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Some of the subjects of Heidi Naguib’s “Muslim American Faces” project. More of Naguib’s photos from the project can be found on her social media sites.
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CAPTURING CULTURE OU alumna creates photography project using social media to address perception of Muslims in the United States
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n Oct. 1, 2005, while OU played a home football game against Kansas State, a bomb went off just outside George Lynn Cross Hall. Nobody died except the bomber, a student named Joel Henry Hinrichs. As the bombing was investigated, Muslim students and faculty at OU were repeatedly questioned by police. Several students also expressed concern about social stigmatization in the event’s aftermath, including then-OU student Heidi Naguib. “I remember that outrage toward the MuslimAmerican community at that time,” Naguib said. “That stuck with me. Before anyone had any information, it was assumed that (the bomber) must have been a Muslim.” It was this experience, along with others, that inspired Naguib — a now OU alumna with an international business degree — to create “Muslim American Faces.” Working as a photographer in Washington, D.C., Naguib created this photography and social media project seeking to address the cultural perception of Muslims in the United States in early 2017. “I’ve always been drawn to
TIM HATTON • @NOTTAHMIT a great story,” she said. “But then I never saw any of those types of stories about Muslim Americans in the media. The narrative of the terrorist tends to be the main story that we all hear.”
of the diversity that exists within these communities.” The project features several interviews showcasing that diversity. One of Naguib’s primary goals for “Muslim American Faces” is to create a space where Muslims can ... be honest about difficult or controversial subjects affectNaguib has interviewed ing them. m o re t ha n 1 2 0 Mu s l i m Americans for “Muslim “There is no such American Faces” so far, posting their stories and photos thing as one type of on Instagram and Facebook. Muslim. We are all Even when Muslims human beings, we are portrayed in a positive are all Americans, light, Naguib said, they are seen through their religious and our stories and identity. She hopes to show our narratives are Muslims’ human identity beall worth telling.” yond their religion. Waleed Mahdi, an OU HEIDI NAGUIB, professor in the College of OU ALUMNA International Studies, explores the cultural relationship Arabs and Muslims have with the United States. He “Racism, depression, dosays Naguib’s work is part of mestic violence, sexual vioa growing social movement. lence — these issues are very “Overall, I think what she rarely discussed from the does is brilliant in so many perspective of the Muslimways,” Mahdi said. “There’s a Amer ican community,” rising generation of Muslim Naguib said. “I think we’re so Americans who are sick and used to being demonized in tired of seeing their voices the media that we only want muffled, seeing their image to share the positive stories distorted, seeing their narra- that come out of our comtive hijacked by people who munity. It’s important to give may not necessarily be aware people the outlet to discuss
these stories, share their narratives and share what made them who they are today.” Mahdi shares Naguib’s concern about the complexity of Muslim-American culture being ignored by others. “When we talk about that complexity, we’re not only talking about it in terms of nationality, national background, or ethnicity, ethnic background,” Mahdi said. “We’re even talking about gender. We’re talking about sexuality, as well, and there are so many queer Muslims who feel lost along the way. ... It’s a community, basically, of communities that have so many narratives to tell.”
