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For 100 years, the student voice of the University of Oklahoma
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50 YEARS OF SERVICE
Alan Velie, the David Ross Boyd professor, sits in his office Oct. 20. Velie has been teaching at OU for 50 years.
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lan Velie was the center of attention and loving it. At 79, he sat surrounded by hundreds of dear friends. Colleagues and students crowded into the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Beaird Lounge in May to celebrate the career of a man whose influence spans generations. The group gathered was as diverse as it was large — OU’s top administrators, English and Native American studies professors, athletic executives, study abroad faculty, old friends, young students, children and grandchildren — all standing as testament to Velie’s far-reaching influence on the institution he calls home. Many speeches conveyed part praise, part roast — fitting for a man who has been described as “lovable” and “contentious” in the same breath. This fall marks the 50th year of Velie’s notable career at OU — a milestone earning him the distinction of being OU’s longest-serving faculty member still teaching — something he’ll return to doing this spring. “He holds so much institutional memory,” said Amanda CobbGreetham, Velie’s former student and current colleague. “He is like a keeper of OU’s memory. A keeper of our institutional culture and history.” In his second year, Velie witnessed the retirement of OU’s venerated president George Lynn Cross, best known for desegregating the school. Six presidents later, he will witness the end of OU president David Boren’s era. In between, he has seen OU transform from an average university into what it is today — better in every way, he said, in spite of a worsening budget crisis. “It’s a pleasure to work here,” Velie said. “It’s always been very pleasant, but it’s really something to be proud of today.” ‘HEART AND SOUL OF THE PROGRAM’ Kyle Harper would not be the person he is today without Alan Velie. OU’s provost credits Velie, who earned a master’s and a doctoral degree in Shakespeare from Stanford University, for sparking in him a lasting love of literature, beauty and ideas.
ANNA BAUMAN • @ANNABAUMAN2 “I vividly remember being in his class and having my life changed because of the way that he taught great literature,” said Harper, who studied texts like Edmund Spenser’s “The Faerie Queene” with Velie. “He could make it come to life, he could make it seem important, in a way that was surprising for literature that might be hundreds of years old but could somehow seem to, in his classroom, be the most important thing in the world.” Harper estimates that Velie has impacted thousands of students in a similar way throughout his 50-year tenure — many of whom have gone on to become Velie’s colleagues in the English and Native American studies departments. Velie’s gift in the classroom is something special, Harper said, and he has racked up plenty of awards to prove it. Velie received the Amoco Award for Outstanding Teaching in 1972 and the Baldwin Award for Excellence in Classroom Instruction in 1986, and he was named the Mortarboard Honor Society Outstanding Faculty Member in 1989. In 2014, he was awarded the Otis Sullivant Award for perceptivity — “whatever that means,” Velie said — which counts former football player Eric Striker, honors college dean David Ray and associate dean of students Kristen Partridge among its recipients. In 2015, Velie was inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall
“I don’t think there is such a thing as a born teacher. But if I thought there were, Alan would fit that category.” JERRY WEBER, RETIRED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY PROFESSOR
of Fame alongside Boren. “I don’t think there is such a thing as a born teacher,” said Jerry Weber, a retired exercise physiology professor who has enjoyed a 50year friendship with Velie. “But if I thought there were, Alan would fit that category.” Velie’s teaching style is traditional and his strategy is simple — to teach students how to read, write and, most importantly, think. Even
through 50 years of change, Velie’s teaching remains timeless. “I try to teach them how to think for themselves,” Velie said. “That’s why I have them read a passage — ‘Well, what do you think it means?’ Tell me not what somebody said it meant, but read it, and try to figure it out — and if a student can get out of college knowing how to read and write, that’s really all you need.” Velie’s dedication to students extended beyond the classroom in a study abroad program to Oxford, England that he chaperoned nearly every year for two decades until 2015 with honors college professor Melanie Wright. “He’s the heart and soul of the program,” Wright said of Velie, who loved taking students to lunch and out to visit the many colorful, tiny bars dotting the area. Velie’s travels also reached across the globe to places like Bolivia, Bulgaria and Ukraine, where he gave academic lectures. He aspired to give students a glimpse of the world outside Norman — a goal shared by OU’s administration under Boren. “There’s a big world out there,” said Velie, whose own worldview has expanded since he first settled in small-town Oklahoma fresh out of graduate school in 1967. “I think it’s healthy for students to realize that and just get a sense of what the rest of the world is like, what they’re doing.” ‘IT MEANT THE WORLD TO ME’ Amanda Cobb-Greetham sat in Velie’s classroom 25 years ago reading books she didn’t previously know existed written by Native American authors. “I don’t even know how to explain what it meant to me the first time I was in a class and I read these texts,” Cobb-Greetham said. “I am Chickasaw, and when I read these books by native authors that I didn’t even know existed — they weren’t anywhere else, and they weren’t being taught anywhere else — it meant the world to me. And I wanted to become a part of that and to share that, as well.” Cobb-Greetham, now the chair of OU’s department of Native American studies, credits Velie with helping shape the academic field she and many others at OU have built careers on. “Alan Velie insisted that the literary works of this renaissance be taken seriously as significant texts
Velie in 1967.
