 Changes made to financial aid
by The VistaJul 23, 2008“Several changes to federal financial aid benefiting students went into effect on July 1.
The changes are the result of the College Cost Reduction and Accessibility Act of 2007 (HB2669), which was passed by Congress last year.
According to the CCRAA, Pell Grant award amounts will increase by more than $11 million over the next five years.”
Media pushes Obama as popular choice
by The VistaJul 23, 2008“The New York Times recently rejected a column by Sen. John McCain that was a rebuttal to a similar column by his Democratic rival.
In a statement released Monday, The Times said it is "standard procedure on our Op-Ed page, and that of other newspapers, to go back and forth with an author on his or her submission.”
Bickering parties leave us at the pump
by The VistaJul 23, 2008“As Hurricane Dolly forced oil refineries along the Gulf Coast to cut 5 percent of their output, a tanker collision on the Mississippi River caused a fuel spill that affects New Orleans, and ConocoPhillips announced its second quarter net profits increased by 13 percent.”
Batman is for the life-long fanatics and the non-fanatics
by The VistaJul 23, 2008“There's a reason director Christopher Nolan's latest installment in the Batman franchise smashed box office records this weekend. Although there were a few weak spots in the film, it was simply a good action flick.
Gotham City has elected a new district attorney, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart, "Any Given Sunday" and "Erin Brockovich"), who is hell-bent on cleaning up the city.”
Global community responds to pact with caution
by The VistaJul 23, 2008“Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, and opposition, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), have signed a memorandum of understanding to negotiate their political deadlock and share power.
According to the agreement, talks beginning Wednesday will last for two weeks.”
UCO one of five best schools to work for
by The VistaJul 23, 2008“UCO is one of the best universities in the nation to work for., at least according to one source.
The Chronicle of Higher Education released its survey, "2008 Great Colleges to Work For" this month, and UCO finds itself in eight of the top five categories, making it one of the nation's top five "Great Colleges to Work For.”
Tea House serves as international home away from home
by The VistaJul 23, 2008“It's a tiny little house with a big mural of a tea cup and a saucer that sets behind the UCO Alumni House.
Painted on the tea cup is a map of the world, a symbol for the global meeting place that the Tea House has become. This is emphasized by the various languages that "Tea House" is written in around the cup.”
International students see Obama tour positvely
by The VistaJul 23, 2008“Obamamania has gripped the world, and while the presumptive Democratic nominee tours the Middle East and Europe, speculations at home focus on whether the international tour will do him any good.
The tour, which is said to be "sort-of campaigning" by Obama's team, is an unprecedented event.”
Freshmen can lock down tuition rate
by The VistaJul 16, 2008“Beginning this fall semester, some UCO freshmen will have the option to lock their tuition at a guaranteed rate for the next four academic years.
This spring the Oklahoma State Congress passed House Bill 3397, which established the guaranteed tuition program for Oklahoma in-state resident freshmen.”
Judge in Sonics case: Friend or foe?
by The VistaJul 16, 2008“U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman may be a hero or an enemy to Oklahoma City's NBA fans.
But we'll never know.
Because the suit between the city of Seattle and the Sonics was settled, Pechman's prepared ruling was never heard.
The Oklahoman left a message with the judge asking how she would've ruled had there not been a settlement, but Pechman replied through a law clerk that she would not answer that question, according to an Associated Press article.” | News Topics
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