Oklahoma City Community College Inside August 25, 2003 This Week • War is hell... on everyone, editorial, p. 2. • Transfer rules explained, p. 4. • Arts Festival Oklahoma 2003, p. 5. • Abilities Galore geared up, p. 6. PIONEER Learning skills professor dies Melanie Lord, 45, a “go-getter”

By Caroline Ting Staff Writer

elanie Lord, professor of Learn- Ming Skills, died Aug. 17 at the age of 45. She had been teaching at the college since 1989. Lord was taken to an area hospital Aug. 14 after she suffered a stroke. A close friend, professor of learning skills Linda Robinett, said, although Lord used a wheelchair, she never gave up on anything she wanted to do in life. Robinett said she met Lord when she was an adjunct professor and the two had remained friends for about 20 years. Robinett said their friendship was “good, close, constant.” She described Lord as a very ener- Photo by Caroline Ting getic person with lots of drive. “She was a real go-getter,” Robinett Tim Fietkau hands a free slice of hot Papa John’s pizza to sophomore Aytek Make mine pepperoni: said. Yener. Papa John’s gave away pizza as part of a promotion Aug. 19. A total of 80 pizzas were given away. Lord was also a very dedicated pro- fessor, Robinett said, and studied for all the different classes she taught. Arrive early for best parking Robinett said Lord once taught a class for no pay just to prove to the dean at get the decals while their student identifications the time how badly she wanted to teach. By Caroline Ting are being made at Admissions and Records. Robinett said Lord was “assertive but Staff Writer Also, Bourque said, students should allow even a very kind person,” and she loved her more time to park on Friday, Aug. 29, the day Arts students and teaching. Festival Oklahoma starts. The college will begin “I think she lived [her life] fully.” he OKCCC campus currently offers charging for festival parking at 3 p.m. he said. Stu- Arts and Humanities Dean Susan T2,196 parking spaces for 10,050 students. dents and employees with parking decals displayed VanSchuyver said Lord always showed So, rushing to school five minutes before class will will not have to pay for parking. great interest in people and loved ani- create a problem for students trying to find a park- Campus parking fines range in price depending mals. Some of her interests were read- ing space, especially during the first few weeks of on the violations. A $50 ticket would be issued for ing, writing, literature, movies and mu- a new semester. parking in a handicapped zone, while a $25 fine sic. Director of Safety and Security Ernest Machado would be imposed for parking in a fire lane. Fail- VanSchuyver had been a friend and said students should arrive on campus at least 30 ure to yield at a stop sign or to a pedestrian, speed- colleague of Lord’s since she was hired minutes before class to allow enough time to search ing, going the wrong way on a one-way street and at the college in 1990. She said Lord was for a place to park. reckless and unsafe driving also would net a $25 very generous, outgoing and friendly. “The first two or three weeks of school, we ask fine. “She was the strongest person that I students to be patient and courteous, and [to not Improper parking and improperly affixed park- have ever met,” VanSchuyver said. “I drive] fast...” he said. ing decal will each result in a $3 fine. Students think we’ll miss her strong spirit and Campus Security Officer Keith Bourque said if also would be fined $5 for parking in a faculty and the positive approach to life, her work the college runs out of available pavement park- staff area, double-parking, failure to display park- and everything she did.” ing, then the school will use certain grassy areas ing decal and all other parking violations. VanSchuyver said Lord had touched for the overflow parking. Machado emphasized that the city of Oklahoma the lives of numerous students during Machado said students can park in the grass City, Oklahoma county and the Oklahoma High- her life. VanSchuyver added that Lord only when the security officers are there to direct way Patrol also are allowed to write parking tick- was a great listener as well. them. Also, students need to display parking decals or See “Parking,” page 8 See “Lord,” page 8 face a possible $5 fine. Bourque said students can 2 • PIONEER • August 25, 2003 Editor • Daniel Lapham • 682-1611, ext. 7675 Editorial and Opinion Editorial Electoral College stands To the Editor: Under the Constitution looked like Al Gore was go- Don’t repeat The Electoral College has there are 51 separate elec- ing to win, even though I always been a good thing, tions, and the candidate supported Bush. We miss in my mind, since high who assembles enough something huge and won- school civics. I remember popular-vote victories in derful when we flounce past, learn the Electoral College offered them to get a majority of around in our pretty rage some protection of smaller Electoral College votes is claiming ‘Bush stole the A Reuters cameraman was shot and killed by U.S. more rural states. But I the winner. election.’ Our system soldiers mid August in Iraq. would have been hard “That’s the federal meth- worked exactly as it was An Aug. 20 report by the Associated Press ex- pressed to mount a credible od of counting popular meant to, effectively and plained that the soldiers mistook the camera on the defense to it, so I thought votes, and it’s akin to the fairly, encouraging voter shoulder of Mazen Dana, 41, for a “rocket-propelled I’d do a little research. way the winner of the World participation and public grenade launcher.” Dana was on assignment near Obviously, much has Series is determined — by scrutiny. Baghdad in Iraq for the news agency Reuters when been written since Gore- winning four out of seven —Jack L. Werner, Bush. The most succinct games, not by scoring the Chairman Elect, SOKC he was killed. writing I have read about most total runs in seven Chamber of Commerce Dana is the second Reuters cameraman, and the the Electoral College was games. 