February 15-18, 2018

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Anthony Conroy, music composition and mechanical engineering junior, smiles for a photo on Feb. 7. Conroy won a national competition with his piece, titled “Only the Weak Get Burnt Out.”

WINNING MAESTRO OU student earns first place in national music writing competition with piece inspired by perseverance

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n the courtyard of the Oklahoma Memorial Union, Anthony Conroy pulls a pen from his pocket and taps out a quiet beat. The action looks entirely subconscious, and it’s doubtful he even knows what he’s doing — a steady rhythm played for an audience only Conroy can see.

Originally from Tulsa, Conroy first enveloped himself in music in the seventh grade. He attended the Barthelmes Conservatory in Tulsa, where he learned to play the cello and began studying music theory. In his music composition classes at the conservatory, Conroy discovered a passion for building and creating new works.

Now at OU, Conroy is a junior studying both music composition and mechanical engineering.

“I’ve always really loved designing stuff,” Conroy said. “To me, there’s a nice pairing because what I’m really passionate about is making a difference. With engineering, it allows me to do that in tangible ways. Music allows me to do the same thing, but in intangible ways.”

In March 2017, Conroy began composing a duet for violin and cello with the goal to create a two-movement piece for

HEATH KUYKENDALL • @HEATHKUYKENDAL1 submission in the Music Teachers National Association. According to its website, the Music Teachers National Association hosts “the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country” for young composers and performers.

Sandra Meyer, vice president for auditions and competitions for the Oklahoma division of the Music Teachers National Association, believes the competition encourages young artists who are vital in keeping music fresh and vibrant.

“If you don’t have people who are composing, why then, you don’t have any music to play,” Meyer said. “The (competition) is good for younger composers to get critiqued and get feedback. They’re getting exposure — they’re not just writing a piece and then letting it sit there, where no one ever hears it.”

Meyer said the competition leads to compositions with meaning and heart behind them.

Conroy’s composition, “Only the Weak Get Burnt Out,” reflects his attitude toward hard work and perseverance under stress.

“I’m someone who just goes and goes,” Conroy said. “The artistic vision is saying that working really hard, going full speed ahead

until you’ve completely burned out — how do you deal with that?

It’s about how you find resolution and find consistency and resolve.”

Conroy worked steadily on the piece throughout the year, submitting the score to the Oklahoma division of the Music Teachers National Association for judging in September.

In October, the Music Teachers National Association informed Conroy he had placed first overall for composition in Oklahoma.

“Only the Weak Get Burnt Out” then competed in the Southwest Division before reaching the national finals in November.

On Jan. 17, Conroy received an email congratulating him on placing first in the nation for original composition.

In March, Conroy will travel to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, for the Music Teachers National Association’s national conference, where he and violinist Josiah Baker, a master’s student at OU, will perform “Only the Weak Get Burnt Out.” As the Music Teachers National Association’s grand champion, Conroy will also receive a cash prize of $3,000.

Conroy said he was encouraged and coached throughout the entire project by OU School of Music

professor Marvin Lamb.

Lamb said he acted mainly as a sounding board for ideas and an editor throughout the composition process. He teaches Conroy in his undergraduate music composition class, and said he thinks “Only the Weak Get Burnt Out” is wonderful.

“The music is fresh and inventive. It’s highly virtuosic,” Lamb said. “It’s a very clever realization of an interesting idea of perseverance in the face of adversity.

His music has a strong visceral quality to it, and yet it’s extremely well-crafted. It’s wonderful working with him.”

Now, Conroy continues to create new means of changing people’s lives, both with and without music.

He is currently serving as the treasurer for the OU branch of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the largest national music fraternity.

Conroy said he is also the founder and president of Quote-Back Christians, an organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ Christians and their allies feel safe and comfortable at OU. Last summer, Conroy interned with educational resource distributor Southwestern Advantage.

According to its website, the program strives “to help young

people develop the skills and character they need to reach their goals” through guides and prep books sold by college interns.

With such a variety of skills, Conroy has many opportunities open to him in the future. For now, he will stay at OU for a fourth and fifth year. He aims to complete the 200-plus credit hours it will take for him to graduate as a double-major.

Afterward, he doesn’t know where he’ll be heading.

“There are a lot of options. And something about that appeals to me,” Conroy said. “A lot of people are afraid — they don’t know what they’re going to do after they graduate. For me, I know I have the principles and the character to be successful no matter what I do. Which means there’s really no wrong option.”

He might go to graduate school, he might stay on with Southwestern or he might go straight into an engineering job.

In the long term, Conroy knows he wants to continue composing music and help people however he can.

“I want to do something that makes a difference,” Conroy said.

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OU sends ‘brilliant things’ to alumna Scenic designer will receive pieces for play SIANDHARA BONNET @SiandharaB

Professor Meghan Buchanan had a box of brilliant things in her office.

On notecards and pieces of paper, both colorful and plain, members of the OU drama department wrote down some brilliant things — David Bowie,

snail mail, finishing an assignment — to help OU alumna Paige Hathaway with the show “Every Brilliant Thing” in Washington, D.C. Buchanan, who is an instructor of drama, stagecraft and properties, as well as the go-between for the school and Hathaway, asked the department to help Hathaway after seeing her call for help for a list of 1 million brilliant things.

