Inside June 19, 2000 This Week • Where’s the love? editorial, p. 2. • Honor roll recipients listed, p. 4 & 5. • DNA studied at OKCCC, p. 8. • Blood drive in need of participants, p. 10. Success of area high school students priority for OKCCC president

By Kathi Etherton “Oklahoma City is Staff Writer dependent upon the success of the Oklahoma nstead of bemoaning the City Public School system. If I steady decline of high school we abandon them, then we graduates, President Bob Todd, are abandoning Oklahoma along with his staff and the Board City.” of Regents, recently came up with —Bob Todd some ways to make learning a pri- ority among young people. In this way, Todd hopes to en- tice those graduates to continue munity and a their educations OKCCC. win for the According to the “Urban Report,” state,” Todd Photo by Michaela Marx a newsletter put out by the group said. Soaking up nature’s rays: Tia Campbell basks and reads in the sum- For Renewal and Change in the He said that mer sun outside of the college while waiting for her friend Professor Mary Ann 21st Century, there were 1,203 while this plan Merz to meet her. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 80s and low graduates from the Oklahoma City may be a risk, 90s this week. Public School system in 1998, but some risks are only 99 of them came to OKCCC. worth taking. This percentage was not accept- “Most of the President able in the eyes of Todd who was time they will Bob Todd Scholar to jock — student also taking into consideration the pay off be- growing drop-out rate of students cause the students will be able to wears two hats equally well between ninth grade and gradua- succeed. And this is the college’s tion. At present, it stands at 58 life commitment,” Todd said. Male All Sports Scholar–Athlete of percent. “You’ve got to step out. By Vu Vu the Year. One of the solutions Todd came “People may step on your feet, Staff Writer When looking at his 6-foot,1- up with was an incentive to attend but then you just need to step out inch, 280-pound frame, the first OKCCC on a tuition fee waiver. again.” word people think of to describe This gives free tuition to all gradu- Another major component of the lake Dills’ accomplishments Dills may be athlete, not scholar. ates of Oklahoma City Public plan to increase enrollment of Bon the athletic However, both Schools for their freshmen year, be- Olahoma City Public School stu- field fare well against his would be an apt de- ginning last fall. dents is the development of the skills in the classroom. scription. “This gives students the oppor- “middle college.” The Lexington High People don’t real- tunity to succeed that wouldn’t It targets students from ninth to School two-sport star ize that he scored a otherwise be here,” Todd said. 12 grade who have promise and po- has earned numerous 32 on his ACT. This incentive increased the tential but need a change of atmo- accolades in football and People don’t real- number of students who took ad- sphere because they are not per- placed fourth in Class ize that Dills is Lex- vantage of the tuition-free prom- forming well at their current high 2A’s state wrestling tour- ington High School’s ise from 99 in 1998 to 278 students school. nament. valedictorian. in 1999. The project is in conjunction with He also excels off the People don’t real- “To me, that says when people the Oklahoma City Public Schools field and mat. ize that Dills, who are given an incentive, they will and will be held at OKCCC. The Dills, who was concur- works on his fam- take it,” Todd said. students will have access to the rently enrolled at ily’s farm, is a Uni- Free tuition is offered to every- labs and facilities. OKCCC while in high versity of Oklahoma one who graduates from Oklahoma “It is for the students who have Blake Dills school, has been recog- Regents’ Scholar. City Public Schools and attends shown by almost any measure, nized for his athletic and academic OKCCC. There are no other re- skills. quirements. He is among those chosen as the See “Blake,” page 12 “It is a win for students, a win See “Success,” page 12 Daily Oklahoman/Jim Thorpe for the college, a win for the com- 2 • PIONEER • June 19, 2000 Lab Director • Ronna Austin • 682-1611, ext. 7307 Editorial and Opinion Editorial Library director welcomes input To the Editor: We want all students to feel We appreciate any com- Common courtesy I wanted to respond to the relaxed as they study and ments, suggestions or students’ ideas for improve- do research. So, kick back questions. We consider all ments to the college library. and have a drink or snack comments and suggestions not so common Additional group tables as you cram for your test and make a strong effort to are available throughout or hustle to get your term respond to all questions in the first and second floor of paper finished. a timely manner. the library in the private, Currently the library Look for a new and im- in this day and age group study rooms. Stu- doesn’t have a drive-thru proved website this fall! Is it just me, or does no one know what common dents can reserve these book return. We discussed —Barbara King through the circulation the possibility of doing that OKCCC Director of courtesy is anymore? desk. We encourage groups when the building was con- Library Services I mean, back in the day people said “thank you,” to use the rooms to reduce structed and will certainly 682-1611, ext. 7315 “please,” and “you’re welcome.” the noise factor which consider an outside book Fax (405) 682-7585 These days, you’re lucky if you get a nod of the might disrupt other stu- drop. [email protected] head in recognition. dents trying to study. Also, as far as any books Let me explain what I mean. The library has 44 com- or materials for the library Just the other day, I was nice enough to hold a puters. All are web-based. collection, we welcome sug- PIONEER door open for a lady who had her hands full. She We encourage students to gestions from all users (fac- walked through the door but not once did she say use the dedicated Internet ulty, staff, students and Vol. 28 No. 33 “thank you.” computers located by the community users). A sug- Michaela Marx...... Editor I thought to myself, “she must be in a hurry.” But circulation desk for gestion form is available on Kathi Etherton...... Staff Writer later that day it happened again. Internet browsing and the the library website at http:/ Vu Vu...... Staff Writer I held the door open for a mother and her two other bank by the Informa- /sirsi.okc.cc.ok.us. Click Ryan Johnson....Photographer children and none of the three bothered to express tion Desk for specific li- on Library Request Form Susan Wierimaa...Ad. Manager any sort of thanks. brary research. However, if from the frame on the left. Ronna Austin...... Lab Director Is that any way for that mom to teach her kids computers are full at either This allows you to request Sue Hinton...... Faculty Adviser proper manners? I think not. bank of computers, stu- materials from other librar- It’s not that I’m looking for self-gratification. I’m dents are free to use any of ies, request a book to be The PIONEER is a publica- looking for a hint of manners. the others. purchased, as well as other tion of Oklahoma City Com- Holding doors is not the only