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Lessons from Regents meetings Stadium rumors, fees among items discussed ANDREW CLARK News Reporter

which have made fundraising difficult for the entire university.

The meeting also addressed OU’s new offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley. The Regents approved Riley’s final contract, which included a base salary of $265,000 annually with an additional $235,000 of outside income, plus a possible $50,000 bonus for winning the College Football Playoff Championship. Riley’s contract will run until January 31, 2017.

L AW T O N — P l a n s t o renovate the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium are full steam ahead despite a report on a Sooner sports blog, OU President David Boren said at the Board of Regents m e e t i n g We d n e s d ay at Cameron University.

Boren denied a report

by SoonerScoop.com that said he will delay the staOther Regents news: dium’s expansion. Boren • Proposed Expansions said the stadium project is The Regents approved an “shovel-ready.” architectural firm to begin The report said the project expansions on OU’s astronwas delayed because of fall- omy and physics facilities. ing gasoline and oil prices, Of the three candidates,

Miles Associates Inc. in Oklahoma City was chosen for the job.

The proposed project will include new research facilities in Nielsen Hall to replace outdated laboratories, plus state-of-the-art National Institute of Standards and Technology labs. Boren said the facilities are needed to maintain the university’s high standards of research.

The new updated facilities are part of the Campus Ma s t e r P l a n o f Ca p i t a l Improvements Projects for the Norman campus, according to the agenda.

• Academic Fees The Regents approved an increase in the total fee per credit hour for many colleges on the Norman campus.

The increased fees affect 11 of the 13 colleges listed on the January Board of Regents agenda. The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication will increase the most at $5.25 per credit hour.

This means that a course in the college will now cost $72.75 per credit hour in the 2015-2016 academic year as opposed to $67.50 for the current academic year.

The colleges with the next largest proposed increase in cost per credit hour are the colleges of engineering, undergraduate business, fine arts and architecture.

The next OU Board of JIANG JIAXIN/THE DAILY Regents meetings are schedOU President David Boren speaks during the OU Board of Regents uled for March 10 and 11 in meeting Wednesday afternoon in Lawton.

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College scholarship deadlines are approaching Don’t miss scholarship opportunities, apply by Friday CHLOE MOORES News Reporter

Students of the College of Arts and Sciences interested in earning scholarships worth up to $4,500 must submit their applications before the deadline Friday.

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The scholarships range from major-specific and need-based awards to scholarships available for any qualifying part-time or full-time Arts and Sciences student and require GPAs ranging from 2.75 to 3.5.

R h o n d a Ky n c l , a s s i stant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said that of the 429 applicants that qualified last year,

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Applicants must submit an arts and sciences résumé in .pdf format and an unofficial transcript including grades from the Fall 2014 semester. Applicants must also write a 500-word essay describing what they have faced since coming to OU and how they have dealt with it.

Certain scholarships have additional requirements, however.

Students can submit applications online through the college’s website. Since many of the scholarships are need-based, financial aid information can also be found online.

Students may also apply for the college’s Leadership Scholars program, which

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Kyncl said that the goal of the college is to represent as many qualified students

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Fallin refuses to take stance on gay discrimination Governor declines to answer question about new bills SEAN MURPHY

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gov. Mary Fallin refused to say Wednesday whether she thinks Oklahoma businesses should be allowed to discriminate against gay people.

During a presentation to reporters and editors at The Associated Press' annual legislative forum, Fallin said she has many gay friends, but declined to answer a question about whether she thought it was inappropriate for businesses to discriminate against them based on their sexual orientation.

"In general, I have lots of gay friends that I do talk to and hang out with, and I think we should respect them. They're good Oklahomans," Fallin said.

Bills that would allow such discrimination are among more than a dozen anti-gay measures that have been introduced in the Legislature this year. The session begins Monday, when Fallin is to deliver her State of the State address and present her executive budget proposal to the House and Senate.

With a projected $300 million less to spend on next year's budget — a hole that is expected to grow larger because of falling oil prices — Fallin said she believes the Legislature should focus more on bills that deal with the budget and revenue. She said she wants lawmakers to closely examine tax credits and other policies that affect revenue collections.

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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin speaks during a Legislative forum sponsored by The Associated Press on Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

"The fact is that our current budgeting process is malfunctioning," Fallin said.

"And if we're going to continue to grow our tax receipts but continue to have budget shortfalls when we have a strong economy and low unemployment, it just makes no sense."

Despite an increase in the overall amount of money coming in, the percentage available to spend has decreased because more funds are being diverted for things like tax credits or directly to pay for projects like roads and bridges.

