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Howdy Week ’11

President David Boren announces record scores for incoming freshmen

Events start off year

OU tops national ACT average Laney Ellisor

Assistant Managing Editor

The average ACT score of the 2011 freshman class is a 26.1, more than five points higher than the Oklahoma

average of 20.7. OU’s freshman average is also exactly five points higher than the national average of 21.1. Academically, that

number makes it the highest-ranked freshman class in both university and state history at a public university, President David Boren said at New Sooner Convocation on Thursday. Oklahoma residents m u s t h av e a m i n i m u m composite score of 24 to be

automatically admitted to OU; non-residents must have a 26, according to the OU Institutional Research and Reporting 2011 Factbook. The 2011 freshman class surpassed both of those minimum requirements. One explanation for such a high average is the number

of OU students who are nonresidents and were required to have a composite score of 26. In 2010, almost 37 percent of first-time students were non-residents, according to the 2011 Factbook. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Free food, activities meant for all students

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University Bookstore’s director. However, Peterson said she does believe that compared to last year, there has been an increase in students renting textbooks at her store as well. By opting for loaners, students have an opportunity to save money by renting their textbooks as long as they take care of them and send them back on time, otherwise they will be charged additional fees. A complication that arises when renting textbooks is that some textbooks are used for more than one class level. For instance, Elementary

As students flock back to campus Monday from summer vacation, they will be greeted with open arms to Howdy Week, a weeklong event full of free food and activities for OU students. The first activity of the school year sponsored by the Campus Activities Council, “Time of yOUr L i f e,” w i l l t a k e p l a c e Monday through Friday. The event’s purpose is to help facilitate students’ — especially freshmen — transition from home to college during the first week of school, said event chairwoman Beth Huggins, chemical engineering junior. “I worked really hard this year to really focus on uniting (the students),” Huggins said. “One is to make those connections and help them find their place at OU.” Free food from restaurants such as Papa John’s, Jimmy John’s, Raising Cane’s and In the Raw will be provided every day of next week. The festivities will kick off Monday w ith several smaller events, one being the Watermelon Bash which harkens back to Howdy Week’s roots. The week is a school tradition that dates back to the 1970s when it started as a watermelon feed in which watermelons were distributed to students. As it gained popularity, it transformed into a party in the 1980s known as Watermelon Bash and finally to what we know today as Howdy Week. Workers and volunteers for Howdy Week have been publicizing the event through T-shirts, posters, banners, fliers and social media. University College freshman Lanchi Le first heard about Howdy Week at Camp Crimson, a summer orientation for incoming freshmen.

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University College freshman Katie Hagen gets help finding her next book at Beat the Bookstore on Lindsey Street. Students can buy or rent textbooks at similar local stores.

Purchasing options plentiful for books Blake Hightower Campus Reporter

College students all too familiar with the hassle of finding the right textbooks for each class can find doing so on time an even more formidable challenge. Luckily, there are numerous options depending on a student’s priorities, whether those be convenience, time of day or looking to buy or to rent. If long lines make you cringe, then taking your business to a place like Ratcliffe Textbooks might be a welcome alternative. Ratcliffe Textbooks is near the dorms and is not as busy as some other stores, which

Sooners may find textbooks to rent or buy at campus bookstores, online vendors makes information and availability much less of a problem. Unlike Ratcliffe’s, the University Bookstore, located under the Asp Avenue Parking Facility, is one of the busiest bookstores. Lines at the University Bookstore can become long and students may spend half an hour waiting in line. But sometimes long lines have their advantages. The University Bookstore gives students the option to preorder books so they will

be ready and waiting. It is a convenient perk that students are picking up on. Zack Splittstoesser, a University Bookstore employee who works with online orders, said the number of students preordering their texts online has nearly doubled this year compared to last. Lines and wait time could lengthen as the first week of school kicks off, but online orders may reduce some stress. For customers looking to save a little money, quick

and easy isn’t always the best way to shop for books. Renting textbooks is becoming increasingly popular around campus. Ratcliffe Textbooks itself has seen about a 50-percent increase in the number of students renting textbooks as opposed to buying them, said Lauren Eidson, an employee at the store. The University Bookstore, having just begun its rental program, has no comparative information from last year, said Tina Peterson, the

Returning students face continued parking problems Victoria Garten Campus Reporter

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Life & Arts Learn about art outside of campus Norman offers plenty of cooking, art and music classes. (Page A5)

A not-so-friendly line may greet students making a lastminute trip to the OU Parking and Transit Services office, but buying the parking permit is only part of a student’s parking dilemma. For thousands of students, back-to-school isn’t complete until they spend nearly $200 to be able to park on campus. However, the next step for students is the task of figuring out where to park. University College freshman Kyle Oldham said his parking experience was hectic

due to the lack of spaces. “I’ve been having to park way out in the hot sun,” Oldham said. “They need more parking spots.” Despite complaints about the lack of parking, OU Parking and Transit Services spokeswoman Vicky Holland said there should be space. There are 10,148 parking permits available to students each year, Holland said. Although there are 4,000 freshman this year, there have not been changes to parking yet. There are never more students than parking permits, she said.

“We still have the same number of parking spots,” Holland said. Some students have their own ideas for fixing the parking situation. “ T h e y n e e d a p a r king garage for each dorm,” University College freshman Nicholas Curry said. Curry said in his short time on campus, he is often scouting for a spot and parking a hundred yards or more away from his destination. Holland said finding a good space on campus is all about being proactive. “If your class starts early,

around 8 a.m., I’d buy a parking permit and probably park in one of the parking garages where your car is safe from the weather,” Holland said. Holland advised using the CART bus services for students arriving on campus in the afternoon to avoid searching for parking spaces. Students can park atLloyd Noble Center’s 1,200 spaces and ride the CART at no additional cost. And paying for a permit has its perks. Students can look forward to free gameday parking for anyone with an OU parking permit. All others will be

charged a $15 fee. Avoiding parking citations remains a concern for any student overwhelmed by where not to park or how much to pay a meter. Students do have the option to appeal or waive citations on a first offense. Students may view a “hot spot” map available on the OU Parking Services Web page to find an appropriate lot. And though it is a longer walk for many, Holland assures students with a permit may always park at the Duck Pond and Jenkins Avenue parking lot if nowhere else.