within the academy,” she said. In 1969, two years into a budding teaching career, Velie became the first in the nation to teach American Indian literature in an academic setting, at the request of his department chair. “I didn’t know a thing about it,” said Velie, who had just written his thesis and dissertation on Shakespeare. Looking for texts to teach, he found only nine novels in publication — including N. Scott Momaday’s 1968 “House Made of Dawn” — which he taught alongside the poetry section of a Mohawk newspaper. Cobb-Greetham recalls sitting in Velie’s classroom the first time. “You’re like, ‘Who is this slightly grumpy sounding rugby player who’s in here talking about Native American literature?’” she said. “You’re like, ‘What?’” But his “gruff” personality didn’t translate into arrogance — instead, he acted as a conduit between the academic community and the writers whose works he taught. “He didn’t hold himself out as like, ‘Oh, I’m the expert on this,’” Cobb-Greetham said. “He mostly saw himself as a way to help introduce literature from these
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communities ... He understood that the knowledge and the expertise lives within our tribal nations and communities, and he honored that.” The Native American studies department, which emerged out of an interdisciplinary program, was built on the contributions from the discipline’s first scholars, Velie chief among them. Velie taught the Native American literature course for years until new faculty members rose up to take his place. Still, he continued to pursue work in the field as a scholar, writing three books and over 40 articles and editing several anthologies on the subject. “Indians are such an important part of Oklahoma history, and one of the best ways to understand Indian culture is to read novels about it,” Velie said. AL VELIE RUGBY FIELD Velie’s love of literature is rivaled only by his other main hobby — sports. During his undergraduate days at Harvard, Velie crossed the yard see VELIE Page 3
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DeBarr dispute takes next step Council to review street renaming at Oct. 24 meeting STAFF REPORTS
The Norman City Council is proposing a review of the city’s street renaming policy at its upcoming meeting as the latest development in the debate over DeBarr Avenue. According to the agenda for the council’s Oct. 24 meeting, the Norman City Council will propose a resolution to review and discuss renaming guidelines, which if passed, will be put on the agenda for the City Council O versight Committe e’s November meeting. The Oversight Committee is comprised of councilmembers Kyle Allison, Aleisha Karjala, Robert Castleberry and Stephen Holman. The renaming discussion comes after a recent citywide movement to change the name of DeBarr Avenue, named for KKK chaplain and former OU professor Edwin DeBarr. City councilwoman Breea Clark has previously proposed renaming the street after OU professor and civil rights activist George Henderson. The council’s resolution notes that the city did not name the street after DeBarr
or intend to honor him, but that DeBarr himself, as a surveyor of the property, named the street. The proposal from the council also affirms that city council members “have expressed a desire to consider changes” to the renaming policy, which currently mandates that at least 75 percent of property owners on the street in question sign a petition supporting the street name change. The street name can also be changed if the council deems the name “inappropriate” after investigation, though there are no guidelines for determining what is inappropriate. Ongoing attempts to receive those signatures have only garnered around 50 percent of DeBarr property owners’ support, Clark previously told The Daily. The resolution also rejects bigotry, racism and hate on the city’s part, expresses the council’s “intention of standing for racial justice and equality,” and acknowledges housing discrimination, segregation and “unfair treatment of African-Americans and other minorities” in Norman’s history. The action on the part of the council is the latest in multiple entities’ efforts toward renaming. After Clark’s call for a city council investigation into the street name and public comments from
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The corner of DeBarr Avenue and Boyd Street Oct. 22. The Norman City Council is proposing a review of the city’s street renaming policy at its upcoming meeting.
Norman residents during a Sept. 26 city council meeting, four city council members and Norman Mayor Lynne Miller expressed support for the name change. Members of OU’s Student Government Association also presented a resolution that passed through SGA at the Sept. 26 city council meeting and asked the city to rename the street.
OU students are also organizing for change through initiatives like Norman Citizens for Racial Justice, a new group that will push for reform through a “DeBarr Avenue Action Week” Oct. 23 to Oct. 25. No r m a n C i t i z e n s f o r Racial Justice plans to counteract the city council resolution at the Oct. 24 meeting, political communications
senior Deon Osborne previously told Th e D ai ly . Osborne, who called the resolution “weak and pathetic” in a Facebook post Oct. 20. He said the group will propose its own resolution calling for a vote to rename DeBarr on Tuesday instead of further delaying the decision. “We’re going to show up to voice our concerns and
to push them to make a decision that night,” Osborne said. “This is kind of new territory for the council, so I think some of them are hiding behind this policy issue as a way to not have to make their own decision,” Osborne said. Staff Reports
List of search committee nominees released FACULTY NOMINEES
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The OU Board of Regents has released the list of 20 nominees from which it will select the presidential search committee, which will identify candidates for OU’s next president. The Regents will select 10 of the 20 nominees at a special meeting at the OU Health Sciences Center campus Monday, according to the meeting agenda. Nominees were selected by the faculty senates, staff senates and student government associations of the Norman and Health Sciences Center campuses. The Regents will also choose seven “at-large” committee members whose nominations are yet to be announced, and will select a chair and vice chair of the committee.