Fallin also is pushing the Legislature to consider focusing exclusively on the

budget every other year instead fitting it in alongside the thousands of policy measures introduced every year.

She reiterated that her priorities for the upcoming legislative session will be education, health care and public safety, and for the first time publicly endorsed a statewide prohibition on texting while driving.

Other leaders who spoke to reporters on Wednesday were Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa; House Democratic Leader Scott Inman, D-Oklahoma City; and new Senate Minority Leader Randy Bass,

D-Lawton.

Inman said his caucus stands ready to find mutual ground with Fallin in her priorities. "We're with the governor on the big issue, but the devil's in the details," Inman said.

Inman also criticized the governor for saying health care would be a priority when she has consistently refused to expand Medicaid as authorized under the Affordable Care Act that would provide health coverage to an estimated 140,000 previously uninsured Oklahoma residents.

Inman also said the 29 members of the Democratic caucus in the House will

support a $40 million bond issue to complete the unfinished Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City.

In the Senate, which has previously approved several different proposals to fund the museum, Bingman said there is still support for the project, but also a concern about other state buildings, including the medical examiner's office and state Capitol.

"There are other needs out there. What is our greatest priority?" Bingman said.

"I think all that needs to be considered before I would say I'm going to put $40 million into the (museum)."

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Music breaks cultural barriers Diversity in Music and Performance 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 MATTHEW NELSON News Reporter

wishes to share the joy of her Ukrainian and Russian roots with the University.

Tsetsura will be joined onstage by Mariana Stavnycha, a Ukrainian international studies student, and Anna Kochigina, a Russian graduate student in mass communication.

Kochigina, the president of the Russian Speaking Student Association, said that understanding other cultures is the best way to promote understanding of your own, and that these events are a chance to squash stereotypes and misunderstandings while seeing the world from many different perspectives.

“We’re all the same, despite cultural barriers,” Anna says. “Everyone has something to say.”

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 in the Zarrow Hall Community Room.

Students can celebrate diversity through song and dance this Friday at the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education’s annual Diversity in Music and Performance celebration.

The event celebrates diversity in music and the performing arts, and will feature performances from groups like the Arashi Taiko Drummers, the OU Saudi PHOTO PROVIDED Student Association, the OU The 4th Annual Student Summit will be held in the Devon Energy Center in OKC and will feature discussions from energy industry leaders and Latin Dance Club and more. networking opportunities from students as far afield as China, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, said fundraising head Aslan Maleki.

Katerina Tsetsura, graduate liaison of the Gaylord College, will lead a cappella performances of traditional Russian and Ukrainian hosted the summit in pre- a job.”

Qualifiers. Petrobowl is a songs. Tsetsura said she OKC will host vious years, but last year Maleki is one of the five nationwide quiz between student-run the event organizers gave OU undergraduate students students testing their knowlNeed tax help? Norman community him the opportunity to help who organized the event. In edge of the oil and gas international volunteers will give free assistance raise money for this year’s addition to being the head industry. energy summit summit. of fundraising, Maleki is also Maleki said that he hopes Community volunteers Taxpayers may have “It was quite the chal- the head of exhibitions, the this year’s summit will be working in the Norman their federal and state tax MIKE BRESTOVANSKY lenge, especially in this event’s webmaster and the successful enough for it to be AARP Tax-Aide Program will returns prepared manually Assistant News Editor economy,” Maleki said. “But organizer of the event’s VIP held in OKC in subsequent @BrestovanskyM provide free tax service in or by free electronic (E-File) we did it, we hit our budget.” dinner. years as well. preparing federal and state filing.

Tax counselors also Next week, 250 students The summit is sponsored Maleki said that the 250 “We want to make it a will be available to answer from 25 universities across by several leaders in the en- spaces for the event sold out memorable experience,” income tax forms.

This 25-year old Norman taxpayers’ questions.

10 countries will converge ergy industry, including the last week after going on sale Maleki said. “I personalThe other free tax prepafor three days in OKC at the Devon Energy Corporation, last semester. Each ticket ly love OKC and we want to program will be at the largest student-run energy the Society of Petroleum cost $60 and covered atten- showcase why OKC is a good Norman Public Library, 225 ration site will operate downstairs at the Senior conference in Oklahoma.

Engineers, Chevron and dance to the summit, lunch- place to start your career … North Webster Ave., and T h e F o u r t h A n n u a l Halliburton, to which at- es throughout the multi-day and it won’t be a hard sell. the Norman Senior Citizens Citizens Center, 329 S. Peters Ave., from 9 a.m.