17th news organization employee, to die since the an article entitled “The “The Founders feared war began on March 20. Electoral College and the that the concerns of small A group of 200 men marched through Dana’s Development of American states would not be heard PIONEER hometown of Hebron holding photos of Dana and Democracy” by Gary Glenn if a popular majority could Vol. 32 No. 1 protesting that more needs to be done to protect in Perspectives on Political be formed from our largest Daniel Lapham...... Editor journalists in Iraq. Science (Winter 2003). cities and most populated Caroline Ting...... Staff Writer Death and war of any kind are not pleasant I quote: “Contrary to what states. Lacey Lett...... Staff Writer you may have heard, Al “…the Electoral College things. Neither are they something that many col- Keah Roggow.....Photographer Gore did not win the popu- encourages, and usually lege age Americans have seen. This being the case Brent Hodges...... Ad Manager lar vote in 2000. And the produces, greater voter Melissa Guice.....Online Editor we must look at the average age of the U.S. soldiers Electoral College, far from support behind the even- Ronna Austin...... Lab Director serving in the Middle East. Yes, our soldiers are well being a fiendish Anachro- tual winner. This makes Sue Hinton...... Faculty Adviser trained, they do have skills. However, when a 19- nism thwarting the popu- democracy more broadly year-old kid is thrown into a situation where some- lar will, is actually more representative, more con- The PIONEER is a publica- one who appears to be a friend could just as easily democratic than any popu- sensual, and hence more tion of Oklahoma City Com- shoot him in the head a fearful response of firing a lar alternative. governable.” munity College through the weapon would not be surprising. “Yes, when the Florida As the above clearly por- Division of Arts and Humani- dust had settled, Gore had trays, our system was built ties. It is published weekly There is no justification for the death of the almost 51 million votes and to effect maximum partici- during the fall and spring se- innocent, and it is a sad day any journalist is killed George W. Bush about half pation, representation, in- mesters and the eight-week for doing his job to inform the public of the facts. a million fewer. But that’s put, issue consideration, summer session. To say that these soldiers were acting in a careless the national popular vote, governability and cohesion. All opinions expressed are way that in turn took the life of another innocent and, constitutionally, I thought the system was those of the author and do not journalist is not for anyone in America to judge. there’s no such thing. working very well when it necessarily represent those of Again war is never a pretty thing. No matter what the publisher. life is lost, no matter what side they were fighting The PIONEER welcomes let- ters to the editor and encour- for, a life lost is a sad moment. ages the use of this publica- Critics must ask themselves what they would do tion as a community forum. in a situation where they were in a country they did All letters must include the not want to be in, doing a job they must do because author’s name, address, it is an order. All they want to do is get back home phone number and signature. to see friends and family. However, the PIONEER will They are patroling the outskirts of Baghdad in a withhold the name if the re- quest is made in writing. The tank and in the distance they see an unidentified PIONEER has the right to edit person with what looks like a grenade launcher. all letters and submissions for Once again, a life lost is a horrible thing and yes, length, libel and obscenity. it is necesarry to provide better protection for Letters to the editor can be journalists in high risk areas. delivered in person to the PIO- It is not ethical, however, to judge those who are NEER office, mailed to: Pio- doing their job as soldiers, instead of judging, neer Editor, 7777 S. May, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma society must learn from this and add greater protec- 73159 or faxed to 682-7568. tion for those who are doing their job reporting the Letters may also be e-mailed facts while in harm’s way. to [email protected]. A phone There are many suggestions as to what the UN number for verification must could do to ensure a safer opperating protocal for be included. journalists. Journalists could be required to were a The PIONEER can be ac- radio beacon that allowed the troops to recognize cessed on the Internet at: http://pioneer.okccc.edu. them by a reciever they had. Journalists could be required to wear a uniform that would be specific to journalists like the military uniform is to them. —Daniel Lapham Editor Lab Director • Ronna Austin • 682-1611, ext. 7307 August 25, 2003 • PIONEER • 3 Comments and Reviews Nanny flick with a twist “Uptown Girls” extracts a nanny to impress a guy she how an 8-year-old does. As modest performance from likes so he will think of her much as I foresaw disap- Brittany Murphy. It’s quite as responsible. Soon Molly pointment in this movie, it a contrary from her 2002 realizes that Ray has run surprised me by being a “8 Mile” performance with off so many nannies due pleasure watching. It Eminem. to her aggressive, hateful makes love about laughter “Uptown Girls” starts off behavior, so Molly changes with an atypical plot. with a weak plot, but the her motivation from im- Although Ray’s charac- You’re Not Alone further it gets into the pressing her love interest to ter is quite unrealistic for a movie, the closer each impressing Ray. child, her actions create a August 25 marks the beginning of yet another se- characters’ relationships Meanwhile Ray’s snotty hilarious situation. mester at OKCCC. get. attitude and coldness to- It’s a movie both adults Approaching this new semester, my mind can’t help The closest of all is the ward Molly adds