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Howdy: South Oval offers free food options Continued from page 1

Today around campus Fall 2011 classes begin. Have fun! The art of Sara Schneckloth will be on display in the Fred Jones Jr. Art Center’s Lightwell Gallery. The exhibit will be on display until Sept. 9. Howdy Week will host a Watermelon Bash, DJ and Puppies with UOSA from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Walker-Adams Mall. The Donkeys will play at 9 p.m. at the Opolis on Campus Corner. Tickets prices will range from $8 to $10.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 The Firehouse Art Gallery, 444 S. Flood Ave. will showcase the work of its child artists from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Howdy Week will host a “Get Involved!” fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the South Oval.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 OU Hillel will host a kosher Okie Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OU Hillel, located at 494 Elm Ave. The lunch will feature kosher burgers, quinoa patties and fried vegetables. The event is free. Howdy Week will host a New Student Welcome Cookout featuring Stephen Speaks from noon to 2 p.m. on the Walker-Adams Mall.

“My other friends who are at OU told me like the first week is crazy and that if you buy food for yourself, then you’re doing something wrong because there is free food everywhere,” Le said. Communications junior Laurence Greene did not hear much about Howdy Week and originally was planning to skip out. However, once he was informed about free Krispy Kreme doughnuts, he quickly changed his mind. “Oh, Krispy Kreme? I’m all about Krispy Kreme life, because if so, I’m really going,” Greene said. In addition to the free food, activities and free concerts featuring bands such as Stephen Speaks and Stardeath & White Dwarfs are scheduled during the

week. Students also get a glimpse of what student clubs have to offer at an involvement fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday on the South Oval. The fair will feature more than 70 student organizations, Huggins said. A volunteer crew of about 80 people from the CAC Crew will help with setting up and overseeing the activities, aided by an additional 33 members from the executive board. Eleven students on the sponsorship team found the sponsors to help make the event possible. The planning process started in December of last year, Huggins said. “I’m very blessed to have all these people,” she said. “It humbled me the amount of work people will do for Howdy Week.”

At a Glance Eat for free this week on campus Is an OU student capable of eating for one week off the food given away at Howdy Week? Yes, if you plan and prepare. MONDAY • Breakfast: Pop Tarts, fruit and Krispy Kreme doughnuts on the South Oval • Lunch: Jimmy John’s sandwiches and Papa John’s pizza on the South Oval • Dinner: Double up on the sandwich or pizza and save half for dinner. TUESDAY • Breakfast: Pop Tarts and fruit on the South Oval • Lunch: Raising Canes, Free Birds, In the Raw and more on the South Oval • Dinner: Again, double up at lunch ... there were lots of options WEDNESDAY • Breakfast: Krispy Kreme doughnuts on the South Oval (For later: Go by the South Oval during lunch and pick up some pizza for breakfast Thursday) • Lunch: New Student Welcome Cookout on the Walker-Adams Mall • Dinner: Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum Art Fair will have — yup — pizza THURSDAY • Breakfast: Cold pizza from Wednesday • Lunch: Jimmy John’s and Papa John’s on the South Oval • Dinner: Eat a big lunch and hold out until late for the Free Midnight Breakfast in the Oklahoma Memorial Union FRIDAY • Breakfast: Sleep in ... you were up late last night • Lunch: Papa John’s and Jimmy John’s ... last day • Dinner: Eat some leftovers and go to the concert on the union’s East Lawn

Books: Online orders can be stressful for some Continued from page 1 Algebra and Intermediate Algebra classes use the same text; therefore, you would need to rent the text for more than one semester in order to take both classes. So it’s important to think about how long you’ll need the texbook. So if you need a book and you’re crunched for time, students do have options. Inventories remained well stocked at many stores. Sharissa Siebert, manager of Ratcliffe Textbooks, said most of the texts and

supplies students need have been in stock. Siebert did add that Monday and Tuesday are expected to be the busiest days this week because of students receiving their syllabi. But some students and their syllabi won’t even leave their bedrooms this textbook-shopping season. Many students who already know what textbooks they need for their classes this semester are taking advantage of ordering their books online. They surf sites like Amazon, Borders and CBR.com to find the best deals.

Online shopping can save some money, but there is an element of stress that comes with it. Political science junior Alli Gorospe has already ordered her books online. She was able to completely avoid the store scene. Although she has received half of her books in the mail, she still hasn’t received all of them. “It’s a problem if my book doesn’t get here before class starts,” Gorospe said. The major downfall of buying textbooks online is certainly centered on reliability.

Timely delivery is crucial, but the thought of not knowing if your order will be correct and on time can leave uneasy feelings. To avoid any mix-ups make sure to double check the ISB number, author and edition before ordering your books. No matter where you buy your books, keep in mind these final tips: get to the bookstore early, avoid the lunch crowd and be patient.

The Fred Jones Jr. Art Musuem Arts fair will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum. Free food and drinks will be provided.

Thursday, Aug. 25 The Union Programming Board and Healthy Sooners will host a free midnight breakfast in the Oklahoma Memorial Union food court. Howdy Week will host a Midnight Breakfast from 10 p.m. to midnight in the Oklahoma Memorial Union food court.

Friday, Aug. 26 OU Hillel will invite interested students to attend the Shabbat services and a free dinner afterward. Services start at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. Both events are located in the OU Hillel. Volleyball will play Southern Methodist University at 7 p.m. in McCasland Field House. The event is free.

Saturday, Aug. 27 The Dustbowl Arts Market will take place from 11 a.m. to midnight on Campus Corner. The alternative arts and crafts fair features a kids’ activity, a craft area, two music stages and 35 regional artists. Volleyball will play Oral Roberts at noon in McCasland Field House. The event is free. Volleyball will play Missouri State at 7 p.m. in McCasland Field House. The event is free.

