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By ALLYSON REYNOLDS the ball to the 19, but holding and quarter. The longest drive of the quarter ing into the game, held the Lions (Editor) delay of game calls put the Southwestern defensive end began at the Southwestern 40. On to only 51 total yards. Fourteen of LANGSTON--South we stern Bulldogs back at the 35. Quarter­ John McCoy’s interception of a a fourth and one at their own 49, those were rushing. managed to come out on top of back Todd Hudson, subbing for Tyrone Bowen pass gave the the Bulldogs decided to go for it, Langston’s defense, which was what was an extremely defensive kicker Jim George, was forced to Bulldogs the ball on the LU 43. but changed their minds when ranked fourth in the nation, allow­ battle with the Langston Lions attempt a 49-yard field goal, but it But a Tim Stroud fumble, which they were penalized five yards for ed the Bulldogs 165 yards, 147 of Saturday, winning the game 9-0. was no good. George was injured was recovered by Langston’s delay of game. The Bulldogs were which were rushing. . The first two quarters were earlier in the series while perfor­ Mark Wingo, put a swift end to able to keep the ball, however, Sophomore Mark Williams, in' scoreless for both teams, in spite ming his duties as an offensive the Bulldog possession. when Langston was called for for the usual starting tailback of Southwestern's excellent field guard. A Langston fumble midway roughing-the-punter. A series of James Hicks, led the Bulldogs in position throughout the first half. Due to the fact that South­ through the third quarter was Williams and Stroud runs set up a rushing with 70 yards on 32 car­ Southwestern did, however, con­ western kept control of the ball recovered by A.J. Johnson, and third and goal at Langston’s ries. Stroud, who scored the lone trol the ball for most of the game. throughout the majority of the the Bulldogs had the ball back at three. But a Williams fumble on touchdown, had 53 yards on 18 After controlling the ball for first quarter, Langston only had Langston's 20. Three Stroud runs the four was recovered for the carries. five minutes before having to four plays in the first quarter. put the Bulldogs all the way up to Lions by Odell Gunther. Langston now falls to 2-6 for the punt, Southwestern gave the ball Langston once again gave the 7. Two plays later, Helton and season while Southwestern moves to Langston, who took over on Southwestern excellent field posi­ Southwestern tailback Mark McCoy sacked Bowens in the end up to 5-4. their own 37. It took Langston five tion early in the second quarter, Williams gave the Bulldogs zone, and the Bulldogs went Southwestern will end the plays to lose two yards, and they when Marvin Brown punted only another three yards before Stroud ahead, 9-0. season at home on Saturday also were forced to punt. Punter 11 yards to give Southwestern the scored his fifth touchdown of the Southwestern took advantage against the Northwestern Marvin Brown lost eight yards on ball on the LU 31. Unfortunately, season on a four-yard run. With of the free kick to run off all but Rangers, long-time OIC rivals of a bad punt snap, and the Bulldogs tailback Mark Williams was 6:33 left in the third quarter, Jim the final two minutes of the game. the Bulldogs. Northwestern lost received excellent field position at unable to move more than a few George kicked the extra point, McCoy was named District 9 to Northeastern this weekend, Langston's 31. Holding and delay yards, and Hudson was forced to and the Bulldogs went ahead, 7-0. and OIC Defensive Player of the 28-7, making them 4-5 for the of game penalties set South­ attempt another field goal. The It was the first time Southwestern Week for his efforts. season. Southwestern already is western back 14 yards, but a pass 42-yard attempt was no good. had scored since the East Central Southwestern's defense, which assured of it’s best season under interference call against the Lions Langston's futile attempts at a game. was ranked 10th in the nation go­ third-year Paul Sharp. put the Bulldogs back in a 1 st­ first down ended in a punt, and The fourth quarter was much and- 10 situation, with good field Southwestern, although unable to like the other three in that there position. score, once again controlled tfie were very few minutes that the Southwestern was able to move ball for the majority of the Bulldogs didn't have the ball. "The Nerd" opens this week