“I’m a big fan of people helping people and theater helping

theater, and I thought this would be a great way to do it,” said Buchanan, who is helping organize the list items for Hathaway.

She sent the notes by V a l e n t i n e ’s D a y t o m e e t Hathaway’s deadline. “ It ’s l i ke a s p e c i a l b ox o f Valentines that I get to send out,” Buchanan said.

The show “Ever y Brilliant Thing” begins with a narrator, Jonny Donahoe, telling the story of a 7-year-old boy whose mom is suicidal, so he starts to make a

list of all the things in the world worth living for. As the boy grows up, the list continues.

Hathaway, who will receive t h e R i s i ng St a r awa rd f ro m the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, is the show’s scenic designer. According to her Facebook post, provided by Buchanan, brilliant things are defined as genuine and life-affirming things.

“For the most part, I think it’s making people happy for a few minutes to think about these

little things that make them smile,” Buchanan said. “I hope it would help connect (students) a bit — to their sense of self — and reflect on something for a moment that isn’t the all-consuming nature of school.”

“Every Brilliant Thing” will s h ow f ro m Feb. 2 8 t h rou g h March 25 at the Olney Theatre Center in Washington, D.C .

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‘Black Panther’ lives up to hype Latest Marvel film highlights identity, costumes, emotion ALLISON WEINTRAUB @AllisonWntrb

Editor’s note: This is a spoiler-free review.

“Black Panther” might be Marvel’s best movie — it stands as a testament to the power of the superhero genre as a framing device for other conversations.

One of the movie’s biggest selling points is that, as a stand-alone film, it offers Marvel fans a reminder of why they fell in love with the cinematic universe. “Black Panther” manages to stand alone, which is surprising this far into the franchise.

Last year’s “Spiderman: Homecoming ” proved Marvel is still hesitant to give their new heroes solo films without assists from established characters like Tony Stark. However, T’Challa shines with only slight references to the rest of the Marvel canon.

The first thing you’ll notice in “Black Panther” isn’t the all-star cast or the incredible

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“Black Panther,” the newest Marvel Studios movie, premieres in theaters Feb. 16.

special effects — it’s the costumes. There is a brightness in Wakanda, the fictional African nation where most of the movie takes place, especially when compared to other Marvel movies.

The costumes serve as a way for the audience to distinguish the tribes that make up Wakanda. However, the attention to clothing detail beyond color makes the

movie so incredible to watch.

Letitia Wright’s portrayal of Shuri, T’Challa’s sister and Wakandan engineer, is a prime example. Her fashion is colorful, modern and ever-changing throughout the movie while still conveying her unique sense of style.

The second thing that lingers with the audience is how well-developed the female characters in “Black Panther”

OU student interns at New York Fashion Week Sophomore joins top designers at annual style event ABIGAIL HALL @heartofabigail

OU student Janki Patel has loved watching New York Fashion Week her entire life. On Monday morning, she woke up in New York City as an intern for New York Fashion Week.

Public relations sophomore Janki Patel interned with Dennis Basso, a luxury couture brand handmade in New York City, which was one of many brands d i s p l a y e d a t Ne w Yo r k Fashion Week. The event began Feb. 8 and ended Feb. 13.

“I’ve been watching New York Fashion Week literally since birth, so I’ve always wanted to intern there,” Patel said.

In the summer of 2017, she decided to apply as an intern for the event, and after multiple interviews, she was one of 100 interns accepted into the prestigious program. Upon acceptance, she was placed w i t h t h e b ra n d D e n n i s Basso, with only two other interns, one from the U.S. and one from New Delhi, India.

Patel was a public relations intern and had a variety of jobs with the brand leading up to the show. She was involved in model castings and fittings, as well as selecting outfits for celebrities attending the show to promote the brand.

Pa t e l a r r i v e d o n t h e scene at 7:30 a.m. to start preparing for her designer’s 10 a.m. fashion show.

She and other interns

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Public relations sophomore Janki Patel stands on the streets of New York City during New York Fashion Week.

spent two hours organizing and taking pictures behind the scenes and helping the models get dressed.

Once the show was set up, Patel and other interns were allowed to sit in the final row and enjoy the event.

Patel said being involved in New York Fashion Week was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.” She said she was excited to be involved in such a prestigious event where well-known celebrities were present, such as cast members of “Orange

I s t h e Ne w B l a c k ” a n d “Riverdale.”

“Celebrities and influencers and bloggers all come across the country to see this, and they were all in one room,” Patel said.

Once she graduates from OU, Patel would like to continue to work in fashion public relations like New York Fashion Week as well as bigger events.

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are. So many women are mixed into this narrative, each serving an independent role, and the plot wouldn’t exist without their influence.

F ro m D a n a i G u r i r a’s Okoye, the leader of the Dora Milaje (a group of elite female bodyguards), to the incredible Angela Bassett’s appearance as Queen Ramonda, the movie’s women each make a case for a different type of feminine strength. Between the quiet force of Bassett’s character to the overt and emotional strength Gurira must display throughout the film, the viewer comes away with different representations of strength in black womanhood.