comedy and children can enjoy. but wonder how many individual lives will be collid- relationship between Ray throughout the movie. Be advised, “Uptown ing this semester. (Dakota Fanning), an eight- They end up becoming Girls” is rated PG 13 for I begin to reminisce four semesters ago to my first year-old neat freak girl, and best friends, talking about sexual content and lan- experience attending college. I had just arrived back Molly (Brittany Murphy), a deep problems and dancing guage, leaving parents in Oklahoma after working at the resorts in Summit 22-year-old spoiled and together. The funny part is strongly cautioned. County, Colo. confused woman. Ray acts as the adult fig- —Lacey Lett Thinking back to the nervousness and fear I felt as I walked into my first English composition class Molly became Ray’s ure while Molly acts like Staff Writer on that Monday morning. Beginning my college ca- reer at the age of 21 seemed weird to me at the time, but I later realized that I was exactly where I be- Disney remake gives new spin longed. I remember the thoughts and fear of not being smart enough to make it in college. I remember It’s said everything in life to get married which brings let her. This is where the thinking “What am I doing here? Am I freakin’ nuts? comes full circle, like Capri a very new twist to an old story takes off, and the two I can’t do this.” pants, break dancing and story. are switched and live each I was home-educated my entire life, from the time many other things in our The daughter of Dr. Tess other’s lives. I was in kindergarten to my graduation with a GED in 1998. No, I wasn’t socially deprived or extremely world. Hollywood is start- Coleman’s is Anna, played This story is funny, but shy, just a little low on self-confidence when I en- ing to catch on to the trend by rising star Lindsay it makes you realize if you tered OKCCC. and cash in on it. Disney’s Lohan. Lohan is no lived your parents life and So, here you are. It’s your first semester at this new release of “Freaky Fri- stranger to Disney re- your parents lived yours, place that’s big and scary. You don’t know where day” is a remake of the makes. She starred in the how freaky it would be. your classes are, not sure of your major, you’re like, 1976 original with a young 1996 remake of “Parent The story of this “Freaky “Hey, I want to be a major in business, science, or Jodie Foster. Trap.” Lohan plays the very Friday” is up-to-date and computer science and, hey, art looks cool.” This remake of “Freaky rebellious teen that likes very entertaining. Well, maybe not for you but that’s how I felt com- Friday” has a list of big punk music and piercings I don’t think we’re talk- ing into an institution that was completely foreign stars. Jamie Lee Curtis pro- in Disney’s “Freaky Friday.” ing about any Oscar nomi- to me. Knowing that I wanted to learn, gain knowl- vides a different spin on The premise of the story nation here, but this movie edge and excel but not having a clue where I was this mother character. is that Anna and her mom was well written and very truly going. In the original movie the Tess are going through the well acted. My reason for writing this first-person column is mother is a very 1950’s usual not understanding It is a fun movie for ev- hopefully to give a bit of encouragement, and a sense of peace that you are not alone in your fear, frustra- mother who is just perfect. each other. Then one night eryone. It gets a B- in my tion and confusion. The first time attending college In the remake Dr. Tess at dinner Anna wants to go book. — whether it be right out of high school or 20 years Coleman is a single mother to an audition with her —Brent Hodges down the road — can be scary whether you want to who is dating, and planning band and her mom won’t Staff Writer admit it or not. What I know now, four semesters later, after my life has been touched by many wonderful profes- sors and fellow classmates is I have never in my life Quote of the Week: been happier with a decision I have made. Yes, I am broke. Yes, I work too much to pay for college. But “The secret of health for both mind and body is by overcoming that initial fear of failure that threat- not to mourn for the past, worry about the fu- ened to freeze me in a perpetual state, I didn’t listen to the fear and now I am beginning to see a potential ture, or anticipate troubles but to live in the for my future that I never thought possible. present moment wisely and earnestly.” So, if you’re scared, good, that means you’re hu- man. If you have no clue what you want to do with ␣␣␣␣␣␣␣ - Buddha the rest of your life, then, hey we’re at the same party. But if you are reading this, then you do know what you are doing right now, and in all reality the present is what we live in, not the past or the fu- Welcome to OKCCC!!! ture. Therefore listen to your professors, take notes, The Pioneer hopes your semester will be make lots of friends in your classes and most of all, make learning fun. a mind expanding adventure —Daniel Lapham in your pursuit of knowledge. Editor 4 • PIONEER • August 25, 2003 Staff Writer • Caroline Ting • 682-1611, ext. 7675 What students must know about transferring credits will not know all the current equivalents for credit for the course. By Cheryl Thornton courses students need to transfer to other uni- OKCCC will hold Transfer Awareness Day News Writing I Student versities, so checking with the university a stu- during October to better inform transfer stu- dent plans to transfer to is a must. Hockett dents about the application process and schol- said not only to check, but double check and arships, and provide the opportunity to meet Transfer students may think all their courses triple check. with representatives from Oklahoma colleges will transfer for credit at their target university Universities may change which course and universities. or college, but before enrolling in courses one equivalents they accept from semester to se- More information on