By BECKY RAY ept, hopelessly stupid “ Nerd” Nerd” are Bennie Williams as (Staff Writer) who outstays his welcome. This Willum Cubbert, the architect; On Nov. 10-12, the second play “ Nerd" completely disrupts his Valerie Camilli as Tansy McGin- of the 1988-89 school year will be life, especially his business life, nus, the girlfriend; and Mitch in production on the South­ by making a fool out of the man he Fuller as Axel, the best friend. western Oklahoma State Universi­ is doing business with and “ im­ Other cast members are Mark A. ty campus in Weatherford. “ The proving" his drawings. To be rid Conley as Warnock Walgrave, Nerd" is written by Larry Shue, of this "Nerd", the architect and Katherine Waldon as Clelia the author of last years' produc­ his girlfriend, along with his best Waldgrave, Cory Sauer as Thor tion, "The Foreigner.” “ The friend, decide to work up an Waldgrave, and Dan Heath as Nerd" has just closed its second elaborate scheme to make him Rick Steadman, the nerd. run on Broadway. feel uncomfortable and out of Action in this play centers place so he will leave. Jack Shaw, “ The Nerd" begins at 7:30 in around the dilemma of a young director of this play stated that the Fine Arts Center on the architect whose life was saved this is a production for the entire Weatherford campus. General ad­ during the war by a man he has family, but that parental guidance mission is $3, High School never met. When this man finally is suggested due to language and students get in for $1.50, and comes into the architect’s life, he the subject matter of some jokes. Southwestern students and facul­ turns out to be an incredibly in­ Members of the cast of “ The ty get in free with I.D.

Jerry Purintun, President and CEO of Weatherford’s United Community Bank, will be the speaker for the first in a series of lectures during the Phi Beta Lambda Seminar. Purintun will speak Monday, Nov. 14, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 102 of the Math and Business Building.

DA WN WELSCH, a Sharon senior and SWOSU Rodeo Queen, com­ peted this last weekend in the Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Contest at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie.

Students interested in trying out for cheerleading for the spring semester may attend an informational meeting that will be held Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. in H101. A tentative date for tryouts has been set for Sat. Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. Further information will be announced later. Those wanting more information should contact Dr. Williams at ext. 5226.

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THE BIOLOG Y CLUB Hill be sponsoring a plant sale on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Student Center lob­ by. It will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost of the plants is anywhere from 25 C to $15. Plant sizes range from very small to very large. They will have Norfolk Pines masquerading as Christmas trees, as well as what Dr. Bill Seibert described as other junk. Proceeds will go to benefit the Biology Club. Page 2-THE SOUTHWESTERN, Nov, 9. 1988 Group Review by Jerry Hayes, Staff Writer