area where people The library also has a requests. munity College through the Division of Arts and Humani- show no courtesy. vending area located in the If you want the library to lobby of the library. It’s lo- purchase materials on a ties. It is published weekly I am not that large a person in stature so when I during the fall and spring se- walk down the hallways and sidewalks, people must cated by the restrooms. certain subject, you can And we no longer have a request that as well. You mesters and the eight-week expect me to move out of their way. summer session. restriction on bringing food don’t need to know a spe- I say this because most people walk straight to- All opinions expressed are and drink into the library. cific title. ward me and expect me to always be the one to those of the author and do not move aside if we are on a collision course with each necessarily represent those of the publisher. other. The PIONEER welcomes let- Once I did not move just to see what would hap- ters to the editor and encour- pen. After the person passed by, he turned, giving ages the use of this publica- me a look like “what are you doing?” — as if I had tion as a community forum. done something wrong. All letters must include the Why is it usually my place to move? Is it because author’s name, address, he was bigger than I? phone number and signature. However, the PIONEER will The lack of courtesy goes beyond simple “please” withhold the name if the re- and “thank you.” It extends to actions too. quest is made in writing. The Suppose your arms are full and you’re approach- PIONEER has the right to edit ing a door. Wouldn’t you want someone to help you all letters and submissions for open the door? More than likely. length, libel and obscenity. I think that many people expect common cour- Letters to the editor can be tesy from others but don’t bother to give it them- delivered in person to the PIO- NEER office, mailed to: Pio- selves. neer Editor, 7777 S. May, Not everyone is rude in this way because I have Oklahoma City, Oklahoma encountered the few who still say niceties, and who 73159 or faxed to 682-7568. will help in a situation, but it has been my experi- Letters may also be e-mailed ence that they are the minority when it comes to to [email protected]. A everyday good manners. phone number for verification It’s just like the golden rule says, “Do unto others must be included. The PIONEER can be ac- as you would have them do unto you.” cessed on the Internet at: So next time you see someone in need of a little http://www.okc.cc.ok.us help, or someone does something for you, remem- ber it could be you in that situation. Wouldn’t you want help or recognition? —Ryan Johnson Staff Writer Editor • Michaela Marx • 682-1611, ext. 7675 June 19, 2000 • PIONEER • 3 Comments and Reviews Cage steals scenes, cars in ‘Gone In 60 Seconds’ Another win for Nicholas Cage. “Gone in 60 Thenebulous seconds” tops the list with its heart-racing, car- stealing plot. Randall “Memphis” Raines, played by Nicho- WorldofDr.Vu las Cage, has left the life of stealing cars until he has a visit from a friend that results in him go- ing home to save his brother’s life. His brother, Kip, played by Giovanni Ribisi, is involved with a mob and, in order to live, he needs Apologies all around to steal 50 cars in one night. A reluctant Memphis agrees to find and steal the 50 cars. The mob gives him a list of the cars bartender! Nicholas Cage, to steal and Memphis and the rest of his old car- I would like to make a formal apology. Angelina Jolie, and stealing crew are off to a night of running from I admit that I was wrong. Giovanni Ribisi in the cops. I did not tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. “Gone In 60 Sec- Even though Memphis isn’t stealing cars for a I failed as a journalist. onds.” living anymore, he definitely hasn’t forgotten how. I would like to apologize to Michael and John, the youngsters I Nothing stops him from getting a car. Alarms? included in my June 12 column. No problem. Locks? Don’t slow him down. Memphis is a car thief like Their parents didn’t leave them at the college to use it as a baby no other. He knows and loves every make and model. sitter, but because of convenience. While 49 of the cars are a cinch to boost — there and gone in 60 By staying here after their swimming lesson, it is a convenience seconds — one car, a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500, is sent through the for their parents because one of them works in Moore. ringer in a massive car chase, sending it flying over a car accident on a Why am I apologizing? bridge. John and Michael, 9 and 10, confronted me after they read the In the midst of this thrilling movie, there is also romance which blooms story. between Memphis and one of his long-time car stealing friends. Sara They talked to me man–to–college journalist, student–to–student “Sway” Wayland, played by Angelina Jolie, also strays away from the and friend–to–friend. car-boosting life, only to return when Memphis needs her help. This in I respect that. turn causes some romance to stir. They also mentioned that their parents would be very mad and “Gone in 60 Seconds” is a thrilling drama with a new turn around that their brother was in the Navy and had muscles bigger than my every corner. It is fast-paced with great characters. I give this movie 5 eggroll and apple juice fed belly. out of 5 grand theft autos. Also, while I’m in an apologetic mood, I’d like to apologize for the —Kathi Etherton guys at Los Alamos for losing two hard drives with nuclear secrets. Staff Writer I’d like to apologize for the gas companies, especially the ones whose prices are above $2 per gallon. I’d like to apologize for the kid who shot and killed his teacher. Movie lets viewers get inside I’d like to apologize for the kid who killed a person when he was 13 because he won’t be freed until he’s 21. It’ll be difficult to adjust to the real world after spending almost a the head of John Malkovich third of your life imprisoned. Have you ever dreamed of expe- prompting the line, “Meet me in an I’d like to apologize for our presidential candidates because of riencing life as another person? hour in Malkovich.” their past actions. Maybe as a model or a genius, pos- However, every word said about I’d like to apologize for the guy who ordered the brush fires in sibly as a member of the opposite the plot is one word too much and New Mexico. sex or as a celebrity? could spoil the movie for you. I’d like to apologize to Ryan Johnson, Pioneer photographer and In the film “Being John Among the people who want to writer, because he can’t win at the Mac version of solitaire. Malkovich” that can be reality — be John Malkovich are John And I would like to apologize for being naive. a very surreal reality that is. Cusack as the puppeteer Craig I am a very sorry man. A puppet player finds a portal Schwartz, Cameron Diaz with a Will you forgive me? in the head of the actor John bad hairdo and a big heart for —Vu Vu Malkovich’s brain on floor seven monkeys and lizards as Schwartz’s Staff Writer and a half of an office building with wife, and Catherine Kenner who low ceilings. pulls the strings as Craig’s co- the people entering his mind. an outstanding job of bringing the This