Student Summit will be held tendees will be able to sub- event, two night stay at the We’ll show them the best of Center, 329 S. Peters Ave. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday, The Norman Public in the Devon Energy Center mit résumés during the Sheraton Hotel in down- the best: the best venues, Wednesday and Thursday, Library AARP site will be in in OKC and will feature dis- event. town OKC and site tours of the best nightlife, the best of beginning Feb. 2 and endthe Computer Room from cussions from energy indus“We know it’s a tough time industry facilities in the OKC what we can do.” ing April 13.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on 10 try leaders and networking in the oil and gas industry, so area.

More information about At this AARP site, tax opportunities from stu- we want to help students get One such site tour will the 2015 Student Summit Monday evenings starting filing will be by computer dents as far afield as China, their foot in the door,” Maleki visit the engineering labs on can be found on the event’s Feb. 2 through April 13. At this site trained volunteers (E-File) for both federal and Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, said. “Even though the oil OU’s campus, Maleki said. website. who have been certified as state tax returns of modersaid fundraising head Aslan and gas industry always exMaleki said that, the day ate complexity for taxpaytax counselors will provide Maleki. periences a downturn, the after the summit ends, Mike Brestovansky ers age 55 or older with low free service to taxpayers Maleki, a multidis ci- cream of the crop always get OU will host the Society mcbrestov@gmail.com on a first come, first served and middle income. plinary studies junior, said a job, and we want to ensure of Petroleum Engineers’ The Associated Press basis. that Texas A&M University that portion of students find P e t r o b o w l R e g i o n a l

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Sophomore guard Gioya Carter dribbles toward the hoop during the game against Bradley on Nov. 21 at Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners beat the Braves 104-55.

Team wrangles Longhorns Women’s basketball plays Texas at 6 p.m. tonight in Austin JOE BUETTNER Sports Reporter @Joe_Buettner

One year later, junior forward Kaylon Williams still remembers Oklahoma’s overtime loss in Austin, Texas, last season like it was yesterday.

Eight days into the 2014, Oklahoma eyed a win over Texas after dropping one to Iowa State a few days prior.

The S ooners were all smiles heading into halftime after OU alumna Morgan Hook successfully drained a half-court shot at the buzzer to put Oklahoma up by 12 points.

However, the Longhorns rallied in the second half and beat the Sooners in overtime, which left a sour taste in the mouths of a few of OU’s veteran players.

Williams in particular says she’s constantly reminded of that loss any time she sees Texas’ court on television.

The Sooners will try to avenge that loss tonight when they face the Longhorns for the second time this month.

OU beat Texas a few weeks ago in Norman, but the 6-foot-3 forward thinks her team has to play with a chip on its shoulder to beat the

14-4 Longhorns again.

“Everybody has a little bit to prove,” Williams said. “We can’t get complacent or get bored with being good. We have to come in there like it’s 0-0 in conference and we’re fighting for our first Big 12 win.”

Oklahoma, of course, isn’t fighting for their first Big 12 win. The Sooners are 7-0 in league play, and the four-time defending conference champion Baylor Bears are the only other Big 12 team with an undefeated conference mark at this point in the season.

The Sooners won their first match-up with Texas by 11 points on Jan. 14. However, coach Sherri Coale wasn’t completely satisfied with the victory over the then fourthranked Longhorns.

“We gave [Texas] too many easy baskets,” Coale said. “I think our defensive transition is better. Maybe we haven’t played anyone who pushes it as well as Texas, but we have to take away easy baskets, and I think we have to continue to value the basketball ourselves.”

Coale noted her team has to limit Texas’ opportunities in the paint. UT was held to 22 points in the paint and shot 26.2 percent from the field in the first meeting, but Oklahoma knows Thursday will be a challenge.

“It’s always a tough game

with Texas. They are a really big team,” Williams said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they came with the press and pack it in the paint because they do have size and a lot of speed with their guards.”

O k l a h o ma w i l l t r y t o counter with their backcourt.

Oklahoma’s guards have been a huge contributor to

“We gave [Texas] too many easy baskets.”

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OU’s scoring offense, which ranks second in the Big 12.

T h e S o o n e r s av e ra g e 77.2 points per game, with half of those points coming from their starting backcourt consisting of freshman Gabbi Ortiz, sophomore Peyton Little, senior Sharane Campbell-Olds and sophomore Gioya Carter.

Carter played with the flu Saturday against Texas Tech but dropped 22 points and recorded nine rebounds. She’s inserted herself as a staple in the starting lineup ever since Oklahoma experienced its December slump. “[Gioya] has been just phenomenal with how she’s come along over Christmas break,” Campbell said. “We said, ‘We needed this from you,’ and she’s delivered.