VIXEN best songs are written by so­ many won’t like the first time they ments. first, and it is. Breaking in an If you're a guy, you’re going to meone else. All male written and I hear it. Many times while listen­ I hope the band members are original style seems an im­ love this tape brought out by one must say that I would write a song ing to it I thought I would take it good fry-cooks, because they possibility these days so settling of the best looking female groups or two for them myself if given a back to—oops, I almost advertis­ won’t make it in this business. for average music may be the to come out in a long time. If by chance. ed! Anyway, I thought I'd take it Now before everyone takes this curse we live with. But after a chance you have seen the video Every other song on the first back and get almost anything wrong, I feel they won’t make it, time or two, it will grow on you for "Edge of a Broken Heart” side is great. “ Edge of a Broken else. not because of lack of talent-they and subtle differences set in. you’re probably already looking Heart,” “Cryin” and The vocals reminded me of The have talent to spare-but because “ Champion" is a fantastic for front row concert tickets. "Desperate” are good with the Scorpions. The lead singer had of RCA. song. “ Sweet Obsession” , which Now that I have finished the latter two being other potential the same, the same, uh, sound. I have yet to figure out RCA’s Joe Lynn Turner had a hand in, is sexist remarks, let’s get to the hits. The second side won’t blow Yea, that’s it. Same soundl strategy. Lita Ford had a problem also good. None of the songs real­ music. you away, but it won’t turn you off Anyway I thought it was a with mixing and promotion on her ly stood out though, until the last "Edge of a Broken Heart” is either. cheap Scorpions rip off until the last effort, and RCA handles her. one. one of the better songs on the With the backing of such names next day when I read the names of Bonfire has a world of talent but "Give It a Try." Yes. another tape. Penned and produced by as Richard Marx and Poison, it the band members. Check this no promotion or air-play. RCA ballad haunts us. It seems every Richard Marx, this will be what will be hard for them to lose. Give out: never made a name in hard rock metal band must include a ballad they will be remembered for. it an eight. Joerg Deisinger—Bass, Back­ and never does much promotion or two, and that makes me happy. Janet Gardner comes on strong BONFIRE ing Vocals on it. Bonfire remains on a dead­ The slow feel brought about in with vocals and this band knows ‘Fireworks’ Claus Lessmann—Lead, Back­ end street. All I can tell them is this song never lets you go. I’ll how to playl Have you ever heard of these ing Vocals now that they have some sort of bet if you hear it, you'll rewind I am concerned that no one in people? Why I buy some of the Hans Ziller— Lead, Rhythm, name, find someone else. the tape and listen again. the group can write. If they can, tapes I do sometimes makes me Acoustic Guitars Backing Vocals they must be keeping it hidden wonder. The name itself, BON­ Horst Mair-Thorn—Rhythm Their music itself you can com­ Bonfire, please find someone because the few songs they did on FIRE, had me curious. The fact Guitar, Backing Vocals pare to a Bon Jovi/Scorpions mix. else. RCA will only bring you their own are the ones I could do that RCA handles them has made Get it yet? They all have Ger­ With that combination, it would down. be hard to lose unless they without. me hold back before, but the man names! The Scorpions are If you’re in for something dif­ couldn’t write, and they can. "Waiting” is composed by Jan other day I took a gamble and from Germany! My guess is that ferent and want people to ask you Kuehnemund and Janet Gardner, finally bought it. they both sing with an accent. I must admit that the music who are listening to, get and does show promise, but the ‘Fireworks' is a typical tape Anyway, now on to the com­ may seem incredibly average at ‘Fireworks.’ Give it an eight. Research made easier by loaned Academic Index computer

By BECKY RAY Sciences, and Current Events. literature, history, ethnic and The Academic Index is on loan fill out a questionnaire about it. (Staff Writer) One can retrieve references to cultural studies, politics, govern­ in the Southwestern library until The response so far has been Who has ever been assigned thousands of articles from over ment, economics, popular Nov. 9 and is run on a first come, "overwhelming” , and the library research work and spent count­ three-hundred and seventy-five science, religion, education, first serve basis. Students that ac­ is working on getting the index on less hours in the library thinking, scholarly and general interest psychology, sociology, and much cess the index are encouraged to loan for the next year. “ there has to be an easier way?” publications, plus the “ New York more. One can also search for Now there is! Times.” References from the consumer reports and graded The Academic Index is an index latest issues of these magazines reviews of books, movies, theatre, to periodicals designed for are added monthly. and the like. The index even research in the Humanities, The subject areas covered are prints out the source for the stu­ Social Sciences, General current and historic issues in art. dent.

Editorial by Mary McCauley

Do you have enough time to must first identify items that are unable to say no are all internal perform all the duties on your time wasters. The telephone, means to a wasted day. schedule? The answer from many television, and visitors are exter­ Eliminate the time waster college students is no. The pro­ nal sources that are proven fac­ sources out of your day. You will blem is not how much time you tors, however, internal sources be more organized and perhaps have, but how effectively you use can also, be found. For example, even more pleasant to be around. your time. failure to make plans, doing too Remember time spent well is time To make better use of time we many things at once, and being well spent!

Leaders have two important characteristics: first, they are go­ ing somewhere: second, they are able to persuade other people to go with them.

