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Professor overseeing video game to prevent decision-making biases
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$10.7M grant given for game PAIGHTEN HARKINS staff reporter
OU researchers are the recipients of a $10.7 million contract — for a video game. The Air Force Research laboratory and an OU research team led by communications professor Norah Dunbar are developing a video game for intelligence analysts. “I’ve never had a grant this big. In social sciences, a $500,000 dollar grant is a big grant. … This $10
million grant knocked everybody’s socks off,” Dunbar said. The game will be used to combat the effects of biases on decisionmaking. If the process of sorting through information is based on bias and quick decisions rule, then instead of thorough examination of the evidence, it might lead a player to make bad decisions, Dunbar said. That is what the video game is trying to prevent. Dunbar, along with Scott Wilson, associate director for Innovative Technologies at the OU K20 Center, is overseeing the development of the video game called “Intelligence
MoRE oNliNE Visit oudaily.com to read the complete story Crisis”: codename MACBETH, which stands for Mitigating Analysts Cognitive Bias by Eliminating Task Heuristics. Later stages of the game will be geared more toward a third-person experience, Dunbar said. A working prototype of the game must be ready in nine months, and then heavy testing will begin. The aggressiveness of the
timelines does not allow for the normal student participation anticipated in projects similar to this. Wilson said, work for students is done at a 4-1 student to full-time staff ratio, but because of the delivery requirements, the ratio is reversed to a 1-4. Kylie Harrison, a graduate student working on her Ph.D. in communication, said she is working in an area of expertise she isn’t familiar. “It was really incredible to see the amount of collaboration between social scientists, video game experts and intelligence specialists,” Harrison said.
Students build shacks to fund impoverished Oklahomans
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phi Delta theta members raisul islam (left) and connor sims, university college freshmen, patrol the south oval during shacka-thon tuesday. the two appointed themselves officers of “shack exec,” a fictitious shackinspection authority. the pair said their group’s shack would be the only one able to withstand oklahoma’s tornadoes: “it’s been approved by shack exec, don’t argue.”
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Mentor program now available to upperclassmen JALISA GREEN staff reporter
Recent class changes to a freshman mentoring program indicate freshmen aren’t the only ones trying to find their place on campus. Upperclassmen can now participate in the President’s Distinguished Fa c u l t y Me nt o r i ng Program, a program originally made for freshmen. The decision to expand was influenced by positive responses from past and current mentees, said Lisa Portwood, director of the Center for Student Advancement. Political science and letters senior Zach Lanier said navigating the campus life can be hard, and thought the program was a good idea. English professor Robert Con Davis-Undiano said he thinks students understand what good can come from the program. “This program epitomizes the college experience at its best — students and professors working in small groups to maximize learning and to help each other fulfill their educational dreams,” DavisUndiano said.
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Service celebrates Sooner’s life OU alum, former OUPD officer remembered with recipes, stories KEDRIC KITCHENS staff reporter
A memorial service was hosted Tuesday at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History to commemorate the life of an active member of the Sooner family. A slideshow greeted well-wishers as they filled Kerr Auditorium to honor former employee James Mustoe, who died in August. Mustoe wore many hats in his life
— teacher, mentor, uncle, captain, scoutmaster and a true friend. Mustoe worked for the university police department for 27 years before joining the museum in 1998 and building its security program. Mustoe was also a scout leader for more than 50 years and received a doctorate in botany from OU. Michael Mares, director of the museum, said he remembers one occasion when Mustoe got the chance to use his botany expertise on the job. “Jim (Mustoe) found a student growing marijuana in a dorm amongst other plants,” Mares said. “He testified, and the lawyer asked if he thought he
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was some kind of plant expert. He responded ‘yes’.” One common theme was Mustoe’s renowned ability with a dutch oven. The former scout leader was likened to a wizard with the dutch oven. The service’s program included a Dutch oven peach cobbler recipe on the back. The mood of the ceremony was light-hearted, with attendees celebrating his life instead of mourning his death. Speakers shared stories about Mustoe’s life, and nephew Marhsall Shull reiterated Mustoe’s life motto. “Live a life of service to others before yourself,” Shull said.