transferring can be needs to do some research. mester. Transfer students can contact the en- reached by contacting Student Development at OKCCC strives to develop empowered stu- rollment department or check online for the 682-1611, ext. 7353. dents who have the ability to make good cur- most up-to-date information. ricular decisions, said Dean of Student Devel- Most universities will have course equiva- opment John Hockett. lency tables that inform students which trans- Advisers are able to assist transfer students fer courses count for credit. Research made and provide some information, but ultimately Hockett said a great source for students is making sure a student’s coursework will trans- the Oklahoma State Regents’ website at fer to their destination university is something www.okhighered.org. simple on OKCCC a student needs to research for himself. Click on the ‘student center’ link for infor- Hockett advises students to be proactive mation available to all students. Click on ‘trans- library website early on in their college years. He said transfer fer students’ to pull up admission standards, students need to be aware of requirements at course transfer information and student trans- By Alison Williams their destination university and know which fer policies. News Writing I Student courses will transfer and what they need to take Just because a student is taking a course for their major. within their desired major or subject does not It would benefit the transfer students most mean it will always transfer. For example, The OKCCC library website offers aca- to work toward their major at OKCCC and ob- OKCCC offers a Principles of Public Relations demic research that is just a click away and tain an associate degree in order to prepare for course. The same course name is offered at the definitely much easier than pulling those their future college years. University of Oklahoma as well. “all-night Google searches” as a student Sophomore Jeremy Rogers of Moore plans After careful evaluation and a referral to the puts it. to transfer into the University of Oklahoma’s equivalency tables, this reporter was surprised “I was up at 4 a.m. last night writing a architecture program next spring. to see that OU did not accept this course as an paper at the last minute, and paying 60 “At first I just took some basic classes like equivalent. cents an article [for material] that my pro- physics and math but I didn’t know what I was “I thought I could take some computer aided fessors would accept,” said student doing,” said Rogers. design classes, but I found out those don’t Stephanie Smith. “Then I went to the Office of Prospective Stu- transfer either,” Rogers said. “I had to get more Reference Librarian Rachel Butler said dent Services on the OU campus. hours in so I just ended up taking electives.” she believes that trips to the library to find The officers gave me the information I needed If a student has already taken a course and magazine and newspaper articles are de- for the architecture program and I just went realizes it has no equivalent at their destina- clining. from there.” tion university, often an enrollment officer at “It is much easier to use the Internet,” OKCCC admissions and enrollment officers their transfer university will try to give elective said Butler. The OKCCC library offers free access to thousands of articles over a vari- Great resources offered at OKCCC library ety of subjects. Students are able to search on something very specific or something “There were only of the library are up- that many titles in the very large and widespread. By Alison Williams about 10 or 11 sets of dated constantly.” library.” Students can access information online News Writing I shelves and only six “We want to keep Butler said she be- by visiting the library web site at Student short reference books and informa- lieves some students www.okccc.edu. At the main page, click on shelves,” he said. tion accurate and not think of the library as “find articles” to locate search engines to “And since then, the outdated.” a place only for refer- access thousands of scholarly journals, The OKCCC library library has moved The library is always ence material. news articles, books and magazines. is not only a place for about four times and getting new maga- Butler also said that “Students are able to have one place at research for class, but grown greatly.” zines, new databases everyone should go their fingertips and a huge amount of in- also a repository full of The fourth move and new books. into the library and formation on all kinds of topics,” said But- books and titles that brought them to the The library even has see what is available. ler. are ready to be current home, with copies of the latest The library takes re- She also said that students should take checked out to stu- plenty of room to best sellers, such as quests from both pro- advantage of the electronic library. dents. house nearly 95,000 the newest Harry Pot- fessors and students “Doing research at 1 a.m. isn’t the smart- The now multi-mil- titles with about 5,000 ter book. to order books and est idea, nor is it fun,” said student Chevone lion-dollar library was being added last year This information magazines. McKinney. “What is worse is having to pay once in an under- alone. can also be found Forms to make re- money for those articles.” ground building that “We look at our own online at quests are available at Butler cringed when she heard this. “No, is now part of the sci- collection and weed library.okcc.edu. the reference desk in no, no,” she exclaimed. “The library sub- ence lab. out the old and get “I really had no idea the library. scriptions here are paid by student fees and Reference librarian more of what’s the library got new For more informa- are extremely valuable.” Jay Ramanjulu re- needed,” said Rachel books so quickly,” said tion about available For troubles accessing the information or members the cramped Butler, reference li- one student. resources in the