door allows those who en- worker and extramarital love-inter- As a metaphor to the puppet story to life without losing a mo- ter literally to see the world est. player, the characters are played ment of surprise. through the eyes of the artist. The Their performances are flawless. in the story like puppets on a “Being John Malkovich” is now ride lasts about 15 minutes. Then Even though they portray strange string. available on video. the person is spit out on the road- characters they seem to be real Credit for this outstanding Go and get it or wind up being side of a highway. Whoever enters people, well... very strange real screenplay goes to Charlie one of the very few people who has the opportunity to live life people. Kaufman, who has crafted an in- haven’t been absorbed by the body- through Malkovich. Someone from whom you expect triguing, surrealistic story. swapping, mind-mangling experi- Because of this, dates are not nothing less than a flawless act is The story is unpredictable and ence of being John Malkovich. arranged in restaurants, but actu- John Malkovich. Malkovich plays director Spike Jonze, who also did —Michaela Marx ally within the head of Malkovich himself as the unknowing host of last year’s “Three Kings,” has done Editor 4 • PIONEER • June 19, 2000 Editor • Michaela Marx • 682-1611, ext. 7675 Students named to president’s honor roll

Students are eligible to be Tonya Cron, Michael Cross, Holden, Nathan Hollenbeck, Chandra Maynard, Dale Nicholas Selsor, Julie placed on the President’s Phillip Crouch, Brandi Cul- Holly Holman, Christopher Maynard, Jennifer McBride, Shatswell, Deshawn Slaugh- Honor Roll in any semester ver, David Currier. Holmes, Jennifer Hopkins, Kelly McBride, Rodney ter, Jesse Sloan. in which they have achieved Khoi Dang, Tonya Davis, Arlene Howard, Mark McCornack, Alonda McGraw, Carissa Smith, Markus a semester grade point Brandy Dean, Amanda Huggins. Amanda McMahon. Smith, Phil Smith, Charla average of 4.0 while carrying Dembowski, Troy Denton, Stuart Hughes, Cathy Barbara Menifee, Danny Smithson, Glenna Stahl, at least 12 hour. Part-time Shelly Despain, Cameron Hume, Amber Hunt, Kaye Meyers, Christyne Miller, Tammy Stanford, Angela students are eligible if they Dobie, Ray Dockrey, Hutchinson, Daniel Hyden, Krista Miluszusky, Michael Stephens, Brandy Stephens, have maintained a 4.0 for two Susannah Donaldson, Dana Castro Ibarra, Ofonime Ikpa, Moore, Jerry Morgan, Tammy Gregory Stephens, Rebecca consecutive semesters. Drake, Stacy Driscoll, Anne Eri Ishimine, April Jackson, Morris, Joshua Morrison, Stevens, Shalon Stokes, Tho- Dugan, Matt Edwards, Misty Christopher Jackson, Ken M.D. Morshed, Lorrie Moyer, mas Stokes, Frankie Strange, Wayland Adams, Ernie Edwards, Robert Elliott, Jenkins, Angela Jessup, Justin Mullinax, Mohammad Yohanes Sugeng, Trisha Adkins, Abidemi Akande, Heather Ellison, Billie En- Tammy Johnson, Milja Munir, Matthew Murdock, Sutterfield, Aimee Sutton. Laura Alexander, David gland, Denise Engle, Kevin Jokanovic, Kenneth Jones. David Murray, Peter Mwangi, Lisa Sykes, Hung Ta, Mary Allen, Jennie Jo Allen, Donna English, Pamela Ethier, Andy Mary Jones, Carl Jonson, Peter Ndula, Billie Neal. Tasier, Misty Tate, Robert Allred, Priscilla Anderson, Jeff Fair, Tangi Felgenhauer, John Justice, Sharmell Kehoe, Sterling Nelson, An Tautfest, Marsha Taylor, Annesley, Jill Arnold, Ann Shellye Felker. Sara Kelley, Kelley King, Nguyen, Cuc Nguyen, Ed- Patricia Thomas, Terri Tho- Ayala, Tory Aylesbury, Brian Jason Ferguson, ward Nguyen, Ngoc mas, David Thompson, Tebra Bailey, Rhonda Ballare, Cecilia Patrick Figaro, Nickie Nguyen, Nhut Nguyen, Thompson, Randall Thomson, Banga, Jennifer Barrera. Flambures, Sharon Vinh Nguyen, Melissa April Thrailkill. Stacey Baxter, Deryck Followill, Dana Fore- Niblett, Rhonda Nichols, Ann Tinnin, James Tipton, Beard, Gary Beckmann, man, Nela Foster, Lanita President’s Neomah Nickell, April Kara Tom-linson, Sarah Deborah Belcher, Paula Francis, Benjamin Free- Nordstrom, David Nunes, Townsend, Hao Tran, Char- Belcher, Cindy Belknap, Scott man, Trixey Fry, Connie Honor Rob O’Hara, Kevin lotte Trobaugh, Bryan Tucker, Bennett, Sherry Bennett, Fuller, James Fynmore, O’Donnell, Susan O’Keefe, Gary Tucker. Francis Berry, Nacy Bettes, Michael Gangl, Carl Gar- Vernedia Okoroafor. Michelle Tucker, Cari Carenza Birkicht, Julia Blain, rison, Tammy Gasaway, Roll Heather Oltermann, Carla Turner, Christy Vanderbilt, Nathan Blais, Bill Blanken- Christopher Giberson, Osmus, Todd Overturff, Sergio Vasquez, Davonna ship, Melanie Bone, Teresa Helen Giddens, Janet Christopher Owens, David Vicsek, Dorothy Virden, Borum, Robert Bosley, Cathy Gilbreath. Painter, Aaron Parker, Rahul Vickie Vogler, Triet Vu, Joshua Bowman. Karen Gilleland, Patel, Melanie Patterson, Waggoner, Sean Wainner, Claudia Boydstun, John Mark Gilliam, Donna Michelle Pearn, Carol Perry, Alysia Waits, La Dawn Bradley, Angela Brooks, James Glenn, Revathi Michael Perry, Barbara Walker, Sajit Walter, Twyla Brown, Erine Budi, Thuy Bui, Gnanasekaran, Puja Pettigrew, Canh Pham, Hoa Walters, Sarah Walton, Travis Leisha Buol, Dana Butler, Lisa Gogri, Heather Gold, Mandy Pham, Minh Pham, Tuan Walton, Heather Want, Butler, Kevin Caliendo, Mel- Gonzalez-Jaimes, Michael Timothy King, Becky Knight, Pham, Vannesa Pham. Lawrence Ware. issa Campbell, Jennifer Gotcher, Mark Goyette, Will- Naoya Koga, Alicia Kopisch, Travis Phelps, James Proc- Katie Wasserbeck, Valari Capps, Brett Carel, Ramona iam Gray, Donna Greenwood, Amy Kopisch, Justin Kreger, tor, Robert Purser, Beth Wedel, Allison Welder, Carey, Paige Carr, Deanna David Greer, Amy Griffin, Jeanette Lain, Hung Lam, Rita Reagan, Natalie Reagan, Deborah Wells, Cheryl Carter, William Carver, Shana Barbara Gwinn, Kathy Ha, Lancaster. Deborah Redden, Jennifer Westbrook, Tracy Wheeler, Castle, Diane Castro, Craig Phuong Ha, Tina Hale, May Melissa Langerman, Julie Reed, Camilo Reyes, Tyson Patrick White, Silke White, Cates, Sharon Cayton, Shelley Hamer, Richard Hampel, Lin Lara, Autumn Leopold, Reynolds, Lesa Rhoads, Curtis Carrie Wickersham, Kyoko Chambers, Jeffrey Cheek, Han. Kristen Lewellen, Jackie Li, Rhodes, Tammy Ridgeway, Williams, Stacey Williams, Chih-Chia Chen. Patricia Hansen, Gina Har- Ulysses Lindley, Scott Brett Ritchie, Jon Robbins, Jennifer Williamson. Rosario Chinchayan, ris, Sheri Harris, Cheryl Lindquist, Chris Lindsey, Thomas Roberts. Joshua Willingham, Anne Michal Christian, Marina Harwell, Vicki Hawk, Sherryayn Lingenfelter, Tony Kristie Robertson, Jennifer Wilson, Cory Wilson, Jennifer Clifton, Holly Cochran, Steve Reginald Hawkins, Mindy Loftis, Carol Lorance, Karie Rogers, Isabel Rosales, Stacia Wilson, Pamela Winchester, Coffelt, Tsugi Coleman, Hay, Glen Hendrickson. Love, Lynette Luginu, Erin Roybal, Shelley Ruble, Jeff Carse Wood, Kathryn Wood, Tammy Collett, Kyle Michelle Hendrickson, Lusk, Chad Mach, Margie Ryan, Kasie Sallee, Nancy Lou Wood, Chad Woodward, Compton, Heather Cooley, Brianne Hinojosa, Y Ho, Minh Maloy, John Marks. Sanders, Yoshimasa Sato, Gayle Woodward, Heather Connie Coppenbarger, Hoang, Chandra Hodgden, Joseph Martin, Budi Marcus Savage, Loren Yarbrough, Jeff Young, Christy Cornell, Paige Cory, Clinton Hodges, Ashley Martono, Robert Matherly, Schrupp, Waylon Schutt, Shawna Young.

