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come sail away on a trip to paris creative director evin morrison captured a sailboat meandering in the english channel.

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ESCAPE contents

march 14

the must list 4 how to meet people 5 what to do this weekend 6 the girl, the gay and the cynic 6 drinks 7 apps of the week 7 explore oklahoma: this land is grand 8 Pack like a pro 12 women’s basketball cards 13 athlete to look for this weekend 13 Music. Movies. Tv. 14 did it hit the spot? 15

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editors are buzzing about: • new ‘game of thrones’ trailers. teenage dragons!

• ‘once upon a time.’ rumplestiltskin is a grandpa?

• color swatch: dusk blue • ‘rupaul’s drag race.’ so much shade, so little time.

• tinted tanning oil. expedite that tan.

• march madness. it’s almost here!

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I’m ready for a break, guys. Planning for this issue, Evin and I were pulling up photos of exotic locations and planning our own Spring Break trip. Basically, we’re ready to sprawl out on the beach and get our tan on.

This issue is meant to help you get away ... either for the weekend or for the whole duration of Spring Break.

Take a look at our advice on how to meet new people (page 5, even though I’m not sure we’re experts on making new friends) and what to do. A massive part of this issue is dedicated for the people planning staycations (page 8 to 11). Get out and explore what Oklahoma has to offer. The variety is actually surprising.

Take a break, drive for hours, explore a little. Escape.

My flip-flops and tanning oil are packed. It is time to escape to a place where sand and sun are my only worries.

We were so excited to dedicate our second issue to Spring Break! No matter where you’re headed — warm or cold — take advantage of this week and have a blast. Do what makes you happy and don’t forget to take a ton of photos to look back at later. (And even share a few with us.)

This issue has so much to offer, so make sure you pack a copy in your bag to read during your down time this week. Whether it’s on the drive or lying on a beach towel, I hope you smile.

Soak up the sun and have some fun.

bryan scott dugan, editor @bryscottd

evin morrison, creative director @EVINelizabeth

Let us know what you think. Seriously. email: escapeou@gmail.com twitter: @ou_escape

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tegan burkhard @chicadelamusica

kingsley burns @kingsleyburns

Laney Ellisor @laneyellisor

Alex Ewald @oualexewald

Escape is a student-produced publication of OU Student Media, a department in the Division of Student Affairs. Copyright 2013 OU Student Media.

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‘is everyone hanging out without me?’ by mindy kaling $9.25 from amazon

Laugh your ass off.

Ignore the stares.

soak sun

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No biggie if you drop this in the water. Better than ruining the Nikon.

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bryan scott dugan | words evin morrison | words & photo

fuji disposable camera $7.09 from walmart

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the perfect shades could get pricey

Look like you belong in a Real Housewives franchise. croakie $4.48 from amazon

Don’t have an unexpected slip on the beach.

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beads $1 from dollar tree

Always be prepared.

Tequila is cheap.

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electronic games relatively cheap

Play with yourself or with your friends.

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ipod $150+ from best buy

Music is a must.

Check out Luke Bryan’s new Spring Break album.

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jason aloe vera $11 from walgreens

Lather up and soothe the burn.

Plan a safe ESCAPE. Safe, FREE, alternative transportation for OU STUDENTS Thursday-Saturday nights, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

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university college freshman

that’s my tip, to liquor them up.

- kelly ewing,

university college freshman

ask them if they’re a local. ask them what’s cool.

- zachary maxwell,

university college freshman

go out at night . . you’re sure to meet some nice looking fellows.

- mirazul islam,

journalism senior

you just kind of have to be you.

- kelsey hightower,

university college freshman

- jason dydynski,

q: how do you meet people during spring break? go out of your way to say, “hey, how are you doing?”

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relationship advice

the girl

the cynic

the gay

things to do this weekend 1.

what: St. Practice day when: Thursday Night, march 14 where: o’connell’s This is just a practice round. Go drink and try out your best Irish accent so you will be ready for the real thing Saturday.

baseball 2. what: when: 6:30 p.m. Friday, march 15 where: l. dale mitchell park Catch the first of three games this weekend. Hey, why not go to all three? (Also on 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday)

3. what: Art interrupted

when: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ongoing where: Fred Jones jr. museum of art This exhibit is gorgeous! It’s art and history in one room. You have awhile to check it out, and the museum is free. No excuses.