There’s so much more the movie is talking about, though. Co-writers Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole take time to create conversations about many important topics, including the division between modern and traditional perspectives in the same societies.

Coogler and Cole keep bringing this subject up — whether through how different Wakandans’ view Shuri’s role and how technology changes, or through T’Challa’s struggle to determine the direction in which he will lead Wakanda. The

co-writers’ persistence with this theme gives the conversation more depth and helps answer this question that feels bigger than Marvel’s cinematic universe.

Coogler co-wrote and directed “Black Panther,” and part of what makes the movie work so well is how Coogler approaches it as a movie about identity first and a superhero film second. Coogler’s distinctive style of filming is something that adds so much depth to the rest of the movie, and his ability to use the camera as a filter to the narrative is stunning for its subtle nuance.

When, in a later scene, the camera is flipped upside down and slowly readjusts to a completely different perspective on the same world, it’s like an unmasking of Coogler’s skill that’s been at play during the rest of the film.

“Black Panther” has many standout performances from its incredible cast. Wright’s comedic and thoughtful performance as Shuri is one of the surprising standouts from the film due to her comedic timing and relatability. Shuri is a character that combines Wakandan tradition and modern culture in a way that will be familiar

to any college-aged student watching the film.

Gurira was already a fan favorite heading into the movie, and Coogler gives her character the chance to shine as a woman with depth and nuance. Chadwick Boseman, of course, gives a convincing and likable performance as T’Challa, the prince of Wakanda. He is regal but still brings a down-to-earth quality to the role.

A surprising performance came from Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger. Jordan brings emotional levels to his role and, when combined with the excellent scripting, brings a morally nuanced villain to life.

One recommendation to viewers is to skip the 3D effects. The movie doesn’t have a lot of 3D effects, and the surcharge only dims the movie’s bright and colorful characteristics.

Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” will hit theaters on Feb. 16. It will be shown at the Regal Spotlight Stadium, Warren Moore and AMC Classic Crossroads Mall.

This film has two post-credit scenes.

Allison Weintraub

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not been kept confidential, I could never have applied.

President shares opinions, scholars evaluate comments NICK HAZELRIGG @nickhazelrigg

Following backlash from the faculty regarding secrecy in the search for the next OU president, David Boren sent an editorial to The Daily supporting a confidential search — but experts in the field aren’t convinced.

Boren’s editorial comes after International Studies Dean Suzette Grillot released a petition calling for the Board of Regents to open the presidential search and Faculty Senate Chair Sarah Ellis sent a letter of concern about the process to the board.

Two academics who have researched executive searches read Boren’s opinion article supporting the search committee’s choice to pursue confidentiality.

Judith Wilde is an associate dean at G eorge Ma s o n U n i v e r s i t y w h o has authored several journals in the Chronicle of Higher Education regarding searches for provosts and presidents.

Frank LoMonte is the director of the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida.

He has authored several pieces of research on the importance of an open search process for university presidents.

This is an annotated version of Boren’s editorial with comments from LoMonte and Wilde: I have been following the public discussion about the search process to find my successor and felt that it might be helpful for me to share some thoughts and personal experiences.

The first task of the Board of Regents was to appoint a search committee broadly representative of the university community. They have done exactly that by selecting members nominated to the regents from lists from the faculty and staff senates and the Student Government Association. In addition, the regents have selected alumni with records of commitment

to the university. “​I cannot imagine in the year 2018, knowing everything we know now, that any public university will ever do a search without bringing the finalists to campus for open, public discussions,” LoMonte said in an email to The Daily.

Search committee spokesperson David Rainbolt said in January all candidate names and interview questions would remain secret during the presidential search process.

I learned of the importance of confidentiality several years ago when I, as a trustee, also served on the search committee for the new president of Yale University.

Several good candidates only allowed themselves to be considered when they were assured of confidentiality.

In addition, a distinguished scholar who was our tentative first choice decided to withdraw from consideration after he was informed that he was the frontrunner.

If such information had been public, it would have seriously damaged the rest of the process because anyone selected would not want to feel that he “This op-ed really focus- or she was not the first choice. es on only one reason for maintaining confidential“The daily torrent of disity: it’s the only way to get closures about men in posithe best candidates. He uses tions of authority using their

Open letter shares reservations about closed search plan ANNA BAUMAN @annabauman2

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T h e c h a i r o f O U ’ s Faculty Senate sent a letter Feb. 5 to the chairman of the Board of Regents expressing concerns about a closed presidential search process.

Sarah Ellis, in a letter she wrote on the behalf of the senate’s executive committee, urged Board of Regents Chairman Clayton Bennett to bring the top three candidates to campus “and

provide opportunities for input from invested constituents.”

Ellis said she is in agreement with the open letter drafted by Dean of the College of International Studies Suzette Grillot that urged the regents to open the search process.

Ellis said she believes this community involvement will be beneficial to the candidate in the long run.

“We think that bringing candidates in will probably take a little longer, it’ll take more work, but in the long run it’ll pay off,” Ellis said.