... Using social media instead of more traditional publications is an integral part of “Muslim American Faces.” The project has more than 4,000 followers on Facebook and almost 1,200 on Instagram. Todd Stewart, a professor of art, technology and culture at OU, studies how culture and photography intersect. He said social media platforms create an opportunity for Naguib’s audience to engage with the work that would not have been
otherwise possible. “When the photograph is embedded in social media, when it becomes shared that way, it can often be not just a photographic image but also a gesture,” Stewart said. “It’s not a static object. It’s an object that’s open for conversation, for the building of connections, community and relationships.” As part of the project, Naguib does not publish the names of the people she speaks to — she found anonymity allows them to speak more freely than they would on the record. She says she has been deeply affected by the vulnerability her subjects have shown. “I’ve heard stories from doctors about how they save lives, while others have spoken to me about times they’ve attempted to take their own,” she said. “People have shared terrifying stories about domestic abuse, and I interviewed one man as he questioned if he’s ever been abusive. Those are the stories I keep coming back to.” Stewart said Naguib’s photography helps her connect and empathize with her audience in ways that interviews on their own wouldn’t allow. “We learn things from
visual images and photographs that we don’t necessarily learn from the written word,” Stewart said. Naguib wants “Muslim American Faces” to represent perspectives from across the country. She mainly works around Washington, D.C., but has traveled across the country for her interviews. Most often, she visits cities where she already has contacts with the local MuslimAmerican community. She may visit Norman as part of those travels soon. “ I ’d l o v e t o c o m e t o Oklahoma,” she said. “I want to make sure that I’m sharing diverse Muslim-American stories, not just from one region. I think it’s critical to share stories from everywhere across the United States.” Naguib is determined to continue exploring the complexity of the MuslimAmerican community wherever she finds it. “There is no such thing as one type of Muslim,” she said. “We are all human beings, we are all Americans, and our stories and our narratives are all worth telling.” Tim Hatton
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Activist group asks for police resignation Locals react to death of man in detention center ANNA BAUMAN @annabauman2
A local activist group is demanding the resignation of two Norman Police officers involved in an altercation that ended in a man dying in his jail cell hours later. The Norman Citizens for Racial Justice, a local
activist organization, released a statement condemning Marconia Kessee’s “unjust death.” Kessee, 34, died Jan. 16 after being taunted and dragged along the ground outside Norman Regional Ho s p i t a l w h e re h e ha d sought medical attention. He was found unresponsive in a cell at the Cleveland County Detention Center two hours after the altercation ended in his arrest. Footage from body cameras worn by Master
Police Officer Kyle Canaan and Officer Daniel Brown shows the officers accusing him of “acting” after he falls to the ground shaking and yelling incomprehensibly. The Norman Citizens for Racial Justice’s press re l e a s e s t a t e d t h a t t h e group believes the Norman Regional Hospital was negl ig e nt a n d t h e No r ma n Police Department “treated Marconia with extreme cruelty, denying him basic human rights, and profiling him because he was black,
homeless and ill.” “We fear for the future of Norman if there is not a way to protect the community from a police force that is exhibiting aggression, militarization and a lack of ability to properly interact with homeless, mentally ill and people of color communities,” the press release said. The group said in the release that it holds Norman Regional Hospital, the Norman Police Department, Cleveland
County Jail and the city of Norman responsible for Kessee’s death. T h e g ro u p c a l l e d f o r both officers involved to be fired, a city inspection of the health conditions of the Cleveland County Detention Center, a city review of the discharge practices at Norman Regional Hospital, improved officer training for interactions with mentally ill and homeless persons and the creation of a civilian advisory board to allow for
independent investigations of deadly use of force by police and deaths in police custody. “The death of Marconia Kessee is unjustifiable and inexcusable,” the release said. “We call on the community of Norman to stand alongside Marconia’s family as they seek justice.” Anna Bauman
anna.m.bauman-1@ou.edu
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Eat super bowls for Super Bowl STEPHANIE BOYLS • @BLUEMOOSE96
Everyone knows that the Super Bowl is the culmination of all things football. The food, the friends, the emotions, the food, the game — did we mention the food? Here are five recipes to ensure that you’ll have a victorious Super Bowl watch party.
QUESO
Here’s an imitation of The Mont’s famous queso created by former copy editor Sami Canavan. This recipe serves 10 and is sure to keep you munching during those stressful third downs. Ingredients: 32 ounces regular ground pork sausage 32-ounce block original Velveeta Four 8-ounce packages original Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 green onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, diced 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced 3 large tomatoes, diced 4.5-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained Garlic salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Tortilla chips, to serve
GUACAMOLE
If queso isn’t your game, try running a play with your own version of Chipotle’s guacamole. Ingredients 2 ripe Hass avocados 2 tsp. lime juice 2 tbsp. cilantro (chopped) 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped) 1/2 jalapeño, including seeds (finely chopped) 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Directions: 1. Turn slow cooker to medium heat setting. 2. Using a wooden spoon and a large skillet, brown the pork sausage on medium heat until it is no longer pink. Separate the sausage into medium chunks as it cooks. 3. Slice the Velveeta block into approximately 8 parts and transfer the slices to the slow cooker. Slice each cream cheese block into 4 parts and transfer the cream cheese to slow cooker. 4. Add the cooked sausage to the slow cooker. 5. Place the lid on the slow cooker for approximately 5-minutes to allow the cheese to melt. Stir the cheese and meat mixture at 5 minute intervals until it is evenly combined. 6. Add the green onions, garlic cloves, jalapenos, tomatoes and green chilies to the slow cooker. Stir the mixture well. 7. Add garlic salt and pepper, sparingly. 8. Place the lid on the slow cooker and allow the mixture to heat for about 20 minutes. 9. Once the mixture is fully melted and combined, change the slow cooker setting to low heat. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Directions, according to Chipotle’s website: 1. Choose the right avocado. It should feel squishy yet firm (like the palm of your hand), and be a nice dark green color on the outside. 2. Cut the avocado in half and then remove the pit (carefully). 3. Scoop the avocados and place in a medium bowl. 4. Toss and coat with lime juice. 5. Add the salt and using a fork or potato masher, mash until a smooth consistency is achieved. 6. Fold in the remaining ingredients and mix well. 7. Taste the guacamole (over and over) and adjust seasoning if necessary.
