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Pruitt was a running back at Oklahoma from 1970-72, and ranks ninth all time in rushing yards at Oklahoma with 3,122 career yards. Pruitt was a two-time All American at Oklahoma and went on to play in the National Football League from 1973 to 1984.
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Sims is one of the most well-known Sooners of all time, and one of five OU players to have a statue outside the stadium for winning the Heisman trophy. Sims played at OU from 1975-79 and his 4,118 career yards are the best in OU history. Along with his Heisman, Sims was a two-time All American and went on to play in the NFL from 1980-84.
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Playing at Kansas State, Pruitt picked up 294 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. His 294 yards set the OU record for most rushing yards in a single game that would stand for 43 years until Perine toppled it on Saturday.
In a game at Missouri, Sims gathered 282 yards and one touchdown on 36 carries. Sims highest single-game total came in his final season at OU, and just eight years after Pruitt set the record that finally fell on Saturday afternoon.
In the 1997 edition of OU’s annual showdown with its rival Texas in Dallas, Parker picked up 291 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries. This put him just three yards shy of surpassing Pruitt’s record 17 years earlier than Perine.
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Parker was a running back at Oklahoma from 1995-98, and picked up 3,403 yards in that time, giving him the seventh highest rushing total in school history. Parker had a brief NFL career, playing for the Green Bay Packers in 1999 and 2000.
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Gordon is a junior running back at the University of Wisconsin. Just last week Gordon created one of the biggest stories in the country by breaking the NCAA record for most rushing yards in a single game. Gordon’s 408 yards against Nebraska on November 15 were more than anybody had put up since Ladainian Tomlinson gained 406 yards for TCU in 1991. Gordon broke the record that had stood for 43 years, but only got to enjoy the highest spot himself for a week as Perine toppled it just seven days later.
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Perine is a freshman running back who has officially turned into a household name. At 5’11” and 243 pounds, the soft-spoken freshman has developed a reputation as a punishing runner, more likely to run people over than to run past them. Through 11 games Perine has 1,428 yards and 19 touchdowns.
SATURDAY In a home game against Kansas, Perine gathered 427 yards and five touchdowns on 34 carries, breaking the records for the most rushing yards in a single game in NCAA history and in OU history. His 210 first half yards were also good for the most yards in a single half by an OU player, and he became the first player in FBS history to rush for 200 yards in both halves of a game.
ENROLLMENT
DINING
Short week, same Summer classes help lighten course load program lets students earn meal exchanges Intersession credits and still have time to enjoy break Students should make sure to use all their meals over Thanksgiving break EMILY SHARP News Reporter @esharp13
Although dining hours will change over Thanksgiving break, students will still receive their full amount of exchanges. Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday, and the dining hours change throughout the week. The schedule will circuCampus late through social media, restaurant hours and posters will be hung for Tuesday around the residence halls and dining locations Couch Express: close so students know what 8 p.m. eateries are open, Amy Redbud Cafe: 10 a.m. Buchanan, spokesperson to 3 p.m. for Housing and Food, Freshens HH: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. said. Xcetera: 7:30 a.m. to Buchanan said Housing 10 p.m. and Food staff will remind students to use all of their All others have regular exchanges during the hours on Tuesday. Go short break. online to OUDaily.com “Treating a friend to for the whole break’s lunch or dinner is a great schedule. way to do this if they find they won’t be able to use all of their meals before they leave campus for the break,” Buchanan said. Housing and Food meal plans are a combination of meal exchanges and points. Exchanges are allotted each week and are good for up to $7.50 at all campus restaurants except Couch Restaurants, where they are worth $12. Exchanges expire at the end of the week. Points are good for the entire semester, Buchanan said. While many students go home over Thanksgiving break, some stay on campus, and that’s why students are receiving their full allotment of exchanges. OU Pom Squad members will be on campus over the break, said Lauren Fox, pom member and broadcasting and electronic media freshman. Residents who plan to stay on campus during the break should email their resident adviser. Emily Sharp, emily.a.sharp-1@ou.edu
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With enrollment for summer courses at OU in full swing, the faculty of Summer Programs hope to see the same number of students signing up for classes as last summer — when on-campus student enrollment reached an all-time high since 2004. More than 8,500 students took courses in Norman this past summer, a 13.8 percent increase from students taking summer courses in 2013, according to records from OU Institutional Research and Reporting. The second-highest on-campus student enrollment for summer in the past 10 years was 2005, when 7,993 students enrolled in summer courses, according to the records. Steven Lee, assistant director of Summer Programs, hopes to see as many or more students signing up for summer MORE INFO courses this year, he said in an email. Summer Session To encourage students to enrollment sign up for summer courses, Lee uses an engagement Continuing registration marketing strategy, he said. for summer classes He works to engage students lasts from Nov. 21 to May 13. with memorable activities that might make them think about Summer Session while enrolling in courses, Lee said. Two of Summer Session’s recent events included camel rides on the South Oval last spring and hot air balloon rides in October. “Students get to ride a camel or hot air balloon and check it off their bucket list and when they talk about it later will remember that OU Summer Session gave them that opportunity,” Lee said. While students wait in line to climb on a camel or board a balloon, Lee can use the time to tell them why they should enroll in summer courses, he said. In addition to engagement marketing strategies, Lee has tried micro-targeting strategies this semester. OU Summer Session has sent emails to students this fall that suggested specific courses that they could take this summer, based upon comparisons of students with similar majors and schedules, Lee said. Lee hopes this new strategy will be successful in raising student awareness of courses available to them, he said. As well as employing new marketing techniques, OU has placed more emphasis on summer programs in the past few years, Lee said.
