank Hutcheson, UCO's irrigation technician. Hutcheson was hired four months ago to regulate the new state-of-the-art "Weathermatic" computerized system. The system has a "watermiser" which allows quick changes in the percentage of water usage, depending on weather conditions and need. The new system covers approximately 16 acres of the campus. "There's a pretty fine line
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enough. With this system, we can find that fine line and get it there. "I watch my stuff real close, that's all I do," Hutcheson said. "There's still a lot of water hitting sidewalks and leaks, but if you stay on top of it you'll catch it all. "The key issue is to get the campus looking like a place these students would like to go to school," Hutcheson said. "If we have to compete with the market, then we have to look like OU and OSU," Hutcheson said. "They're 50 to 70 percent irrigated." In addition to watering requirements, other water conservation methods have also
horticulturist Gene Strunk. Facilities management has purchased hundreds of pounds of cypress and cotton seed hulls to mulch flower beds and tree wells, creating a micro-climate to aid new root systems, Strunk said. Strunk said he would also like to see the university practice more xeroscape plantings on campus. Xeroscape techniques use plants which are more heat and drought tolerant than the plants which require wet and cool climates to survive. When the prairie was opened to pioneer development, they brought with them the things that were common to them. The plants that were native to the
required moisture and cooler temperatures, could not adapt to the dry arid climate of the great plains, Strunk said. "I love annuals but most will not stand up to this heat and dry weather we're experiencing," Strunk said. He's planted flats of annual flowers to beautify the campus, just to watch them wither and die. If the looks are a key issue, then water is the key issue, Hutcheson said. UCO's sports fields—football, soccer, baseball and softball— require a large amount of water due to their high usage demand— almost 26,000 gallons per day. "The safety of the users requires the grounds to be
shape," Hutcheson said. Other areas are being hand watered at an estimated rate of 20,000 gallons per day, using hoses, sprinklers and water tanks, Hutcheson said. The largest consumption is from the irrigation system. The university uses about 91,486 gallons of water per day, Pederson said. "The irrigation of the UCO campus requires about 160,000 gallons of water per day," he said. That's only 0.78 percent of the sustainable water rate of Edmond's water system. Still, with Edmond requiring mandatory water rationing, "We'll be a good neighbor and comply," Pederson said.
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View of the Grand Canyon's south rim at sunrise during last year's fall break. UCO students will exhibit their photos from the trip in the Donna Nigh Gallery through July 31. (Photo by Mark Zimmerman)
Photo exhibit captures scenes of Grand Canyon journey By Mark A. Schneberger StaffiMer
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f you want to take a scenic trip this summer but don't have enough time or money to leave the state, do the next best thing. Take a trip to the Donna Nigh Gallery in the University Center. There, visitors can view the beauty of what some consider nature's miracle—the Grand Canyon, in a photo presentation by university students. Through July 31, the gallery will serve as tour guide for those who want to explore the natural splendor of the Grand Canyon and other surrounding areas through pictures. The exhibit, "Grand Canyon Calls," is free to all UCO students, faculty and staff and is open to the public. It is on the second floor of the University Center, between the Heritage Room and the Graduate Office.
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see the images. When we had the opening it was like going (to the Grand Canyon) again," said Dr. Bob Palmer, chairman of the visual art and design department, who led the student group on the tour. "I encourage everyone to check it out and take time looking at each photograph. Some of the images require close observation and time to see it all. It's worth it." Twenty-four students from UCO's photography club, f/64 Society, and the Art and Design Group combined their color, black and white and mixed media photos to form the display. They captured their subject matter on film last March, during a 32-hour, round-trip spring break trip through Arizona and New Mexico Palmer said the exhibit is a great way for those who've never been to the canyon to experience the natural wonder— through someone else's eyes.
John Robertson, freshman, who recently visited the display, agreed. "It was cool. I went to the Grand Canyon and areas around (Arizona) when I was little, and the pictures brought back a lot of memories," he said. "Someone who never went there could spend an hour in the gallery, just looking at things, and be very impressed. I'll want to buy a couple of the pictures; they're great." UCO students and others whose works are featured include: Yoke-Meng Chan, ShuYa Chang, Debbie Currie, Zina Gelona, Stephen Hughes, Dean Hyde, Catherine Johnson, Chris Landsberger, Pimporn Langley, Lori Sheltman, Suzanne Underwood, Michael Vaughn, Judith Vice, Shirley Wilson, Brent Wyatt, Denise Wynia, Kent Yockey and Mark Zimmerman. Dr. David Elmendorf, assistant biology professor, and Palmer also contributed.