WINGS All your friends will think you stopped at Buffalo Wild Wings if you show up with these wings. Ingredients 2 lb. chicken wings 15 slices bacon, halved 1/4 c. barbecue sauce 2 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. chili flakes
Directions, according to a recipe on Delish’s website: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Wrap wings with 1/2 slice bacon each, and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and chili flakes. Whisk to combine. Brush wings all over with the sauce and bake 45 minutes, until wings and bacon are crisp and golden. Serve.
Sooner Theatre to host murder mystery dinner Musical night of sleuthing to raise funds for company TYLER MOORE @onetmoore
Want to solve a crime? The Sooner Theatre will soon host its annual murder mystery dinner. The show, “A Spirited Game of Murder,” will run from Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. Audience members can expect an evening of excitement as they have the role of figuring out which one of the
cast members is the murderer. The dinner is also a musical and a fundraiser. “The proceeds go to benefit everything we do, from securing concert artists for our concert season to securing the rights to do shows in our production calendar. They help keep the lights on,” said Nancy Coggins, development and marketing director of Sooner Theatre. The musical will have b re a k s i n b e t w e e n t h e scenes. During the breaks, the audience can bribe the cast members with money to give them hints about which one of them is the
killer — the bigger the bribe, the better the hint. Tickets to the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. each night, can be purchased by phone at 405-321-9600 or in person at the Sooner Theatre at 101 E. Main St. The Sooner Theatre holds office hours from 10 a.m. to noon and 2–5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Tickets are $75 each and $750 for a table of 10, according to the event’s Facebook page. Tyler Moore
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The Sooner Theatre is located on Main Street Sept. 19. The Sooner Theatre will host an annual murder mystery dinner from Feb. 15 to 17.
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Events celebrate black history Black Student Association plans month full of learning, excitement for OU community JULIA REESE • @ADVENTURERJULES
HERITAGE DINNER
MISTER AND MISS BLACK OU When: 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 Where: Reynolds Performing Arts Center
When: 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1 Where: Oklahoma Memorial Union Scholars Room The Heritage Dinner is free of charge and will be the kick-off event for the rest of the association’s Black History Month calendar. Keynote speaker and OU professor Karlos Hill will be speaking about the origins of Black History Month and what black history looks like at OU, said Courtney Patterson, Black Student Association publicity chair and public relations junior.
The theme of this year’s Mister and Miss Black OU pageant is “The Black Gatsby.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the entry fee is $5. Throughout the night, contestants will compete for the title in a three-part pageant, including sportswear, evening wear and an interview portion, said Kennedi Johnson, pageant chairperson and human relations junior. “The pageant is to display the excellence of the black students at OU,” Johnson said. “Mister & Miss Black OU are the role models of the community. They represent people that are really out in the community giving back to minority groups.”
BIG 12: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS When: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7 Where: Wagner Hall, Room 140
Attorney Lorenzo Banks will speak to students about the legal rights they have when coming into contact with law enforcement and how to advocate for those rights. The event will be interactive, allowing attendees to ask questions throughout, said Makayla Napier, psychology sophomore and Black Student Association Big 12 chairperson.
“FAMILY FEUD” TOURNAMENT When: 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 Where: Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center
This game night is open and free to all students. Each of the questions will have to do with black history to give students a chance to learn while relaxing and having fun, Patterson said.
BSA GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR ANGIE THOMAS When: 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 23 Where: Reynolds Performing Arts Center
The general assembly meeting is held regularly for students to attend. Attendees are able to ask questions and learn about what is occurring within the Black Student Association, Patterson said.