“Students and staff will be invested in that candidate, and thus the candidate, whoever becomes president, will be able to start

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examples, including himself, to demonstrate the importance of confidentiality to the candidates. However, we have not been able to find any research that substantiates this claim,” Wilde said in an email to The Daily.

Wilde has studied executive searches and authored an article examining research about confidential searches. Her research finds confidential searches almost always come at a major cost to the students and faculty of the institution.

Once chosen, the goal of this diverse search committee is to attract as many qualified persons as possible to agree to be considered for the presidency.

Confidentiality is needed to attract highly qualified prospects. Several may hold important posts which they don’t want to risk, and they will not agree to be considered unless the process assures that their names will not be revealed. In fact, most of our peer Big 12 institutions did not disclose the names of candidates in their most recent presidential searches.

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positions to sexually harass their subordinates makes it completely unthinkable that a hire will be made without extensively questioning people at the candidate’s current workplace,” LoMonte said in the email.

LoMonte argued in a previous article by The Daily that contacting institutions is part of the logical process of performing background checks.

In my own case at OU, confidentiality was also very important. As a U.S. Senator who planned to run f or re-election, I could not afford the public perception that I wanted to leave my current post. Had I participated in a public contest and not have been selected, it would have done severe damage to my career. I would have missed out on what has been the most rewarding experience of my life.

“We’ve only heard of one case where someone actually was fired because s/ he (we assume he, but can’t confirm) applied for another presidency — although no one will tell us who or where or when,” Wilde said in the email.

My interest in the presidency of OU was kept completely confidential by the search committee, with whom I met, and by the regents. If it had

“Once the search zeroes in on the last few serious contenders, there is no justification for not bringing the finalists to the campus, since their current employers absolutely must be told,” LoMonte said in the email. “There is no way that any university’s lawyers will allow a 100 percent closed search, because the first time someone gets injured by a negligently hired president, that person will have a slam-dunk legal claim against everyone who failed to do even the simplest of background checks.”

Rainbolt previously said it will be up to the Board of Regents to release the names of finalists once the search committee completes its process of interviewing candidates.

At the conclusion of our current process, some very fine individuals will not be selected as president. They do not deserve to be embarrassed or undermined in their current positions. I understand the desire for broad participation. In many ways, the process used in appointing the search committee has already assured that all major groups in our community will have appropriate input.

We must not forget that if our goal is to find the best possible person to serve as the next president of the university, confidentiality in the process is required.

“We might agree that confidentiality is good in the early stages of a search. But, as the search moves forward, it seems to us that the faculty, staff, students and the larger community deserve to know who is in the running,” Wilde said in the email. “After all, at public universities, the public is paying for the salary of the new president, and for the cost of the search.”

The process for interviewing candidates is set to take place during the month of February. Rainbolt said the committee will present its candidates to the Board of Regents on March 1.

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with that investment and not have to try to build that while at a very crucial juncture for the university.”

Ellis said she was “surprised” by a Feb. 12 opinion article OU President David Boren submitted to The Daily arguing in favor of a confidential search process. Ellis said she believes the best candidate will be one all OU constituents are

students and staff invested invested in.

“I would say that my goal, in the process of naming our goal and Chairman the president.”

Bennett’s goal is the same thing — to have this be a very successful search and Anna Bauman anna.m.bauman-1@ou.edu to get a president in here that leads the university forward,” Ellis said. “I feel Nick Hazelrigg hazelriggn@gmail.com the way for that to happen and to set the new president up to be a successful president is to have faculty,

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Jobs safe in Boren transition Five vice presidents have places in new administration EMMA KEITH @shakeitha_97

W h i l e O U â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s o n g o i n g presidential search leaves an uncertain future for the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique administrative structure, five OU vice presidents have guaranteed spots in the next administration.

Though OU President David Borenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement is imminent, provisions made during a June 2017 Board of Regents meeting secure the jobs of five of Borenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top administrators, several of whom have worked with Boren or OU in some capacity since the earliest days of his presidency.

The June 20, 2017, regentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; minutes detail the protections that ensure that the five â&#x20AC;&#x153;key operational rolesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;roles key to the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exercise of its governance dutiesâ&#x20AC;? remain constant as the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration shifts.

Borenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration places 17 vice presidents on the Norman campus, including four of the five protected positions, with at least three other vice presidential positions on OUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Sciences Center campus. In comparison, Oklahoma State University and the University of Texas each have just nine vice presidents, all with comparable positions to some of those at OU. Some of the OU positions have been unique additions to the administration from Boren, like the vice president for University Community or the vice president for weather and climate programs, but none of the other vice presidential positions have been publicly incentivized or protected.

The regents granted contracts that include â&#x20AC;&#x153;up to 15 percent of annual salary to be used as incentivesâ&#x20AC;? to retain three of the positions, including Nick Hathaway and Kenneth Rowe, vice presidents for Administration and Finance, Tripp Hall, vice president for Development, and Clarke Stroud, vice president for Student Affairs.