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Courses were cut from 16 weeks to four to six in 2011, which gave students the ability to take a course and still enjoy their summers, Lee said. Additionally, the variety of courses offered expanded, Lee said. OU currently offers more than 900 summer courses, either online or in a traditional classroom, Lee said. The spike in student enrollment in summer programs was also caused by the implementation of flat-rate tuition, which allowed students to bank credit hours from the fall and spring semesters to take in the summer, Lee said. Biology sophomore Alicia Hale was one student who banked hours during Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 to take a summer class. As a pre-medicine student, Hale has to take many tough classes, and she didn’t want to overwhelm herself during the school year, she said. To alleviate the strain from her fall and spring course load, she decided to take the second session of general chemistry during the summer, she said. Though the course was online, Hale came to campus during the summer to take the course’s tests, she said. For Hale, taking the course in the summer allowed her to focus on that course without distractions from her other classes, she said. The fact that she was less busy than she would have been during the fall or spring allowed her to really grasp the subject instead of just cramming information, she said. “We’re so focused on getting the grade, not learning the material, and it gave me the chance to really understand the material,” Hale said. SEE SUMMER PAGE 2
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
Committee applicants wanted Applications are due Dec. 1 for students with interest in organizing symposium CAITLIN SCHACHTER News Reporter
Students with an interest in social justice can apply to help organize a symposium set for this spring. Applications for the executive committee of the Sooner Mosaic: Social Justice Symposium are due Dec. 1, said Kasey Catlett, the program coordinator for the Women’s Outreach Center. Sooner Mosaic, which began last year, allows students to present on social justice issues, Catlett said. The symposium will take place March 7 and may touch upon issues such as racism, classism, sexuality, religion and cultural oppression, according to the symposium’s web page. The event allows students across disciplines to come together and share their opinions and grow collectively, according to the web page. The name of the event, Sooner Mosaic, reflects the variety
SUMMER: Session helps split 30 hours of classes Continued from page 1 Taking the course in the summer also allowed Hale to stay ahead of schedule while not feeling overwhelmed during the fall and spring semesters, she said. Hale plans to stay on campus this summer and take a biochemistry course, she said. One of the main goals of OU’s summer programs is to allow students to graduate on time, Lee said in an email. If students take 30 hours throughout a year — split between the fall, spring and intersessions, they will be on track to graduate in four years, Lee said in an email. Additionally, Lee tries to hold various events on campus in the summer, such as giving out free snow cones once a week and bringing comedians.