OU hoops to speed up its game this year
a shift in attitudes could improve the south oval event’s image. (Page 2)
Balance necessary to maintain wins
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a shortage of tall players hasn’t phased ou’s men’s basketball team. (Page 4)
Dorms entertain costumed guests for Halloween fun COCO COURTOIS campus reporter
the football team’s work on better play away hurt its play at home. (Page 4)
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university college freshmen tori Fulkerson and echelle Yengst wait for trickor-treaters during adams center’s safe trick-or-treat on tuesday. children trick-or-treated at volunteer residents’ rooms in the residence halls.
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Junior forward romero osby (right) is guarded by senior forward c.J. Washington during practice tuesday. the sooners are implementing an up-tempo offense this season. (page 4)
Little superheroes and a miniature Darth Vader swept through the residence halls Tuesday night for an early Halloween treat of a tour. The spooky bus tour, organized by the Housing Center Student Association, led children and parents through a night of trick-or-treat fun. Walker Center featured a
Halloween Carnival. Abigail Skinner, environmental sustainability sophomore and president of the Walker Resident Student Association, said the night has become a tradition. Skinner said she and the other coordinators expected about 700 people. Due to several booths, they were able to fulfill the desire for sweetness and spookiness. Candy floss and popcorn were a major attraction, in SEE TREATS PAGE 2
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“Do people take out too many student loans? Absolutely. Is that a choice they make on their own? Yes. So much for the “personal responsibility� Paulites often cling to.� (kagou, Re: EDITORIAL: Ron Paul should rethink his student loan plan)
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Better attitude can build awareness Our View: Shack-a-Thon has its faults, but it can be salvaged if Sooners adjust their attitudes.
and it can be saved from this disdain and apathy with just a slight adjustment in attitude. Erica Shakal, microbiology senior and presiIt’s that time again. Organizations gathered dent of OU’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity, Tuesday on the South Oval and slept overnight said Shack-a-Thon actually benefits poverty in temporary structures to help raise awarehousing, not homelessness as many believe. ness of poverty issues during Habitat Poverty housing issues deal with people for Humanity’s annual Shack-a-Thon who are living in temporary situations, The Our View event. This event happens every year, shelters or homes that are not up to is the majority and every year we offer criticism. It’s like standards. opinion of a fall tradition. That’s why the shacks make sense, The Daily’s But this year, we’re seeing things a litbecause they represent the transient 10-member tle differently. and unreliable housing situations of editorial board Yes, many of the participating organithese people. It’s not playing “homeless zations choose to conduct themselves dress-up,� as some have claimed. These in a way we find disrespectful to the very group are the people Habitat for Humanity helps, they are trying to help — this year, we saw a and Shakal said Shack-a-Thon is the primary shanty with a Tiki torch lined walkway and a fundraiser for Cleveland County Habitat for student dressed in a cardboard robot costume. Humanity, raising an estimated $6,076 this year. Some of the groups participating in the event So the event itself is not essentially offensive. even admitted many students view it simply as a It’s only when some groups take things too far nuisance. that it becomes a derogatory farce. Much of this But Shack-a-Thon is, ultimately, a good event, inappropriate behavior seems to come about in
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the name of the competition to see which group can raise the most money. We’re not against having fun, and the competition element is a good way to get people invested. But in any event, when the competition overshadows the philanthropy, the message gets lost. And this message is too important to fade behind a mass of students dancing to loud music and screaming for donations. Shakal said she believes in this event, regardless of some students taking it too far. We’re starting to agree with her. We can envision a future in which Habitat’s message shines through loud and clear, and this event helps a struggling population to its full potential. But that future will only come about if Sooners — both participants and the general public — put the focus back on the issues at hand. One day, this event could do just as much to restore dignity to discussions about poverty issues as it does to raise money.
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Video: Housing Center addition to the caramel apStudent Association ples, still glistening from the presidents talk about dipping. Halloween tradition A stand of vegetables and fruits looked out of place, lost in the sugary chaos. For those limited in their “There’s so much candy; treat options, Adams Center’s we need something to balance it,� said Danni Mullins, Muldrow Tower was made into an allergy-free tower, a microbiology student.
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Tomorrow ›› Brandon Files, the husband of OU volleyball assistant coach Kelly Files, returned from Afghanistan this fall.