KELLY STANDIFER T h e N o r m a n C a m p u s professor and chair of Faculty Senate nominees pharmaceutical sciences are: THUBI KOLOBE MARY SUE BACKUS professor of rehabilitation law professor services
MARIA DEL GUADALUPE DAVIDSON associate professor of women’s and gender studies
JOHN BISHOP OUPD police lieutenant
SHERRI IRVIN philosophy professor
THE HSC CAMPUS STAFF SENATE NOMINEES ARE:
THE HSC CAMPUS FACULTY SENATE NOMINEES ARE: MARIE HANIGAN cell biology professor
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Presidential hopefuls to debate one another SGA election board to host moderated event in Meacham IPEK DUMAN
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Candidates running for Student Government Association president and vice president will participate in a debate hosted by the SGA election board. The debate will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Meacham Auditorium of the Oklahoma Memorial Union and is open to the public. E l e c t i o n b o a rd c h a i r Corey Abernathy said the
presidential debate will last until about 8:30 p.m. and vice presidential candidates will answer questions for the remaining time. The Daily will have a moderator on the panel who will gather and ask questions from the audience. Abernathy said the main purpose of this event is to create a platform to hear student voices and to educate students on the campus voting system. “I think we’re in a time politically now that it’s super important for voices to be heard across the board,” Abernathy said. “Students in particular, specifically young people, don’t turn out to vote in democracies at the same rate
that older generations do.” The event will last until around 9 p.m., Abernathy said, and food will be provided by the University Catering service. Ipek Duman
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SGA PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE When: 7 p.m., Oct. 23 Where: Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union
MACKENZIE COPLEN president of the Student Bar Association
CARRIE PAVLOWSKY AMY CERATO STAFF NOMINEES c h a i r o f t h e G ra d u at e civil and environmental The Norman Campus Staff Student Senate engineering professor Senate nominees are:
MATTHEW ROM Facilities Management
GEORGE RICHTER-ADDO chemistry and biochemis- NANCY GEIGER try professor department of otolaryngology THOMAS WOODFIN landscape architecture KATE STANTON professor Student Affairs
The OU Board of Regents meeting March 8. The Regents announced a list of nominees for the presidential search committee.
AND TWO GRADUATE STUDENTS:
STUDENT NOMINEES
The Norman Campus Student Government Association nominees include two undergraduates:
CAMERON BURLESON MICHAEL BRONZE vice president of SGA professor and chairman o f t h e d e p a r t m e n t o f KAYLEE RAINS-SAUCEDO medicine chair of the Undergraduate Student Congress
THE HSC CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION NOMINEES ARE:
KRYSTAL MITCHELL vice president and senate chair of the HSC SGA MARK RAY HSC SGA president Of the nominees, the Regents will choose three Norman campus and two HSC faculty members, one Norman campus and one HSC staff member, two Norman campus students – one undergraduate and one graduate – and one HSC student. The Regents will also vote to approve an initial search budget of $250,000, according to the agenda. Hannah Pike
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SGA elections see low turnout Majority of students fail to participate in choosing leaders NICK HAZELRIGG @nickhazelrigg
As the election for OU’s next Student Government Association president approaches, many students will be reviewing campaign platforms, finding polling locations and deciding which candidate best represents them. However, if voting trends keep up, more than 80 percent of students won’t be logging onto Orgsync to vote in this election. According to data provided by SGA faculty advisor George Ahmadi, an average of 11 percent of students voted in the last five SGA presidential elections not including runoffs. Corey Abernathy, chair of the SGA election board and political science senior, said the election board would be working to maintain similar turnout as last year’s election, but didn’t expect voter turnout to go up. “As a political science major, it makes me sad, just because obviously the more participation in an election, the more democratic it will be,” Abernathy said. “Millennials in general and college students don’t really turn out to vote really in any election, even in campus elections. We see it across the board in local and state elections — turnout is very low.” The 2016 SGA presidential election saw particularly better turnout than the years preceding it, with 18 percent of students casting their votes. Abernathy said he attributes this to increased political participation due to the U.S. presidential election occurring in the same month.