of the campus community, Catlett said. GO AND DO “We’re all Sooners and we Sooner Mosaic all have our different identities,” Catlett said. “It’s a celeWhen: March 7 bration of all of the voices on Where: TBA our campus.” Info: Apply for the executive committee Members of the executive by Dec. 1 on the committee for the symposymposium’s web page sium will help organize and prepare for the event, Catlett said. They will also be responsible for selecting which students present during the conference, Catlett said. There are not requirements for applying for the committee, but Catlett suggested applicants have an interest in social justice issues. Applications for the executive board will be available on the symposium’s web page, Catlett said. Caitlin Schachter, caitlinschachter@yahoo.com
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Students should pick up SafeRide vouchers before Thursday for break Students looking to use SafeRide vouchers over Thanksgiving break should get their vouchers today through Wednesday, as the office will be closed throughout the break. SafeRide is a free service for OU students that provides students with a voucher a free ride between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, according to their website. The SafeRide office will be closed Thursday and Friday. The office will be open during its regular hours of noon through 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, said Brynn Daves, the director for Student Affairs operations. The SafeRide office is currently distributing vouchers for the Thanksgiving break weekend, according to a mass email sent by the office of Student Affairs. To pick up vouchers, go to the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Conoco Wing, room 181. Students must have their student ID to pick up vouchers.
OU Bands performance — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Sharp Concert Hall Hear OU bands perform as part of the School of Music’s Sutton Concert Series. Tickets are $10 at the door. University Bookstore two day sale — 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the University Bookstore Shop 25% off all fleece, outerwear, cold weather accessories and take an additional 25% off of clearance merchandise. Beyond Our Borders: A Conversation with Liam Cumberpatch — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Bizzell Memorial Library’s Community Room (LL118) Hear the final lecture in OU Libraries Beyond Our Borders series, in which Liam Cumberpatch will discuss life and culture in New Zealand. Tuesday Noon Concerts — 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Sandy Bell Gallery Stop by during your lunch break for a 30 minute concert put on by OU School of Music. Tuesday Tea — 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Collings Hall lobby College of Education students, faculty and staff are invited to chat over tea and cookies.
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MUSIC
Concert to include variety of pieces for winds, band Two ensembles to perform tonight in Sharp Concert Hall KELLY ROGERS Life & Arts Editor @KellyNRogers
“Colonial Song” by Percy Grainger If you close your eyes and listen, it’s easy to imagine vast mountain ranges with a radiant sunrise peeking out from behind them. Grainger, an Australian-born composer, paints a beautiful picture with this emotional piece.
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The Wind Symphony, directed by William Wakefield
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The School of Music and Sutton Concert Series present the OU Wind Symphony and Symphony Band Fall Concert 8 p.m. today in Sharp Concert Hall of Catlett Music Center. William Wakefield, director of university bands and the wind symphony in particular, will take the reins over the group of OU musicians as they perform songs spanning across many genres and themes. According to a press release, Wakefield said the concert will feature “a virtual cornucopia of styles in celebration of the many things for which we are grateful,” just in time for Thanksgiving. From soothing classical pieces to medieval melodies, the musicians of the band will feature a variety of pieces. Here are a few you can expect from the concert:
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OU’s orchestra practices in the Catlett Music Center early September. The School of Music and Sutton Concert Series will present the OU Wind Symphony and Symphony Band Fall Concert at 8 p.m. today.
“Symphony in B-flat” by Paul songs that take you on a Hindemith journey. Sounding like it could be the soundtrack to a black The Symphony Band, and white thriller, the dra- conducted by Michael matic tone of this piece adds Hancock in the excitement layer by layer with each wind in“Radiant Joy” by Steven strument demonstrating its Bryant unique qualities. The build-up is beautiful in this piece by breakdanc“Variants on a Medieval er-turned-composer Steven Tune” by Norman Dello Joio Bryant. Its theatrical sounds With special guest con- are nothing short of enterductor Jon Conrad, the taining and, as the song title OU musicians will explore suggests, joyful. the work of this Pulitzer prize-winning compos- “Four Scottish Dances” by er. With similar dramatic Malcolm Arnold themes, this piece is sure Keeping with the upbeat to please those who enjoy theme, this cheerful tune
will have you imagining vibrant Scottish dancers. Arnold, known for his film scores and theatrical composing, demonstrates these grand themes in this piece. “October” by Eric Whitacre Majestic and graceful, this tune is just what the Grammy-winning composer is known for. The percussion builds and soft sustained melodies echo into the distance long after the song has ended. Kelly Rogers knrogers@ou.edu