Hall worked with Boren when Boren was a U.S. senator, eventually following him to OU in 1994, when he served as special assistant to the president and assistant director of the Alumni Association. Stroud has been with the university in some capacity since 1992.

The regents also authorized the same incentive toward the retirement plans of two other vice presidents who serve the regents directly, including Anil Gollahalli, general counsel and vice president of the University of Oklahoma, a n d C h r i s P u r c e l l , e xecutive secretar y to the Board of Regents and vice president for University

Governance.

Purcell has served as regents secretary since 1992.

Gollahalli, who graduated from OU in 1997, has served in the general counsel position since 2008, before which he was vice president for Technology Development.

Nick Hathaway, the Norman campusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vice president for Administration and Finance, a protected position, said Boren has in many ways built a unique structure of vice presidents that a new president might consider changing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think certainly when a new leader comes in, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to consider,â&#x20AC;? Hathaway said. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably look at their team of senior leaders and want to make sure that that team is what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re most comfortable with, and that includes not only the people in those positions but also their titles.

It could be that the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s totally comfortable with everything as is, and it could be that the person wants to make some changes according to their comfort level or their understanding of where the university needs to go.â&#x20AC;?

Ha t h a w a y s a i d p o s i tions like vice president for weather and climate programs have been Borenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of upholding certain aspects of OU he sees as excellent. Berrien Moore, who has served as vice president for weather and climate programs since 2010, said while his position was born out of Borenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for the weather center, it will take a specific type of successor to maintain the structure and culture Boren has built. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, having been through this type of thing many times when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been at other universities, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a time when you go outside â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just as they brought in David Boren â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a time when you go inside,â&#x20AC;?

Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My view is that this is a time to go inside, and that there are some very qualified people here in leadership positions where the baton pass can be very smooth, and the vision wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be lost.

And some of the strategic concepts of David Boren ...

I think that can be passed.â&#x20AC;?

Moore said he has more confidence for the future because the regents reached out to the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vice presidents to hear their thoughts on the presidential search. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Ha d t h e re g e nt s n o t reached out and not asked the vice presidents what they thought, then I would be really worried, because it would have indicated that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a direction here that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to look like,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the regents were â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I had a very long conversation with one of the regents ... and it was very thoughtful, and so I came away from that with a sense of real confidence that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have, I think, a smooth transition.â&#x20AC;?

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unreserved confidence for the search and optimism f o r t h e n e x t p re s i d e nt, Tripp Hall, vice president for development, said he is more cautious about looking toward the future, but trusts the process. Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position is protected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I had a crystal ball, I would never sit here and predict the future of a presidency coming in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that would be, first of all, very rude and not fair to that president,â&#x20AC;? Hall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, I trust and really believe that between the search committee and the Board of Regents, we will have an outstanding new president at the University of Oklahoma.â&#x20AC;?

Hall said he accepted the incentives attached to continuing in his role as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;personal favorâ&#x20AC;? to the regents, and trusts the next president will draw from Borenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration to move forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only worked for David Boren for 36 years, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only used to one

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person, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my boss, David Boren,â&#x20AC;? Hall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think what President Boren has done is a remarkable job of being inclusive, bringing together different minds, different thoughts, different ideas so that he can listen ... my faith is that the next president ... will echo that, will be an incredible leader and will probably want to draw upon the experiences, the layout, where we are, and then thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when those of us will listen to sort of what the game plan is that the new president has, but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t predict what that is.â&#x20AC;?

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38 Calyx parts 39 Cuttings and pastings 40 Not worth the trouble 41 Crinkled fabric 42 Cigar refuse 45 Singer DiFranco 2/15

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last Monitor emotional matters carefully. Refuse to let anyone pressure you into something that will cause you additional stress. Employ a minimalist approach to life. Back away from temptation and people who have bad habits. Use your intelligence to ensure that you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Stick to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affordable and what can help you maintain a healthy and clear attitude. Revert to a regimented routine that worked for you in the past.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Refuse to let a friend, colleague or loved one take advantage of you.

There is only so much you can do before you are faced with an emotional, financial or physical cost.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Scrutinize contracts, money matters and joint ventures before you give the goahead. If someone puts up a fuss because you ask questions, know enough to walk away.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Look over personal papers and adjust them. Be careful when sharing confidential or intimate information.

One of your peers is likely to use what you divulge to discredit you or PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When take advantage of you. it comes to legal, financial or health LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Personissues, look at the big picture and al changes will make a difference decide whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for you. Trust to your life and the people in it. your instincts to guide you in the Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go overboard when shopping right direction. or socializing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -impulsive act may seem like the Consider the changes you want to thing to do, but before you jump make and the consequences your into something that requires choices will have on you and on financial assistance, look at the those you love. Make love a priorfacts and figures. Protect yourself ity and offer kindness over discord. against loss.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be tempted to take on too much or to overspend. Before you commit to something, look for hidden costs. Someone will try to trick you into something you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must draw the line if someone is placing too much pressure on you.