4. what: Just Crazy Enough

when: 5:30 & 8 p.m. march 15 & 16 where: OKC Modern Art Museum A movie night! This flick was filmed in Oklahoma City and looks pretty silly. Take your student ID and only pay $6.

Mac Demarco 5. what: when: 8 p.m. sunday, march 17 where: Opolis You can’t say no to a free concert!

Just remember the Opolis is 21+.

What do I wear on my first date?

This makes me think of the scene in “Sydney White” when Amanda Bynes emerges in a suit to go on her first date with the movie’s love interest.

So when you are digging through your closet, stressing about what to wear, just keep a few things in mind: A first date is about getting to know someone, so be yourself (only better looking). By this, I mean if you are a jeans-and-T-shirt person then wear the jeans, but switch out the T-shirt for a nicer top like a sweater or a blouse.

Keep your look casual so you can focus on having a good time and not on an uncomfortable outfit.

How do you know when a crush is reciprocated?

Go through your texts and Facebook messages (if you are oldfashioned and email each other, look at those, too). Now ask yourself: Who initiates the conversation most? Who responds more? Who is sending the exclamation points and smiley faces?

If the answer is you, then calm your tits and take a step back; because the feeling is not as strong on the other side. If both of you are initiating discussion or the other person is doing the majority of the talking, then I would bet you’re safe to assume that a first date is on your horizon.

What do I wear on my first date?

Well, it depends. Let’s think about the person you’re going to go on this date with. What do you think they will wear? Or better yet, why don’t you exercise a little transparency and ask, “What the hell are you going to wear Friday night?”

If that’s a little too brash, then ride the line between casual and overthe-top. Stick with jeans, definitely. If you’re a girl, wear a pretty top and something cute in your hair. Your date may not appreciate it, but all the gays will. If you’re a guy, put on a tie. Make the lady or fella you’re meeting think you actually care. It’s the best way to get a little action.

How do you know when a crush is reciprocated?

I’m a bit awkward and can’t read social situations, so let’s just think this one through: You like them. The big question now is whether they like you back or not. Wait ... what is this — third grade?

If you want to know if a crush is reciprocated, march your little butt up to them and just ask.

I, however, would never do this.

Here’s what I would actually do: Stalk their Facebook, like a few of their photos from 2010 and then wait for them to take the initiative. Hey, that’s how I do things. Maybe that’s why I’m still single?

*Because I am equal-opportunity (and may or may not have a pending EEOC complaint), I will respond for both genders.

What do I wear on my first date?

For the chicks:

We all know you’ve already decided how the night’s going to end. So give your date a little hint: Bust out that bust, squeeze into the La Perla and take a few extra seconds before crossing those legs.

If it’s a pity date, go for the turtleneck and the quaker jean skirt. No need to get their hopes up, you ice queen.

For the dicks:

Give them a taste of their own medicine: Squeeze into yoga pants and slop on an XXL T-shirt. Maybe they’ll learn to put some effort in on the weekdays.

How do you know when a crush is reciprocated?

Gentlemen:

Now pay attention, because this also doubles as a drunk test: Squeeze her ass — if she giggles, you’re golden.

If she slaps you, there’s a pretty good chance it’s a one-way crush. Or she has hemorrhoids. ladies:

Just ask. Don’t play mind games.

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Spring break booze: By destination Katherine Borgerding | words The beach is great, but if you are like me, it’s just not the same without that cold brew. And there is no better time than Spring Break to kick back and have a drink. Wherever you are headed this week, consider ditching the PBR for one of these local beers that you definitely won’t find in Oklahoma.

For the fans of the All-American lager:

For true IPA lovers:

Brooklyn Lager, New York Available in most East Coast and some Southern states. Really any beer from Brooklyn Brewery is a tasty option, but the lager is a great beer for those who don’t like anything too stout or too bitter.

21st Amendment IPA, San Francisco Can be found in most states along the East and West Coasts. This packs a punch and should be consumed with caution because of its extreme bitterness.

Yuengling, Pennsylvania The quintessential beer of the East Coast. Can be found in most states along the Eastern Seaboard, has a great taste and is usually one of the cheaper beers on the menu.

Lost and Found Katherine Borgerding | words Heading out for a week to an exotic locale would make anyone jump for joy, especially after two harrowing months of school. But once you’re there, where do you go? How do you get there?