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Stock market’s tumble feeds fear Stocks have fallen four weeks in a row, feeding economic fear rather than just reflecting it. Some on Wall Street worry that a spiral of fear could push prices even lower, cause people and businesses to pull back and tip the economy into a new recession. The government said last month the economy grew at a rate of 0.8 percent in the first half of this year, the slowest rate since the Great Recession ended in June 2009. Such weakness has made investors more likely to sell stocks at the first hint that things are worsening. The Associated Press

2. NEW YORK

World oil prices predicted to fall Oil prices around the world should start falling if Libyan rebels succeed in toppling Moammar Gadhafi’s regime, though the full effect won’t be felt for months. Gadhafi’s son and one-time heir apparent, Seif al-Islam, has been arrested, according to opposition leaders. Oil markets will likely respond Monday by sending prices lower; however, it will take time for the prices to recover since the rebellion began in February. The Associated Press

Dangerous drugs in U.S. Continued debate over hydrocodone regulation in U.S. It is the nation’s secondmost abused medicine, but since 1999 regulators have put off deciding whether to tighten controls over hydrocodone, the narcotic is the key ingredient in Vicodin. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Food and Drug Administration insist they are still actively studying whether to move hydrocodone-containing medicines from the Schedule III category of medicines to the more restrictive Schedule II. Nationally, emergency room visits related to nonmedical hydrocodone use have quadrupled since 2000 — from 19,221 to 86,258 in 2009. Actors Heath Ledger, Brittany Murphy and Corey Haim all died from drug cocktails containing it. In March, alarmed by the rising rates of abuse, 58 members of Congress filed a bill that would tighten controls on hydrocodone. Legitimate pain patients, meanwhile, are worried such

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Actor Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone and four other drugs. Nationally, emergency room visits related to non-medical hydrocodone use have quadrupled since 200 — from 19,221 to 86,258 in 2009.

a move could jack up their medical expenses by forcing them to repeatedly return to their doctors for refills. The DEA and FDA have refused to release any documents from the 12 years of study, but a review of hundreds of pages of other regulatory documents mentioning the study show it has been

passed back and forth between the two agencies. Not surprisingly, addicts are increasingly turning to hydrocodone as states crack down on sales of oxycodone products. Furthermore, experiments show hydrocodone is more seductive to the brain than once thought. In two studies sponsored in

2008 and 2009 by the National Institutes of Health, volunteers were given roughly equal doses of pure hydrocodone and oxycodone. Scientists then tested the volunteers to measure their intoxication and hunger for more of the drug. The results were nearly identical, researchers said. The Associated Press

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Oklahoma owes $36 million to cities, counties in disaster aid

Iraqi immigrants caught in drug bust

The state owes an estimated $36 million to more than 600 cities, counties, electrical cooperatives, state agencies, fire districts, schools and Indian tribes for its share of costs associated with 21 natural disasters dating back to 2007. After a presidential disaster has been declared, the Federal Emergency Management Agency reimburses local governments for 75 percent of the cost of damages to things such as roads, public buildings and public utilities. The emergency fund hasn’t had any state appropriations since 2008. Currently, the fund has a balance of $944. Associated Press

Drugs supplied by Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, police say Federal officials said Thursday they’ve busted a drug trafficking ring involving Mexico’s most powerful cartel and members of an Iraqi immigrant community in the U.S. who were caught selling illegal drugs, assault rifles, grenades and explosives.

About 60 people from the Iraqi community were arrested after a six-month investigation carried out by the Drug Enforcement Administration and police in the city of El Cajon, east of San Diego. Many of the suspects are Iraqi Chaldeans — Christians who fled their homeland amid threats from al-Qaida and other extremists. Police say at least some of those arrested are suspected of being

affiliated with the Chaldean Organized Crime Syndicate, an Iraqi gang in Detroit. Authorities say the suspects were working out of an Iraqi social club in El Cajon and shipping drugs supplied by Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel to Detroit. Officials were tipped off after neighbors and even some of the club members’ spouses complained for years about the establishment’s

criminal activity, which has included attempted murder, sales of meth and marijuana, and illegal firearms sales. Officials believe the weapons and explosives were meant to be sold locally and there were no indications the group was supplying Mexico’s most violent cartel with weapons for use in that country’s drug war, which has claimed at least 35,000 lives. The Associated Press

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OPINION

Mary Stanfield, opinion editor dailyopinion@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666

EDITORIAL

Simple suggestions for accident-prone students Our View: A new year brings new students who may need a few pointers here at OU.

mean. You don’t have to race the guy on the longboard, just don’t clog up the sidewalks.

With the start of the new year comes an influx of Bike lanes are for bikes new students. Without the benefit of experience, This sounds self-explanatory, but every year it it’s easy to make some mistakes that make life hardseems to slip people’s minds. That white paint on er for everyone. So we’ve compiled a list of tips to the South Oval is not for show. It gives cyhelp you avoid these Sooner faux pas. clists their space, so they’re not risking The Our View Walk to the right your safety or theirs. is the majority In this country, we drive and walk on the Do everyone a favor and respect the opinion of right side. lines. And just like any other lane for The Daily’s Any time you’re walking, especially in wheeled vehicles going fast enough to hurt 10-member a packed commuter space like the South you, remember to look both ways when editorial board Oval, stay to the right. It’ll be easier than you have to cross it. fighting against the crowd and it’ll help you Don’t be lazy: Use the stairs avoid collisions with elbows and giant purses. As a general rule, anyone living on the fourth Students from some other countries may not floor of the residence halls and below should use think about this rule, but those of you born and the stairs. raised here have no excuse. Stick to your side. Of course, there are exceptions for injury or disKeep up ability. But for everyone else, it’s a simple courtesy. While we’re on the subject, it’s generally a good The dorms have lots of floors filled with lots of idea to be aware of the people around you. students and the elevators can get busy at peak Part of that means keeping pace with the average times. Using the stairs to get to your third floor speed, especially if you’re walking in a group. The room gives priority to the students trying to get first time you’re rushing to class and end up stuck down from the eighth. behind an unbreakable line of buddies walking at Comment on this at OUDaily.com “Sunday stroll” speed, you’ll understand what we

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ince the massacre in Tucson, Ariz., MORE ONLINE the phrase “civility Visit OUDaily.com to read in politics” has gained new the complete story currency but lost much of its meaning. This is mostly due to mindless repetition by politicians who only pretend to care what it means. Last week, Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., revealed himself as such a person by joking that he would open fire on the Senate if given the opportunity. After criticizing his fellow congressmen as “cowards” belonging to a “class of career elitists,” he was quoted by the Tulsa World as saying, “It’s just a good thing I can’t pack a gun on the Senate floor.” Of course, it was only a joke, and although I was not in Langley where he spoke to hear it delivered in person, I’m informed people responded accordingly with laughter. For this, our senator deserves some slack. But it was an insensitive quip nonetheless, which, once online, was robbed of its intended light-hearted context.