She’s playing like a senior,

and I’m happy she’s on my team.”

Coale referred to Carter as the player the team depends on to score when they need a bucket. The sophomore is only behind Kaylon Williams as the team’s leading scorer, but she shoots a teambest 54.8 percent from the perimeter.

Carter and the Sooners will search for their eighth win in conference play when they visit Texas and attempt to extend their win streak to nine games.

The game will tip at 6 p.m. and FOX Sports 1 will nationally televise the Red River clash between No. 14 Texas and No. 24 Oklahoma, who entered the AP Top 25 this week for the first time this season.

Following OU’s trip to the Lone Star State, the Sooners will return to Norman briefly before flying to Morgantown, West Virginia, for a rematch with the 12-7 West Virginia Mountaineers this Sunday.

“It’s a big road week.

There’s no doubt,” Coale said.

“This is the week you look at your schedule at the start of the year and go ‘that’s a big one.’ I don’t know if we’ve done anything yet, but if we’re able to steal two on the road in the middle of league play, maybe we’ve done something.”

Oklahoma football is looking to rejuvenate its program after a disappointing 2014 season.

A national title was the expectation a year ago, but Oklahoma is now searching for answers at multiple positions, and the optimism for this team in 2015 is almost nonexistent.

Much like last year, OU can generate some hype depending on how they complete their 2015 recruiting class. Six players have already signed a letter of intent, and 14 prospects have verbally committed to Oklahoma.

Of those currently committed, a few have a shot at early playing time.

Also, after what freshman running back Samaje Perine did this past season, there’s no telling which rookies could have a break out year.

While OU is stacked at running back, the team is desperately looking for receivers to take the load off of Sterling Shepard.

Four-star junior college transfer Dede Westbrook and three-star John Humphrey are already on campus, which gives them the chance to compete for reps in spring practice.

Humphrey runs a 4.5 40-yard dash, and if his speed translates to the college game he could fit well in Lincoln Riley’s attempt to bring tempo back to OU’s offense.

Four-star offensive lineman Bobby Evans and three-star Jamal Danley are signed as well. Oklahoma has two more offensive line commitments, but Evans and

Danley will benefit from a full semester at OU before summer begins.

The Sooners’ run game and pass protection could be hurt by the loss of senior linemen Tyrus Thompson, Adam Shead, and Daryl Williams. However, OU’s offensive line was hit-andmiss for parts of 2014. That narrative must change if Oklahoma wishes to compete for a Big 12 championship in 2015.

The Sooners’ defense recently picked up huge pledges from four-star defensive back Kahlil Haughton and four-star linebacker Ricky DeBerry.

OU’s secondary struggled to stay on par with the elite talent the Big 12 possesses at receiver.

Haughton, as well four-star defensive back commitments P.J. Mbanasor and Will Sunderland, already possess great size, but they won’t get to campus until summer.

One of the crown jewels of the recruiting class and hopefully a guy that can make an instant impact on defense is Ricky DeBerry.

Depth at linebacker is a huge concern for the Sooners, but DeBerry at 6-foot-2, 231-pounds has all the athletic talent to compete immediately for playing time.

As for special teams, senior Michael Hunnicutt’s career at Oklahoma ended on a very negative note.

However, the Sooners landed the top kicker in the 2015 class, Austin Seibert of Belleville, Illinois.

Seibert is the best bet to start right away for Oklahoma, but a true freshman in a clutch situation?

That’s not exactly too comforting, even with Seibert’s three star rating.

Regardless, Oklahoma has a nice group going for them in 2015, but with recruiting heating up and OU’s commitments slowing down, the narrative for this class could change in a heartbeat.

Riley to stay in Norman for two years Regents approve contract for new coordinator

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New Oklahoma offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley will be in Norman for at least two years, according to his new contract.

The deal, effective Jan. 31, pays $500,000 annually. Former offensive coorChildren Chil Ch ildr dren en tto o King Kin Ki n Size dinator Josh Heupel made $605,000 per year at the same position.

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Should the Sooners win the College Football Playoff during Riley’s term, he will receive a bonus of 10 percent of his total annual salary. That would be $50,000 during the 2015-2016 season.

At East Carolina Riley made $275,000, just over half of his new deal. The contract goes through Jan. 31, 2017.

Riley’s new salary would have ranked No. 11 among Big 12 coaches in 2014. The highest paid assistant coach on the Sooners’ sideline is defensive coordinator Mike Stoops at $850,000 annually.