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Flag on fire Should the government cast a ball and chain on our freedom of expression? By Steven E. Wedel Columnist
W arning! This column, this newspaper, your textbooks, favorite television shows and political ideas could soon be censored or banned. With little fanfare, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution last month to ban the desecration of the American flag. The measure is currently in a Senate committee, where it is reportedly only two votes short of the 67 it would need to move to the states for final ratification. Already, 49 states have passed resolutions in favor of the amendment. We simply cannot allow this to happen. For over 200 years our freedom to express our beliefs has been unhindered by the government. This resolution could irrevocably change that and put us on the road of government oppression.
Banning the desecration of the American flag would put a stop to a very effective means of protesting government actions. A burning flag gets attention and shows that the person or group responsible feels strongly about the issue they are promoting or condemning. The Supreme Court, in Texas vs. Johnson (1996), has already ruled that such an action is protected by the First Amendment. To pass this new resolution would be to cancel out a vital clause of the First Amendment and overturn a decision by the men and women selected to rule on the legality of constitutional matters. Soon, burning a photocopy of the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence could be banned. Tearing up a photograph of the White House could result in punishment. Questioning a political figure could get us prison terms. The Marines could be called out to suppress picketing of the Capitol Building.
And those are just forms of expression dealing with politics. Some leaders, such as Oklahoma's Gov. Frank Keating, have made no secret of the fact they'd like to put a stop to other forms of expression they have found objectionable. Tipper Gore, who could be our next first lady, has long been at the forefront of a censorship movement that would only gain power if this resolution is passed. If we allow the First Amendment to be compromised, we will be giving up our freedom to express ourselves when we disagree with legislation—or when we go to the record store or turn on the television. One of the few legislators to speak against the proposed amendment, Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.), reminded the Senate that, "We are not a nation of symbols. We are a nation of principles. In America, we tolerate the dissent and protect the dissenters."
He is exactly right. The flag is only a symbol. Burning a piece of cloth does not take away the right of any other person to continue to believe in what the flag represents. None of this means I condone the burning of our flag. I think it's a horrible tragedy that anyone could be so hostile to our form of government that they would resort to such actions. However, I'm sure the British government thought the same thing when our colonial forefathers condemned the Crown in 1776. If the United States is to remain the leader of the free world, we cannot let our own government put restrictions on our forms of expression. The fact that this measure passed in the House is a glaring example of hypocrisy. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), said in an address to the Senate that "...a line has to be drawn...we're tired of being tolerant of everything bad and intolerant of everything good."
What is bad and what is good? If political dissent is bad, America is the bastard child of criminal violations. If oppression is good, let's help revive the Soviet Union. The line has been drawn. The question is whether or not the Senate will step over the line and join the House in an attempt to violate- the First Amendment protection granted to the people of the United States.
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An Edmond school bus works as an advertisment to attract potential drivers for the coming school year. Stress from dealing with the children has caused high turnover in the transportation department of the school system. (Staff photo by Beth Moxley)
Students wanted to make wheels on the bus go round and round By Rachel Hyde Student
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f you feel you are able to drive a large yellow vehicle and deal with children from the age of three to 18, join other fellow LTCO students in the bus-driving profession. Chuck Shinn, coordinator for Special Education Transportation, said that they seek out college students, and
currently have 10 to 12 on staff, "No experience is necessary," Shinn said, Drivers are needed before the inservice days on Aug. 3 and 4, with the first day of school on Aug. 13. The average hours they would work are 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and/or 2 to 4 p.m. The criteria for an Edmond Public Schools bus driver are as follows: The applicant needs to be 18. needs a commercial driver license and a bus driver's certificate issued by the
Department of Education. The special drivers licenses can be obtained through the Transportation Department when training for the job. The training process takes two weeks. The first week is spent in class studying for a written exam. After passing this exam the trainee receives a learner's permit. After five to six hours of driving time, if the instructor and student are both satisfied, the trainee takes the driving test.