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FOOTBALL
Sooners triumph despite rainfall Unfavorable weather hindered game but team emerged as winner DILLON HOLLINGSWORTH Sports Reporter @DillonJames94
Samaje Perine came into this season under the radar and, after 11 games, he made it clear through interviews that it’s exactly where he is most comfortable. The true freshman from Pflugerville, Texas, has gathered 1,428 yards, the most by an OU back since 2010, and 19 touchdowns, the most ever by a freshman at Oklahoma. Combined with those eye-popping statistics, it is what the soft-spoken young man accomplished on a miserably rainy November afternoon in Norman that will keep him from being under the radar for a long time to come. “It was a tough day,” head coach Bob Stoops said of the pouring rain and dropping temperatures that forced some fans to the exits after just one quarter, “one of the worst that I remember playing in out here.” The bad weather delayed the start of the game by an hour and a half. It also provided conditions that made throwing the ball a nearly impossible task. Kansas managed 84 yards through the air, and the Sooners just 39. That meant a heavy dose of the ground game was in store. Sophomore Keith Ford got the start at running back for Oklahoma, and it was not a questionable move. Ford had established himself as the most well-rounded of OU’s three backs before he went down with an ankle injury early in the season. Perine stepped in as the Sooners’ go-to guy in the meantime, but a healthy Ford was back at the top of the depth chart. Ford gained nine yards, and Oklahoma went three-andout on its first drive. On their second offensive possession, the Sooners turned to Perine. The man of many nicknames, who had developed a reputation for bowling men over and wearing down defenses, flashed some speed on his first carry. His big offensive line opened a hole on the left side and Perine dashed through it, outrunning everybody else for 49 yards and earning his first touchdown of the afternoon. That first run became somewhat of a blueprint for the rest of the afternoon. Touchdown runs of 33, 34, 66 and 27 yards would follow as Perine ran through the opposing defense at a level never before reached in college football. He finished the afternoon with 427 yards, 19 more than any who came before. Perine galloped through the rain and into the record books. “I just did whatever I had to do to help my team,” the humble 18-year-old said after the game. “I’m not really feeling special in any type of way. I just look at it as doing what I have to do under certain conditions to just help my team win.”
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OU’s defensive team swarms a Kansas player during OU’s game against Kansas Saturday morning at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The Sooners won 44-7.
Making Things Interesting
It is hard to remember an OU home game in recent years that was less anticipated than the matchup with Kansas on Saturday. The Sooners had fallen a long way from the playoff hopes that surrounded the start of their season, and after a close game against a bad Texas Tech team the week before, it was not clear whether they had hit the ground yet. Stoops had fielded questions for two weeks about what was wrong with the program and if he was on his way out. Columnists took up the issue, espousing their opinions on whether or not the head coach’s time at the helm had run its course. Combine Oklahoma’s underachieving season with the matchup against an underwhelming Kansas team and the poor weather forecast, and the result was a mostly apathetic fanbase. The crowd at kickoff was bigger than what many had predicted, but there were plenty of good seats still available. Patches of silver dotted the crimson and cream as empty bleachers shone through. Those who did show up were energetic even in the downpour and they were treated to a historic performance. At halftime, Perine already had 222 yards, the most ever by a Sooner in one half of play, and there was a noticeable buzz around the stadium. When Oklahoma’s first offensive snap of the
second half resulted in the longest rush of Perine’s promising career, his 66-yard touchdown, it became clear just how special the day might be. By the end of the third quarter he was 30 yards away from the record, and the tension in the crowd was palpable. Fans did the math in the stands. Cheers erupted every time number 32 lined up in the backfield. The consensus from coaches and players was that the countdown was taking place on the sidelines as well, particularly from a jovial offensive line that takes all the credit Perine gives them for his record breaking. “We started counting after he broke that first run,” junior center Ty Darlington said. “We were saying 120. I told (running backs coach Cale Gundy) 120. And then it was 68, then it was 35, then 30, and we were just counting down. We definitely were completely aware of what was going on.” “We weren’t coming off the field until we got it,” senior tackle Daryl Williams added. The moment finally came with 12:26 left in the game. On second down the hand off came. Perine followed his blocks to the right, made a man miss from behind, hop-skipped his way out of the grasp of two would-be tacklers and took his final carry for 42 yards. SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 3
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It was no secret that Samaje Perine has been one of the catalysts for the Sooners this season. Coming into the year, Perine was projected as the No. 4 back. But now, it looks as if Perine could be “the guy� at running back for years to come. The true freshman showed what his capabilities were as he rushed for an FBS record 427 yards on Saturday.