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one day and saw a group of young men playing rugby. He immediately knew he wanted to join. “I couldn’t imagine what they were doing, but it looked like fun, so I asked if I could do it, too,” Velie said. “And they said, ‘Well, come out Tuesday’ — so I did.” More than six decades later, a sign bearing his name stands in the corner of a patchy field on the south end of campus to mark OU’s rugby field in honor of the club’s founding father. Velie agreed to sponsor an OU rugby team in the mid’70s when approached by two law students, with one stipulation — he would play on the team. He continued to do so for several seasons in his late 30s until he took a permanent spot as the team’s sponsor and biggest fan. His physical abilities were severely inhibited when
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Student Government Association President J.D. Baker takes the oath during his inauguration Dec. 7, 2016.
Abernathy said it’s likely participation will be lower this year. “A lot of students don’t believe student government in general has a lot of power or say over their lives as students,” Abernathy said. “That’s not the case. Student government is super important to all students on campus, including faculty. And there is a lack of information and a sense of exclusiveness in SGA — I’ve experienced that myself. There is this idea that SGA is just an exclusive group of students who are super politically active and the rest of the student body really is apathetic and doesn’t care.” Cassidy Mudd, broadcast journalism junior, is one such student who hasn’t voted in SGA elections and doesn’t plan to vote this year. Mudd
is a member of the Baccano Italian Club, is a Gaylord Ambassador and works as a teaching assistant for Gateway classes at OU. Mudd doesn’t believe SGA accurately represents her. “As someone who is extremely involved on campus and a member of several different clubs and cultural groups, I can honestly say I know nothing about the SGA,” Mudd said. “How can they represent a community they aren’t prevalent or present in?” Lack of representation is also something Abernathy fears about low voter turnout — he said representatives are sometimes very different from the demographics they represent. “It does worry me, especially when contentious
he suffered a stroke several years ago that sent him to the hospital for nearly a month. With time, he learned to walk and talk again, but he still has limited use of his right arm. “I think the most remarkable thing is his humor — his sense of humor and his enjoyment in humor,” Weber said. “His ability to laugh, his willingness to laugh, is undiminished by his physical circumstances, and I just think that is remarkable — absolutely remarkable.” Weber admires the way his friend made a graceful comeback, returning as soon as he was physically able to a class that met him with a standing ovation.
very own golf cart, provided by the university after his stroke. Wearing open-toed sandals and a sport coat layered over a Hawaiian shirt, Velie is every bit the combination of rugged rugby player and sophisticated scholar that his various interests suggest. As OU faces a new era, relics of his past clutter the desk and shelves — a coffee-stained mug bearing an Oxford crest, photos of himself and his wife on exotic trips and a vast collection of books amassed over the years. But, reflecting on a life’s worth of contributions to OU, it’s not the books that matter most to him — it’s the students. “That’s the best legacy you can have — the only real legacy is students,” Velie said. “I mean, you can write all kinds of books, but most of them don’t sell — and, anyway, I think students are more important.”
l e g i s l a t i o n c o m e s u p,” Abernathy said. “A lot of students in congress in particular are very politically active and aware of what’s going on in the broader scheme of things, whereas the average student may not know or may not care about what is going on nationally or at the state level.” Despite these concerns, some students still find the desire to involve themselves in campus politics. Sophie Powers, an early childhood education sophomore, said she was one of the 18 percent who voted in 2016. She said she believes SGA gives students the opportunity to have their concerns heard. “I think (voting is) really important because SGA is a part of our community. I think the reason that we have
SGA is so the students can voice their opinions,” Powers said. “By voting for the SGA, we’re able to tell them we want this for the school, or this could be improved. I think it’s important people vote so that kind of helps a step towards us changing things on campus.” Low turnout doesn’t just apply to the presidential elections — few people vote in races for Undergraduate Student Congress seats, as well. For example, despite having nearly 4,000 students enrolled in the Price College of Business, only 195 students voted for the representatives of the business district in the 2016 fall election. Powers, however, said she feels represented by the student government and plans to continue voting in future
elections. “I think the student government association accurately represents my views,” Powers said. “I support SGA — I really like it. I think the current president and vice president are doing a pretty good job of supporting the students and letting us have a voice.” Mudd, however, is still skeptical about the candidates’ ability to reach her before this year’s election. “All I get is an email that an election is coming up. I don’t see any canvassing, I don’t see a whole lot of campaigning going on,” Mudd said. “I’m not even sure of all the candidates who are running.” Abernathy said the election board has been attempting to reach out to communities on campus who don’t frequently vote in elections, such as international students. However, Abernathy said he thinks higher turnout will require candidates who inspire students — which he thinks could be this year. “I think we will begin to see a change. I think it takes great candidates to inspire that. It takes decreasing barriers to information,” Abernathy said. “And once we see these things happen and we see issues students care about, and I think students are issue driven, we’ll see that culture change.” Nick Hazelrigg
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CORRECTION On Page 3 of the Oct. 19 weekend edition, the cutline under the photo for the story “Congress votes to allow Baker’s nominations” incorrectly stated the body that passed the bill. The bill was passed by Undergraduate Student Congress, not SGA as a whole.