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Member of Oklahoma Collegiate Press Association “The Southwestern is a citizen of its community.” Editor...... Allyson Reynolds Associate Editor...... Duke Simmons Sports Editor...... Jeff Packham Greek Editor...... Kat Waldon Writers...... Tammy Albright, Trudy Owen, Becky Combs Glenda Duncan, Rebecca Ray, Beth King Dan Tomlinson, Mary McCauley Heather McGee, Michele Charles Photographers...... Jerry Hayes, Emily Nelson, Monte York Advertising Manager...... Barry Harbison Assistant Advertising Manager...... Brad Shaw The opinions expressed on this editorial page are not necessurilv the opinions of the administration of the University. The Southwestern Publishing Co., is solely responsible for the con­ tent of this newspaper. Page 3--THE SOUTHWESTERN, Nov. 9, 1988 Education Department sets up suicide prevention

By DENISE SAUCIER language arts teacher at WHS, is were going to do. Shakespeare adolescents,” Vicky Bentley, an direction. Everyone needs so­ (Staff Writer) in charge of the program. was trying to indicate what a adolescent psychology instructor meone like that.” "At the time I went through the "We tie in our suicide preven­ needless thing it was, and prevent said. A person involved with the pro­ program, I didn’t realize how im­ tion program with Romeo and it.” Another person involved with gram for future elementary portant it was. Now, I can see the Juliet. After the students have Bailey went on to say, “ Last the program, Mrs. Glenda teachers, who wishes to remain need for the suicide prevention read the play, we discuss what year was the first year, and I Creach, added to Bentley’s state­ anonymous, said “ The problem of program in the schools,” Sherry Shakespeare was trying to do,” didn’t know how uncomfortable ment: adolescent suicide needs to be Bergermen, a sophomore at Bailey said. "Most of the the students would be. There was "I think the most important discussed in Southwestern Okla­ Weatherford High School, said students feel Shakespeare was an incredible response. Students thing is to help our future homa. Suicide is one problem about the suicide prevention pro­ trying to present the idea of were bonding, and realizing each counselors readily look at kids, which cannot be ignored. Our gram at her school. suicide as a real tragedy. There others’ needs.” and not just their grades. If we schools are terrible sometimes Mrs. Cathie Bailey, a freshmen are signs of what the characters A suicide prevention program can do that, we'll make about not understanding feelings. is also in action in the Education headway.” Creach said. "The Suicide is just an appeal for department at SWOSU. bottom line to all our problems is notice. We're training teachers to “ As a part of the curriculum, helping people to have self be there to give that attention we provide future teachers with esteem. Many people don’t feel before it’s too late.” awareness of the problem of worthwhile. 1 had a few people in If you are contemplating adolescent suicide, and resources my life that made enough dif­ suicide, or know someone who is, which are available to help these ference to point me in the right please call one of the hotlines listed below, and get help: 1-800-522-Teen Band takes trip to NSU 1-800-271-Teen

By DIANE MATTHEWS didn't last long,” Hillock added. (Staff Writer) Last Friday night’s performance CLASSIFIED ADS Saturday, Oct. 29, 1988, was at Muskogee High chalked up the first and probably the last trip another mark for the band as they of the year for the ‘Pride of the have performed at several high Great Southwest,’ the Bulldog schools during the last few years, Marching Band 1988 season. The undoubtedly the best perfor­ university band traveled with the mance yet for a high school au­ football team to NSU at Tahle- dience. “ A spectator told me the quah. stands vibrated while we were “ It was the most successful, playing,” stated Hillock. MR. G ARY BELL (left) and Dr. Richard Baugher, both faculty enjoyable trip that I’ve been to Hillock went on to say that members in the industrial education and technology department at since my college days began,” Saturday's performance went just Southwestern Oklahoma State University, were recently elected state of­ commented Scott Hillock, drum as well as the night before. A ficers o f the Oklahoma Council o f Technology Teacher Educators major. “ Friday night we marched good performance also includes organization. Baugher was elected president and Bell was selected at the half-time for Muskogee being able to have fun before. secretary-treasurer for a two-year term through 1990. The council is a High School. The crowd didn’t “ The best time was playing state-wide organization o f college and university technology educators respond too well at first because football-parking lot rules. Most of who are interested in improving the quality o f their programs. they thought we were the other the band including both frats, got team’s band. Fortunately, that into the game.” It often shows a fine command of language to say nothing. Page 4—THE SOUTHWESTERN, Nov. 9, 1988 Sports SWOSU Lady Bulldogs hope to avenge final loss of season