COLUMN

Are you sure if joining the greek system is right for you? Editor’s note: This is a firsthand account about one woman’s experience. We understand there might be others on campus who have a different story to tell, and we encourage you to share that story with us by emailing dailyopinion@ ou.edu.

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another member told me what their house had to offer. They said it was defined by the variety of its women, which sounded perfect for me. I signed the paperwork within the week. At first, I felt like royalty. I was given more presents during new membership than I could fit in my dorm (I would discover later that I paid for them as part of my dues). Even outside of Alpha Phi, I could sense the respect those two letters had garnered me. To faculty and students alike, I was someone now.

and presentation, which was, of course, a euphemism for beauty. The categories were to have equal weight, but I noticed only the women with high presentation scores returned the next day. In answer to that concern, I was told something like this: “A pretty girl can become personable, but an ugly girl can’t become pretty.” Worst of all, no black women returned. I was told we were too new on campus to taint our image. I will say no more on the subject, because that says it all.

The look

So there I was, beginning my sophomore year living in a mansion with almost 90 women that weren’t what I was led to believe. Women I no longer respected. I’m not sure I respected myself. But I had signed a contract; my parents had already paid my dues. To the tune of $7,000, I was to live at 1401 S. College Ave. for the duration of the school year. To make a long story short, I stopped going to anything Alpha Phi-related not labeled mandatory or fineable. I felt alienated in my own home. Few women related to my interests or how I spent my time. I practically lived at Gray Owl Coffee, because it was the only place I felt welcome. I even began seeing a therapist at Goddard Health Center. It was only then, when trying to be the opposite of a sorority woman, that I became the woman I had set out to become the year before. I poured myself into my professional writing studies and leadership positions. I was doing what I loved — leading and learning — and through those extracurriculars, I made like-minded friends. I dropped Alpha Phi Saturday, May 14, and my life has been on the up since.

his is the story of my journey in and back out of the greek system and my motivations for both decisions. My experiences gave me insights that I felt were my duty to share with the women who are unsure — like I was — whether they should rush and where they belong. I hope any woman searching can find her answer here.

Let’s fast-forward to formal recruitment with me on the other side. We were given “little black books” that explained what we were to wear — from underwear to jewelry — on each day of the week. The colors, the designer brands, our hair — everything had to be just so. Uniform isn’t the word though, because we were assigned different options based on our body types. Be someone, be greek “Pears” were to hide their hips and butts while “apples” “If you’re not greek, you’re nothing at the University were to hide their breasts of Oklahoma.” and tummies, so that we It was only then, So said my longtime friend one night as we swung on were all perfect “bananas.” when trying to be the Walker-Adams Mall swing set. He was a Phi Gamma During outfit checks, Deltapledge; I was an impressionable high school women from nationals the opposite of a senior. squinted at us as they scrutisorority woman, The greek system was foreign to my rural hometown nized our interpretations of of Broken Bow, but all my mentors from summer leadthe “book.” Many of us were that I became the ership camps were in houses. I thought to be someone I told to find something else woman I had set had to be greek, so I was already planning to go through to wear or to purchase some out to become the formal recruitment. Spanx. The summer after graduation I received a pamphlet During the two weeks year before. ... I was in the mail from the OU Panhellenic Association. It leading up to recruitment, doing what I loved — included instructions on how to dress for each day of we rehearsed about 10 hours leading and learning formal recruitment and countless pictures of beautiful per day. We practiced songs women wearing greek letters. The message was clear: about how much we loved — and through those Be a part of something bigger than yourself; join and one another and skits about extracurriculars, I you will be happy; go greek. all the fun Alpha Phi offered. made like-minded I think this strategy works on most women, but I was We also practiced conversabothered by all the sameness. College was about freetion, as in how to relate anyfriends. dom, opening your mind to the ideas of new people, thing a potential new meminclusivity. For that, I needed independence, not rules. ber said to Alpha Phi. My mind was set; I threw away the literature. Then there were the star PNMs, or “potential new members” marked as special, because they were legacy, Joining the ranks particularly pretty or talented (read: a cheerleader, Sometime during my first semester I began to doubt dancer or singer). We memorized their names and faces my decision. Friends were hard to make and social using god-awful rhymes like “Katie Scott is really hot.” events were hard to find. My Delta Delta Delta roomWe would later be assigned to rush similar women to mate wasn’t having those struggles, so I began regive them the impression that “Alpha Phis are just like searching each sorority to see if there was one in which me!” I would fit. Most of all, we practiced bouncing. Chanting and These were some of my impressions: Chi Omegas clapping and bouncing, for god’s sake. “Louder! Bigger are about scholarship; Thetas are Bible-beaters; Tri smiles!” the recruitment leaders yelled at us. The goal Deltas are super-involved on campus; Alpha Chis party was for the other houses across the neighborhood to hardest; and Alpha Gamma Deltas are recruitment’s hear us. I saw women made to bounce until they cried. leftovers. We were given one day off before recruitment began Whether or not these stereotypes were true, they were to get manicures and pedicures, haircuts and spray widely accepted. I began letting friends in participating tans. We were gorgeous, baby. Some must not have houses know I was interested in informal recruitment. been gorgeous enough, though, for they were assigned A member of Alpha Phi, a sorority I hadn’t heard to the back room or to back rows. anything about, invited me on a “date,” where she and We ranked the PNMs on categories such as leadership

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Be someone, be you I’m still not sure what makes you someone at the University of Oklahoma. What I do know is who I am and what I do. I am an editor at The Oklahoma Daily, a leader of many OU organizations and the recipient of several OU scholarships and awards. If that doesn’t make me someone here, then I don’t think someone is what I want to be. I write this now not to say sorority life is wrong for every woman. I also have nothing to say about fraternity life; how could I? And my final disclaimer: I do not pretend to know the inner-workings of sororities other than Alpha Phi. But I imagine them to be similar. So I write this because I had no choice; it was writing itself in my head, begging to be put on paper. If I can assure one Laney out there of her decision not to rush, I will be satisfied. I believe we must, in all our decisions, be true to our instincts in order to become the best versions of ourselves. So to every woman reading this: be strong and confident in your beliefs and interests, whatever they may be. You will be happy. Best of all, you will be you. Laney Ellisor is a professional writing junior and The Daily’s assistant managing editor. Ellisor was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority from February 2010 to May.