“I am extremely proud of each and every student who has achieved this honor. I commend them for their commitment and dedication to accomplishing their educational goals.” —President Bob Todd Staff Photographer • Ryan Johnson • 682-1611, ext. 7676 June 19, 2000 • PIONEER • 5 Vice-president’s honor roll recipients named

Students are eligible to be H. Chung, Russell D. Clark, John M. Hill, Lauren T. Ho, Kelly A. Miller, Wali Moham- Season L. Sky Eagle, Eliza- placed on the Vice- Andrea L. Clem, Gregory A. Cao Chau M. Hoang, Mat- mad, Casey A. Moore, Sha- beth M. Slate, Kirsten D. President’s Honor Roll in Cline, Kevin M. Cobb, Pamela thew A. Hollis, John B. nika T. Moore, Jamie D. Mor- Smedley, Donald E. Smith, any semester in which they A. Coker, L.B. Colby, Jerry W. Holmes. gan, Michelle D. Morgan, John John A. Smith, Robin D. have achieved a semester Cole, Desirae Cook, Suzanna Robert P. Holybee, Jennifer E. Moroney. Smith, Brook A. Snyder, grade point average of 3.5 R. Cook, Gloria G. Cooper, L. Hoskins, Johnna K. Darla D. Moses, Myrle L. Shelley K. Soard, Krista L. while carrying at least 12 Thomas J. Copeland, Sandra Howard, Chris Howell, Mosley, Lynn M. Mullinax, Stanley, Terry B. Stanley, Ryan hours. Part-time students T. Corey, Charlene A. Coy, Laurene L. Hubler, William B. Thomas A. Narak, John L. Stark, Linda D. Starr, Arthur are eligible if they have Duane L. Cranford, Jeff J. Huffine, Joanna M. Hunt, Neville, Dee A. Newsom, A. Starrett, Arti L. Staton, Jen- maintained a 3.5 GPA for Crawford, Mark D. Crum. Joshua W. Hunter, Rebecca Lizzycarol N. Nganga, Loan nifer K. Stephens, Linzi L. two consecutive semesters. Stacy L. Cummings, Anna Inman, David R. Irvin, Sara R. K. Ngo, Chi T. Nguyen, Dan Stewart. M. Dalton, Giang B. Dang, Isham, Cassie N. Jackson, Erik K. Nguyen, Duy T. Nguyen, Colby G. Stice, Kenneth W. David T. Akakpo, Stephanie Chuong H. Dao, Lindsay N. W. Jackson, Melinda M. Jack- Hai T. Nguyen, Hoa C. Stiers, Misty L. Struth, Syed I. L. Alexander, Jennifer D. Davidson, Kerali B. Davis, son, Travis M. Jacobs, Saad Nguyen, Hue K. Nguyen, Nga Subhani, Joan Sublett, Joey G. Allen, Amanda M. Allison, Debra S. Day, Rose A. Day, Janah, Kari A. Jaworsky, Lorna T. Nguyen, Thao P. Nguyen, Sublett, Jason L. Summerfield, Kristal D. Almquist, Michelle Melissa M. Depew, David A. F. Jenkins, J.S. Johnson, Nancy Thuy A. Nguyen, Tina T. Heather M. Sutton, Kristine R. B. An, Brett D. Andrada, Eliza- Derringer, Billie J. Devilbiss, L. Johnson, Vicki D. Johnson, Nguyen, Trinh V. Nguyen. Swerer, Jennifer A. Tabor, beth M. Andre, Shawn F. Dana L. Dewey, Deanna R. Lacey M. Jones, Tony D. Jor- Lacey N. Nutty, Dustin C. Akram A. Taghavi, Blake H. Arledge, Sunshine L. Arnold, Dibble, Chad L. Diebold, dan, Sharon R. Kear, Ayesha O’Connor, Valerie K. Oakley, Taylor, Ginette L. Tchiengang, Syed Z. Asad, Brenda G. Blake E. Dills, Melissa K. Khaton. Chinedu C. Obowu, Megan L. Jennifer R. Terrell, Daniel K. Asby-Baldwin, Teresa A. Donahoo, Yaser Dorri, Lindsey D. King, Anne M. Offen, Freddie J. Ogle, Ryan T. Thatcher, Karen R. Thee, Wil- Atkins, Netha R. Austin, Jacquelyn M. Dorsey. Orcutt, Jeffery P. Osban, Mika liam D. Thomas, Joy Thomp- Kathal N. Bales, Bryan L. Ball, John T. Downing, Robert M. Pagel, Tiffany D. Paine, son, Lila J. Thompson. Bill B. Barber, Robert G. M. Driskill, Echo N. Francesca L. Pappin, Ian M. Juli L. Thorson, Dana K. Barkley, Linda Barlow. Duerksen, Tyeliah E. Vice- Payne, Kimberly J. Paz, Amy Tollison, Jessica T. Tran, Thu Elizabeth C. Barnes, Duncan, Gloria J. Dunivan, B. Pemberton, Amy C. A. Tran, Thu Thuy T. Tran, Michael W. Barnett, Tiffany L. Tracy L. Dunlap, Michelle D. President’s Perkins, Teena L. Perry, Lau- Truong H. Tran, Vanessa D. Barnett, Amy N. Barringer, Durant, Heather D. rel L. Peterson, Debbie A. Tran, Amy Tran N. Trinh, Jana Jennifer Barrios, John C. Bates, Durham, Lara J. Honor Petree, Linh C. Pham, Thao N. J. Turoczi, Edna U. Ubabuike, Brian B. Bauernschmitt, Easterwood, Troy A. Pham, Thoa Pham. Prisca C. Ughanze. Ariadne B. Beals, Sarah M. Eisenhour, Buffie L. Elliott, Roll Carl A. Phillips, James Deborah Van Wye, Ronnie Bean, Carissa J. Bennett, Cheryl L. Esser, Katherine L. Phillips, Lindsey A. F. Vanlandingham, Tonia A. Brandy C. Benton, Rabindra Etherton, Thayer W. Evans. Phillips, Arthur L. Pickens, Vanzant, Christy T. Vo, Tan D. Bhandari, Dan K. Bibb, Mel- Mary K. Everett, Ronda L. Kiplinger, David A. Annora L. Potter, Aiham M. Vo, Bich N. Vu, Vu A. Vu, issa K. Bibb, Tamara C. Black, Evilla, Kristi D. Falconer, Jes- Knight, Patricia A. Rabih, Mary A. Radford, Sharen K. Walk, Ronald W. Sara J. Blackwood, Dustin L. sica J. Fansher, Christina M. Knight, Amy M. Knowlton, Angie D. Ramey, Maria M. Walker. Blessum, Justin J. Blew, Fazio, Teressa D. Field, Linda Becky C. Kraetzer, Kenneth R. Ramos, Robert K. Ramsey- Gary A. Wallace, Thelma Tamera J. Boehm, Tammy R. J. Finley, Felicia A. Fischer, An- Lairson, Julie K. Lam, Larry L. Hess, Shawn B. Randall, Waller, Tamitha J. Walls, Mike Bogle. gela N. Flanders, Kyle G. Lance, Athena M. Le, Harunur S. Rashid, Kathleen R. Walters, Michuel B. Wanzer, Heather M. Bouska, Phyllis Flowers, Melanie L. Floyd, Kimchau T. Le, Tan Le, An- L. Reagan, Margaret E. Reese, Donald L. Watkins, Montoria J. Boyd, Melissa D. Bradley, Stephanie D. Floyd, Janet M. drea N. Leach, Monteshia M. Michael R. Reeves, Katharine J. Watley, Charles R. Watt, Melissa A. Brady, Jamie M. Ford, Eric R. Fouts, Tammy L. Ledford, Dina M. Lee, Sherry A. Reichert, Brian E. Rhodes, Russell W. Weed, Amanda B. Branan, Amber L. Brown, Bar- Franklin, Patricia A. Fulton, D. Lee, Dan Li, Kimberly R. Emily J. Richards, Alex P. Wells, Andy L. West. bara M. Brown, Chuck Brown, David L. Gates. Limke, Lisa Lind-strom, Rideout, Paul G. Riedl. Eric J. West, Rachel F. West, Ginger R. Brown, Krisha L. Emily M. Geisler, Barbara A. Cheylin S. Loessberg, Travis T. Chevas N. Riggs, Jennifer A. Jana L. Westbrook, Sabra T. Brown, Royce A. Brown, Giles, Joseph M. Godwin, Long, Aaron R. Looney, Shan- Riley, Sara E. Risinger, Claudia Westbrook, Sharon K. Stephanie R. Brown, Michele James A. Goers, Robert non R. Loser, Patricia K. Rivera, Veronica C. Rivera, Wheeler, Rhonda J. White, C. Brownell, Angela J. Bruehl, Gonzalez, Christina C. Good, Lowery. Linda J. Robertson, Betty J. April N. Whitefield. Ivana L. Buchanan, Mark W. Angela S. Gray, Elisabeth K. Brandy S. Loyd, Andre C. Robins, Paul N. Robinson, Jennifer L. Whitehurst, Burgess, Kyna J. Burnett, Green, Michelle S. Green, Lucero, John M. Lugafet, Roslyn G. Robinson, Michelle Nicholas W. Whitson, Susan Anida A. Burnham, Cami L. Jaclyn H. Greene, Susan L. James B. Lynnm, Sharon S. C. Rodriguez, Andrea R. Ross, Wierimaa, Kari C. Wiese, Ja- Burns. Greer, Tiffany F. Guinn, Lynn Lyon, Toni L. Maggia, Amber Jae M. Ross, Cynthia A. Rotter, son K. Wilke, Kristi J. John M. Burns, Patricia R. Guthery, Kristol R. D. Mains, Adolf M. Makia, Jamie M. Rupert. Wilkerson, Cori E. Williams, Burress, Chirlei T. Bustos, Guthmueller, Joe B. Hackney, John D. Manning, Feleicia M. Jeffrey L. Russell, Michele Rachel D. Williams, Shane D. Kevin N. Callies, Crystal Z. Bret L. Haley, Hilary Martin, Karla J. Martin, Jennie