li- logging onto the system, call 682-1611, ext. quarters of an earlier brarian. “I never would have brary, call 682-1611, 7251 for assistance. time. “And certain areas believed that there are ext. 7251. x Photographer • Keah Roggow • 682-1611, ext. 7676 August 25, 2003 • PIONEER • 5 Arts Festival Oklahoma kicks off Aug. 29 formed for the festival over the last The poster depicts one black and festival is the opportunity to share By Daniel Lapham 25-year history,” he said. one white carousel horse in the new ideas with the friends she has Editor Musically, guests will be treated foreground and displays logos of made over the past 16 years to the music of the Kingston Trio, the festival’s four sponsors: through the festival. a folk band formed in the late OKCCC, Central Art Association, Exhibit chair Sharon Ashton, rts Festival Oklahoma is 1950s, The Oklahoma City Phil- Women of the South and the South 59, has been with the festival since A back for its 25th anniver- harmonic Orchestra, and the Oklahoma City Chamber of Com- the beginning. She explained the sary on the campus of OKCCC. The 1950’s pop group The Platters. merce. purpose behind the festival. festival kicks off Labor Day week- This year’s poster also bears the Cannon said she has been paint- “We started the festival here on end at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 and home-spun theme. ing since junior high school. Her the south side to showcase local continues through Monday. Arts Festival Oklahoma’s 25th inspiration for the poster came Oklahoma artists and help to dis- Manuel Prestamo, executive di- anniversary poster was designed from the fun and innocence of pel the stigma surrounding south rector of Arts Festival Oklahoma, by long-time festival supporter and childhood, she said. Oklahoma City by showing the rest said he is looking forward to this Oklahoman Kathy Cannon, 48. “I love carousels,” Cannon said. of the state that the south side has year’s festival. “To me, carousels bring back good something wonderful to offer,” “One of the fond memories of childhood — of Ashton said. things we did for families being together, of my fam- The festival will showcase 150 our 25th anniver- ily being together doing things. The individual artists filling three art sary is look at our arts festival is family oriented. tents, one craft tent and a theme,” Prestamo “It’s just a great opportunity for children’s tent designed specifically said. “We have had parents to be with their children to the interests of the children, international and show them the world through Ashton said. themes before but the arts.” The festival will be open to the our theme this Cannon has been involved with public from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. year is more of an the arts festival since 1987. She 29; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, all-American type. said she has been blessed by be- Aug. 30; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun- “In keeping with ing accepted every year. day, Aug. 31; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that I looked at She said her favorite part of the Monday, Sept. 1. some of the artists that had per- Music, music, music

By Sarah Buckner Arts Festival News Writing I Student Oklahoma’s 25th anniversary poster was designed by hree musical events will highlight the 25th annual Arts Fes- long-time festival Ttival Oklahoma Labor Day weekend. supporter and The festival will host the Kingston Trio Oklahoman Kathy at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. The origi- Cannon, 48. nal Kingston Trio formed in the San Francisco area in the 1950s according to the Arts Festival Oklahoma website www.okccc.edu/afo. Festival goers can Members now include Bob Shane, George Grove and Bobby Haworth who will perform such hits as “Close up,” satisfy their taste buds “Something Special” and “#16.” “I think having musical artists for the arts festival [is] cool. By Sarah Buckner “It’s a great function for this school News Writing I Student and [will] draw people in,” said student Brandi Bershears. Kingston Trio At 8:30 p.m. rts Festival Oklahoma would not be complete without Gourmet Saturday, Village, an area that provides patrons a chance to taste the dif- A Aug. 30 the Oklahoma Philharmonic, led ferent foods of the world. by Joel Levine for the 14th season, will per- Hungry attendees could stop at Sweis’s Restaurant and pick up a form. gyro and then go straight to Auntie “M’s” Fried Pies and indulge in a “Having the Philharmonic here will be sweet dessert. Or, a guest could try cuisine from the other end of the great,” said student David Barber. “They’re world and enjoy an Indian taco from Brown’s Indian Tacos, Inc., then classy...” follow it up with a cold treat from the Ice Cream Waffle Sundae Trailer. At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, The Plat- If a Bodacious Burrito or a chicken-fried steak sandwich sounds tempt- ters, a group successful in the 1950s and ing, Tad’s Catering and Concessions should be a scheduled stop. members of the Rock and Roll Hall of The selections are numerous. While guests are filling their eyes with Fame, will appear at the festival. artwork and their ears with music, their taste buds can enjoy the festi- Some of the Platters notable songs are val as well. Festival goers can find a complete list of the vendors who “Only You,” “My Dream” and “Smoke Gets will hawk their culinary ware during the four-day event at the college The Platters in Your Eyes.” website at okccc.ed/afou. 6 • PIONEER • August 25, 2003 Staff Writer • Lacey Lett • 682-1611, ext. 7676 Highlights Organizations Fair Anyone interested in joining a club or organization should come to the Organization Fair Wednesday and Thursday Aug. 27 through 28 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m in the College Union. The fair will let students find out more about each of the clubs and sign up if interested. For more information call Student Life at (405) 682-1611 ext.7792 .