“BLACK PANTHER” SHOWING
Thomas is the author of The New York Times’ Best-seller “The Hate U Give.” She will spend time signing copies of her book, as well as speaking to attendees, said Crystal Graves, social work senior and Black Student Association president. This event is free of charge and open to all members of the university community.
#BLACKGIRLMAGIC MENTAL HEALTH GROUP #BlackGirlMagic will be co-led by graduate student LaVonya Bennett and Black Student Association adviser Zarah Cobb. The group will focus on mental health in the black female community and tips on mental self-care. “We really just want to celebrate all that African-Americans have overcome over the years,” Graves said. “Especially celebrating the black history that we have here at OU.”
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Norman woman Kristin Tracy used January’s stalking awareness theme to share her story. According to the 2017 Sooner Safety and Fire report, the OU Police Department received 15 reports of stalking on campus in 2016.
Local woman shares stalking trauma Discussion meant to raise awareness of prevalent issue KATE PERKINS @Kate_perkins6
After surviving the trauma of stalking, a Norman w o m a n u s e d Ja n u a r y ’s stalking awareness platform to share her experience and educate others. Kristin Tracy, a 53-yearold Kay Jewelers employee, endured not one, but two stalker but two. Over a span of six years, two different men harassed her with unwanted phone calls and texts, followed her to her home and work and threatened her safety. Many people tell her that she is “too nice,” which she said can sometimes send men the wrong idea. “Guys get the wrong idea — just because you’re nice to someone and you smile
at them ... doesn’t mean that you want them to be in your life,” Tracy said. T r a c y ’s s t o r y , w h i c h s h e s ha re d at a Ja n . 1 8 panel on the issue, is just one example of the gravity of stalking. In 2016, the O U Po l i c e D e p a r t m e nt received 15 reports of stalking in locations on and near campus, according to the 2017 Sooner Safety and Fire report. Last year, there were 93 stalking incidents reported to the Norman Police Department, acc o r d i n g t o A l i Ja f f e r y , community service officer of the Norman Police Department. Despite the issue’s prevalence, it often goes unnoticed and unreported, said Bliss Brown, programs coordinator at OU’s Gender and Equality Center. “It is highly underreported, especially stalking versus sexual assault or dating violence ... the ribbon color
for stalking is white in that it’s unnoticeable a lot of times,” Brown said. According to Brown, who oversees OU’s sexual violence prevention efforts, signs of stalking are repeated calls, texts, physical following, tracking devices, unwanted gifts and monitoring phone calls, among other things. She also warned that stalking can be easy with social media, especially Snapchat’s Snap Map. “Stalking is something that gets joked about a lot, like, ‘Oh, I’m going to Facebook-stalk you’ ... but for people who have actually experienced being stalked, it can bring back awful memories and it’s not funny to them,” Brown said. Tracy began to notice some of these signs in her first experience with stalking, but she brushed them off in the beginning. In that case, a man
continued to show up at her work and harass her for five years, even after she moved cities twice. When he broke into her car and attempted to break into her house, she filed for a Victim Protective Order. A few years later, Tracy said she started to see signs of stalking again with a man she had been on a few dates with. He continued to show up to her work, bombarded her with texts and gave her unwanted gifts. Knowing that he was ar me d and often behaved violently, she filed for another Victim Protective Order after he repeatedly broke into her house and followed her in his car. “I still don’t feel safe going out at night, or I don’t even like to walk around my house at night,” Tracy said. “I always have this feeling like he’s going to be back there ... I even almost moved because he even
knows where I live. It’s definitely changed me a lot.” Awareness for stalking ca n b e sp rea d by l o o king for the signs, listening to others and being more cautious of surroundings, Brow n said. Trac y suggested always locking cars, parking close to a door and being conscious before an incident potentially turns into assault. “It definitely instilled a fear in me,” Tracy said. “The one thing I think I learned ... ‘No’ means ‘no.’ ‘No’ doesn’t mean maybe, ‘no’ doesn’t mean keep on doing it until she changes her mind ... if a girl tells you ‘no,’ you don’t keep on. ‘No’ means leave her alone.” Kate Perkins
mperkins5@ou.edu
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SPORTS
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Odomes helps secure success Guard’s offense essential in Sooner win over Baylor
JADYN WATSON-FISHER @jwatsonfisher
For the majority of the season, junior guard Rashard Odomes was known as the Sooners’ defensive specialist. He didn’t always put up big numbers, but his presence was usually missed when he took a seat. Tuesday night, however, Odomes did more than just play defense. He was the offense’s unsung hero. If freshman guard Trae Young was Batman, Odomes was Robin during Oklahoma’s (16-5, 6-3 Big 12) down-to-the-wire 98-96 win over Baylor (12-10, 2-7 Big 12). “What (Odomes) did in
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Junior guard Rashard Odomes goes up for a layup in the game against Baylor Jan. 30. Odomes had 18 points in Tuesday night’s game.