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Wide selection of arts around town Businesses offer students arts education Alyssa Grimley

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Any non-art major who’s ever been interested in taking an art class at OU knows how difficult it can be to fit such a class into one’s schedule. An even harder task is finding an intriguing class that will accept non-art majors. Well, there’s good news for those of us with the passion for fine arts but perhaps lack the means to properly express it: There’s no shortage of available resources for the artistically-inclined Normanite. Sonder Music, located on 225 E. Gray St., boasts a staggering variety of art classes open to the public including Irish dance, belly dancing, one-on-one music lessons, youth art classes, and much more. Lauren Sonder, owner of Sonder Music, said that her company’s strength lies in the unusual classes it offers. “We offer events that are unique and off the beaten path,” Sonder said. While the clientele of Sonder music is mixed, Sonder estimated that college students make up approximately one-fourth to one-third of the store’s customers. Sonder said that the most popular service among college students is the one-onone music instruction. The fact that customers can come in to learn how to play “weird instruments” is definitely part of the appeal, Sonder said. After all, one can take piano or guitar lessons through OU, but perhaps not harmonica or banjo lessons, like you can at Sonder Music. Firehous e Ar t Center on 444 S. Flood Ave. offers hands-on art classes for

pretty much everyone, from five-year-old children to adults of any age. Some of the classes offered here include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and glass work. Douglas Elder, executive director of Firehouse Art Center and a former Boston University art professor, said that he understands the need for art classes in and outside the university. Elder said that OU’s art classes are catered to art students with a certain level of skill. Just as an art student may not necessarily be allowed in a 4000-level math class, not just anybody can sign up

for an advanced art class intended for art majors, Elder said. Despite the differences between university art classes and art classes taught elsewhere, Elder does not regard on- and off-campus art as disparate entities. Elder said that Firehouse Art Center plays a role in the Norman arts community that is “a piece of a much bigger puzzle”. “We’re training students who may enter the fine art field at OU,” Elder said. College students may need a creative outlet, but they also need to know how to cook. T h a t ’s w h e r e T h e International Pantry comes in: to fulfill both the creative

and practical needs of wannabe chefs. The International Pantry, located on 1618 W. Lindsey St., boasts a wide variety of observational classes for anyone eager to improve their cooking skills. The classes’ subject material are diverse, with such topics as cowboy cuisine, Asian cuisine, holiday appetizers and meals prepared in pressure cookers. Owner Jocelyn Wall said that The International Pantry’s clientele is just as varied as the classes the store offers. DALTON BRASINGTON AND MELODIE LETTKEMAN/THE DAILY “We see lots of internationSculptures decorate the yard outside the Firehouse Art Center on al students because of the international cuisine we offer,” Flood Street. A neon sign at Sonder Music, Dance and Art advertises the availability of their upcoming arts classes. Wall said.

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Norman grocery stores offer organic, healthier foods The natural food market offers students choices Sydney Allen

Life and Arts Reporter

Since ditching the delicious dorm food of last year, I thought I would investigate my healthier options offcampus. Here are some of Norman’s finest organic and health-food stores.

Natural Grocers The latest addition to Norman’s natural grocery

market Natural Grocers appears as a grittier Homeland. With concrete floors and natural wood shelving, the new store flaunts their own line of vitamins and the most well-stocked produce section I saw throughout my grocery store tour. Overall, this store has lower prices than the other stores in Norman. The store also has a small section of books on healthier eating, food allergies and other related topics.

Native Roots Market

With its historic Main Street location, handmade signs and local art hanging on the walls, Native Roots Market seems more rooted in the culture of Norman (pardon the pun). This store has an emphasis on goods made in Oklahoma. Its selection might be smaller or different than other similar stores, but the food didn’t have to be shipped halfway around the world to make it to your dinner plate. Always a plus. A large selection of fresh

spices lines the back of the store and you can bag and weigh them yourself, calling to mind stores such as Whole Foods. Native Roots also has an area of books and other items for sale, including many that are Fair Trade Certified or environmentally friendly.

Dodson’s The West Norman location of this store is off the beaten path for a student, but the trip is worth it for health and vitamin junkies. Dodson’s has a large section of protein powders and earth-friendly cleaning supplies, which stood out when compared to the other stores.

Unfortunately, the produce section is sparse and overpriced. The most interesting things at this store are the plastic models of babies in the womb in the health care aisle.

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Name: Chris Lusk Title: Editor in Chief Class: journalism senior This is Lusk’s sixth semester at The Daily. He has previously worked as the night editor, online editor and copy chief. Contact Chris Lusk at chris.m.lusk@ou.edu

Name: Chase Cook Title: Managing Editor Class: journalism junior

Name: Chris Miller Title: Online Editor Class: journalism senior

Name: Annelise Russell Title: News Editor Class: journalism and political science senior

This is Cook’s fourth semester at The Daily and second as managing editor. He was summer 2011 editor in chief.

This is Miller’s second semester at The Daily. He worked as news editor in spring 2011.

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Name: Katherine Borgerding Title: Life & Arts Editor Class: journalism senior

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This is Borgerding’s second semester at The Daily. She previously worked as a news reporter.

This is Burns’ first semester at The Daily. He worked as photo editor for Sooner Yearbook in 2010.