Once this is passed, the student has all necessary licenses and is able to drive a school bus. Those who get through the training process first are chosen for a job with the department. Shinn said that the department just completed a training program for 14 people, but they need a total of 25 before the start of the school year. The nature of the job causes a high turnover rate, so if there aren't positions available now,
there will probably be some in the future. Most drivers quit their jobs because of the stress of the kids, Shinn said. But he added that the school system has a more proactive discipline system to curb unsafe behavior If there are any problems, the parents are called immediately. This helps the driver feel less helpless. To apply for a postition, or for more information, call Shinn at 340-2962. -4(
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According to information from the KFOR web site, humans cool themselves through perspiration and evaporation. When the relative humidity is low, sweat evaporates and the skin feels cool. When the relative humidity is high, which is often in Oklahoma, the moisture on the skin doesn't evaporate, the body just sweats. Another reason it feels so hot is because the global temperature is hotter than it has ever been. We are paying the price for a mild summer and winter in 1997. The temperature didn't break 100 degrees in Oklahoma once in 1997.
Porn pon squad to wash cars By Kate O'Neill Student
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he UCO Porn Pon squad will host a fundraiser Saturday to offset travel expenses for a camp Aug. 7-10 at Purdure University in Lafayette, Ind. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the squad will accept donations for a car wash at Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant on
Broadway Extension. "We're going to camp to learn some new material." said squad member Allie Martin. "We'll get the chance to qualify for nationals there and represent UCO at Daytona Beach, Florida in April." The porn pon squad raised $200 at a previous fund-raiser in July and hopes to do one more a porn camp for girls in the fall.4(
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he Sewing Camp for Kids, hosted by UCO, ended last Friday with a fashion show in the food court of the University Center. Dr. Tana Stufflebean, assistant professor of human environmental sciences, taught the sewing camp from July 6-17. , The first week of the camp was Level I and included girls from 8-12 years old. The second week was Level II and included girls from 10-13 years old. The Level I girls learned how to sew shorts and T-shirts with a matching pattern. They also made sleeping bags for their favorite beanie babies which they carried Dr. Tana Stufflebean compliments the work of Emory during the fashion show. Beasley (right). Beasley is working on an outfit for the The Level II girls, who were camp's fashion show last week. (Photo by Beth Moxley) nicknamed "The Denim Girls," sewed bathing suit covers, matching rag flip-flops received a certificate for completing the camp. and denim beach bags. The girls in Level I can come back next summer "The Denim Girls were a really good model for and be in Level the younger girls," Stufflebean said. "Once the girls start learning how to sew, it is At the end of the fashion show, each girl amazing what they can do," Stufflebean said. -4(
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Program allows international students full-time employment By Madhumathi Krishnamurthy StaffWriter
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ertain UCO international students can now work more hours as a result of a relief program initiated by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. This new nationwide policy was brought on by the Asian economic crisis in Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines. Students from these countries, otherwise not authorized for off- campus employment, will be allowed to work over the regular 20 hour per week limit, either on- or off-campus. "This is a rare opportunity for students to take up full-time employment off campus while school is still in session," said Jalal Daneshfar, immigration advisor at the UCO International Office. Until the economic crises can be resolved, the INS has removed some restrictions on employment to help students from the respective countries. This summer, there are 319 international students who can benefit
from this program. These F-1 visa holders can also take less than the minimum requirement of school hours without losing their legal status. To qualify for the program, students have to show financial hardship. "Students can apply for up to 40 hours on- or off-campus if academically they are in good standing," Daneshfar said. The program gives students the opportunity to gain some experience working with American companies outside campus. "This helps build my career, especially in my field of interest," said Jung Kim, senior political science major from South Korea. "It is also a good opportunity fors to experience more of American culture, which we would not be able to if we were confined to the campus alone." Others are grateful for the program and believe that it brings much needed relief for the students from these countries. "Personally, I am more interested in devoting my energy and time to studying. However, I feel that the American
government's attitude is commendable," said Tae Woong Park, graduate student from South Korea. "It is good of the government to consider these countries who are in economic turmoil. This program would be helpful for most of the students from these nations." Under regular economic hardships, students have to wait at least a year before they can be considered for employment outside school. However, under the relief program, they are eligible for work outside campus as early as their first semester. This eases the burdens of their governments. "It gives us a chance to earn more money," said Yvonne Yong, UCO journalism major from Malaysia. "It has become difficult for families to send money because the currency is so
It is good of the government to consider these countries who are in economic turmoil. Tae Woong Park Graduate student bad in Malaysia. Back home the economy is so bad that it would be disastrous if we went back for jobs." Once qualifications have been met and the paperwork completed, students are referred by the university to the U.S. government for consideration. This relief program has been in effect since June 24, and will continue indefinitely until the situation can be remedied in Asia, said Daneshfar. For more information about the program, consult the International Office newsletter, or speak with Jalal Daneshfar at 341-2980, Ext. 2377.