the first half and all night was unbelievably good,� coach Lon Kruger said. “Trae was fantastic, competed like crazy all night long, made big plays late to get us back in the ball game. These two guys set the tone for hanging in there and then getting
results in the end.� Odomes had a two-handed dunk off a fast-break and back-to-back corner 3s — even though he said those aren’t really his style — in the first half. Then, going back to his defensive ways, he grabbed a board before
knocking down a game-sealing free throw with four seconds left. Odomes quietly had his best game of the season. “He’s been shooting the ball well in practice, so the guys were excited for him to knock down a couple 3s, and
I imagine it won’t take much encouragement to keep shooting those,� Kruger said. “He attacked the rim, he got to the free-throw line, and he did a good job all night, for sure.� He finished with a season-high 18 points and four rebounds, and even though he picked up three fouls, the junior managed to maintain pressure without sending the Bears to the line. It was needed, knowing junior guard Christian James was unavailable due to illness. Young said the team knew guys would have to step up. In this case, it was Odomes. The offense Odomes s h ow c a s e d a ga i n s t t h e Bears isn’t completely new, though. Yes, the Sooners have seen him make big plays in practice, but he’s also seen his offensive efficiency increase in four of the last five matchups. He’s
recorded 9-plus points while maintaining his signature defensive presence. To the outsider, it seems like a lot has changed. After all, Odomes went from 5.6 points per game in the first 16 games to nearly 13 in the last five. To him, though, it was more of a matter of mindset and starting well with what he does best — defense. “I’m trying to be more aggressive on both sides of the court,� Odomes said. “My teammates have been putting that confidence in me. (Trae), he definitely believes in me to do stuff on the offensive end. And, first and foremost, (I’m) getting my defense going. Once my defense gets going, I can get my offense going.� Jadyn Watson-Fisher jlfwf96@gmail.com
Balanced attack lifts Sooners past Bears Four players score in double-digits to keep pace in Big 12 CHARLENE AINSWORTH @Charleneyvette1
No. 12 Oklahoma’s (16-5, 6-3) matchup against Baylor (12-10, 2-7 Big 12) Tuesday night was nothing short of a thriller. With the Sooners fighting for a top position in the Big 12, they had little room for another conference loss. Many will look at the box score, seeing another great performance from freshman guard Trae Young, but his ability to impact the play of
his teammates will likely lead them to continued success throughout the remainder of the season. There have been times this season that strong performances from Young have been enough to get a win, but one thing is undeniable — the Sooners are a much better team when they are able to get more players into their rhythm. On Tuesday night, four Sooners scored in double-digits — Young (44), senior forward Khadeem Lattin (15), freshman forward Brady Manek (16) and junior guard Rashard Odomes (18). Young had his eighth 30plus point game this season (tied for fourth most in a
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Freshman guard Trae Young smiles after his team scored in the game against Baylor Jan. 30. The Sooners defeated the Bears 98-96.