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February 15-18, 2018 •

ENGINEERS WEEK 2018

The 105th Engineers’ Week — Shamrocks and Shenanigans WEEK OF EVENTS

THE LAWYER RIVALRY The rivalry between engineers and lawyers is one of our most time-honored traditions. The beginning of the rivalry at OU can be traced back to 1915, when a group of engineers “confiscated” a cannon and fired it to honor St. Patrick. The firing destroyed every window in the Law Barn, and so began the rivalry.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Road Rallye Co-sponsored by Northrop Grumman 2-4 p.m. REPF 200 An automobile-powered scavenger hunt that requires successful completion of engineering problems to find the next clue and win. Featuring a cookout at the final location.

Chaired by Society of Petroleum Engineers

Although engineers have clearly shown their superiority through the years, lawyers have had their moments.

In 1919, a female law student gained entrance to the Engineering Banquet and managed to spike the coffee with a mixture containing pepper, castor oil and other assorted ingredients. The combination caused considerable gastric distress among the guests. Some guests caused an interruption due to their nausea-related exit.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Trivia Night Co-sponsored by CP&Y 4:30-6:30 p.m. REPF 200 Students, faculty and staff form teams in this trivia contest covering knowledge of engineering concepts, history of the college and more. Winning teams receive cash prizes.

Chaired by the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

In 1926, the owl on the Law Barn received the first of many future coats of green paint, which have continued to this day.

Games Tournament Co-sponsored by Olsson Associates 7-9 p.m. Willoughby Lounge Two-person teams compete in pool, ping pong and foosball for cash prizes. Chaired by Triangle Fraternity TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Stress E-liminator Co-sponsored by Chevron Phillips Chemical Noon-3 p.m. REPF 200 An afternoon for students, faculty and staff to put aside classes and relax. Chair massages, video games, puzzles and healthy snacks are available for stress relief.

Chaired by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society Engineers Got Talent 7-9 p.m. Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union Students showcase their non-technical talents for a chance to win cash prizes.

Chaired by the Society of Women Engineers WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 E-Olympics Sponsored by Williams 6-8 p.m. Cleveland County YMCA Four-person teams compete in dodgeball and relay races to win bragging rights and cash prizes.

Chaired by American Society of Mechanical Engineers THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Casino Night Sponsored by Shell 7-9 p.m. REPF Dunham Student Leadership Center Las Vegas style games that encourage strategic thinking to win various prizes.

Chaired by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Engineering Open House Sponsored by Boeing 8 a.m.-3 p.m., REPF Established in 1912, Engineering Open House is one of the oldest and most successful events on the University of Oklahoma campus. High school students from across the state come to Norman each year to sample what the OU Engineering programs have to offer. The students compete in academic testing and engineering design competitions hosted by engineering student organizations.

LKOT Fireout 5:22 p.m. Carson/Felgar Lawn Faculty, staff, students and alumni gather to see the College’s loyal servants revealed.

Fluid Dynamics Lab Sponsored by Chevron 6:30-11 p.m. O’Connell’s on Campus Corner The study of movement of low viscosity, green, effervescent fluid into human oral cavities. This faculty/staff/student celebration of our Irish background includes a beard and hairy leg contest, and singing of our famous engineering songs.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Women’s Basketball Game Sponsored by Coach Sherri Coale and team Noon Lloyd Noble Center The student organization who shows the most spirit will win a cash award: $200 for 1st place, $125 for 2nd place and $75 for 3rd place. A panel of judges will be watching to see who shows the most engineering spirit based on signage, enthusiasm, creativity and noise.

E-Week Banquet Sponsored by Chevron and Shell 6-9 p.m. Molly Shi Boren Ballroom, Oklahoma Memorial Union Outstanding students, faculty, staff and corporate sponsors are recognized, coronation of Engineering Royalty commences and event winners are announced.

LEGEND OF ST. PAT St. Patrick’s Day is drawing near, and it will once again be time for the engineers to pay homage to their patron saint, St. Patrick, who is revered through legend as the oldest engineer. In modern times, we do this by electing new E-Club officers, crowning the Engineering Queen and King and consuming healthy portions of green brew.

In the spring of 1903, the University of Missouri began construction of a new engineering building. While the construction crew was digging, a large stone with a faint inscription was unearthed. The stone told the adventures of St. Patrick and his ties to the engineering profession.

Later that year, a geology instructor from Missouri brought a small piece of the stone to Oklahoma where OU engineers kept it. Each year thereafter, graduating seniors would survey their way into the woods, bury the stone, and leave their calculations for the next year’s seniors to locate and rebury the stone.

In 1980, engineers posing as construction workers poured a cement footing on the lawn of the new law center in broad daylight. Later that night, a large concrete tombstone was erected on the footing with the inscription, “IS THE RIVALRY DEAD?” Due to extremely cold temperatures, the tombstone was not fully cured and was found the next morning on the engineering lawn upside down with the words “HELL NO!” spray-painted on its face.

In 1982, a couple of fine engineering students attached a green dye injection system to the law center’s water supply.

Every time a fountain was turned on or a toilet flushed, green water “mysteriously” appeared. That E-Week the law center was ceremoniously decorated each night with green toilet paper.