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‘THE ONLY REAL LEGACY IS STUDENTS’ These days, Velie sits in a new office in Cate, a converted dormitory, with a window gazing out at Dale Hall, one of many buildings his career pre-dates. He navigates the halls using a walker and cruises to meet friends for Anna Bauman lunch at the Union on his anna.m.bauman-1@ou.edu
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NOISES OFF “The most dexterously realized comedy ever…” –The New York Times
Michael Frayn, Book // Tom Huston Orr, Director
8 p.m. Oct. 20, 21, 26, 27 3 p.m. Oct. 22, 29
Reynolds Performing Arts Center 560 Parrington Oval. Norman
This production includes adult themes, suggested sexual situations and adult language. For tickets call (405) 325-4101. Online tickets theatre.ou.edu Advance Purchase: $10 student, $25 adult, $20 senior adult, OU employee Tickets at the door: $15 student, $35 adult. No discounts, cash/check only. Noises Off is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. For accommodations, please call (405) 325-4101.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, and Thursday, Oct. 26 Pitman Recital Hall Catlett Music Center OU Fine Arts Free and Open to the Public For more information, go to www.ou.edu/finearts The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
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‘Noises Off’ uproariously funny Farcical play shows behind-the-scenes making of theatre
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“Noises Off� is a difficult show to put on well. When the components of the show are taken apart — timing, physicality, prop management, characterization — it just seems more daunting, which makes it all the more impressive when done well, as it is in OU University Theatre’s production. The show, set around a fictional production called “Nothing On,� is a farcical look at what it takes to stage a theatrical production. Within that production are romantic entanglements, dramatic pantomiming and the slamming of many doors as the night goes on. OU’s production of “Noises Off,� directed by Tom Huston Orr, focuses on three performances of “Nothing On�: the dress rehearsal, a show one month later and a show near the end of the tour. Each performance brings something different, and the audience can watch the play go from bad to worse to trainwreck over the course of its run. One of the most impressive parts of the production is the
are backstage and must be quiet, lest the front of the house (which is an imagined audience) hear them. The timing works perfectly for the gags and physical humor to land — and by the end of the play, the audience has experienced a lot of laughs. The production runs on the long side, beginning at 8 p.m. and ending around 10:50 p.m. Because the play is essentially three looks at the first act of “Nothing On,� the audience may become restless as the show nears the end, which makes the energy of the performance feel different. However, the production leaves audiences laughing and with a different perspecKYLA GILLETTE/THE DAILY Andrew Youngerman and Bryan Lewis act out their lines during the dress rehearsal of “Noises tive on theatre. “Noises Off� is a difficult show, but this cast Off� Oct. 19. pulls it off as if it were easy, two-story set, designed by However, the acting is excelDrama performance ju- making it feel simple for the Nathan Hatfield, scenic de- lent across the board, with a nior Br yan L ew is plays audience as well. sign junior. The warm back- few notable standouts. Frederick, who portrays Tickets to “Noises Off� are drop of the first and third acts’ Drama performance se- Philip in “Nothing On,� and set design is starkly contrast- nior Kylie Anderson plays has the difficult task of played by the chaos happening Belinda, who portrays Flavia ing the stooge. Lewis is able on stage, and the bare wood- in “Nothing On,� the charac- to match the other actors’ en bones of the second act’s ter tasked with trying to keep energy while still bringing a set, which is back-of-house, the group functioning while unique character to life on helps augment the quieter also causing some of the di- stage. It helps that his chardrama happening across the vision. Anderson’s characters acter is often at the center of two stories. are distinct and, as the play the action, through no desire The actors in “Noises Off� goes on, she transforms along of his own. have the difficult task of por- with the play. She devolves This is to say nothing of the HELP WANTED traying two distinct charac- right along with it while dynamics within the group. ters in accented voices, as still clearly trying to keep it Their interdependence City of Norman the characters are all British. together. shines in act two, when they City Clerk / Building Maintenance
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Never did I think that I would move my hips (somewhat) like Shakira, but there I was trying my first ever belly dancing class. Finding fun, new ways to exercise is always a must for me. I have never been a fan of completing a workout where I sweat like crazy. I start to question how long it’s been five minutes into the workout. After finding a flier posted on campus about belly dancing classes available in Norman, I was intrigued. I’ve always wanted to try belly dancing in Norman, but the search for an affordable class close to campus was difficult. I entered a class held at Downtown Fitness of Norman. I stood in a room
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with five other girls, including a friend who tagged along. I stood in the room surrounded by mirrors. The focus of the instructor, Marjan EsĂĄa, intimidated me. Sure, I was brave enough to try something out of my comfort zone, but I still feared looking sloppy as I danced with my two left feet and no rhythm. EsĂĄa filled the room with a light, fun atmosphere. As the class progressed, I began to lose my fear of missing a step or not moving my hips right. Each description of a new move was followed by a light-hearted joke and a small critique with words of encouragement focused on highlighting confidence. To start, we learned how to position our hands. We were instructed to bring in the thumb and allow it to almost touch the index finger. Marjan emphasized the importance of having “pretty handsâ€? while dancing. After
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Marjan EsĂĄa teaches a belly dancing class at Downtown Fitness of Norman Oct. 17.