season in Big 12 history) and fourth 40-point performance (the most ever in Big 12 history), but the difference for him was efficiency. Just over a week ago, in
the Sooners’ game against Oklahoma State, Young had a 48-point performance, but went 14-of-39 from the field and no other Sooner scored more than 8 points, losing
Oklahoma softball ranks No. 1 Several Sooners return after 2017 championship win ABBY BITTERMAN @Abby_Bitterman
Oklahoma came in at No. 1 i n t h e p re s e a s o n ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 poll and the USA Today/NFCA DI Top 25 Coaches Poll, it was announced Tuesday. The back-to-back national champion Sooners return 16 members from their 2017 roster, which earned a 61-9 record last season. Florida, who the Sooners beat for the championship last year, claimed the No. 2 spot in the ESPN poll, with Oregon, U C L A a n d Wa s h i n g t o n rounding out the top five. The top five is the same in the USA Today poll, but the
No. 4 and No. 5 spots are flipped. Two other Big 12 teams were ranked in the poll: Baylor at No. 12 and Oklahoma State at No. 21. The Sooners were also No. 1 in a preseason Big 12 poll released earlier this month. Throughout this season, Oklahoma will have five games broadcast on national television. The Sooners’ game at Baylor on March 31 will be broadcast on ESPN. Games at home against Texas on April 28 and 29 will be on ESPN2, and a home game against Oklahoma State on May 5 — the Sooners’ last of the regular season — will be on ESPNU. Oklahoma’s home game against the Cowgirls on May 2 will be broadcast nationally on FSN. The back-to-back national champions will also have
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83-81 in overtime. This time around, Young went 11-20 for 44 points — while Odomes, Lattin and Manek all scored in double figures. “My teammates did a great job of scoring,� Young said, “When they’re knocking down shots, it’s a lot easier for me to score.� It was especially important for Young’s teammates to get involved in a physical Big 12 matchup against a defense that was determined to slow down Young at any cost. Unfortunately for the Bears, the only way they could slow down Young was by committing fouls. Young went to the line 19 times, knocking down 16
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FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Partnerships are highlighted. Making personal changes that will help you look and feel good should be considered. Moderation will be necessary, and romance is encouraged. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Refuse to let anyone upset you. Anger will not help sort out a financial, emotional or health issue. Calm down and take one step at a time. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Change is good, as long as you don’t go overboard. Don’t let anyone talk you into something that will leave you in debt or cause you stress. Choose to do things your way.
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shots from the charity stripe. “What we tried to do was not get him on the free throw line,� coach Scott Drew said. “You can see we weren’t very effective there.� Moving forward, Young and the Sooners will have to continue to play well if they want a shot at the Big 12 title. The win moves Oklahoma alone into second place, sitting right behind Kansas. The Sooners will hope to continue this momentum on the road this weekend when they travel to Austin to face Texas in the Red River Rivalry.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t underestimate someone’s shrewdness when negotiating. Protect your assets and personal information. Stress will lead to health issues if you don’t take time to chill out and regroup. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep your life simple and live within your means. Gauging what you can do and being realistic as to how best to go about fulfilling your dreams will take discipline and moderation. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Concentrate on your relationships with others. Whether a personal or professional connection, getting along and doing your best to understand someone else’s logic will help you move forward. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone from your past will let you down or
cause you grief. Don’t get angry. Channel your energy into personal accomplishments and gains if you want to have the last laugh. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your emotions will set the stage for the way your relationships with others will unfold. Refuse to let anger supersede patience, practicality and common sense. Self-deception will lead to loss. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Think twice before you agree to help someone asking for favors. The story you are being told is not something you should be part of. Offer advice, nothing more. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Changes at home may not be to your liking. Don’t let your emotions take the reins, or act on an assumption you have made. Be willing to compromise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Plan a trip with a loved one. It doesn’t have to be costly; just romantic and geared toward providing time to talk about your joint future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Buying items you don’t need will put a kink in your cash flow. Don’t feel pressured to show how much you care for someone by purchasing lavish gifts. You cannot buy love.