A few years later, a “Lawyer” mannequin was found buried face-down (with only his feet to be seen) on the engineering lawn. The epithet classically read: Here lies the poor lawyer His legal work undone He mouthed off to an engineer When he should have run During the winter of 1985, a profuse growth of winter rye grass in the shape of a shamrock adorned the north-side lawn of the Law Barn. Accusations were made but what do engineers know about gardening?

From the ideals and values set forth by St. Patrick, each year a student is elected Knight of St. Pat. His or her fellow students acknowledge that student’s devotion to the engineering profession and to the Patron Saint of Engineering, St. Patrick.

In 1989, engineers were once again blamed for a law school computer malfunction that resulted in letters being sent to more than 500 law students informing them that their records had been lost due to computer error. Fearful that they would not graduate, they proceeded to call the 24hour hot-line listed on the letters; good thing it was the law dean’s home phone number.

ENGINEERS’ CLUB Engineers’ Club was founded in 1910 and has grown to become the largest engineering program in the Sooner state. With more than 3,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students, it is the largest student organization on the University of Oklahoma campus. E-Club’s purpose is to promote fellowship among engineering faculty and students and to help students develop leadership skills to supplement their technical expertise.

There are several opportunities for students to become involved with Engineers’ Club. Annual events include the Fall Festival/New Engineers Welcome, Career Fair, Winter Ball, Engineers Week, Student Leadership Retreat and several philanthropy events throughout the year.

Additionally, E-Club’s members can be found in the Engineering Quad selling homemade burgers before every home football game.

Rumor has it law students don’t have what it takes to play with engineers anymore. Don’t be disappointed; there’s always the business college …

ROYALTY CANDIDATES

Alix Caudill

Junior, Aerospace Engineering

Mercedes Fugate Senior, Electrical Engineering

Serving the engineers since 1910, E-Club’s purpose has surpassed even its most lofty goals. E-Club now serves as a hub for all engineering student organizations and competition teams, actively promoting the hands-on engineering and leadership experience that sets OU graduates apart from the competition.

Engineers Week is celebrated nationally each spring as a time for students to escape the pressures of the classroom and have fun with fellow engineers. At OU, the tradition and history of St. Patrick and the spirit of engineering is showcased in grand display throughout the engineering campus during this week-long celebration. As evidenced

by Engineers Week and all of the many events throughout the year, the principles of dedication, perseverance and hard work, on which E-Club was founded, are still apparent today and guarantee its enduring future.

Brien Dawn

Junior, Industrial Engineering

Will Spaeth

Junior, Computer Science

ELECTIONS - bit.ly/eweek105vote GCoE and MPGE students login to OrgSync, join “Engineering Student Life” to vote on Royalty, Outstanding Faculty, Senior and Staff awards! Polls open Sunday, Feb. 18 at 12:00 a.m. and close Thursday, Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m.

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George Stoia, sports editor dailysports@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com/sports • Twitter: @OUDailySports

Women deliver high score again

Sooner gymnastics remains No. 1 with recent performance MITCHELL BARNES @mitchell_e_ou

Coming off two straight r o a d m e e t s , t h e N o. 1 Sooners (5-1) came back home and recorded another win against North Carolina 198.150-195.750 Sunday.

The Sooners started the meet on vault scoring a 49.475 with the help of junior Brenna Dowell securing a 9.9 and junior Nicole Lehrmann notching a 9.875. This was just below the team’s average on vault, 49.494.

Nor th Carolina star ted on bars, and while it was able to put together a steady performance, scoring no lower than a 8.250, it was that exact score that led to the wide gap between the final scores.

Moving to bars, the Sooners were able to beat their team average of 49.475 with exceptional performances from Lehrmann and sophomore Maggie Nichols who both scored a 9.95. Senior Stefani Catour took the event with a 9.9 though, elevating the score to 49.575. This score is now the second highest on bars in the NCAA. Beam showcased what is arguably the Sooners’ strongest event with

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Sophomore Maggie Nichols celebrates after earning a perfect score on beam during the competition against North Carolina Feb. 11. The Sooners beat the Tarheels 198.150 - 195.750.

back-to-back 9.9 scores from sophomore Brehanna Showers and Carly Wo o d a r d . T h i s w a s a l l topped off by Nichols, who anchored the team and recorded her second consecutive perfect 10 on beam, raising the crowd to its feet.

The Sooners topped their average on beam as well, scoring a 49.600, before

heading to the final event of the evening, floor.

To open up floor, Showers put a career-high 9.9 on the board for the Sooners.

Freshmen Anastasia Webb and Dowell managed to top that performance, both scoring a 9.95.

“The fact that we beat our average on all but one of our events after last week

is a real showing of how much our team wants to win national championships and showcase that they’re the best,” coach KJ Kindler said.

North Carolina put up high scores as well, hitting 9 and over for every gymnast except for the 8.250 on bars. The Sooners were able to execute on every

event slightly better, and the Tar Heels weren’t able to keep up with some of the complex routines that the Sooners performed on beam and floor.

Showers took home gymnast of the meet with her performances on vault (9.850), beam (9.900) and floor (9.900).