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Thomas needs experience
For the second straight week, the Sooners were without sophomore quarterback Trevor Knight. Redshirt freshman Cody Thomas made the start again and didn’t quite see the day he was hoping for. Thomas was just 3-of-13 for 39 yards, and Oklahoma ran the ball far more times than they passed it. The times when Thomas did get a chance to throw, it was often off target or dropped by his receivers. More experience will eventually help Thomas in the long run.
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Saturday’s game was particularly odd, with a delayed start, torrential downpour, early kickoff, subpar opponent and fewer fans than normal. Not to mention that for a good majority of the game, all people cared about was Perine getting the record. The play of the defense was lost behind everything else. Mike Stoops’ squad only gave up 103 total yards. Kansas was just 2-of-16 on third down and 0-of-2 on fourth down.
FOOTBALL: Perine humble after setting record As he was dragged down at the Kansas 34-yard line, the entire stadium erupted. Chants of “Perine, Perine, Perine� echoed down from the fans who had stuck around through the pouring rain as his teammates surrounded him and pushed him back out onto the field for a curtain call. Perine, the freshman who said he didn’t feel special after the game, held a football in one hand and put one finger up on the other as senior tackle Tyrus Thompson managed to lift all 243 pounds of him into the air. “Yeah, I picked him up,� the big offensive lineman said, “I’ve got a little bit of muscle.�
Into the Spotlight
The person least interested in Perine’s record breaking performance on Saturday was undoubtedly Perine himself. One story in particular was told over and over after the game. “We were in the third quarter, and we were about to go out,� Gundy said, “and he and I were sitting there and the players211169A01 were saying, ‘Come on, Samaje, you need 80 more yards,’ or whatever, and he4.25" looked to me and says, ‘Coach, I’m not here for that. It’s not that big a deal to me. I just want to play the next play.’ I mean, you’re looking for stories about somebody who’s a neat kid, I mean he’s pretty good.� Everything about the post-game press conference reinforced the idea that Perine is a humble guy that would prefer to fly under the radar. The offensive line interviewed as a
team and spewed praises of the young running back. They laughed and were raucous and had plenty to say about the pride they took in the performance of that day, and rightfully so. Perine however, took center stage. Surrounded by every reporter in the room, the newly crowned single-game rushing champion spoke so softly that a microphone in the second row may not have picked him up. The question that stumped him most centered around how he would handle the national attention he was sure to receive. “You know, I honestly do not know,� he said. “I’m just going to give credit where it’s due, and that’s obviously to the other 10 guys on the field with me. Just stay in my room and keep as quiet as possible and if someone says, ‘Great game,’ I’ll say, ‘Thank you,’ and just keep walking.� Now that the opportunity to stay away from the spotlight is mostly gone, Perine was asked if he would check himself out on ESPN that night. He said he had other celebration plans. “I’m probably going to watch cartoons.� While some kids dream of seeing themselves on SportsCenter, Perine would rather watch Scooby-Doo. Even after putting together one of the greatest individual performances in the history of a storied program and turning an unanticipated, dreary Saturday afternoon into one that will be remembered for a long time, that’s just the way he is. Dillon Hollingsworth dillon.j.hollingsworth-1@ou.edu
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A step-by-step, methodical approach will bring you good results this year. Make a list of your goals and formulate a plan. Having a reliable system in place will ease your stress, making your destination reachable. DonĘźt give up when you are just getting started. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Find a market for your skills. Follow your passion, whatever it is. Networking and research will help you discover how to bring your talents to the forefront. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Rely on a loved one to help you see your situation clearly. DonĘźt jump at the first opportunity. Take your time and make your move when it best suits you.
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sight of the present, as well as your future goals. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your hard work will pay off. A get-together will give you a welcome break and provide an opportunity to brag about your progress. A challenge will excite you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Too much idle time will lead to boredom and irritability. Start a new hobby or do something physical. An older relative will offer insight that will help you move forward. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Pick up the pace and lift your spirits. A short jaunt to an unusual destination will give your mind something new to think about. Take a close friend along. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- All work and no play will hinder you mentally and physically. Focus on activities that will help you rejuvenate and give you a new lease on life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There is money to be made. Talk to your financial adviser and go over your options. It will take diligence and planning on your part, but, in the end, you will make gains. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Steer clear of anyone who is looking for a donation or handout. ItĘźs important that you look out for your best interests, regardless of whatĘźs going on around you.
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Make Thanksgiving break a full week Our View: Thanksgiving break should be a week long, both to give Sooners more time with family and friends and to give students time off to prepare for finals.