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Voice mail in jeopardy; new phone system coming By Jessica Johnson Student ter
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hone services at UCO will shutdown at 5 p.m. July 31 to cut over to a new phone system which will provide students, faculty and staff a more up-to-date phone service. Dr. Cynthia Rolfe, chief technology officer, said that students, faculty and staff should take precautions to avoid losing their voice mail messages. "At the time of the switch over, any voice mail stored in the system will be lost. Users are encouraged to retrieve all of their messages prior to this time," Rolfe said.
Due to the lack of complete phone service, the Department of Public Safety will have cell phones for emergency use, Rolfe said. "Unlike the old phone system, which left the university unable to upgrade in areas such as adding voice mail and new lines, the new phone system will be more beneficial to faculty, staff and students." An implementation team headed by UCO's project manager and director of Telecommunications, Ron Beard, accompanied by Jack. Young of Lucent Technologies, will discontinue the service of the pre-existing phone system and switch over to a new phone
Cynthia Rolfe system that was installed the week of July 12. If all goes according to schedule, the new phone service will be operational at midnight on Aug. 1.
The new phone system will allow everyone the opportunity to have voice mail and there will be direct dial capability from the outside to everyone on campus who has a phone. The system will be Year 2000 compliant, and it will allow users to integrate computer and telephone applications such as video conferencing to a computer desktop, fax service to computers and voice mail to email, Rolfe said. "This service will help move technology into the new millennium at UCO," Rolfe said. Beginning Aug. 1, dorm students' prefix will be 974 plus their current extension. Resident hall coordinators will be trained
on the new system prior to the switch over date. During the first week of August, a trainer will be available at the dorms to show students how to use the features of the new phone system. Faculty and staff will be trained in individual sessions by Sandra Franklin, training supervisor for information technology consulting, in conjunction with Lucent Technologies. Students can watch for posters in the dorms for more information. Faculty and staff can sign up for telephone training on the Web at http://libweb.ucok.edu: 10020/Tel ecom.
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Another volunteer job needed is a site-sitter or manager. This person has responsibilities involving putting out nieclical supplies. The site sitter also keeps track of all of the statistical forms and makes sure they are complete. All of the durable medical supplies are donated so that Other Options does not have to request funds from the State Health Department. However. they do receive blotter cards, lansets, scan forms <and lab
requisition slips from them The site is inspected once a ] the •.state and the year y American Red Crosc, Arbuckle said that they haven't had any errors in the 10 years that the site has been open. The State Health Department would like to close the testing center because they can't monitor the number of cases that are tested. Arbuckle said. She added that the Health Department does not want many anonymous testing sites open. If
it closes, then they will not reopen it. In addition to providing free testing, the foundation also offers free AIDS presentations. For more information call Other Options Inc. at 495-2732. If you would like more information about AIDS or AIDS testing, there is an information line at 1-800-4052732. The line is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 pall. -4(
Study shows college students most affected by AIDS By Eric Gates Student Wilier
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any college-age students may think that HIV and AIDS do not affect them, but recent studies have shown that the number of AIDS cases are rising in this age group. In a 1989 survey conducted by the American College Association, one out of every 500 students had contracted the HIV virus. Experts have estimated that in 1998, one out of every 250 students will be HIV positive. LaBetta Wallenmeyer, director of UCO's Student Health Center, confirmed that the number of cases is rising nationally, but that students at UCO may
not reflect the current trend. "I would estimate that our numbers at UCO may not be as high because we have a lot of older students and married students,"Wallenmeyer said. While HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases can_affect people of all ages, young adults are at the greatest risk for contracting and transmitting the diseases, the study showed. The primary reason, experts say, is because young adults experiment sexually more than others. AIDS is the number two cause of death in people between the ages of 25 and 44—second only to accidental deaths, according to the Center for Disease Control. HIV has an incubation period of six to lOyears before it becomes AIDS,
between the ages of 15 and 29. The study reported that the only way to avoid contracting HIV with 100 percent confidence, is to abstain from sex. The AIDS is the number two study also stated that education is the cause of death in most valuable tool in preventing STDs. people between the UCO does not have an official HIV/AIDS prevention program, but the ages of 25 and 44... Student Health Center has many resources, such as pamphlets and flyers, —Center for Disease Contra which students can use to educate themselves. The center also sells reir > 4;1Z,1,scw condoms 10 for $1. which means that most people who are Students are urged to have an HIV test. dying of AIDS became infected while The Wesley Foundation offers free, they were in college. anonymous testing from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Center for Disease Control also every Tuesday. reported that 86 percent of individuals The test site is located at 311 East with STDs contracted the diseases Hurd St., behind Thompson's Bookstore(.