Your beautiful, relaxing vacay comes crashing down around your knees the minute you realize you are as good as lost in a strange city.

But never fear, apps are here!

Check out these navigation apps that offer more than just a map.

1. NextBus DC — D.C. This app allows you to find D.C.’s buses and Metro quickly for free.

It’s handy, but cannot always keep up with D.C.’s sporadic-at-best public transit.

2. HopStop – NYC If you have never been, or even if you have been a couple of times, NYC subways can throw you for a loop. This app lets you know when trains are coming and how to make transfers quickly.

Also, it’s free.

3. Vegas Mate — Las Vegas This app allows you to plan, map and dine your way to a fabulous Vegas weekend.

Although not free ($1.99 in the iPhone App Store), it will get you where you need to go in style.

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Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, Michigan A well-rounded IPA with an interesting fruity twist, this beer will show up on menus along the East Coast from Pennsylvania to Florida and in the Midwest from North Dakota to Kentucky.

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things to do next weekend 1.

what: Track and field when: Friday and Saturday All day, March 22 & 23 where: John Jacobs track complex Once a year, the track team competes in Norman. Head to the other side of the stadium and cheer them on.

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what: Men’s Gymnastics when: 7 p.m. saturday, march 23 where: Mccasland field house Muscles, muscles, muscles. These men are talented and win all kinds of awards, so don’t take that the wrong way — or do.

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Lonely Planet — Miami

Florida is a popular spring break getaway for OU students. This all-in-one navigation app allows you to map your trip, find bars, clubs and restaurants close to you and makes suggestions for things to do while vacationing in the city.

where: OU Softball complex Three games in two days. Make sure you catch the third Sunday at noon.

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what: mike hosty when: 7 p.m. sunday, march 24 where: the deli This famous guitar guru from Norman gets a little too much press.

But ... he’s actually pretty great. Go. Listen. Throw a bra on stage.

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what: Thunder when: 6 p.m. sunday, march 24 where: Chesapeake Energy Arena If tickets are too pricey (we totally understand) go down to your favorite bar and watch the game there. The drinks are cheaper, too!

Cost: Not cheap ($3.99 in the iPhone App Store), but the cost is well worth it for your week in the sun.

what: Softball when: 2 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Saturday,

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Category: classic route 66 destinations: arcadia, stroud, sapulpa, claremore and catoosa roundtrip from norman: 308 miles/ 5 hours and 24 minutes

Category: haunted destination: guthrie roundtrip from norman: 104 miles/ 2 hours and 5 minutes

Category: adventure destination: alabaster caverns roundtrip from norman: 370 miles/ 6 hours and 37 minutes

Category: museums Destination: oklahoma city roundtrip from norman: 57.1 miles/ 1 hour and 36 minutes

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Category: small-town slowdown destination: talihina roundtrip from norman: 391 miles/ 7 hours and 38 minutes

trip around Oklahoma instead of going somewhere exotic for Spring Break? OK, but what’s there to see? Well, ESCAPE’s Tegan Burkhard takes you across the state, stopping off at a Guthrie saloon for spirits (the ghostly kind), bat watching at Alabaster Caverns and much more. Come along now. continued on page 11 *Editor’s note: The round-trip calculations apply to the complete article, which is online at OUDaily.com.

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museums

haunted

classic route 66

small-town slowdown

destination: Alabaster caverns

destination: oklahoma city

destination: guthrie

destinations: arcadia, stroud, sapulpa, claremore and catoosa

destination: talihina, Hodgen and Krebs

lunch in waynoka: Experience small-town Oklahoma in Waynoka, a city that packs quite a punch when it comes to hospitality. Café Bahnhof is well-known for its German cuisine. Sweetwater Café offers homemade eats like Scooby Snack breakfast sandwiches and pumpkin cookies.

Museum of Osteology: Satisfy your curiosity about bones and anatomy. Sneak a peek at skull-cleaning beetles in action before you enter, then test your knowledge of osteology upstairs, or simply run your fingers along the bones on the guessing table. “... They have a real variety of species, and it’s very unique,” said Kate Addington, a visitor from Seattle. “It’s the only one in the U.S.” Consider purchasing a porcupine quill, mini shark teeth or bats frozen in amber blocks. If you hunt, bring your spoils to the attached shop for cleaning.

Blue Belle Saloon: This brothel turned saloon provides an abundance of ghost stories.

