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Vol. 69
October 7, 1993
No.6 5
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Photo by Letha Selfridge
(See FUN, page 3)
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Photo by Jeff Politte
Eastern students should just say ‘no’ to sexual harassment
(See HARASSMENT, page 3)
New grant
to initiate
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Opinion .........
Poet's Corner.
Alumni News .
Donations
Above, a Red Cross worker prepares
to draw blood from Krebs freshman
Stephan Sparks as, below, Asher fresh-
around her.
She can also read lips, but when
the instructor turns to write on the
chalkboard or slips out of Willis'
view, it poses a problem.
To compensate for these difficul-
tics Willis has Vanessa McIntosh, an
interpreter, to help Iter.
McIntosh, 20, lives in Eufaula.
When she is not signing for Willis
three days a week, she is interpreting
for Christy Calvin of Haileyville
when one has all of one's physical
capabilities, let alone adding a hear-
ing impairment.
Willis has been hearing impaired
since she and her sister Kristy con-
tracted an car infection as a side ef-
fect of spinal meningitis. Willis was
6% and her sister, who has a total
hearing loss, was 16 months old.
To listen during class, Willis
wears a hearing aid. But the device
improves only the immediate sounds
with Nicole than I could have by be-
ing in any classroom.”
Willis and McIntosh have more
than an employer/employee rela-
tionship. “She is a very good friend,"
said Willis. “We do a lot of things
together.”
When Willis is in class, she con-
centrates on listening and watching
her teachers while her interpreter
takes notes. Sometimes Willis takes
(See COED, page 3)
— Chris Butler
EOSC Representative
Sexual Harassment Seminar
Such behavior happens every day. It is con-
sidered sexual harassment, yet people usually
deal with it in the same way: They ignore it
until the problem becomes too big to ignore.
Sexual harassment occurs when unwel-
come sexual advances are made, sexual fa-
vors are requested, or other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature is made.
“The definition of sexual harassment is
what offends each individual,”said history in-
structor Chris Butler who attended a sexual
harassment seminar in Austin last May at the
man Michael White rests while making
a donation in the annual fall drive Mon
day. (Related story, page 6)
Non Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Wilburton, Oklahoma 74578
Permit No 29
By DANIEL DIXON
News Writer
With homecoming week just around the comer,
EOSC clubs arc reminded that deadline for signing up
homecoming queen candidates is Friday.
Election of a queen will be only one event in a week
full of festivities. The fun begins Monday, Nov. 1, with
a scavenger hunt that offers $100 to the winning five-
member team.
“I've heard that a lot of people think they' ve already
got this game Figured out,” said Cheri Potter, director
of student activities. “Boy, do they have a surprise
coming."
There is no sign-up sheet, so just show up in Boonies
with a team.
Tuesday, Nov. 2, will be the Nerd Night dance in
Boonies, so break out mom’s old homed-rimmed glas-
ses and steal some of dad’s plaid golfing pants and his
old pocket protector.
Who knows? You may win the prestigous title of
Nerd King or Queen and $25. The runners-up will gel
$15.
By MISSY STREUN
Organizations Editor
Three Eastern coeds were walking in front
of the student union when a male student be-
gan shouting suggestive and vulgar remarks
at them. The three women simply ignored the
remarks and kept walking, hoping the com-
ments would stop.
Seeing no apparent reaction, the male stu-
dent went back to laughing and conversing
with his friends, while the coeds tried to forget
the obscene words hurled at them.
By WENDY CLARK
Feature Writer
Nicole Willis, a 17 year-old envir-
onmental science major. Finds her-
self enjoying normal college life,
even though under normal circum-
stances the McAlester freshman is
not normal.
She has an 80-percent hearing
loss.
It's hard enough U> take on the re-
sponsibilities of getting an education
National Institute for Staff and Organiza-
tional Development.
Sexual harassment comes in many diffe-
rent forms, such as visual, verbal and physical
conduct.
Visual conduct might include posters, car-
toons and calendars that are inappropriate for
the classroom or work place; offensive ges-
tures; leers; suggestive or obscene letters,
notes, memos or invitations, and inappropri-
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Coed signs past hearing barrier toward success
“If a student is being harassed by
a faculty member, go to the
academic dean or that person’s
supervisor. If it’s a student harass-
ing another student, go to the dean
of students.”
( THE EASTERN
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Published by and tor studant* of Eastrn Oklahoma State College, Wilburton, OK
Let there be music
Big Hair............
Sports .................. Pages 7-8
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By JASON SAUER
News Writer
A variety of music will be performed in Mikheil Au-
ditorium Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. when Eastern's Music De-
partment presents its annual fall concert.
The College Band and Concert Choir will perform
hits ranging from jazz, rock, Christian and Broadway.
Eastern's band, under the direction of Paul Enis, will
be performing “The Trombone King," “Heartbreak
Hotel,” “The Old Gumbie Cat,” “Star,” “Layla” and
“Vickie and Mr. Valves.”
Other selections will include “Tears in Heaven," “A
Whole New World" from the Disney animated picture
“Aladdin," and “You’ve Lost That Lovin' Feeling."
(See CONCERT, page 3)
jobs plan
By JEFF POLITTE
New* Editor
EOSC has received a $106,000
grant for a program to help welfare
recipients forego governmental as-
sistance and re-enter the work force.
The grant will be used to initiate a
jobs program for recipients of Aid
for Families with Dependent
Children.
Eastern is one of seven state two-
year colleges receiving the funds
which are provided by the Depart-
ment of Human Services and stale
higher regents.
Ute DHS “will assess the clients'
employability based on their work
history, job experience and educa-
tional background to come up with a
plan the client agrees to,” said Paul
Co rta ssa, director of Latimer County
DHS.
If the plan includes furthering the
clients’ education, they will be re-
ferred to Eastern where “we will test
them to see where they stand
academically,” said Marion Davis,
EOSC director of curriculum and in-
stitutional development.
“We will also do career testing in
abilities, interests and values,” she
said.
From the results of these tests,
staff members will work with the
DHS to place the clients into
academic programs.
“If they (the clients) aren’t ready
for any college programs, then we
will encourage them to go to GED
classes," Davis said.
(See GRANT, page 6)
High School.
McIntosh learned to sign two
years ago at Connors State College
in Warner after meeting her France,
Jeff VanCleave. VanCleave’s
4-year-old daughter, Meagan, also is
deaf after contracting spinal me-
ningitis at the age of 1.
“I thought if I learned to sign,
armmunication would be better be-
tween Meagan and me,” McIntosh
said. “I’ve learned more from being
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