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Sooner football’s backfield status puts pressure on Jones, receivers Jordan Jenson Sports Reporter

With the season fast approaching, the Sooners are in the process of solidifying starters for their season opener against Tulsa on Sept. 3. Position battles throughout the roster are still being hotly contested, and one position in particular may very well hold the key to the Sooners winning their eighth national championship. The biggest question mark on the offensive side of the ball is

the running back position, where OU must replace DeMarco Murray, the university’s all-time leader in touchdowns and all-purpose yards. OU coach Bob Stoops is not usually one to compare current teams to those of the past. However, the running back situation bares a resemblance to the 2003 Sooners. With Oklahoma ranked No. 1 heading into the season, the 2003 team featured a top-five receiving corps led by Mark Clayton and a strong-armed quarterback, Jason White. Hype surrounded the team, but they were lacking a key component — strength at running back. In the season before, the Sooners lost Quentin Griffin to graduation, a player who was one of the most

statistically accomplished running backs in OU history at that point. Sound familiar? This year’s team has all the makings of a national championship contender, with one potential downfall: running back. In 2003, the Sooners made due with Kejuan Jones and Renaldo Works. While both were solid backs, they were better served in a backup role, unable to handle the full workload of a number one running back. With Murray now graduated, all eyes are on the remaining running backs. Murray handled see FOOTBALL page B2

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Minnesota and Ohio State. When it came time for a decision, Roethlisberger said both options were very much in play. “It was like either Oklahoma for basketball or I was going to play volleyball,” Roethlisberger recalled. “It was literally a heads-or-tails decision.” Since joining the volleyball team, Roethlisberger said she has encountered nothing but open and welcoming arms. She attributes this to the friendships she formed over the

The NCAA is a mockery, and we are the ones to blame for it. Take a look at the carnage that has manifested itself in just the last three years. Conference commissioners are licking their chops to raid each others’ conferences in the hopes of landing the next big TV contract and creating the one true superconference. Kentucky’s John Calipari can’t get anywhere near a Final Four without questions about his recruiting practices. Many other programs have come under the N C A A’s m i c r o s c o p e lately, including USC, Connecticut, Kansas, Ohio State and Miami (Fla.). Ya h o o ! Sp o r t s t o o k dow n Miami football with aid of really just one lonely and pissed off individual, Nevin Shapiro, who claimed “his benefits to athletes included but were not limited to cash, prostitutes, entertainment in his multi-million-dollar homes and yacht, paid trips to high-end restaurants and nightclubs, jewelry, bounties for on-field play (including bounties for injuring opposing players), travel and — on one occasion — an abortion,” according to Yahoo! Sports’ piece. Cash bounties, prostitutes and an abortion? If you were writing an Oliver Stone film, could you get more nasty and gritty than that? I think not. And remember, all of these NCAA infractions happened within the last three years, and — in the case of Miami — had been happening for the last

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Senior Carlee Roethlisberger fights for the ball against a Texas Tech defender during a game last season. The Findlay, Ohio, native joined the OU volleyball team in the spring with her fifth year of eligibility after spending four years with the OU women’s basketball team and will be competing for a spot at middle blocker this fall.

Hoops star sets new course Luke McConnell Sports Reporter

At the 2010 Big 12 women’s basketball media days, Carlee Roethlisberger was asked if she had considered using her fifth year of eligibility to play volleyball, a sport she also excelled at in high school. She told reporters she had thought about it but probably wouldn’t pursue it. Fast-forward to the spring, where Roethlisberger was out on the court with the OU volleyball team for spring practice. Things change. The reason? Roethlisberger said

Former OU women’s basketball player uses fifth year of eligibility to play volleyball for Oklahoma it was because she had the opportunity to play volleyball again. “I think once you get closer to the end of your career, you start thinking about going into the real world,” Roethlisberger said. “Not that I wasn’t ready for it, but I love Oklahoma. I’ve really enjoyed my time here, and since the opportunity was there, I figured why not take it.” Roethlisberger’s OU basketball career ended in March when the

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Sooners fell to Notre Dame in the Sweet 16. Her senior season was her best of the four years she spent on the team. She averaged 6.9 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game and a career-high 31.7-percent shooting from 3-point range. Now she’s picking up where she left off in volleyball four years ago. Coming out of Findlay High School in Ohio, Roethlisberger received volleyball offers from Nebraska,

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Sooners named to U.S. national team

Sooners split opening weekend

OU gymnastics will be well represented this fall at the 2011 World Championships. Five current and former OU gymnasts were named to Team USA on Saturday. Juniors Jake Dalton and Alex Naddour join former Sooners Steven Legendre and Jonathan Horton on this year’s national team. Former Sooner Chris Brooks is listed as the team’s alternate. OU coach Mark Williams said he is excited his team fills the majority of the American naMark tional team. “I am absolutely thrilled with the respon- Williams sibility of having more than half of the United States’ World Championship team be from the University of Oklahoma program,” Williams said in a press release. The event will be a qualifier for the 2012 Olympics in London. “We will be taking it very seriously in our preparations,” Williams said. The 2011 World Championships will be held Oct. 7-16 in Tokyo.

Oklahoma loses to Tennessee, beats Alabama-Birmingham Tobi Neidy

Sports Reporter

The OU soccer team (1-1) couldn’t contain the Tennessee strikers enroute to a 3-1 loss to the Lady Volunteers (2-0) Sunday in Norman. The Sooners weren’t able to complete the weekend sweep after posting a 5-0 seasonopener victory against Alabama-Birmingham Friday night. “We didn’t respond well to our first Sunday game,” OU coach Nicole Nelson said. “We got away early from what’s been really successful — doing what we do well, which is keep the ball, put their backs under pressure, keep