D. Ryan, Jenine M. Sadler, Williams, Kori S. Wilson, Campbell, Elizabeth Cano, Hampstead, Cynthia D. Martinez, Michaela Marx, Sheree L. Sander, Lauren G. Nathaniel J. Wilson, Stephen Kelli A. Capps, Dorothy R. Harmer, Richard A. Harp. Natalie L. Mayer, John B. Sapp, Glen E. Sargent, Stacey P. Wilson. Cardenas, Crystal L. Carroll, Irese N. Harris, Mehdi Mayo, Stephen P. McCulloh, E. Saunders, Sandra K. Jamie N. Winders, Anita L. Tyna S. Carter, Drew K. Hasan, Johnathan L. Hatcher, Steven M. McGaha, William L. Schmoldt, Angela D. Wise, Thomas J. Wiseman, Cashion, David B. Casteel, Jonathan K. Havens, Audra L. McGee. Schneider, Karen I. Schneider, James M. Womble, Darla R. Steven J. Cate, Micheal F. Hawkins, Charles J. Hedrick, Dalton B. McInnis, Heather Jeremy C. Scruggs, Danielle R. Wright, Stephanie B. Wright, Catlin, Darlene A. Chaney, Kelley L. Hemphill, Rhonda D. McLaughlin, Richard L. Seeds, Steven P. Self, Whitney Amy K. Wynott, Denise J. Chingcheng Chiao, Jason N. R. Hemphill, Robbie A. Henry, McMahon, Erin C. McMillan, R. Sellars, Lesli M. Shadoanm, Yanez, Chu-Hsiu Yang, Joshua Chism. Daya L. Henson, Martha L. Ryan M. McMurray, Chris H. Jeremy M. Shives, John R. P. Yarger, Jennifer L. York, Thomas A. Choate, Phuoc Hernandez, Jamie D. Herron, Miller, Douglas L. Miller, Siska. Charles F. Zacher 6 • PIONEER • June 19, 2000 Staff Writer • Vu Vu • 682-1611, ext. 7676 Be sure to know the skin you’re in Different skin cancers and their treatments redhead. However, even normal cells in a layer of the shaped blemish. This is a into the skin and removes By Michaela Marx dark skinned people are af- skin. There are several dif- very serious form of cancer the growth, then the skin Editor fected by the dangerous ul- ferent kinds of skin can- and can be deadly. It is closed with stitches. traviolet rays, which cause cers, distinguished by the spreads to other body parts •Cryosurgery 90 percent of all skin can- types of cells affected. through the bloodstream With this procedure liq- The beautiful, warm cers. Among the most common and lymph drainage sys- uid nitrogen is applied di- sunshine is enjoyed by Even when you are not forms are: tem. rectly to the skin to freeze many during the summer. directly exposed to the sun • Basal cell carcinoma Self-exams are recom- the cancerous tissue. Outdoor picnics and week- you can be in reach of the It usually appears as mended. Often what looks •Topical Chemo- ends at the lake provide sun. Sun rays can reach raised, translucent lumps. strange to you turns out to therapy countless opportunities to through three feet of water. This cancer attacks be a false alarm when Chemicals capable of spend time in the sun, es- If you never go in the sun 300,000 to 400,000 people checked by a dermatologist, destroying precancerous pecially in Oklahoma where without SPF protection, each year. It does not usu- but better safe than sorry. growth are applied to the it is basically summer from you are on the right track, ally spread in the body Today many modern tech- skin. late April to mid-Septem- but it does not make you through the blood stream. niques are available to treat •MOHS micrographic ber. immune to skin cancer. However, it may cause con- cancerous skin. surgery However, all this fun in Most damage is usually siderable damage by direct Here are some treatment The tumor is cut out the sun can result in re- done years before cancer is growth and invasion. techniques and proce- with the help of a micro- grets. detected. When most of • Squamous cell carci- dures: scope. This method allows One of five Americans today’s 20-year-olds were noma •Curettage the surgeon to trace the will develop some kind of children, skin-cancer and It is usually distin- Malignant tissue is outline of the cancer, layer skin cancer, which makes the effects of sun overexpo- guished by a raised reddish scraped away with a sharp by layer, with great accu- skin cancer the most com- sure were not a big issue. lump or growth. This can- instrument. This technique racy. mon form of cancer in the Skin cancer can be cer develops in almost is used for small, superfi- • Laser surgery United States. The ones deadly, but can often be 100,000 people per year. cial cancerous tissue that Intense waves of light are most at risk are children. easily treated before it This form can spread in the had not been treated previ- beamed at cancerous skin One hour in the sun for turns fatal. Close to 90 per- body. Approximately 2,000 ously. It is often followed by to cut away or vaporize the adults equals only four cent of all skin cancers can people die due to this can- the destruction of the can- tissue. minutes for babies. be cured if detected and cer. cerous tissue with an elec- With this in mind, enjoy People with dark com- treated in time. • Malignant melanoma tric needle. the sunny days, but play it plexions often assume they Skin cancer is the un- It appears first as a light •Surgical excision safe and protect yourself are safer then, say, a fair controllable growth of ab- brown to black irregular The dermatologist cuts and your family. Helpful Tips for Safer Skin •Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun’s rays are Students speak out... the strongest. Schedule outdoor activities for other times of the day, even “Right now I’m sitting in the shade. I put on cloudy days. Clouds provide little protection from the sun’s rays. Check basic SPF15 if I’m out for quite a while news reports for the daily Ultraviolet Index, which tells you how strong because I have some Native American in the sun’s rays will be. me. I get brown before I burn. Some sun •Wear protective clothing such as long pants and a long-sleeved is necessary. There’s a happy medium.” shirt whenever possible. Put a T-shirt on children when they are swimming. —Jennifer McBride •Wear a wide-brimmed hat and protective sunglasses. •Sit in the shade when you are outdoors. Keep infants out of the sun altogether. •Don't use a sunlamp or visit a tanning parlor. •Know your skin and report anything unusual to your doctor. Also “I don’t know anything about look for the ABCD warning signs of melanoma: Asymmetry, irregular skin cancer. I wear sunscreen and Borders, Color that is not uniform or is black, and Diameter greater than a hat when I’m out.” 6 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser). If you have a mole with —Tyler Duerr any of these features, or a spot on your skin that is changing in color, shape, or size, see your doctor. Learn how to do a complete skin self- “You need to try to protect yourself as examination, which can significantly reduce your risk of dying of much as you can. I stay in the shade. I melanoma. don’t get out much. I hibernate during •Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher on yourself and your the day and work at night.” children (except for babies under six months of age — they need to be —Lisa Moody kept in the shade, but no sunscreen). Also look for a product that is labeled “broad spectrum,” which means that it protects against both of