By JEFF PACKHAM we've ever had. Duncan is one of the tallest “ The two players that I think "They will play a lot, whether (Sports Editor) "Our strength is our overall players to ever play for the Lady are All-American prospects right they start or not.” Southwestern’s Lady Bulldogs talent. We have size, we have Bulldogs. away are Carla and Kayla,” Loftin The competition in District 9 are going to be out for revenge quickness, and we have Sophomore Kim Golden (S' 11 ” ) said. “ I also think that Jackie may be the only thing standing in this season against Oklahoma Ci­ shooters.” and freshman Jackie Snodgrass Snodgrass will be an All- the way of the Lady Bulldogs’ ty University, the team that beat The Lady Bulldogs plan on us­ (6’0” ) are competing for the American before she leaves chances of winning the national Southwestern, 72-69, last season ing several different lineups, power forward position. Golden Southwestern.” championship. Coach Loftin in the District 9 finals. depending on the teams that they was a starter last year and averag­ Although no seniors have land­ predicts OCU, Southwestern, The loss kept the Lady are playing. ed 10.3 points a game. ed a starting job as of yet, they Southern Nazarene, East Central, Bulldogs, who finished at 23-6, "We’ll be using different Most likely, the off-guard spot will play an important role for the and Oklahoma City Christian from playing in the national tour­ lineups against the zone and will go to Sherrie Cooks, who is team. University to be the top five teams nament. OCU went on to win the against the man [defenses],” Lof­ regarded as the quickest player in Dena Phelps, a 5’8” point in the district. national tournament. tin said. “ Out of fifteen players Lady Bulldog history. She is a guard from Minco, started for the “The Oklahoma teams in "They’re the team to shoot we have on the squad, twelve 5’7” transfer from St. Gregory’s Lady Bulldogs last year, but lost District 9 are so tough this year,” for," Kelli Litsch, the Lady could play any game.” Junior College. Competing with the job to Thompson. Phelps is Litsch said. "If we can survive the Bulldogs' assistant coach, said. Only two players are definitely Cooks for the position is 5'7” still expected to play a helpful role Oklahoma teams, we can win the "They've got everybody back going to be starting the first game freshman Shelly Mooter, who for the team. championship.” from a team that won the national against Midwestern (TX), Nov. holds the state scoring record Tracie Wynn and Stephanie Southwestern should have a championship, so we’ll have our 10. with 4,499 points. Ramsey are also expected to help good chance for a national title. work cut out for us." Kayla Thompson, a 5’8” junior The final starting position is up the team. Wynn is a 6’1” forward The Lady Bulldogs have won Southwestern definitely has the transfer from West Texas Junior for grabs. Junior Aretha Fason, a from Dallas and Ramsey is a 6’2” three championships in this talent to challenge for the District College, will start at point guard Shelby St. College transfer, had center from Memphis. decade, and have also won six of 9 title, and also the national title. for Southwestern. the starting job, but lost it when “ Right now we don’t have any the past eight District 9 titles. If "I think this is the most talent Starting at center for the Lady she suffered a knee injury that seniors starting, but there is a history repeats itself, the Lady we've ever had on one team from Bulldogs will be Northwest will probably keep her out of ac­ possibility that these players Bulldogs should have a good top to bottom," Coach John Loftin Mississippi Junior College tion for four or five weeks. could start for us,” Loftin said. chance. said. "This is the most depth transfer Carla Duncan. At 6’3” , Sports Talk