“One time, one of our investors was downstairs in the basement taking pictures … and she came up with a picture of a man dressed in black, a girl sitting in front of him with her hands out in front of her and shackles bound to her with her head down,” server Alicia Marquez said. “And within a week all of her photos disappeared, and her phone just stopped working.”

Ask the servers for a tour of the upstairs floor, where ghosts are said to inhabit Miss Lizzie’s girls’ rooms. You can still see hooks on the floor where unwilling girls who were sold into the trade were chained.

Pops: Stock up on snacks and sodas for your impending road trip at this classic stop along Route 66. Pick up a now-rare bottle of Dublin Dr. Pepper or brave the selection of lesstasty options like buffalo wing or chocolate-covered maple smoked bacon sodas.

Pam’s Hateful Hussy Diner: Stock up on your “fair share” of fried food here before fair season arrives. With dishes like snake bites (fried jalapeno slices) to fried pizza sticks to fried Indian tacos, it’s impossible to leave a hungry hussy – especially with a belly full of grilled honey buns, inexpensive Mexican food or even chicken gizzards.

Address: 131 E. Cecil st., waynoka

alabaster caverns tour: Explore the wonders of the world’s largest gypsum cave with a guided tour by park employees.

Snap photos of the pink, white and rare black alabaster as well as the hollowed out dome.

“You want to walk looking up. You feel like you’re in a funhouse because the floor’s uneven,” Tulsa resident Tim Joha said.

If you pause to take a photo, be warned that the cave lights are on a timer, so you can and will be left behind in total darkness.

Address: 10301 S. Sunnylane road COST: $3 with travelok.com coupon

Henry Overholser Mansion: Step into Oklahoma City’s early days and see the vast riches of Henry Overholser, one of the city’s original developers. From custom hand-painted ceilings to dinner chimes to stained glass windows, the 3-story mansion boasts numerous imported luxuries.

(Bonus: Carrie Underwood posed here for her Feb. Allure magazine photo shoot.)

Address: 224 W. Harrison Ave.

Stone Lion Inn: Get into character at this old inn’s murder mystery parties. Make reservations in advance and dine on a seven-course meal while piecing together clues to solve this whodunit. Whether the inn is haunted or not is widely disputed. Find out for yourself by booking a room for the night, if you dare …

address: 217036 S.H. 50A, Freedom | cost: $8

Address: 405 N.W. 15th St. | COST: $7

cherokee trading post: Make a pit stop here to gaze at live buffalo and pick up knickknacks. Choose from a collection of lucky snakeheads, ornate Native American pottery and dreamcatchers. Sample buffalo burgers at the nearby Cherokee Restaurant.

45th Infantry Division Museum: Pay tribute to troops from every generation, from the Indian Wars to the Afghanistan War. The collection includes tanks, airplanes, guns and other artifacts. And if you’re lucky, you might run into a veteran eager to reminisce about his military experience.

Address: 1016 W. Warner AvE | COST: $54

Address: 2145 N.E. 36th St. | Cost: FREE

Address: 19th street and warner avenue

Address: 301 S. Walbaum road, Calumet

Logan County Memorial Hospital This hospital now has a reputation for unexplained flickering lights and figures seen in its windows. The building has been deemed unsafe, so visitors are not allowed inside, but a simple drive-by is enough to give you the creeps.

Address: 660 Oklahoma 66, Arcadia

JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum: Gaze in wonder at the 20,000+ firearms and other weaponry like crossbows and walking sticks in row upon row of glass display cases. Stare right back at the taxidermy heads lining the walls, and find out where the inspiration for the shape of Darth Vader’s helmet came from.

“I think sometimes we take it for granted,” Claremore resident Carrie Hughes said.

“Because we’ll read in the paper about people that have come from England just to come here and I think sometimes we don’t realize how neat it really is.”

Address: 330 N. J.M. Davis Blvd., Claremore

Blue Whale: Have your own “Jonah and the Whale” moment and enter this giant blue roadside attraction’s belly. In the summertime, jump off its platform tail or slide out of its stomach. Peer out of the second story loft and pose for a few photos with your road trip buddies.

Address: 2600 Oklahoma 66, Catoosa

Address: 304 Dallas st., Talihina

Talimena Scenic Drive: Put your navigation skills to the test as you wind west through the hills you never knew Oklahoma had. Take a breather from the flat plains and enjoy the rollercoaster ride.