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sOCCeR: Volunteers score twice in 2nd half Continued from page B1 them locked in the attacking half.” Tennessee’s Kylie Bono gave the Lady Vols the lead in the 23rd minute when OU junior goalkeeper Kelsey Devonshire committed a foul inside the box to set up a penalty kick. Bono slipped the shot past a diving Devonshire in the left corner of the net. “To give up a penalty kick that early really tests the team as far as how they’re going to respond to adversity,” Nelson said. “And I thought we responded well.” The Sooners refused to go down without a fight. On an open lane to the goal, senior midfielder Sage Coralli, assisted by junior forward Dria Hampton, lifted a shot over Tennessee goalkeeper Julie Eckel at the 30:35 mark to make the score 1-1 before halftime. “We were just really determined to come back and get one on them,” Coralli said. “We made some good crossing runs, and I just combined with Dria (Hampton), and she just slipped me in. It was just good timing.” Te n n e s s e e r e g a i n e d the lead in the 60th minute with a goal by Caroline Brown after a brief substitution pause by both teams. Brown’s goal from the right side was assisted by the Lady Vols’ Chelsea Hatcher. Six minutes later, Brown made her second goal of the game after she connected with the deflection of

VOlleybAll: Player excited to contribute Continued from page B1

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Senior defender michelle alexander (left) fights a Tennessee striker for the ball in OU’s game against the lady Volunteers on Sunday in norman. The Sooners lost 3-1.

WHaT’S nEXT Oklahoma state The Sooners head north to take on No. 14 Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. Friday in Stillwater before returning home to host SMU at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Tennessee’s Iyana Moore’s header shot. This gave the Lady Vols a 3-1 lead midway through the second half. “We fell into their style of playing instead of sticking to our game plan,” Coralli said. Aside from the score, the teams were evenly matched in the attack, combining for

33 shots on goal and six corner kicks. Both goalkeepers made two saves apiece during the match. Although Sunday’s match was a disappointing performance by the Sooners, Friday’s offense attacked on all cylinders. The Sooners scored the second-most goals in a season opener against UAB, a record that was set back in 2007 when OU scored eight goals against Alabama A&M. Five different Sooners combined for five goals that started when sophomore forward Zoe Dickson gave OU its first goal in the fourth

minute. OU outshot the Blazers, 23-5, including a 14-3 advantage in the first half. Four of the Sooners’ five goals also connected before halftime. Nelson was pleased with the diversity of strikers during the game, especially after losing OU’s all-time leading scorer, Whitney Palmer, to graduation last year. “It’s one of the things I’ve been saying about this attack,” Nelson said. “I think we are going to have a number of people to contribute to the attack and goal scoring. We have a number of attacking personalities that can score goals.”

FOOtbAll: History repeating itself for Sooners Continued from page B1 the majority of the workload for the Sooners in 2010, leaving a large hole to be filled at that position. The current backs have a far bigger upside than the 2003 group, but have yet to experience the burden of being a feature back in college football. Sophomores Roy Finch and Brennan Clay seem poised to get first looks at handling a majority of the carries. Clay showed signs of being a consistent back in 2010, and Finch was explosive when he got his hands on the ball. Sophomore Jonathan Miller and

junior Jermie Calhoun were both injured in 2010, but both may find their way on the field as well. Brandon Williams, a true freshman, remains a wild card, but he could be capable of making a big impact in the backfield. In 2003, without a feature running back, the Sooners coasted through the regular season, winning all of their games by double digits except one, a 7-point win at Alabama. But at the end of the season, opponents began blitzing White non-stop.

Without a true presence at running back, the team faltered, eventually losing both the Big 12 Championship and BCS National Championship games. The Sooners will begin this season using multiple running backs but will need one who is consistent and reliable late in the game if they want to have any chance of making it to the BCS National Championship game once again. Without a feature back, they may find themselves fated to be like the 2003 team, beginning the year at No. 1 but finishing with no hardware.

nCAA: Trouble mostly because of us, the fans Continued from page B1 eight years. So why hasn’t the NCAA put an end to this, SMU-style? Because they are playing the game, too. The NCAA has tried and failed to put rules and regulations on competition, and not just pure, backyard, forthe-love-of-the-game competition, but money-hungry, survival-of-the-fittest, winat-all-cost competition. College athletics is a multimillion-dollar enterprise for Division 1 universities — of which there are 120 football programs — and each one wants to be the top gun. There are no friendships in college athletics — only rivalries. There is no trophy for the Heisman runner-up or the team with the best show of sportsmanship on the field of battle; there is only money to be distributed at bowl games and trophies to be displayed on athletic directors’ mantles. And we — you and me — have contributed to this hypocrisy. As fans, we love to see our team win. We love to see our opponent’s face rubbed in the dirt. Corporations take advantage of an athlete’s likeness as it suits them.

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previous three years with women on the team. OU coach Santiago Restrepo said the women on the team were thrilled when he announced Roethlisberger would be joining the team. After seeing her talent and athleticism, he was pretty thrilled as well. “She’s extremely agile, moves side to side very fast, very light on her feet, explosive off the ground,” Restrepo said. “She has very long arms, which helps her a lot with her blocking. She’s just a gifted athlete.” One thing Roethlisberger brings to the team that no one else does is Final Four experience. Roethlisberger experienced two of those with the OU women’s basketball team. For a volleyball squad that desperately wants to get to the biggest stage, having a player who’s been there is invaluable. “We hope that when we get to that point, she can bring that experience,” Restrepo said. “Knowing how to handle situations and different gyms and different matches against Big 12 opponents, that’s when it counts the most.” Roethlisberger also said she hopes her experience in collegiate postseasons will help the Sooners succeed. “I think that from a volleyball standpoint, since I’ve been there, there’s a level and a standard that you have to set,” Roethlisberger said. “These girls — and these seniors especially — are there. I guess I can share my experiences like, ‘This is what it was like, this is how awesome it is once you get there, this hard work you guys are doing will pay off.’” Roethlisberger will play middle blocker, backing up sophomore Sallie McLaurin. McLaurin said she is helping Roethlisberger knock off four years of rust, but McLaurin also said she is learning a lot from Roethlisberger as well. “She’s had points in her athletic career that have taken her far, and so she knows how to handle certain situations,” McLaurin said. “Also, her attitude on the court; she’s always aggressive, she knows how to approach certain situations and I can learn a lot from her that way.” One of Roethlisberger’s biggest supporters from the start has been her older brother, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. When she approached him about taking up volleyball again, she said he was happy she was taking advantage of the opportunity. “I know that if I have a tough decision, he’s already made it (in the past), especially at this level,” Roethlisberger said. “Anything I need I know he’s going to be honest with me.” Roethlisberger said the physical demands of basketball and volleyball are quite different, such as the muscle groups used to play and the amount of running involved. However, Roethlisberger said basketball kept her in great shape for adjusting to the different demands of volleyball. “I don’t know that there’s too many sports besides soccer and those kinds of things, but basketball, you’re always running, you’re always doing stuff and it’s a year-round thing,” Roethlisberger said. “You’re always in shape.” Four years ago, Roethlisberger almost didn’t come to Norman because of volleyball. Today, she’s still at OU because of it. Oh how things change.