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UPCOMING SHOWTIMES When: 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 3 p.m. on Oct. 29 Where: Reynold’s Performing Arts Center
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Reporter’s hips don’t lie Belly dancing class teaches confidence, moves like Shakira’s
$35 for adults and $15 for students at the door. Advanced purchase tickets are available for $25 for adults; $20 for senior citizens, OU employees and military personnel; and $10 for students. Those tickets can be purchased through the Universit y Theatre’s website or through the OU Fine Arts box office.
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perfecting each of our hands, Esåa continued teaching us how to move our hips from side to side. We learned how to make sure to add drama with each hip pop, adding extra movements. Belly dancing is about being flashy and making sure to stop a crowd and turn heads. We took turns one by one practicing our entrance walk. I was filled with nerves because I was not sure if I would be able to really give the walk my all. With the class encouraging one another, Esåa emphasized that the walk should cause the audience to stop what they’re doing and focus
on you. By the fourth walk, I was able to move my hips with drama, keep my arms high and have a pageant smile on my face. After the fourth walk, I felt nothing but excitement to learn some more moves. I was disappointed when I realized the class was over. The hour-long class only felt like 20 minutes, and I am eager for another. Although I have yet to master moving my hips, the experience of belly dancing showed me a way to gain confidence and strength. Robyn Craig
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017 ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last Bring about stabilizing change. Keep your finances in order, and temper any tendency to be excessive. Moderation is your best way to avoid stressful situations and stay strong physically, emotionally and financially. Make children, partnerships and your health priorities, and romance your favorite outlet. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Make up your mind and stick to your plans. Take care of your health and walk away from discord. Physical improvements will boost your confidence and attract compliments and romance.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Stay on top of sensitive situations. Using intelligence and understanding will help you dodge a problem, leaving you more time to focus on creative pursuits and personal investments. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Add to your qualifications. Learn, explore and figure out the best way to move forward. Make today the beginning of a new adventure. Personal gain is within reach. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care of your financial and domestic affairs personally. Someone you think you can trust may feel entitled to use or abuse a privilege you have offered in the past.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Guard against impulsive and unpredictable people pressuring you to follow the herd. Create the life and the future you want, instead of accepting what someone else is pushing on you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Question your motives. You may get more than you bargained for if your intent isn’t made clear to everyone you are dealing with. Physical fitness will ease your stress.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -Embellishing a story or making fun of someone will invite criticism and create emotional distress. If you offer kindness and consideration, you’ll be praised, not chastised.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be brave and explore what life has to offer. Do things differently and you’ll surprise and please the people you care about most. Let your creative imagination lead the way.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Learn from experience when dealing with emotional matters. You are best off not making changes without getting the necessary approval first. If someone pushes for change you don’t want, back away. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Less talk will help to alleviate conflict. Hard work will pay off and leave no room for criticism. A professional change looks promising. Personal achievements and improvements are favored.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t let changes at work or at home get to you. Deal with your responsibilities and move on to the things you enjoy doing. A personal improvement will lift your spirits. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Communication will be your ticket to positive change. Stick to the truth and explicitly lay out your plans. Tell anyone who balks that they are welcome to take a pass.
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OU head coach Lincoln Riley yells after the Sooners score the winning touchdown Oct. 21.
Halftime talk inspires energy Riley reflects on plays in first half, encourages team ABBY BITTERMAN @abby_bitterman
MANHATTAN, Kansas — Coach Lincoln Riley was as angry as he had ever been this season when he walked into the locker room during halftime of the Sooners’ game against Kansas State with his team down by 11 points. “I was pretty intense,” Riley said. “Probably about as hot as I run.” In his halftime talk, Riley — usually calm in demeanor
— was fired up. “He was turnt,” junior offensive lineman Orlando Brown said. “The message was that we need to go out there and execute, offensively and defensively.” The issues the Sooners (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) were facing against the Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big 12), at least offensively, had been mostly self-inflicted by Riley’s playcalling. Oklahoma would eventually end up pulling out a 42-35 victory, but it wasn’t without a rough first half. Near the end of the second quarter, Riley called some plays that left Sooner Nation scratching its head.