Mars landing Professors Max Simmons and Debra Burris are hosting an observing of Mars on Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 9 to 10:30 p.m. The viewing will be held above entry 12 in the main building at OKCCC. Call Debra Burris at (405) 682- 1611, ext.7187 after 5 p.m. to make sure the viewing is not canceled due to poor weather conditions. The voicemail will let you know. “Don’t miss a once in a 5,000 year opportunity. We encourage everyone to come out.”

Be Seemore Art Arts Festival Oklahoma is seeking teams of two to be Seemore Art, the festival’s mascot, from Friday, Aug. 29 Photo by Lacey Lett through Monday, Sept. 1. Seemore Art will give cards to kids and generate good will. Volunteers will receive a free Pre-emptive thank you: (Starting clockwise) Susan Tabor, Jenna Howard, Vicky T-shirt, free drinks during their shift, an invitation to the Wilson, Karen Hartline, Paul deCardenas, Paul Sechrist and Richard Rouillard eat at the sponsor’s volunteer party and a free parking pass on the day of luncheon Aug. 20 for an appreciation and welcome back to the faculty and staff who sponsor volunteering. One person will be in the Seemore costume student clubs and organizations throughout the year. and the other will help guide Seemore. The volunteers will alternate who is guiding and who is Seemore about halfway through the shift. Seemore Art is a birdlike Awareness is club’s focus creature with a yellow body and orange beak. He also displays several different colors of feathers. For more By Kinsey Lee “My circle of friends has enlarged and I information contact Scott Tigert at (405) 682-7579. News Writing I Student have become a lot more outgoing... Once I joined the club, it seemed like I was a lot more Civic-minded website involved in everything on campus.” Partly because of Abilities Vocal Oklahomans in Civic Engagement is sponsoring —Meredith Dunkeson a new website to help students gain information about Galore, OKCCC now offers civic activities on their college campuses. The site will taller tables and a condi- President of Abilities Galore allow colleges and universities to post activities on an ment cart in the union. The on-line calendar and participate in online forums. Visit the club has also lobbied for much of their time fund- to include more in the area site at www.okvoice.org. automatic door openers raising and trying to pro- of outreach and fellowship around campus for stu- vide scholarships for cur- for students with disabili- Wheelchairs available dents in wheelchairs. rent members along with ties,” said Wilson. Miracle on Wheels makes power wheelchairs available Open to all students who several other activities The club has no member- to nonambulatory senior citizens. The wheelchairs are are interested in learning planned. “The officers and ship dues and focuses on provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel about disabilities, the club sponsors were planning an being a social group for its a manual wheelchair in their home or living quarters. For previously focused on mak- organizational meeting be- members. information and qualifications call 1-800-749-8778. ing sure the campus was fore attending the fall Lead- “My circle of friends has accessible for all students, ership Retreat in order to enlarged and I have become Sing for electives said president of Abilities have the club’s goals for the a lot more outgoing,” said OKCCC has three choral groups that students may join Galore Meredith Dunke- year established...,” said Dunkeson. “Once I joined for credit hours. Concert Choir group meets from 11 to son. ADA Technician and co- the club, it seemed like I 11:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. No audition “When I started school, sponsor Vicky Wilson. was a lot more involved in is required. The Chamber Singers group meets from noon areas on campus were not Now that the campus is everything on campus.” to 12:50 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. disability -friendly but now accessible to disabled stu- Students interested in Auditioning is required during the first week of each the campus is a really dents, the club is looking joining the club can sign up semester. This group is looking for variety and has various friendly place for the dis- in a new direction. The at the Organization Fair opportunities to perform during the semester. You may abled,” said Dunkeson. club’s main focus is in- Wednedsay, Aug. 27 and sign up on the bulletin board across the hall from room In addition to promoting creasing awareness about Thursday Aug. 28 from 8 1C5 and next to the office of music professor Jonathon the installation of more au- disabilities on campus. a.m. to 8 p.m. located in Stewart. Tuition scholarships are offered to those who tomatic doors for this year, “We are going to continue the College Union to find make it. Also the Community Chorus group will meet every Abilities Galore is looking to in that direction and hope out more information. Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. This group specializes in larger fill the vice president and choral work with some instrumental accompaniment. No public relations positions at audition is required and non students may join. All voices its first or second meeting Psst... If you have club news are needed. Call (405) 682-1611 ext. 7249 or e-mail at of the fall semester. contact Lacey [email protected] for more information. Club members will meet twice a month and spend at 682-1611ext.7676. Ad Manager • Brent Hodges • 682-1611, ext. 7674 August 25, 2003 • PIONEER • 7 Classifieds Pioneer Classified Advertising dows, very clean, all records. is free to all currently enrolled $2,500. Call 503-7808. Weeklycrossword OKCCC students and employ- FOR SALE: ’87 Cadillac ees for any personal classified Eldorado. Good tires, runs good, ad. Ads must be submitted in moonroof. Must sell, have an- writing with IDs supplied or other vehicle. $1550 or best offer. work area and college exten- 602-8834. sion included. Deadline for ad- FOR SALE: ’76 Monte Carlo. vertising is 5 p.m. Tuesday 350 engine and transmission prior to the publication date. Looks and runs great. $2,500 Call 682-1611, ext. 7674 for OBO. Call 292-7118. more information.

WANTED: Student asst. for Syl- van Learning Center near Cross- FOR SALE: ’99 VW Passat, roads Mall. One evening/week(4 63k miles, loaded, leather, heated hrs.) and Sat. morning (3 hrs.). front seats, triptomic transmission, Good people skills, work well with all power, 6-disc CD changer, sunroof, alloys, antitheft system, children, can multi-task. Start im- privacy glass, green, well-kept. mediately. 631-0700. Asking $16,000. Call 473-0129. HELP WANTED: Student FOR SALE: ’98 Chevy 350. wanted to help prepare a 5-year business plan for a beauty supply 3/4 ton cargo van, fully loaded, store. Prefer student majoring in automatic, AM/FM cassette. business or has extensive knowl- $7,000. Call Robert 833-8571. edge of business. For more info. FOR SALE: ’98 Dodge 150 un- Call 682-0042 or 250-5160. der 80,000 miles. Asking $8,500 FOR SALE: 2 1/2 in. mtx am- OBO 634-6929. plifier in a box. $250. For more FOR SALE: ’97 Toyota. Black, info. call Moe at 408-2753. 60k miles. $4,150. Call Tina after FOR SALE: Sauder computer 9 p.m. at 579-0542. desk with built-in hutch. $100. FOR SALE: ’96 Chrysler Please call 359-8190. Sebring LXI. V-6 Automatic, tan NEEDS HOME: Cute 6 month with gray leather interior, fully old miniature schnauzer. AKC pa- loaded, with sunroof, CD player, power everything, 105k miles. pers available. Price negotiable. $4,999 OBO. Call 947-0131. Please call 447-3004 or 249- 0185. FOR SALE: ’95 Ford Mustang, with new full mattress $100 also route, OKCCC, Crossroads Mall, Loaded with CD player. Automatic FOR SALE: Brand New Fac- tory Sealed Amy Grant CD collec- white child’s dresser $65. Call and Southwest Medical Center, SERVICES and new transmission. Runs 605-0549. $400 a month. $400 deposit. Call great. $3800 OBO. Call 210-7909. tion. Variety of 17 cds for a steal! $50. 503-7807. FOR SALE:Full set of Ency- Delores at 682-4407. LAWN SERVICES and flower FOR SALE: ’95 Ford Escort. 4- clopedia Americana through 2002 FOR RENT: Free room. Board bed maintenance: Commercial door, 181k miles. New timing belt, WANTED: Calling all parties interested in joining a Christian $150. Call 682-1611 ext 7302. only $20 a week. Call Sarah or and residential services. Mowing, brakes, water pump, and tune-up. Dan at 205-7407 A.S.A.P. edging, trimming. Call 682-8959. $1,700. Call 682-1611, ext. 7795 dance/step team. We conduct all or 364-0924. kinds of dance and incorporate FOR RENT FOR SALE: ’95 Ford Contour. stomping, clapping, dancing, Very nice! New transmission. V-6 singing and chanting. We want For Sale: Roommate needed power windows, power locks, to show that there is more than to share a 2 bedroom apartment sunroof, 130k miles. Must sell. one way to praise God. For more on the Northeast side of Okla- $3,000 OBO. Call 799-3412 or info. Contact 503-7807. homa City. Bills included in rent. 613-0803. NEEDS HOME: Free to a good For more information please call FOR SALE: ’95 Ford Taurus Home! 4-5 month old puppy, Su- Marissa at 755-1867. Sedan, white, 3.0 Liter V-6 a/c, per sweet. Black puppy with white FOR RENT: Location N.W.16th power seats & windows. $2,800 markings, part rott mix. Call &Young. 