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Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor drops back to pass last season. Pryor was a key player in the nCaa’s investigation into Ohio State for major violations including improper benefits for players.

Radio and television producers love nothing more than being able to tout the next great amateur athlete on their shows. Universities around the country have no problem using photos of their mostrecognizable athletes each year on billboards, programs and commercials if it helps make them money. God forbid any of these athletes should be able to pocket a single dime of this money they are primarily responsible for generating. So

many of them are made to fall in line with the NCAA’s feudal system and robbed of what for many of them will be their best memories as athletes. No, the NCAA is out to do what every business is out to do — make money, even at the expense of its employees. And yet we act surprised when those employees feel slighted and look for seedy ways to make a buck i.e. selling championship rings to get inked for free? Please. As human beings, we are

the most competitive species on the planet — why else would we be running the world? But that also means we shouldn’t be surprised to hear about a player, a coach, a team or a program breaking the rules. We should only be surprised to hear they were stupid enough to get caught. RJ Young is a journalism and professional writing graduate student. You can follow him on Twitter at @RJWrote.

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BIRD WATCHING By Cornell Cormio

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Monday, August 22, 2011 •

Volleyball

OU gears up for 2011 with scrimmage Sooners showcase talent in Saturday’s intrasquad match

Keys to victory

Block well

Luke McConnell Sports Reporter

OU doesn’t have an extremely tall roster, so the key for them is to be strong at the net. Blocking is an area that needs improvement this season if Oklahoma wants to achieve the level of success it thinks it can, starting with the middle blockers — sophomore Sallie McLaurin, freshman Grace Whitley and senior Carlee Roethlisberger. However, the outside hitters also must contribute. OU’s defense is fantastic, but it can’t win games on its own — it’s got to have some help up front.

Execute on offense

Most OU players would say the main reason they lost games the past two years was a lack of offensive execution. Oklahoma has the talent and the speed to match up with nearly any team in the country. However, if the Sooners aren’t executing the offense, it becomes much more difficult to win games. If Oklahoma masters the fundamentals, the offense will be more productive.

Win the games they should

For OU to grow from being a good team to a great team, it can’t have any mental slip-ups or drop games they have no business losing. Yes, the Sooners will have tough games, and yes, they will probably lose a couple. However, OU must capitalize on every game in which it is the better team. Losses to lesser teams can be a burden on a team’s psyche.

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Senior right side Suzy Boulavsky blocks a Miami player’s attack during a game last season. Boulavsky had 12 kills for the Cream team in Saturday’s Crimson-and-Cream scrimmage at Huston Huffman Center.

and serving. The blocking was much improved as the teams combined for 21 team blocks, but OU’s serving still needs a bit of consistency.

hitter and middle blocker, respectively. Dunn contributed 14 digs to go with her 14 kills, and Whitley had nine kills and three block assists. Roethlisberger and Whitley have been in competition for the first middle blocker position behind McLaurin. Whitley has the edge for now because Roethlisberger — who might be the better player when she’s at her best — hasn’t played consistently in four years while she was on the OU women’s

basketball team, and Whitley came in straight from high school. The pair will likely battle for the position most of the nonconference portion of the schedule. Saturday may have been a friendly scrimmage between the members of the team, but they treated it like they were playing for keeps. If Oklahoma can continue to have that level of intensity night in and night out once the season begins for real Friday, the 2011 season could be a very special one.

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Senior setter Kylie Cowan did not play because of an ankle injury. OU coach Santiago Restrepo said it was just a small tweak and said she would be available for the tournament next weekend. ... The Sooners have been practicing in the Huston Huffman Center for all of two-a-days, but the team returns to McCasland Field House on Monday. ... Chrissy Disarro, who graduated last season, is a student assistant for the 2011 season and played on the Crimson team during the scrimmage. ... Assistant coach Kelly Files’ husband, Brandon, is back from an eight-month tour of duty in Afghanistan and was the announcer for Saturday’s scrimmage.

Quality serving keeps the offense in rhythm, helping prevent rhythm-disrupting errors. The teams combined for 18 service errors, a number Restrepo would like to see much lower once the season gets going. “We have to know when to come with a tough one, when to ease up, why and where to serve,” Restrepo said. “By the end of the season, I would like to see that effectiveness.” Dunn and Whitley played confidently and showcased a lot of potential at outside

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Volleyball season doesn’t officially begin until Friday, but the intensity of Saturday’s annual Crimsonand-Cream scrimmage was like that of a regular-season conference game. Freshman Tara Dunn (14 kills) and senior Suzy Boulavsky (12 kills) led the Cream team to a 3-1 (-11, 20-25, -16, -21) victory over the Crimson team. Junior Morgan Reynolds added 12 kills for the Cream team. Senior Caitlin Higgins and sophomore Sallie McLaurin led the Crimson team with 12 kills apiece. There were a lot of good things about Saturday’s scrimmage for Oklahoma. First — and most importantly — the hunger and desire this team has to be great was evident in the way the match was played. The offense was moving at its usual quick tempo, and the increase of athleticism at the middle blocker position was obvious. L a s t y e a r ’s s t a r t e r, graduated senior Sarah Freudenrich, was a good player, but she lacked the q u i c k n e s s a n d at h l e t i cism that freshman Grace Whitley and senior Carlee Roethlisberger bring to the table. “Adding (Roethlisberger and Whitley) gives us a lot more quickness, a lot faster offense and also a lot quicker defense,” OU coach Santiago Restrepo said. “They are doing a very good job of that.” The offense was fast last year, but with more athletic

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