For the adventurous types, pull over for the roadside vistas and snap photos of the trees in the distance or the solid ground hundreds of feet below.

Experience an ear-popping altitude change you never expected from Oklahoma.

Address: Talimena Scenic drive, Hodgen

Lovera’s Market: Get in touch with your inner chef and take home authentic Italian seasonings, noodles, olives and meats. Don’t forget to pick up some Taralli crackers and other antipasto treats to complement your home-cooked Italian feast, as well as imported sweets like anise candies and Torrone nougat.

Address: 95 N.W. 6th st., Krebs

Pack IT in laney ellisor | words evin morrison | photo Spring Break is just around the corner, and we know you want to look your best.

The problem is, there’s only so much room in a suitcase and only so many carry-ons allowed. Here are some suggestions for what to pack, what to not and how to save space.

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Consider rolling thin articles of clothing. They’ll take up less space than if you fold them. Don’t bother with puffy items like sweaters, though.

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Stuff small items like undies and socks inside shoes. It saves space for souvenirs.

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Pack versatile pieces you can dress up or down. For example, a sundress can serve as a swimsuit cover up by day and be paired with heels for going out at night.

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Wear your coat or jacket on travel day. That will afford you space for a few extra items in your bag.

Bring along only your signature pieces of jewelry. You can live without your entire color spectrum of Lily and Laura bracelets for a week.

Invest in travel-sized toiletries. You’ll be amazed at the room you save, and your back will thank you later for the lightened load.

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Shoes take up the most space, so bring only one pair of each kind: tennis shoes, dress shoes (ladies, I’ll allow you flats and heels), everyday shoes and sandals or boots (depending on your destination climate).

Traveling with friends? Designate an item for each person to bring and share.

You don’t need seven blow dryers.

Leave room for workout clothes. You worked hard for that Spring Break bod, so keep it up!

If you’re hitting the beach, you can’t have too many swimsuits. But bring one even if you’re headed to the ski slopes. There might be a hot tub, and you won’t want to miss out.

For the love of god, don’t forget: a phone charger

a camera

your ID

PJs or lounge clothes

a book or magazine for pleasure

your prescription medicines

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cut out and collect

women’s basketball dillon phillips | words Sifting through the women’s basketball roster, we found the best of the best to highlight. Here are the most interesting Sooners on the court. Seriously, cut these things out and collect them. (And, yes, we know we’re being silly.)

griffin #4

mcfarland

#10 - leads the team in assists with 158 - third on the team in scoring with 10.6 points per game - leads the team in free throw percentage with .824

#3 aaryn

photos: michelle nehrenz and jeremey dickie

#53

- leads the big 12 in rebounds with 7.03 per game - 10 double-doubles this season - fourth on the team in scoring

look out for this player who: shelby pendley sport: softball

- leads the big 12 in 3-point percentage and 3-pointers made - leads the team in scoring

ellenberg

joanna

- leads the team in blocks with 47 - leads the team in field goal percentage (.512) - second on the team in scoring with 11.8 points per game

hook

morgan

nicole

where: she’s going to be playing in the judi garman classic all weekend in fullerton, calif. when: noon and 2:30 p.m. friday, 5 p.m. saturday and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. sunday

Sophomore Shelby Pendley has quietly had a great start to her first season at Oklahoma. The Arizona transfer hits in the middle of the order and has been a key addition to the lineup — hitting .365 with 12 RBI. Pendley was awarded first-team All Pac-12 the previous season, and she is putting together a year that could earn her Big 12 honors.

She will face her former Arizona team this weekend at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif.

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*Editor’s note: Alex Ewald is banned from ever using the phrase “night cheese” again.

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Music to listen to while eating night cheese:

“Revolution” (NBC) When we last left this blackout drama set 15 years in the future with no electricity, everyone had just escaped from an evil republic leader. Talk about an electrifying cliffhanger!

But this show needs to turn the lights on big time in the drama department if it plans to last more than one dim season. J.J. Abrams: do your thing and amp up the excitement.

Returns March 25. Mondays at 9 p.m.

Because ain’t no party like a Liz Lemon party!

(That’s a “30 Rock” reference.)