Senior quarterback Baker Mayfield was not under center for several snaps — four straight, in one instance — being replaced by sophomore quarterback Kyler Murray. Riley also went to the wildcat offense to pick up short yardage with direct snaps to senior fullback Dimitri Flowers. “Wildcat” became a temporary buzzword for fans on Twitter, and the plays themselves didn’t prove to be fruitful for the Sooners. “I was disappointed,” Riley said. “We’ve been a pretty good short yardage team here for the last few years, and even I feel like
BIG 12 STANDINGS TEAM
OVERALL
BIG 12
Oklahoma
6-1
3-1
Iowa Sate
5-2
3-1
Texas
3-4
2-2
Kansas State
3-4
1-3
TCU
7-0
Oklahoma State West Virginia Texas Tech Kansas Baylor
6-1
4-0 3-1
5-2
3-1
4-3
1-3
1-6
0-4
0-7
0-4 Source: www.big12sports.com
most of the time this year.” In the second half, fueled by Riley’s intensity during halftime, the Sooners began to bounce back. Riley made few questionable calls, admitting the flea flicker he called was “dumb.” “(It was a) poor decision by me that gave them back some momentum in the game,” Riley said. After a first half where the Sooners found themselves trailing 21-10 and having allowed 316 yards of total offense, the team needed to turn things around. They did just that, coming out of the locker room with more intensity and more energy. Junior tight end Mark
Andrews said the team fed off the energy their coach brought into the locker room when they went back out for the second half. “He was definitely a little more animated, and I think the guys felt that and felt his energy and felt where he was coming from,” Andrews said. In the second half, the Sooners picked up 390 yards of total offense and scored 32 points, while only allowing 96 yards of offense from the Wildcats and 14 points. Riley said the team played well for stretches, but it has a target on its back and needs to continue to fight. Oklahoma showed its
fight in the second half, being able to turn things around and make plays it wasn’t making in the first half. The Sooners didn’t come back out perfect — fumbling a snap on a punt, among other mistakes — but the inspiration Riley gave his team helped them on all sides of the ball. The intensity Riley had and brought out in his players is something that didn’t appear to be there in the first half, but it is what Oklahoma will need for the rest of the season. Abby Bitterman abbybitt@ou.edu
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You Are Invited! Class of 2018 Ring Ceremony Honoring
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or the past 18 years, Carol and Bob Stoops have generously given of themselves in their service to the university and to the broader community. The Stoopses are worthy role models for students and have left a lasting impact on OU. The longest-tenured coach in college football and winningest football coach in Oklahoma history, Bob Stoops, who announced his retirement in June, joined the Sooners as a rookie head coach in 1999. During his 18 seasons with the Sooners, he led them to a national championship in 2000, a school-record 18 consecutive bowl berths, 10 Big 12 titles and 190 total victories. He is the only head coach in the Bowl Championship Series era to have won the Rose Bowl, Orange Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and Sugar Bowl. Stoops was named Walter Camp Coach of the Year in 2000 and 2003 and was named Big 12 Coach of the Year six times. He also coached two Heisman Trophy winners: quarterbacks Jason White (2003) and Sam Bradford (2008). In addition to his legendary contributions to the OU football program and to the university as a whole, Stoops has been a pillar in the Oklahoma community. Through his Bob Stoops Champions Foundation, he has raised more than $2 million to benefit children who are ill or at risk. The foundation has partnered with worthy causes such as March of Dimes, OU Children’s Hospital, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as many other local charities. During his tenure as head football coach, Stoops gave tirelessly of his time. He visited patients at OU Children’s Hospital frequently, forming personal relationships with the children and their families and always welcomed them to practices and games. He also participated with Special Spectators to bring seriously ill children and their families to a game each season, fully immersing them in the Sooner football experience and welcoming them to the OU family. His wife, Carol Stoops, recently retired from Mary Kay Inc., after 25 years with the cosmetic company. She joined the company in 1991 and became a national sales director in 2005.
4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 Class of 1950 Plaza and Oklahoma Memorial Union Courtyard In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved to the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom. For additional information or for accommodations, please call (405) 325-3784. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
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OU defensive coordinator Mike Stoops smiles before the game against Kansas State Oct. 21.