By ALLYSON REYNOLDS But the best part was interview­ (Editor) ing the players, and learning Some of you may have noticed about them. 1 mostly chose to in­ that last week's Sports Talk was terview seniors, and purely by written by our new sports editor, coincidence most of those turned Jeff Packham. Yes, it’s true: out to be on the defense. There Jeff's the sports editor, and I’m was David Johnson, who took the the new editor. As South­ time to explain what defense was western’s 11 seniors prepare for all about; George Woodward, who their last football game, I'm let me see the quiet side of a writing my last Sports Talk. defensive player; Tim Stroud, It's kind of difficult for me, too. who showed me the comical side I'm all the time catching myself of an offensive player; Don telling Jeff that something should Richard, who was full of nothing be this way or that way. And he but charm when he wasn't saying, very patiently puts up with me. "But don't print that,” ; and Jeff really does a great job-- Kefrin Rusk, who allowed me a without my input. glimpse into the heart of a Being sports editor has provid­ dedicated player. I’m very ed me with a lot of experiences. grateful to all of these guys, as Some have been trying, such as well as the players who were in­ the typical ’people not showing up terviewed by Beth King, for mak­ for appointments,’ or trying to be ing our feature stories such a suc­ intimidating. 1 think the most try­ cess. ing was a player who, in spite of a This has been a great year for great past in football, is pretty the Bulldogs, compared to past mediocre now. He felt that some years. I'd like to congratulate the on the team were getting more at­ entire football team and coaches, tention than they really deserved. and wish you underclassmen a Translated that means that he great year in 1989. And good luck wasn't getting the attention he on this week's game. thought he deserved. Oh, well. Someone told me at the begin­ In spite of all that, which ac­ ning of the season that it's easy to tually was really minimal, being write about a team who wins, but sports editor has been great! I it's difficult to write about a losing made some great friends, learned team and still make people want some things, and had the greatest to go see them. Thanks for mak­ time. ing my job so easy. Varsity wins basketball contest

Junior Carla Duncan scored 15 bounds with eight. points to lead the '88-89 Lady Leading the Alumni in scoring Bulldogs over the Alumni Satur­ were Jan Cheadle with 11 points day, 86-67, at Rankin Williams and Sharon Blair with 10 points. Fieldhouse. The game, which was played Junior Sherrie Cooks and fresh­ before 500 people, marked the man Jackie Snodgrass added 14 first time an alumni-varsity game points each for the Lady Bulldogs. was played between the Lady Snodgrass also led the team in re­ Bulldogs. Page 5—THE SOUTHWESTERN, Nov. 9, 1988 Future yuppies play the stock market

SWOSU future yuppies don’t enter the competition and have a terviewed on national television. have to wait until they receive fake brokerage account of They will then spend a week in their finance degrees to play the S500.000 set up,” Ms. May add­ the Bahamas, courtesy of the stock market. ed. Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. “ Students are going to par­ " It’s a cheap way to learn to There is even a special section ticipate in the AT&T Investment play the market,” she said. (without the cash and prizes) for Challenge, a national simulated The game will be played from professors. Several School of stock market game, through the Nov. 1 to Feb. 28. Business professors have signed Delta Nu Chapter of Phi Beta Each month, the top 100 na­ up to play. Lambda,” said Ms. Sharon May, tional performers will receive Many students are interested in club advisor. Reebok athletic shoes and a playing the market but believe it The investment challenge is the Bulova wrist watch. is reserved for experienced in­ first game AT&T has sponsored The top 10 players win a trip to vestors. through the year-old Wall Street New York, where they will attend “ The game itself is really sim­ Games Incorporated. a Broadway show, tour the New ple,” Ms. May said. “ The in­ “ Students have paid S49.95 to York Stock Exchange, and be in­ struction booklet is written in simplified terms.” Students can buy and sell stock shares via toll-free AT&T service PHI BETA LAMBDA calls to “ brokers” at Wall Street Games. All trading is done during Nov. 15 Tuesday actual stock market hours, and Math and Business Building; 3 p.m., Room 102; Mr. Mark Wall Street Games personnel use Province; A.G. Edwards of Okla. City. a computerized stock quotation network to receive up-to-the- Math and Business Building; 7 p.m., Room 105; Mr. Jim minute prices via satellite. Horsburg; Edward D. Jones Co. of Weatherford. "It’s going to be a wonderful practical learning experience for Nov. 16 Wednesday all of us," said Ms. May. Math and Business Building; 7 p.m., Room 103; Mr. Phil Kliewer; Steffel-Nichols of Cordell. ON NOVEMBER 2 the cheerleaders hosted a pizza party for Annual blood the football team. Nov. 17 Thursday “The team had lost two games in a row and while driving home Math and Business Building; 3 p.m., Room 102; Ms. Krista drive to be held from Southeastern, we decided to have something to boost their Jones; Internal Revenue Service of Okla. City. morale, ” said Kris Redinger. By MARY McCAULEY (Staff Writer) The cheerleaders went around to the pizza places to ask for piz­ Math and Business Building; 7 p.m., Room 103; Mr. Nelson The Student Association is za donations, and everyone was generous. Domino's Pizza Hooker; Haliburton Services of Duncan and Ms. Krista Jones. donated 20 pizzas, Pizza Hut and Big Cheese Pizza each gave 10 sponsoring the 12th Annual blood drive. The date is set for Nov. 14 pizzas, Ken’s Pizza gave five. Also, Puddin' Lane donated 90 Nov. 21 Monday and 15 at 10:30 - 5:30. The 12-bed cans o f cokes for the party. All o f the players were there and the Bake Sale to benefit March of Dimes; Math and Business Bldg. blood drive will be located in the party lasted about an hour. 2nd floor; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Student Union; Booth selling poinset- university ballroom. tias and handing out credit card applications to benefit March of Representative Roxanne Dimes. Jensen of the Oklahoma Blood In­ stitute stated that Southwestern Oklahoma State University is rated the most sucessful universi­ ty in the state. Southwestern always has a terrific turnout, says Jensen. Jensen expects 300 units of blood to be drawn. All students and faculty are en­ couraged to make a donation. SCEC mans booth today