the major types of sun rays. Apply it liberally on all exposed skin a half- Johnson Photos by Ryan hour before going in the sun, and reapply after swimming or perspiring. “[Sun] could be bad for people Regardless of activity, reapply sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy as you age because it catches days. Also use a lip balm with an SPF of 15. And remember to use up with you. I just try to stay in sunscreen often, not just when you are visiting the beach or the pool. the shade. I don’t wear any You are exposed to the sun when you walk from the car to the store, too. sunscreen or anything.” —Information courtesty www.mskcc.org —Connie Zanola Staff Writer • Kathi Etherton • 682-1611, ext. 7676 June 19, 2000 • PIONEER • 7 Let the endurance games begin windy and sometimes wet world and fifth nationally in ter three times a week be- By Vu Vu conditions, athletes agreed his age category, Charles cause of its low chlorine lev- Staff Writer that conditions were favor- Taylor, 60, finished in first els. able. place in his age group. Many of the athletes com- “Today was nice and “You’d have to be half in- peted as hobbyists. KCCC hosted the cool,” said second year sane to do this,” Taylor “I did about average for O Oklahoma City Su- competitor Phil Smith of Ft. said. me, which is slow for every- per Sprint Championship Smith, Ark. Taylor has competed in one else,” said Lara Luker triathlon for the sixth year “I’d take cool and windy triathlons in Australia, of Tulsa. “It’s a hobby — I on June 10. anytime.” Mexico, Germany, Hawaii just want to see what I’m Competitors swam for The course’s layout was and Italy. Two years ago in capable of.” 500 meters, rode their praised. Switzerland, he ran the In the men’s overall divi- bikes for 12 miles and ran “The pool was designed fastest time in the run. sion, Carter Johnson fin- for 5 kilometers. better and I enjoyed the “It’s very compulsive,” ished in first place with a “It’s a passion,” said Joe course–real flat and fast,” Taylor said. time of 00.57.05. Smith of Oklahoma City, said Craig Hobson of Hot Taylor, who finished in In the women’s overall 53. “We love it.” Springs, Ark. thirteenth place overall, division, Kimberly Rashid, Despite the cool, cloudy, Ranked ninth in the swims at the Aquatic Cen- 30, finished in 1:02.38. The Office of Recreation and Community Services crew began building the course the day before the race at 8 a.m. and worked on the course for the next 18 hours, finishing at 2 Michael Scherlag, 31, exerts a.m. Saturday morning. the last of his energy to The crew returned to cross the finish line. This OKCCC at 4 a.m. after a few section of the course was hours sleep and stayed named “the hard finish” due until 12:30 p.m. to the difficulty and energy All participants received need to complete the entire a commemorative T–shirt. course.

Running as an individual, many participants were required to have a great amount of stamina to finish the entire course. Slipping into his cycling shoes, Bernie Hand, 43, prepares to pedal his way through the 12 The triathlon was divided into many different divisions mile bicycling section of the triathlon. The average time for males to complete the course was including individual, team, and military. 1 hour and 20 minutes. Females averaged 1 hour and 24 minutes. PhotosbyRyanJohnson 8 • PIONEER • June 19, 2000 Staff Photographer • Ryan Johnson • 682-1611, ext. 7676 Genomics educators use college facilities to take a look at DNA

By Michaela Marx Editor

Scientists of the Human Ge- nome Project are racing to decode the complete sequence of human DNA. They have reached their goal to two-thirds, making biotechnol- ogy more important than ever. OKCCC’s new biotechnology fa- cility provided the stage for a na- tional Genomics Workshop June 5 through 10. High school and col- lege educators from all over the country gathered at the college to attend genomics seminars. Photo by Ryan Johnson The DNA Learning Center of It’s your... 35 cents: Ayana Walker, 5, probably doesn’t remember the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Charlotte Mulvihill phrase “It’s your dime.” She used a college phone last week to try and call her with the funding from the National imaginary friend although she didn’t have the correct change. Ayana was at the Science Foundation, developed the workshop. college with her mother Havana Walker who was enrolling in fall classes. Oklahoma was one of the four states in which such a work- shop was held, said Charlotte Mulvihill, head of OKCCC’s bio- technology program. The workshop mixed theoretical, laboratory, and computer work with team projects and classroom manage- Regent retires after 16 years ment advice, she said. Campus reception honors John Michael Williams “OKCCC is very pleased to be a site for this workshop,” she and employees. said. “We not only got a chance to showcase our brand new bio- By Michaela Marx Todd said the re- technology facility and program, but also to help bring a work- Editor ception to honor Mr. shop from the nationally famous DNA Learning Center to the Williams was “a tre- regional teaching community.” mendous success. Seminars were held by local scientific experts, including Phillip After 16 years of “The numerous Silverman from Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Tyrrell service on the Board of comments made by Conway from the University of Oklahoma, John Mulvihill from Regents, Regent John faculty, staff, regents, the University of Oklahoma Health and Science Center, as well Michael Williams has and legislators vividly as Joyce Gilchrist from the Oklahoma City Police Department. relinquished his gov- described our appre- The 24 educators in attendance worked in the biotechnology erning role. ciation for John for the lab and performed experiments in bacterial and plant genetics. A reception was Williams era at the col- They also took a look at human DNA variations. held to honor Will- lege,” he said “We looked at our own DNA,” Mulvihill said. iams’ leadership and After the mixing Each person pulled out two hairs with roots. Then they iso- John Michael dedication to OKCCC and mingling the per- Williams lated their DNA from the hair. June 13 in the college son of the hour was “Two hairs are enough to identify yourself,” said Mulvihill. union. Williams’ popu- honored by Todd and liams’ impact on the Their data was used as the basis for online investigations with larity was displayed in Regents Chairman board will be missed; Internet tools, she said. the large turnout. Dan Hardage. however, the college The group also explored personal and social implications of Among the guests They presented Wil- looks forward to his the genome project in the context of the Eugenics movement ar- were many fellow re- liams with an award continued involve- chives. gents including Tom proclaiming the deep ment with OKCCC. Now of more importance than ever, OKCCC’s biotechnology Hoskison, who took appreciation the col- Todd credits Will- program turns two in August. over Williams’ place on lege has for Williams’ iams as a leading force “We have our first group of students at internships,” Mulvihill the board. dedication and accom- in the development of said. “They work everyday with biotechnology. Also there was plishments on behalf what