The Sooners now look

for ward to Friday when they head to OKC to comp ete in the Per fe ct 10 Challenge against Nebraska at 6:45 p.m. CT in the Cox Convention Center.

Mitchell Barnes

mitchell.e.barnes-1@ ou.edu

Softball goes undefeated in tournament Season-opening games end with five wins, no losses ABBY BITTERMAN @Abby_Bitterman

The No. 1 Sooners were a perfect 5-0 in the GCU Kickoff Tournament over the weekend in Phoenix to start their season.

Oklahoma opened the tournament on Feb. 9 with a 6-3 win over Weber State.

The Sooners were down 3-2 after the four th in ning, but a home run from freshman designated hitter Jocelyn Alo tied the game.

Oklahoma would add on two more runs in that frame to take a lead it would not relinquish.

In the second game Feb. 9, senior lefty Paige Parker ma d e h e r 1 0 0 t h c a re e r start as the Sooners took on Grand Canyon. Parker threw for five innings in the circle, giving up two hits and two walks while striking out six. Senior center fielder Nicole Pendley hit

a two-run home run in the top of the seventh to seal the Sooners’ 8-1 victory.

On Feb. 10 the Sooners started the day with a 4-0 win over Montana. After getting one run across the plate the second inning, junior third baseman Sydney Romero hit a two-run home run in the third inning to extend Oklahoma’s lead and tacked on another run in the fifth with an RBI single from Romero.

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Mariah Lopez threw 69 pitches in six innings for the Sooners, striking out 11.

The Sooners run-ruled G ra n d Ca n y o n i n t h e i r second meeting of the tournament Feb. 10. The Sooners scored five runs in the second inning, and Alo hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to bring the team to 10 runs for the game. Oklahoma used four pitchers in the five-inning game, winning 10-0.

In the final game of the tournament, the Sooners beat University of the Pa c i f i c 7 - 0 o n Fe b. 1 1 .

Oklahoma jumped out to an early lead, scoring five runs in the second inning with the help of a threerun home run from senior catcher Lea Wodach. The win was the Sooners’ third straight shutout.

The Sooners outscored their opponents 35-4 on the weekend, recording 47 hits and giving up 20. The pitching staff struck out 35 and gave up just four walks.

Romero led the team in batting averag e for the tournament with a .533 average, while Pendley led in on-base percentage with a .625.

Oklahoma will be back in action on Feb. 16 for the Troy Cox Classic in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Sooners will take on Ball State and New Mexico State on Feb. 16, and they will face Boston University and New Mexico State again on Feb. 17.

Abby Bitterman abbybitt@ou.edu

Then-freshman Alissa Dalton swings the bat during a game on April 5.

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Johnny Manziel rejects Men’s basketball loses Mayfield comparisons to Texas Tech on road OU quarterback, former NFL player don’t see likeness ABBY BITTERMAN @Abby_Bitterman

Senior quarterback Baker Mayfield and former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel are both Heisman Trophy winners and from Texas, but, according to the two, that’s w h e re t h e c o m p a r i s o n ends.

Mayfield’s attitude and a nt i c s hav e b e e n c o m pared to those of Manziel, but both quarterbacks

disagree with this analysis. On Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast Monday, Manziel, who recently revealed he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, addressed those comparisons.

“We’re completely different people,” Manziel said on the podcast. “We have a similar background. We’re both from Texas. We both played Texas high school football, but he’s not me, and I’m not him.”

At the Rees e’s S enior Bowl in January, Mayfield said people try to characterize him as another bad boy Johnny Manziel, but he doesn’t pay attention to it,

according to ESPN. “I think he’s going to be a really good player, and if anything, people can compare him to me, but he can learn from what I d i d w ro n g ,” Ma n z i e l said. “He can try and take something that I did and make it a positive for him.”

The NFL Draft is April 26 through April 28 at AT&T St a d i u m i n A r l i ng t o n , Texas, and Mayfield has been projected to go in the first round.

Abby Bitterman abbybitt@ou.edu

Sooners fall to Red Raiders in fourth straight loss, 88-78 GEORGE STOIA @georgestoia

No. 23 Oklahoma (169, 6-7 Big 12) fell to No. 7 Texas Tech (22-4, 10-3 Big 12) 88-78, dropping its fourth straight game.

Coming off three straight losses, the Sooners hoped to get a big win over No. 7 Texas Tech on Tuesday night.

Oklahoma came out of the gates aggressive, trading shots with the Red Raiders with junior guard

Christian James scoring the Sooners’ first 8 points of the game. The Sooners would carry that momentum into halftime, taking a 37-36 lead at the break.

H o w e v e r, O k l a h o m a would be back to its old habits in the second half, trailing the major ity of the final 20 minutes. The Sooners would cut the lead to as little as 3 with under three minutes to play, but sloppy play down the stretch would doom Oklahoma, falling 88-78.

Freshman guard Trae Young would put up 19 points and seven assists, but failed to make a 3-pointer, going 0-of-9

from beyond the arc. James would end up leading the Sooners in scoring with 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting.

Oklahoma will be back in action at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Feb. 17, when it faces Texas in the Lloyd Noble Center.

George Stoia

georgestoia@ou.edu

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