Defense shakes sluggish start Sooners fail to hold Wildcat offense in first half of game
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MANHATTAN, Kansas — Defensive coordinator Mike Stoops’ yelling could be heard through the walls of the coaches’ box. Then, the sounds of furious banging against the glass. It’s third down and Stoops wants a timeout — his players aren’t lined up correctly. The ball is snapped, the defense holds. Three and out. Stoops’ frustration was what many OU fans may have
been feeling during the first half of then No. 9 Sooners’ game against Kansas State. Oklahoma (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) was able to pull out a last-minute 42-35 victory over the Wildcats (3-4, 1-3 Big 12), thanks to a resurgence in the second half. “We were playing soft. We weren’t playing physical in the first half,” senior corner Jordan Thomas said. “We came out in the second half with fire in our hearts and just tried to make plays.” The three and out Stoops was so animated during was the first sign of life from the defense Saturday night. They would continue to hold, allowing the offense to put up
32 points compared to the Wildcats’ 14 in the second half. “We started to make some plays in the second half and third quarter to gain the momentum back,” Stoops said. A key to the Sooners’ comeback was sophomore linebacker Caleb Kelly. Kelly had nine tackles against the Wildcats — the second most on the team. A five-star recruit, a lot has been expected of the sophomore this season. After a few lackluster games, he’s seemed to hit his stride recently. “Caleb’s come on the last few weeks,” Stoops said. Senior linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo had
just five tackles against the Wildcats, making Kelly’s play even more critical, considering the Sooners are used to relying on Okoronkwo for a majority of their big plays. Despite playing a solid s e c o n d h a l f, t h e n u m bers still weren’t pretty for the defense. Unlike usual, Oklahoma struggled to defend the run, allowing 268 rushing yards. The secondary, which is generally the weak spot for OU, only allowed 144 passing yards. Part of the secondary’s success came from senior corner Jordan Thomas helping shift the moment in the second quarter. Thomas came up big with his first
interception of the season when the Sooners were down 21-7, giving the defense a pick-me-up and allowing OU to score a field goal. “That momentum shift was a huge factor (in) the game,” senior linebacker Emmanuel Beal said. “If they would’ve drove that ball all the way down the field, I don’t know what would’ve happened or how the score would’ve been.” The Sooners’ strong second half performance was enough for a victory, and though they enjoy winning close games, Thomas said he would rather they not have them.
“The games are fun but I hate having to do it,” Thomas said. “It’s kind of cool seeing your team bounce back and showing your resiliency because you know they’re out there leaving it all on the field, for not only you but everyone else on the team — the staff, the fans. The games are exciting, but I’d rather it not have to come to that.” This is the fourth week in a row the Sooners have been involved in a close game. They’ll look to change that trend on saturday when they face Texas Tech at home. Kelli Stacy
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Sophomore running back Rodney Anderson dives into the end zone to score a touchdown Oct. 21.
Anderson finally dives into spotlight for OU
AP POLL 1. Alabama 2. Penn State 3. Georgia 4. TCU 5. Wisconsin 6. Ohio State
Running back helps Sooners win after years of injuries
7. Clemson 8. Miami 9. Notre Dame 10. Oklahoma 11. Oklahoma State 12. Washington 13. Virginia Tech 14. NC State 15. Washington State 16. Michigan State 17. South Florida 18. UCF 19. Auburn 20. Stanford 21. USC 22. West Virginia 23. LSU 24. Memphis 25. Iowa State Source: AP Poll
Jayd Kirby in the backfield, made a quick turn up field and tight-roped down the sideline and into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. GEORGE STOIA Anderson had become the @GeorgeStoia unlikely hero for then-No. 9 Oklahoma (6-1, 3-1 Big 12), MANHATTAN, Kansas — coming up big late in a 42-35 Oklahoma sophomore run- victory over Kansas State ning back Rodney Anderson (3-4, 1-3 Big 12). has suffered immeasurable setbacks in his three-year career. Breaking his leg “It means a lot to me to just be out here against Tennessee in 2015 and breaking his neck in with my family — my 2016 spring practice, footteammates, they’re ball has been unkind to my family.” Anderson, taking more than it’s given him. RODNEY ANDERSON, Saturday night, with 16 SOPHOMORE RUNNING BACK seconds left and Oklahoma tied at 35-35 with Kansas State, the game finally gave “(I’m) so, so proud for back to Anderson. him,” Mayfield said. “He’s Senior quarterback Baker a guy that works so hard. In Mayfield handed Anderson the past few years he’s had the ball, who veered left at injuries, kind of freakish the 25-yard line, stiff-armed things ... He puts everything Kansas State linebacker he has in it.”
For Anderson, it was a long time coming. “It means a lot to me to just be out here with my family — my teammates, they’re my family,” Anderson said. “It’s really special to be out here.” It was a career night for Anderson, rushing 19 times for 147 yards — 60 more yards than he had in his career entering the game. Anderson became the Sooners’ bread and butter late, scoring two touchdowns in the final six minutes of the game. “He got some momentum,” coach Lincoln Riley said. “He was difficult to tackle. It was one of those games where we needed his burst, and something was there. He got hot, ran the ball, did a good job in pass protection.” Anderson hadn’t seen the field much for the Sooners this season before Saturday night, only carrying the
ball 22 times in the first six games. He feels that each time he gets the opportunity to play, he improves. “I think the more and more I get in there, and the more and more I work at it in practice, and just continuously work on my game, that happens to any player — you work at it, and you get better,” Anderson said. Even with his season-ending and almost career-endi n g i n ju r i e s, A n d e r s o n showed no hesitation against the Wildcats — even flipping into the end zone for his first touchdown of the game. He’s put the past behind him and is excited for the future, knowing the risks of playing the game that he loves. “Injuries happen, that’s part of the game,” Anderson said. “I know what I signed up for.” George Stoia
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