OKCCC stands “The student interns get stipends from the Oklahoma Center President Bob Todd, of OKCCC. for today. for the Advancement of Science and Technology grant,” she said. other OKCCC officials Todd said that Wil- In his life outside “This group will be the first to graduate from the program.” OKCCC Williams is a “The numerous comments made by partner for the Okla- faculty, staff, regents and legislators homa law firm of Will- vividly described our appreciation for iams, Box, Forshee & IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE PIONEER Bullard, P.C. John for the Williams era at the college.” — CALL SUSAN AT 682-1611, ext. 7674 Williams will re- —Dr. Bob Todd main active in various FOR RATES AND DEADLINES OKCCC President community and civic organizations. Staff Writer • Kathi Etherton • 682-1611, ext. 7676 June 19, 2000 • PIONEER • 9 Professors have seen it all in student dress cept if a student is too ex- By Laura Roberts posed, it is inappropriate Newswriting I Student for the classroom,” she said. “Just as long as their clothing is not distracting College is usually a time to fellow students I don’t in one’s life when there are care. [A student can have] few limitations and rules. purple hair, whatever.” One of the rules most History Professor Ron students entering college Gray said he has seen it all look forward to leaving be- during the years he has hind is a dress code or uni- taught at the college but forms if they attended pri- has never seen anything vate school. overly offensive. However, even in college, “Over the last 25 years I there are still some unwrit- have been a professor, I College boasts tree farm ten rules that should be fol- have never had anyone lowed in order to show re- have to leave the classroom would be good for students, By Adrian Crooks spect to and get respect due to what they are wear- “The trees that we grow on this cam- Newswriting I from your fellow students ing,” he said. “I don’t think pus are mainly for the school,” he said. and professors. there should be anything “There are 800 trees in the nursery Connie Kuebeck, pro- banned. that are counted and that’s not includ- Hundreds of trees occupy space on the fessor of nursing, said she “I feel the students here ing the trees which are around cam- southwest side of the campus. The feels students should be are mature and responsible pus,” Phillips said. greenery serves a number of purposes. able to express themselves enough to be able to wear Knight said finding the trees is an ex- One, according Physical Plant direc- to a point. the right attire to class.” citing process. tor John Knight, is to make life better “I don’t have any strong OKCCC does not have a “We buy various trees from the state for students. feelings on the matter ex- dress code. nursery and other parts of the United “It is a tree nursery for the campus, States,” he said. to give the students a scenic atmo- Phillips said the nursery will be sphere,” he said. around for years. Siblings played role “Our number one goal is to make this Students appreciate the trees too. [campus] a desirable place for students Computer major Leland Galberth said to attend.” the trees from the farm that have been in choosing program Knight said, when he first set foot on planted around the campus provide campus 16 years ago, the area was a quiet places to relax. By Jeremy L. Kling bare piece of land. “It makes the college look nice,” she Newswriting I Student “The campus looked like a prairie with said. the grass five feet high and no trees.” Computer major Mike Gary said he Building and Campus Services Super- had no idea that the tree farm existed. Occupational Therapy Assistant student Paige Cory visor Gary Phillips said it was deter- “I haven’t noticed the trees but I think said she became interested in the field as a result of mined that having a nicer landscape what they are doing is cool,” Gary said. being raised with several foster brothers and sisters who were autistic and physically challenged. Cory, who just completed her second semester in the OTA program this spring, said she finds the program Students share thoughts, ideas rewarding. She said the main goal of an occupational therapist is to help a person become as independent as possible. about OKCCC communication lab According to Cory, the duties of an OTA graduate include teaching physically challenged people dressing, lengthened for students,” he said. “Oth- bathing and other challenging skills, and helping them By Adrian Crooks erwise everything is in great shape.” find a job. Newswriting I Student Computer science major Seing Sik Jung She said there are difficult aspects to the job but even said the lab needs more tutors, those are rewarding. Other students think the lab services are “The hardest part is to make splints to prevent The communication lab is a great place fine the way they are. contractures.” for students to learn things such as dif- Computer science major Eric Trogron is Cory defined a contracture as the effect caused by pain ferent languages. There, students can lis- one of those students. when the joints tense up and muscles contract causing ten to language tapes, have Internet ac- “There’s nothing wrong with the lab,” he hands and limbs to ball up. cess, work with tutors and do different said. “Everything is fine with me.” “The program deals with the use of adaptive equip- language activities. History major Rita Lancaster said she ment.” Adaptive equipment is equipment that is used by a Although students are satisfied with the wouldn’t change a thing about the lab. physically challenged person to perform day-to-day rou- lab for the most part, several students had “I love it! I think everyone in the lab is tines that one who is not physically challenged would ideas for improvements. great,” she said. not need to use, she said. OKCCC broadcast major Greg Cline said The communication lab is located in the Cory said, when she completes the program, she plans he works on homework there and would arts and humanities building in 2F3. For to get a job working with the physically challenged in a like more time to do that. more information call 682-1611, ext. nursing home or care facility. “I think the hours of the lab need to be 7247. 10 • PIONEER • June 19, 2000 Campus Club & Organization contact • Susan Craig • 682-1611, ext. 7675 Highlights

Instruments made of plastic needed Bring all your plastic soda or water bottles by the Child Development Center. They will be used in the children’s tent at the Arts Festival on Labor Day weekend. The children will be making musical instruments with them.

Discount tickets available at Bookstore The bookstore sells tickets to Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, White Water Bay and Frontier City. A Six Flags one day adult ticket is $21.50, Six Flags one day child ticket is $19.38, Six Flags two day pass is $38.78, Six Flags season pass is $43.08, Hurricane Harbor ticket is $13.46, Frontier City one day ticket is $14.50, White Water Bay one day ticket is $12.50 and a Frontier City/White Water Bay Double Park Season Pass is $59.05. For more information call Kathy Reed at 682-1611 ext. 7242.