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Kacey Musgraves “Same Trailer, Different Park” My shower radio is stuck on 93.3, the country station. Not the best music to listen to sober. That’s until “Merry Go ’Round” snuck out of a Texas farm and hit me right in the feels. (This is Tumblr talk.)

I can’t even do this sweeping song justice. It paints that dreary rut of small-town life by ironically drawing from innocent children’s rhymes like “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” And this is her debut major-label album, guys.

Will drop Tuesday. Get it.

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I’m trying this new thing where I’m too busy working on my night cheese (Eating cheese at night. Duh.) to be grumpy all the time. If “30 Rock’s” Liz Lemon can do it, we should, too.

So this week, let’s work on our night cheese and celebrate our pop culture in style with slankets.

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MOVIES TO SEE WHILE (SECRETLY) EATING NIGHT CHEESE: (Because what fun is a movie theater without also sneaking in night cheese?)

“Parks and Recreation” (NBC) After five screwball seasons in Pawnee, Ind. — one of the best towns ever brought to life — this Leslie Knope & Co. sitcom keeps viewers coming back for more of the department’s off-the-city-hall-wall antics. We always appreciate more eternal wisdom from Ron Swanson.

Returns tonight.Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Justin Timberlake “The 20/20 Experience” March is killing me softly with its songs, probably because JT shouldn’t leave the music biz ever again. I’m actually glad he’s not trying to reinvent the pop-music wheel with “Suit and Tie” and the rest of this lush electro-Pop&B album. He can keep doing the sexyback however he wants. Thanks for coming back, Timberlake — now can we get that *NSync reunion tour?

Out Tuesday (perfect timing). Check up on it.

“Oz: The Great & Powerful” My mom’s been dying to see Sam Raimi’s sort-of prequel to the MGM classic for weeks, actually.

Being sophisticated and all, I listened to an NPR story about how all these recent fairytale updates are no longer meant for children, but for twentysomethings too. Ain’t that the truth.

There is a lot of weirdness to expect from “Oz.” There’s little direction, but it’s really pretty. And there’s a sexy Wicked Witch with an unknown identity, but I have my theories ...

Showing now. Whether you’re a good witch or a bad bitch, go.

“Admission” Geek queen Tina plays a neurotic Princeton admissions officer who stumbles upon her (adopted) longlost son in Paul Rudd’s alternative school. Somehow this makes her job complicated, and then she and Rudd get together.

Honestly, I don’t even understand the plot. It doesn’t matter as much as Fey and Rudd doing their thing on screen — these two are the champions of all things awkward.

And Michael Sheen’s gonna be there too, so he’s worth mentioning.

In theaters March 22.

photos: revolution, parks & rec and oz: courtesy

Grumpy

NBC isn’t doing so hot in the ratings.

(It’s last place, guys.)

But surprisingly I am enjoying this network, even without “Parenthood” anymore.

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pop culture

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spot? bryan scott dugan | words Each issue, we take a look back at the pop culture moments that made us gasp, cry and scream.

Here’s how this works: The closer something is to that little blue dot below this paragraph, the more we liked it. The farther away, the more it sucked.

the biebs collapses Go home, Justin. Wait, no, don’t come back to North America. Stay in the U.K.

photos: peeta: courtesy / the following: courtesy / glee, behar, bieber, mccarthy: ap / basketball: astrud reed

‘catching fire’ film posters Damn, Peeta.

You’re smouldering.

melissa mccarthy hosting ‘snl’ again!

Hooray! She has the Midas touch.

Keep giving us gold comedy, girl.

anxiety from ‘the following’

march madness

Great drama?

Yes. Stressinduced nightmares after? No.

Print our online bracket and fill it in. The madness starts Tuesday.

‘glee’s’ 500th song Eh. Didn’t this show jump the shark a long time ago? Give us Klaine and Finchel then move on.

joy behar to leave ‘the view’ No! Say it ain’t so! Without this fiery red head, it’s just saggy ladies bickering.

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In a land far far away....

Well actually, less than 2 miles away!

All- Inclusive with Electric Cap Individual Leases All Private Bathrooms Fully-Furnished Free Tanning 24hr Club Size Fitness Center 24hr Computer Lab & Study Centers Play Action Pool and Island Style Grill Private Suites with Individual Dual Locks

Campus Lodge Apartments (405) 701-3500 | 1800 Beaumont Drive | Norman, OK 73071 Go east on Lindsey, make a left on Biloxi, and we are just around the bend.