Let’s be honest, what are students or professors really going to accomplish in two days of class instruction? From previous experience, we can say not a whole lot. Yet, our academic calendar is designed to have two useless days of class this week prior to Thanksgiving break. One 50- or 75-minute lecture is likely not going to make a difference in our academic careers, and it would be much fairer to out-of-state students to give Sooners all of Thanksgiving week off. Realistically, giving students the extra two days off would save everyone stress and frustration when professors inevitably cancel classes on Monday and Tuesday. For example, five members of this editorial board have already had a total of six different classes cancelled. Let’s forgo this confusion and have the entire week off for Thanksgiving, granting students, professors and faculty time to recharge with family and friends. We call on administrators and student leadership to support students’ interests and lobby for a weeklong Thanksgiving break. Fortunately, Sooners have brand-new leadership in Undergraduate Student Congress, and we feel this would be a great issue for the new president and vice president to address early in their tenure. OU students go to class about 150 days out of the year, not including finals week in both the fall and spring semesters. Peppered throughout those arduous 150 days are much-needed breaks, but we believe our holidays should be better spaced out to give students time off when they most want and need it. Students who live further than a few hours from Norman face a tough decision during Thanksgiving break. Do they pay for a plane ticket to go home for a couple days or spend a lonely Thanksgiving on campus? By giving us only three days off from classes during the Thanksgiving
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Many professors cancel class the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving break, so closing the whole week of Thanksgiving and giving students a couple extra days to visit home, study and relax before dead week and finals seems like an even trade for a few extra days of Winter Break.
holiday, students are limited in the time they can spend with friends and family. Granting students a weeklong break would also give them time to prepare for final Our View is exams. Anyone who has ever been the majority a college student knows dead opinion of week isn’t really “dead,” and a true The Daily’s week off from classes would afford nine-member editorial board Sooners invaluable time to prepare and catch up for the most important exams of the semester. We also believe it just makes plain sense to better space breaks for a weeklong Thanksgiving break. Unlike most college students across the country,
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bout two years ago, I attended a Teach For America informational meeting. I was excited about the meeting and a little unsure what the program was about but thought it would be a great opportunity to travel throughout the United States. However, as I moved further into the early childhood education program in the College of Education, I realized that Teach For America actually degrades the professionalism of teachers. According to its website, Teach For America is “growing the movement of leaders who work to ensure that kids growing up in poverty get an excellent education.” While the program does a good job of placing Teach For America teachers in
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lower socioeconomic school districts, they usually do not place qualified elementary or early childhood teachers in these classrooms. Elementary and early education are specialized fields that most take for granted. We do not learn how to color or to babysit; rather, we learn how to teach children how to read, how to think critically and how to learn to live together and prepare for life beyond the classroom. This is not an easy task, and without proper training, the learning development of our children can be irrevocably altered for the worse. Elementary school is where children get their foundation for all subsequent education. Teach For America’s fundamental flaw is that they try to make teaching look like anyone could do it, but it’s not for everyone, especially those who are not qualified or educated. Why not have Health For America to teach unqualified individuals to become nurses in a few weeks? I’m sure it’s not too hard to give a shot, read blood pressure results or fill out paperwork about
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a patient’s progress — please note my sarcasm. My cousins, who are nurses, went through college to learn how to be professional registered nurses. They don’t have to compete against unqualified, uneducated individuals for their jobs, so why do teachers? Teach For America not only denigrates the professionalism of teaching but also peddles a flawed vision of how we can fix America’s educational system. If we have more teachers, then we can teach more kids. This is wrong. The formation of our children’s basic social skills and learning processes is not simply a numbers game. Our education system needs qualified, professional individuals in the classrooms who are trained and knowledgeable about best practices with children. Teach For America is not fixing the problem. Rather, it’s adding to it by taking away the professionalism of qualified teachers.
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Sooners don’t have a fall break. Sure, we have the OU/TX holiday, but that’s one day and isn’t exactly a low-key holiday. If the issue is meeting a required number of instructional days then we recommend starting the spring semester earlier to cut down on the length of winter break. OU’s winter break is a month long, and we feel it’s too long of a gap between fall and spring classes. We would much rather have the full week off during Thanksgiving and have a twoday-shorter winter break. Let us know if you agree with having a longer Thanksgiving break in the comments section of OUDaily.com or by sending a tweet to @OUDaily.
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