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Super Bowl XXII – WR Derrick Shepard, Washington Derrick Shepard, father of Oklahoma wide receiver Sterling Shepard, won not only a national title with the Sooners, but a Super Bowl with the Redskins in 1988. Washington defeated Denver 42-10.

Super Bowl XLIV – K Garrett Hartley, New Orleans Saints Hartley nailed a game-winning field goal in overtime of the NFC Championship Game to give the Saints a 31-28 victory over Minnesota and a berth in Super Bowl XLIV, where he hit three field goals of over 40 yards.

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You can take just about any idea, project or object and turn it into something great. You are creative and can cleverly put your innovative plans into action. Your concern for the environment will lead you to meet individuals who can help you go the extra mile.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be prepared to face opposition. Family members will not be happy with the number of hours you have been spending at work. Try to free up more of your time.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- DonĘźt give away your secrets. You can prosper if you focus energy on your work and present your accomplishments independently. You need to make professional changes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can make professional gains if you talk to your boss about your findings.

Promotions will be yours if you have acted competently in times of crisis.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Reading books on philosophy and self-awareness will bring about a definite change of attitude. You can influence those around you by sticking to your convictions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your curiosity will force you to do some research. Your interest in a moneymaking opportunity looks prosperous, as long as you do your homework.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Romance will find you if you participate in group events. DonĘźt be too eager to talk about yourself. If you listen,

youĘźll learn a great deal about others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Deception is apparent if you are dealing with your peers. DonĘźt give away your secrets if you donĘźt want them circulated.

Jealousy is likely among co-workers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may want to change your direction. DonĘźt be afraid to try something totally new. Your interesting approach to your work will be appreciated by the right boss.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- DonĘźt be too quick to make decisions regarding legal matters. You will have to go over contracts with a fine-toothed comb. However, if it all pans out, you could sign the deal of a lifetime.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Expect your partner to be unstable. Empathy will be a must when dealing with loved ones. Give them a chance to explain the way they feel. You can probably help them by providing some tender, loving care.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -DonĘźt let love interests at work stand in the way of your performance. You need to do the best job possible if you want to hang on to your position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Spend time making personal improvements that will help you feel better about yourself. Changes in your domestic scene will be necessary, even if you donĘźt welcome them.

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What do you think of Katy Perry performing at halftime of the Super Bowl?

“She gave us bad luck during the TCU game; I don’t like her. I don’t really listen to her music, either. I have no interest at all.”

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Math and physics junior Teddy Curtis reads a poem he wrote in November 2013 at poetry night hosted by Second Wind. OU Write Club’s will hold Encyclopedia Night on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Write Club holds open mic Encyclopedia Night to feature students, faculty BEKAH YORK News Reporter

Second Wind Coffee House is hosting OU Write Club’s Encyclopedia Night on Thursday.

The night involves activities such as a short writing prompt exercise with audience participation, an open mic and an encyclopedia show feature.

Anyone can sign up for the open mic portion, but Nick McLellan, junior and co-leader of the OU Write Club, handpicked the readers for Encyclopedia Night.

“We have eight phenomenal readers lined up. Some students and some faculty will be sharing personal experiences with the university,” McLellan said. “I talked to them about their experiences and assigned each of them a different location on campus to write about.

I think the exciting part is it has that open mic feel in that you have no idea what will be read, but because of the related subjects there will be a narrative to all of it.”

Everything read on the open mic is original work.

Most pieces will be poetry, but you can expect a variety of genres to be read throughout the evening.

McLellan has attended the

WRITE CLUB ENCYCLOPEDIA NIGHT When: Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Second Wind Coffee House What: Hear OU students and faculty read poetry

Write Club poetry slams and open mic nights since 2011.

The program has grown immensely, and attendance increases each night.

“Honestly though, I think the thing I’m most proud of is how we’ve grown as a community,” McLellan said.

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“It’s horrifying reading for the first time, but it’s also one of the most rewarding, addicting experiences you’ll ever have and the fact that our venue has felt like a comfortable enough environment for someone to do that is amazing.” OU Write Club wishes to enable performers to work in a loose, comfortable setting.

You don’t have to be a member of OU Write Club to read for the open mic.

Anyone can sign up on a first-come-first-serve basis between 7 and 7:30 p.m on Thursday. The Encyclopedia Night lasts from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m.

“I’m excited, she’s like one of my favorite pop singers. I love Katy Perry.”

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“I still blame our season on her. She distracted Trevor Knight, so I’m not looking forward to it. I’m not even going to watch it.

I hate her now, all because of Knight.”

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