Student Council for Exceptional Children will be manning a booth in the student center for Career Day on Nov. 9 from 9-12. Career Day is sponsored by the School of Health Sciences to promote dif­ ferent careers to high school students who are planning to at­ tend college. The SCEC also participated in the Special Olympics Bowling at the Circle Bowl in Clinton on Oct. 29. Approximately 300 people, in­ cluding volunteers, coaches, and children and adult participants, gathered for the meet. The bowlers represented Area 11, which takes in approximately six counties in western Oklahoma. SCEC members were on hand to provide assistance in registration, hugger orientation, scoring, and all other aspects of the meet. Plans have been made for a trip to the Regional Resource Center in Burns Flat on Nov. 15. David Cowan, an executive at the center, will provide an hour long presentation. Those wishing to at­ tend are to meet at the southwest parking lot of Neff Hall at 3:30. All education majors are urged to attend. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA Sayre STATE UNIVERSITY Campus H ighlights SAYRE CAMPUS

VOL. 2 Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096 Wednesday, November 9, 1988 NO. 8 Kappas plan projects A food booth at the Erick Honey ting the toiletries over a period of Festival, Nov. 12, will be manag­ time, the sorority would be able to ed by the Sayre Gamma Delta prepare ‘‘gift packs" and Kappas as a fund raiser for the distribute them all at one time. LaCinda Miller family, sorority of­ In discussing the "Angel Tree” ficers announced after their project (gifts for needy children), regular meeting Monday, Oct. 31. members decided to make it open Vice President Ophelia Rogers for all children of the community reported that booth space was instead of just children of SWOSU available but without electricty. at Sayre students. Members decided to sell donuts, Bonnie Dungan, secretary, pop and packages of baked goods reported that Sagebrush in an effort to help with large Workshop Director Tom Baines medical bills incurred by the had offered to present a program Miller family after the nine-year- and general information concern­ old daughter suffered a severe ing how the Workshop interacts in neck injury. the community. "He stated that A work schedule and assign­ there is a very definite need for ments for supplies were made, help in the Special Olympic pro­ and a special meeting was set for gram, both locally and Thursday, Nov, 10, for final regionally,' Bonnie said. A preparations. December date was set for this President Jane Wilson reported program. on the Foss food drive project. Officers reported that plans for Members voted to move the a babysitting coop had met with LADY BULLDOG COACHES, John Loftin and Kelli Litsch, along with the Clarendon Jr. College coach, distribution date to Christmas in­ problems due to state re­ instruct their players at the scrimmage held on the Sayre campus between S WOSU and Clarendon Jr. College. stead of Thanksgiving in order to allow sufficient time to collect quirements on child care and legal responsibility. Members enough food for the project. Class hears political speakers The first collection of toiletries agreed to continue to lpok into the for nursing home residents was possibilities. In an effort to make his class, Republican candidate for Okla­ County Health Department.” Ex­ begun at this regular meeting as a Other business discussed in­ American Government and homa Representative for the 60th amples of problems and solutions part of the service organization’s cluded plans for a scrapbook of Politics, come alive, Instructor District discussed politics of the were presented by George. on-going project. club activities and a get-together Tom Worley is securing future. "As society becomes more Suzanne Milligan volunteered with Weatherford Gamma Delta knowledgeable speakers to repre­ to get a list of residents having Kappas later this month to ex­ Local politics and inter­ complex and moves at a faster sent current issues and speak on the greatest need for these items. governmental relations were ex­ pace, problems involve more than change ideas and progress topics related on topics related to reports. plained by Danny George, former one level of government,” George Members agreed that bv collec­ text material. 