SPORTS
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Man brings spark to OU sports
Head of Pyro Team dazzles fans with fire before games PAXSON HAWS @PaxsonHaws
As the lights turn off in the Lloyd Noble Center following the national anthem, Oklahoma fans stand for the introduction of the team. Two large columns, deco ra t e d i n c r i m s o n a n d cream, are rolled onto the court by a group of people in shirts saying “OU Pyro Team.” The players stand in two lines looking up toward the scoreboard hanging over the court. As the introduction video begins, flashes of fire from the columns illuminate the arena. Behind the scenes, Vernon Muzny, head of the OU Pyro Team, stands working the pyrotechnic control system as the players are introduced to thousands of Sooner fans. The same pyrotechnics have been showcased at soccer, baseball, softball, women’s and men’s basketball, graduations and home football games for 16 years. For nearly 46 years, Muzny has been involved in pyrotechnic shows, along with his sheet metal, heat and air family business. Lighting Black Cat fireworks for fun as a child, Muzny’s interest in explosives started at a young age, and grew as he worked a fireworks stand business with his brother. Muzny and his brother started a Class C fireworks business — a fireworks stand open to the general public. That business grew from one stand to around 80 stands throughout the state. As his firework business flourished, Muzny’s interest in firework shows grew. Eventually, Muzny for me d the P yro Team, which puts on huge shows i n a nu m b e r o f p l a c e s. Since his first pyrotechnic show in the early ‘70s at Frontier City in Oklahoma City, he has created shows for Opening Night in Oklahoma City, Fourth of July and for the Oklahoma City Thunder. “I always still wondered how the big shows were shot,” Muzny said. Muzny traveled to Texas and helped work shows with a friend, who owned a pyrotechnics business that shot merchant fireworks shows. But it wasn’t long before Muzny had his first opportunity to produce his own show. Muzny’s first opportunity to produce a show came from Frontier City’s former owner Howard Slusky, and he hasn’t looked back since. From the beginning of the business, Muzny’s s h o w s h av e b e e n c o n tracted through Western Enterprise Inc., although
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Vernon Muzny, head of the OU Pyro Team, watches the pyrotechnics display before the basketball game March 4, 2017.
Muzny uses the term “contract” lightly. “We have no contract between us. It’s all handshake,” Muzny said. “It’s just been a wonderful, wonderful relationship.” Today, Muzny helps produce about 160 shows a year — 34 of them are for Independence Day around the state of Oklahoma. He would not be able to put on this many shows without help from his family and other Pyro Team members. There are six pyrotechnic shooting locations in the football stadium, mak-
“We get to be around explosives. We get to be a little kid again, and we get paid.” VERNON MUZNY HEAD OF THE OU PYRO TEAM
ing the football games the largest shows the OU Pyro Team produces on campus. “We’ve trained crew to do what we do for us,” Muzny said. It takes 18 to 24 team members to produce the shows at home football games because fireworks are shot from the top of both scoreboards, the press box, elevator shafts and the field during the introduction. The football team runs through a metal arch set up on the football field. From the top of the tunnel, tubes of liquid chemicals are screwed into the equipment that ignites flares of fire. As the team begins to enter the field, nitrogen chambers are emptied to create a smoke-like effect. However, pyrotechnic shows for basketball games
are a little different. “A l l o f i t i s ve r y c o ntrolled, but for basketball, it’s extremely controlled,” Muzny said. The shows for basketball games only involve flames, as they take place inside the Lloyd Noble Center. “It always adds a level of excitement for both the players and fans to get ready for the game,” said D r e w G a s c h l e r, d i r e c tor of marketing and fan experience. The flares, called gerbs, come out of the pyrotechnic equipment in the shape of a fountain. The length of time and the height of the flames can be ordered to whatever variation wanted. “It’s very precise,” Muzny said. “If the equipment is instructed to display the fire for one second, that is exactly how long the fire can be seen. You blink an eye and it’s gone.” M u z n y ’s g r a n d s o n , Kyle, has been involved in the pyro business his entire life and occasionally helps set up the basketball equipment. “All it is, is basically just liquid — a liquid flame,” Kyle said. Aluminum tubes holding the liquid chemical are screwed into the equipment, which pokes a hole into the top of the tube. A car battery is the energy source to the columns. With an electronic control system — which looks like a DJ board — a few buttons are pressed and the liquid chemical ignites the flame, which reaches 15 to 20 feet. Once everything is set up properly, the team rolls the equipment down to the court and waits for the game to start. Before the
game, the OU Pyro Team can be found eating dinner and watching the team warm up. “When they’re coming down the ramp, it’s our time to go to work,” Muzny said. Mu z n y c o n s i d e r s h i s work with pyrotechnics to be a hobby, but Muzny’s son, Robert, begs to differ. He says his father is quite the worker. “That’s what keeps him busy. He’s always doing something,” Robert said. After Muzny rushes to roll the column onto the court before the introduction video begins, he stands to the side, pushing a few buttons to ignite the flames. As the flames are released, Muzny watches with joy in his eyes and a smile on his face. “We get to be around explosives. We get to be a little kid again, and we get paid,” Muzny said. “It is a wonderful, wonderful business.”
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Flames are released from the pyrotechnic equipment on March 4, 2017.
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Vernon Muzny, head of OU Pyro Team, checks his equipment before the basketball game March 4, 2017.
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