Fall Tuition Fee Waivers Aug. 4 will be the last day to submit tuition fee waivers to the office of Financial Aid. No applications will be Photo by Ryan Johnson accepted after 5 p.m. The names of those receiving the waivers will be posted in the Student Financial Aid center Off to a great start: Coordinator of Community Outreach Craig Robinson, left, discusses Aug. 18. the benefits of early enrollment with David Williams, prospective student. Robinson helped set up a welcoming table for the OKC-Go program. “ The welcome site helps students get started Susan E. Clowers Memorial Scholarship the best they can on their college endeavors.” The OKC-Go program provides tuition fee waivers The Susan E. Clowers Memorial Scholarship has been for Oklahoma City public school graduates who want to attend OKCCC. established by the OKCCC Board of Regents. Contributions can be made payable to the Oklahoma City Community College Foundation. The scholarship fund will be used annually to assist students with the cost of It’s time to give the gift of life attending OKCCC. winter and Y2K fears. cell anemia, Tips for Veterans By Vu Vu Healthy adults ages 17 The American Blood Cen- Tutors are available for Chapter 31 Veterans (Voc- Staff Writer and up, who weigh 110 ter gave these tips. Before Rehab). Tutors must be approved by Dennis Jackson. The pounds or more are en- giving blood: following web addresses may be helpful for Veterans: The couraged to donate. *Get a good night’s sleep. Veteran News and Information at www.vnis.com and the The Oklahoma Blood *Eat breakfast. Department of Veterans Affairs at www.va.gov. The office Institute hopes to replen- *Drink plenty of fluids hours for the Veterans Certification Office for the summer ish its supply as they re- Donate several hours before you are Monday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 8 turn to OKCCC from 10 donate blood. a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 11:30 to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 29 Blood... *Relax. p.m. on Friday. For more information call 682-1611, ext in room CU3. After giving blood: 7694 or 7695. Summer causes more *Drink juice or some- than crop droughts. It thing with sugar to raise Scholarship offered for community service also causes blood your blood sugar levels. Stop by the Prospective Student Services and pick up droughts. *Eat a hearty meal. the Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship application. During the summer *Do not drink any alco- To qualify you must have completed 100 hours of volunteer months, schools close Save holic beverages for five activities within the past 12 months. Deadline is June 23. and the OBI loses a vital hours. component of their blood lives! *Do not smoke for one Scholarship applications available drives. hour. William P. Willis Scholarship applications are available “Summer is more diffi- *If you have any ques- at the office of prospective students services. cult for us,” said blood pro- Donations take about one tions, call the local commu- Requirements are low income, less than $32,000, full-time gram consultant Elizabeth hour and each donation nity blood center. undergraduate, making satisfactory academic progress, Smith. “It’s a higher need can save three lives. Participants will receive must plan to enroll full-time both fall and spring semester time.” Blood donations are used free T-shirts. at OKCCC. The deadline is June 30. Also blood supplies for cancer treatment, heart For more information, across the nation were rav- operations, organ trans- visit the OBI website at Free child development screenings aged by flu bugs during the plants, ulcers and sickle www.obi.org The Child Guidance Division of the Oklahoma City- County Health Department will present a free screening CLUBS! Share your events with the world. Call the day for children birth through 5 years old from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26 by appointment. The screenings will be Pioneer at 682-1611, ext. 7675, e-mail your held at the Village Library at 10307 N. Pennsylvania. To news to [email protected] or drop it by at 2M6 schedule an appointment, please call 755-0710. in the main building. Ad Manager • Susan Wierimaa • 682-1611, ext. 7674 June 19, 2000 • PIONEER • 11 Classifieds Pioneer Classified Advertising is food dish, and water bottle. Real free to all currently enrolled friendly. Call 681-2296. LEARN AS YOU EARN OKCCC students and employ- Ideal hours for students at ees for any personal classified FOR SALE: Sega Genesis ad. Ads must be submitted in game system with several games, FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH writing with IDs supplied or work $100. Call 364-6051 or 682-1611, MASSAGE CENTER area and college extension in- Ext. 7544. Southwest Oklahoma City. cluded. Deadline for advertising FOR SALE: ’86 Bayliner Capri is 5 p.m. Tuesday prior to the pub- Ask for Linda lication date. Call 682-1611, ext. 16’ ski boat with 85hp Force out- 682-9222 7674 for more information. board motor, swim step with lad- “It Pays der, AM/FM Cassette Stereo. to Advertise Trailer included. Asking $2,100. WANT TO MAKE $$$? in the Call 692-2476 Sales Reps. wanted for So. PIONEER” FOR SALE: Two baby OKC office, inside sales, sugargliders, too young to tell sex, friendly atmosphere. but perfect for hand taming. $175 $7/Base + Comm + each, $300 pair. Cage $50. Leave Bonus message for Stephen, 619-0850. 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Includes cage, 12 • PIONEER • June 19, 2000 Staff Writer • Vu Vu • 682-1611, ext. 7676 Student Life camera stolen College officials outline Theft prompts office to adopt stricter borrowing policies plans for future successes •Serving as Central “Success,” Oklahoma’s premier center By Vu Vu Cont. from page 1 for developing high-tech Staff Writer CAMPUS INCIDENTS communication skills and whether it be through test- accessing worldwide infor- the camera was being used fice which can only be ing or interaction with fac- mation. A digital camera worth by a club. opened by a key. Only ulty, that they are bright •Leading Central Okla- $499 was reported miss- Jones said, because the Student Life employees and have potential but homa in providing health ing June 8 from the Stu- staff was gone during the have keys, Jones said. don’t fit the mold at their technology and pre-profes- dent Life office by Mike semster break, he wasn’t There is no check in or high school,” Todd said. sional programs. Jones, coordinator of stu- able to question anyone check out procedure for He emphasized that it is Also featured in the dent activities. about the camera and if it the camera currently, not an alternative school or RC2000 newsletter were The office is located in had been checked out. Jones said. detention; it is for those the many things OKCCC the main buliding in 1P3. The camera was last used However, Student Life who are going somewhere has already achieved. In a report taken by by the office of Recreation will institute a strict bor- but something has not The college has created Campus Security Officer and Community Services rowing process. clicked yet. the biotechnology and Ronald Morehouse, and returned to Student “They’ll have to take “Oklahoma City is depen- semiconductor manufac- Jones said he initially Services on May 23. the desk with them,” dent upon the success of turing curriculums, opened discovered the camera “To the best of our knowl- Jones said. the Oklahoma City Public a simulated “clean room” to missing May 25 but edge, it was in the safe,” “We’ll chain it down.” School system. If we aban- train students to produce didn’t report it for two Jones said. The camera is used for don them, then we are silicon wafers for the semi- weeks. The camera is stored in a club and college use, abandoning Oklahoma conductor industry and Jones said he thought safe in the Student Life of- Jones said. City,” Todd said. opened one of five human A third aspect is the anatomy laboratories in the launching of a fund raising states. Concurrent student has high aspirations campaign by the College Also the college has “OKCCC is a lot like high Another reason Dills Foundation. This would teamed up with four other “Blake,” school,” Dills said. “[The chose pharmacy is because help students with addi- colleges and universities in Cont. from page 1 people] always work with of his childhood experience tional costs such as books, the metropolitan area to you.” of visiting his grandfather special fees and transpor- build a college consortium Dills will be attending OU in nursing homes. tation. downtown to offer courses “A lot of people think I’m on a Regents Scholar schol- “I didn’t like they way In order to help with the using the newest tech- a dumb jock,” Dills said. arship in the fall. He said they were treated,” Dills fund raiser, Oklahoma City niques such as interactive “OKCCC doesn’t care — he chose pharmacy as his said. “I’m interested in Mayor Kirk Humphreys television, and Internet in- [the people here are] just major because of his many pharmaceutical medicine sent a letter to the largest struction at convenient nice.” family members currently because I want to find companies in Oklahoma hours. Many have realized Dills working in pharmacy. drugs to help people.” City asking that they do- These advancements academic prowess. nate $1,000 a year for five along with many others Part Cherokee, he re- years to the Foundation to have helped guide OKCCC ceived the Oklahoma In- help with the costs. into the 21st century. dian Honors Society The fourth point is to These have also helped LeClair–Wright scholarship lower the dropout rate by OKCCC gain acceptance award. mentoring and tutoring into the elite group of com- Dills’ is also a Coca Cola junior high students, sixth munity colleges in the RC Scholars award finalist. through eighth grade. This 2000. The maximum mem- Of the 117,000 appli- would also include inviting bership is 35 metropolitan cants, Dills was one of the them to the campus. colleges around the world, 1965 students chosen, These steps to improve including Great Britain and which earned him a trip to the college are part of a plan Canada. Atlanta in April. called “Priorities 2002.” “We have gained a lot Dills, a pharmacy major, This plan involves four from the organization, but said his college experience major goals to make we have given a lot too,” is not that different from OKCCC a primary part in Todd said. high school. the economic, educational Todd, a native of Okla- and social development of homa City and a graduate central Oklahoma. of the Oklahoma City Pub- According to the RC 2000 lic Schools, has been the newsletter, the goals are: president of the college for YOUR IDEAS, •Preparing and challeng- almost five years and has ing Oklahomans to partici- been an OKCCC adminis- COMMENTS, AND pate in an increasingly glo- trator since the college SUGGESTIONS! bal society. opened in 1972. 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