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his year’s Sooner squad is distinctly different from previous years, mainly in the way it plays on the road. In 2009, OU lost to BYU on a neutral field, lost to Miami on the road, Texas in Dallas, Nebraska in Lincoln and got Texas Tech in Lubbock, so all the concern about OU’s road struggles in 2010 had historical backing. But last year was different. Oklahoma struggled against Utah State and Air Force at home, but OU also struggled against Cincinnati on the road and lost a pair of games in Columbia, Mo., and College Station. I would argue last year was a pivotal moment for the team’s focus. The Sooners were probably tired of hearing they couldn’t play away from Norman like they did in the safe confines of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, so they did something about it. OU dominated a tough Baylor squad in Waco, survived a wild shootout with Oklahoma State in Stillwater and built an unlikely comeback against Nebraska at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington to finish the season, proving it has the gumption to bring its ‘A’ game as a visitor. The Sooners continued the pattern this season, surviving a close game to Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., and rolling over the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. However, OU may have
Realignment West Virginia bound for Big 12, sources say West Virginia applied and was accepted to join the Big 12, an anonymous source told ESPN’s Joe Schad on Tuesday. A p e r s o n w i t h d i re c t knowledge of the situation told The New York Times’ Pete Thamel the move was certain pending legal issues. The Mountaineers are pegged as a replacement for Missouri if the Tigers follow Texas A&M to the Southeastern Conference. If Mizzou stays, the Big 12 would need to add only one more member to get back to 12 programs. James Corley, Sports Editor
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Senior wide receiver Ryan Broyles (85) is tackled by Texas Tech defenders during OU’s 41-38 loss to the Red Raiders on Saturday at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. It was the Sooners’ first home loss since 2005.
AT A GLANCE Road vs. home performances » 2002-10 • Road losses: 12 • Neutral-site losses: 11 • Home losses: 1
overcorrected. The Sooners struggled against Missouri in Norman and lost to Texas Tech at home Saturday. At some point, OU became a better road team than a home team, contributing to the end of its 39game home win streak. And it happened last year. OU’s home struggles started last year as its road struggles ended, illustrating the shift
» 2011 • Road losses: 0 • Neutral-site losses: 0 • Home losses (2011): 1
in focus from home games to away games. OU’s burning drive to conjure up intensity on the road has had a negative impact on the Sooners’ energy when playing before its home crowd. At some point, OU will have to figure out how to be a balanced team. Football programs can survive for a while playing better at home or better on the road, but the
truly great programs play their best no matter where they are. The next few weeks will be key. OU plays No. 8 Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., and No. 3 Oklahoma State in Stillwater, but the Sooners also will host No. 16 Texas A&M. If the Sooners find a balance, they could run the table and still have a shot at a national title. But if they can’t correct their focus, OU’s next home streak may not last very long. James Corley is a journalism senior and the sports editor for The Daily. You can follow him on Twitter at @jamesfcorley.
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First-year men’s basketball coach Lon Kruger said the emphasis will be Oklahoma’s fast-break, up-tempo style of play that will complement the team’s speed and athleticism at OU’s local media day. Kruger said he wants to make sure Oklahoma is doing what it wants to do on every possession, but he recognizes his team will have to remain disciplined while pushing the ball up the floor. “This team will get out and get after it,” Kruger said. “Everyone wants to run, but it’s hard to run.” OU opens exhibition play at 7 p.m. Tuesday against Northeastern Oklahoma State. Out of necessity, the Sooners likely will start three guards this season. Junior guard Steven Pledger will be expected to assume more of a leadership and scoring role on the team. Pledger said he is ready for the responmore online sibility of being an upperclassmen and is looking forward to the season. New players are “I stepped into more of a leadership adjusting to OU, role this year,” Pledger said. “I’m defiand there’s a nitely the leader of this team. I’m comcompetition for starting point fortable with it.” guard. Oklahoma has just three eligible players listed at 6-foot-8-inches or taller: junior forward Andrew Fitzgerald, junior forward Romero Osby and junior center Casey Arent. Arent, who ran a similar system at Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif., said he and the other big men are ready to run the floor. “We’re not going to beat people with our size —just quickness and outplaying people,” he said. Though OU’s height disadvantage could mean it will have to make a high percentage of its jumpers, Kruger said he believes his players are capable of catching a hot hand. “I think it can be a team that shoots the ball well,” Kruger said. “Could be a little bit more streaky than consistent — which isn’t as good as being consistent — but we hope to keep improving that to where we can be very consistent from the perimeter.” Kruger would not reveal a definite number of wins he’d like to see and said he’s only worried about improving the team and playing in mid-March next year. “I think every team in the NCAA feels its goal is to play in the NCAA tournament,” he said. “That’s the goal of every team in the Big 12. That’s our goal. That’s going to be the goal every year.”
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