15 minute drive from OBO. Call Eddie at 246-2361. Amara or Derrick at 632-4938. OKCCC. Special discount for Stu- FOR SALE: ’92 Honda FOR SALE: 29 ft. Tioga Motor dents. Contact: Moe 818-9390/ Prelude,red,alarm,cd,tint, all Home. 2000 model 29z, C-class, Liton 681-8366. power,sunroof and very clean. Ford chassis, V-10 engine, gets FOR RENT: Free Room & $3,700. Call 229-3683 or 605- 9-10 mpg pulling a tow car, uses Board for live- in nanny 20 hrs. a 0566. unleaded gas, has microwave, week. Call Sarah or Dan at 205- FOR SALE: ’92 Honda Pre- oven range, heat/air, shower, 7407 A.S.A.P. lude. Black, tinted windows, all bathroom, cable ready, two beds, FOR RENT: 2840 SW 78th power, sunroof, runs great. plus a fold down couch, large aw- Beautiful 2 Bed, 1 1/2 Bath, living ning, exterior stereo, plenty of $5,500. Call 503-7807. room, dining room, covered patio storage, only 14K miles. Perfect FOR SALE: ’91 Ford Ranger. and 2 car garage. W/ auto open. condition, perfect for travelers on $750 OBO. Please call Greg at Walking distance to the college. the go! Must see to appreciate. 782-0081. $650 per month. $350 deposit. Only $39,500. See Professor FOR SALE: ’90 Ford Tempo Call 408-1768. Ludlum for more details or call at GL. 67 miles. White, 4-door, au- FOR RENT: 2 bed, 2 bath, 682-1611 ext.7412 or e-mail at tomatic, new tires, new brake ser- 1040 sq. ft. Washer, dryer, range [email protected]. vice. $1200 OBO. Call 703-2315. and frost -free refrigerator. Good FOR SALE: Bunk bed-twin on FOR SALE: ’89 GMC Jimmy neighbors. Non-smokers. Ceiling top and full on the bottom. Comes fan. Mini blinds. Close to bus Pewter/gray, cold air, tinted win- •It Pays to advertise in the PIONEER• 8 • PIONEER • August 25, 2003 Online Editor • Melissa Guice • 682-1611, ext. 7676 Parking area to grow Professor remembered by family, students lots and remote parking She said Lord believed any- “Parking,” with shuttle operations. “Lord,” one could accomplish what Cont. from page 1 In a report brought to a Cont. from page 1 he or she wishes to do. recent Board of Regents Fern said that she re- Committee of the Whole members it really made ets on the campus. meeting, it’s recommended She is survived by her Lord’s day several times Machado reminds stu- that an additional 1200 father and mother, Melvin when she ran into some dents that there is parking spaces will be needed and Fern Grover, brother students from the past and available all around the within the next 10 years. Bill Grover and his wife they all told her that she buildings, although, he Campus Traffic and Kathy, all of Ardmore, as was the reason they stayed said, most students seem Parking Regulations pam- well as various other rela- in school. to prefer lots A and C since phlets are available in the tives. “She was my best they’re the closest. Safety and Security office, Lord’s mother, Fern, said friend,” Fern said. OKCCC President Bob located on the first floor of her daughter’s strongest Services were held Aug. Todd said the key to getting the main building. The trait was determination. 20 in Ardmore. a parking space is to “come same information also is Melanie Lord early.” listed in the Student Hand- FAX YOUR AD! “Parking is a continuing book and on the college (405)682-7568 challenge for the individual website at www.okccc.edu. trying to find a parking place,” Todd said. “It’s also a challenge for the institu- tion to provide that park- ing.” Todd said he realizes the college needs to provide more parking spaces. He and the OKCCC Board of Regents are in the process of developing ideas. Those might include an on-campus parking garage, more on-campus parking HighSpeedInternetHighSpeedInternet forHigherEdforHigherEd at OklahomaCity CommunityCollege $29.95$29.95 permonthpermonth SIGNUP TODAY!@ www.okccc.edu

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