60th District Representative. He said. "Government is of the peo­ "This procedure accomplishes is now the Director of Inter­ ple; therefore, intergovernmental two objectives." Worley said. “ It governmental Relations for the relations are similiar to inter­ involves the students in politics Oklahoma Municipal League. personal relations. Trade-offs, Winners selected compromise and leverage are part and provides current opinions and George has a wide range of ex­ Although student participation of the process of solving problems In the guys category, first place explanations of governmental perience which includes being a was disappointing for the Student at all levels of government,” he was taken by Marvin Skinner, Elk operations by those presently Vietnam Marine veteran, body­ Senate Costume Day, judges still added. "The important thing is to City; second place by Steven working or associated with guard for ambassadors, police of­ had a hard time choosing winners Sneed, Hammon and third place recognize your abilities and get government." ficer, counselor and prison guard, from among all the original and by Cody Hall, Carter. involved in the process. The 18-30 former Hollis city manager, and a colorful garbs. Among those speaking to the year-old age group has not been There were only two groups researcher for the Southwest Following the lunch provided class have been Morton Scott, as involved as older age groups. who participated in the couples Oklahoma Development Authori­ for the student body by the vice chairman of the Beckham Since many decisions and some category. Donna Gifford, Lone ty. Senate, costumed participants Wolf, and Jimmy Rodriquez, County Democratic Party, and elections are decided by one vote, paraded forjudging. Richard Kirby, assistant district According to Danny George, each person can make a dif­ Southard, were first and Chris Winners in the girls division attorney. These individuals "Everything we do in life involves ference. Mv job is to establish and Merrifield, Ronnie Arganbright were Dora Martin, Sayre, first presented the issues and politics. We are constantly at­ maintain communication between and Phil Green, all of Sayre, were place; Sally Seymour, Shamrock, second. philosophies of the Democratic tempting to persuade others to do various levels of government and second place; and Terrie Diltz, and Republican parties, respec­ something with available and to lobby at the state and national Cash prizes of S15, S10 and $5 Sayre, third place. tively. Mrs. Paula Newby, editor scarce resources. Local needs capitol to get things done for the were awarded winners. of the SAYRE JOURNAL, spoke may be met bv contacting the city people." Speaking to the concerning the role of women in manager, city water and sanita­ students, George concluded, politics and the Equal Rights tion officer, police chief, fire "Your job is to communicate your Amendment. R.B. Cline, chief, animal control officer or needs to governmental entities.”

HALLOWEEN COSTUME WINNERS are (from left) Birthday Present, Terrie Diltz; Mouse, Sally FOR HA VING THE CLOSEST ELIGIBLE GUESS for the number Seymour; Scarecrow. Dora Martin; Native, Jimmy Rodriquez; Indian Maid, Donna Gifford; Combat team, o f candies in the Bookstore Mystery Box contest, Mrs. Ruth Atterberry Chris Merrifield, Ronnie Arganbright and Phil Green; Cheerleader, Marvin Skinner; Fireman, Steven Sneed; receives her choice o f Swatches. Mrs. Linda Woodruff from the and Alfalfa from Our Gang, Cody Hall. Bookstore announces the winner.