Raising Committee prepares for 1998 homecoming By Kate O'Neill
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Raising the Roof," might be more than four months away, but planning for the event has already begun. Members of the UCO ;`Homecoming Committee have spent their summer forming sponsorships, creating banners ;,and contracting merchants to 'nsure the success of the Sept. F, 27-Oct 3 event. , "We want to transform the campus that week so that the ,, students and Edmond know rwhat is going on," said Kristine ;
—Kristine Crain Crain, UCO Homecoming Committee chairwoman. A bonfire and pep rally are scheduled to kick off the weeklong event, followed by an appearance of traveling comedians, Second City Improv. The LAI Olympics will allow campus organizations to compete against each other in daily e‘.7ents, featuring games like shaving cream tug-of-war.
The Homecoming parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3 in downtown Edmond. KJYO disc jockey Teresa Maxwell will emcee the parade and KFOR news anchor Tammy Payne will serve as the parade marshall. The Homecoming king and queen will be announced at half time of the football game against interstate rival Langston University. The game begins at 2 p.m. Oct. 3. Crain said the committee would like to see more student organizations nominating king and queen candidates. "We're going to personally invite student organizations to come out and participate," Crain said.
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music's windpipes. Back then I also wasn't quite as big of a fan, but I was still a fan. Everyone who knows anything about music or movies is a fan. He is the one person that no matter what your musi preference is, you can appreciate. You appreciate his wo ethic, pure talent and unprecedented charm. In fact, one day I figured out that Frank Sinatra is responsible, through a web of causation, for my existence. Now follow me here. Frank Sinatra, through help of the Mafia and unions, got John F. Kennedy elected by winning ov the states West Virginia, Illinois and Michigan. J.F.K. was then assassinated. Lyndon B. Johnson took,' over and turned a little 100-man information mission in Vietnam to a 500,000-personnel police action. My father was one of the 500,000. My father caught one of Charlies' bullets in the leg. He came back home to the states and checked into physical therapy at a hospital in Los Angeles. My soon-to-be mother just happened to be working at that same hospital. Nine months later, I was born in Illinois. So, in a type of six degrees of separation, I have Frank to thank for my life. I now encourage everyone to buy a record, eight track, cassette; or CD of Sinatra's work, open an play it. Then sit back with Camel, Zippo, a bottle of your/ favorite drink and let the experiences of your life mix with the music. .4
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ryan Saremaslani, a UCO graphic arts senior, won the vertical skating semifinals competition in the Vans Amateur Skateboarding contest July 14 in Tulsa at Mohawk Park. He will go on to compete in the Vans Amateur World Skateboarding Championship in California. Saremaslani, 26, has been skating since he was 9 years old. He won the semifinals by performing skateboarding tricks on a 11-foot-6inch metal vert ramp to accumulate points. In addition to a trophy and a pair of shoes, Saremaslani earned a trip to compete against amateur skaters from around the world. Bryan Saremaslani performs a frontside indy air at Freestyle The championship will be held during the Skate Park in Kennendale, Texas. Saremaslani is a senior second week of December, traditionally the graphic arts major at UCO. (Photo by Sara Morrell)
week of final exams at UCO. Saremaslani said he plans to talk to his professors about taking his finals early. During the next few months, he plans on skating as much as possible to prepare for the competition. "The nearest skatepark for me to practice at is in Texas. I plan on building my own practice facility," he said. Saremaslani is currently sponsored by Duffs Shoes, Stick Skateboards, and Fast Forward stores. Vans, a shoe company, sponsors professional and amateur skateboarders, and promotes the sport by giving demonstrations and endorses competitions during the Warped Tour, a concert it sponsors. Pro skaters Steve Caballero, Neil Hendrix and Chris Livingston were among those demonstrating their skills in Tulsa last week. -4