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Polls open Tuesday for SGA fall elections Students to choose Undergraduate Student Congress representatives and IFC president this week

and Wednesday, and there will be polling booths from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Oklahoma Memorial Union, Dale Hall and the OU College of Law, said election chair Avik Mukherjee, microbiology and pre-med sophomore.

“Voting for your respective Student Congress college MIKE BRESTOVANSKY & KAITLYN UNDERWOOD representative is the most classic way to project your voice, Campus Reporters your ideas, and your desires into a place where they can be Students can vote for candidates to represent their fields heard,” said SGA President Ernest Ezeugo, political science of study and to lead the Interfraternity Council in elections senior.

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Contested positions include the IFC president and repreStudents can vote online at elections.ou.edu Tuesday sentatives for the architecture, business, physical sciences,

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social sciences, humanities and University College districts, according to an email from Mukherjee said.

For the positions that are uncontested, the candidates will be automatically elected “assuming they receive at least a few votes,” said Undergraduate Student Congress chair John Montgomery, international and area studies senior.

For districts lacking candidates like communication, education and engineering, students can still apply after this week to fill the vacant seats, Montgomery said.

For information about each candidate running for a student congress position, read the story at OUDaily.com.

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Today around campus A free workshop on public speaking will be held at 4 p.m. in Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall, Room 245. Nathan Kerswill of University College Advising will lead the workshop, which is another installment of the Student Success Series.

A forum on incarceration will be held at 7 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Regents Room. The Not So Merry Go-Round: Stopping the Cycle of Incarcerating Women and their Children will include speakers Dr. Susan Sharp, Cheri Fuller, Robin Khoury and Senator Constance Johnson. Snacks will be provided.

A harp ensemble performance will take place from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in Catlett Music Center’s Pitman Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Nov. 5 A voice performance by OU professor Dolores Leffingwell will take place at noon in the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s Sandy Bell Gallery.

A free Mid Day Music concert will be given

by Nicole Thompson at noon in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s food court.

A trivia night will be held at 6 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Beaird Lounge. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place teams. Food will be provided.

A percussion orchestra concert will be held from 8 p.m. 10 p.m. in Catlett Music Center’s Sharp Concert Hall. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for students Fine Arts Box Office (405) 325-4101.

Students traveled around the world in just a few steps at the International Bazaar Friday on the north end of the South Oval to interact with multicultural student organizations.

O ne organization s et up at an outdoor booth was the Japanese Students Association. Club members were selling “light goodies,” including little charms, erasers and bento boxes, which are all associated with the culture of Japan, said Duy Vu, management information systems senior.

The club’s main goal, in addition to spreading the Japanese culture, was to attract new members, said Minkee Kim, economics junior.

“It’s not just for Japanese students, it’s for anyone who is interested in this culture,” Kim said.

Several organizations, including the Bangladesh Students Association sold traditional apparel and accessories at the bazaar, all of which were made in Bangladesh, said Anisuzzaman Khan, petroleum engineering senior and club member.

“We are here to represent our country and culture,” Khan said.

Representing yet another continent, Delarice Stanley, international area studies junior and her friends were selling hand-beaded jewelry at the African Student Association’s table. One

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Civil engineering graduate student Brishty Ghosh paints a henna tattoo on holistic wellness sophomore Carlie Bunch’s hand during the International Bazaar on Friday.

person made most of the jewelry but the club had had a beading night where they had all pitched in, Stanley said.

Stanley said the association is trying to have as many events throughout the year as possible to promote the African culture at OU. The bazaar offered students a look into different countries not only with culturally unique merchandise but also through food and drink. The Iranian Students

“It’s not just for Japanese students, it’s for anyone who is interested in this culture.”

Minkee Kim, economics junior

Association representatives handed out small samples of traditional Iranian tea to passersby.

“In Iran, tea is the first thing we offer a guest,” said Delaram Hajimirsadeghi, biochemistry senior.

The club participated in the annual event to show the

friendly and hospitable side of Iranian culture that needs more attention in the United States, said Hajimirsadeghi.

The bazaar ran until 3 p.m., but more events involving the many cultural organizations on campus can be found through the OU Student Life website.

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Alex Niblett, opinion editor dailyopinion@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com/opinion • Twitter: @OUDailyOpinion

EDITORIAL

“Gay” means more than homosexual

Our View: Understand the various meanings of “gay” before assuming what someone is trying to say.

Gay means different things to different people, and this one teacher’s personal interpretation and opinion on the word hopefully isn’t what influenced how her students learned the song. It shouldn’t be such Halloween is over and the holiday season is in a big deal that she altered the lyrics, but the fact that full force. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, she chose to avoid this word in particular unfortuthe Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and New Year’s nately put her under some heat. decorations, among other celebrations, are If you look up the word “gay” in a taking over. dictionary, the adjective is deThe Our View Christmas music has already begun ringis the majority fined as: 1. (Of a person, espeing throughout stores and on the radio, opinion of cially a man) homosexual. 2.

The Daily’s playing the traditional tunes most of us are Lighthearted and carefree. 3. nine-member familiar with, from “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Foolish; stupid, according to editorial board Reindeer” to “Jingle Bell Rock.” While many the New Oxford American of these songs bring happiness in light of Dictionary. the holidays, one song has stirred more controversy Has society’s initial interpretation of than ever within the last couple of years, two notable ‘gay’ always fallen in that order? Who’s incidences involving a teacher and a novelty holiday to say for sure. But the differentiation company. among which definition is being reA music teacher in Michigan received ill regards ferred to when people use the word is less when she censored the word “gay” from the classic elucidated than ever, and this problem has steered Christmas carol “Deck the Halls” back in 2011, acsome people (like the teacher) and companies into cording to a report by the Huffington Post. Her altrouble with the public. leged reasoning for teaching her 1st and 2nd grade Hallmark is the latest to find itself amidst the constudents the lyrics as “don we now our bright appar- troversy. This year, the company released an ornael” rather than the original lyrics “don we now our ment of a miniature-sized tacky Christmas sweater gay apparel” was because students would apparent- that read “Don we now our FUN apparel,” once ly giggle when they heard the word “gay.” again presenting an alternate version of the original The article states parents were furious with the lyrics. teacher’s decision to do so because the children This notion isn’t sitting well with Hallmark’s weren’t being taught the song in its original form — online customers, according to an article by The and perhaps they were right to be upset.

Associated Press. The customers’ apparent disgrunReplacing the word in this situation gives its integ- tlement was because some thought replacing “gay” rity and meaning a bad rep, one that isn’t necessary. established a homophobic bias.

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Whether Hallmark deserves all of the backlash they’ve received from creating and selling this ornament is debatable, and we aren’t going to take a direct stance and declare whether it should or should not have been done.

People’s dissatisfaction is, however, understandable, and it doesn’t appear that Hallmark’s intentions were to offend others necessarily. And perhaps, that same attitude could reflect upon the teacher as well.

Regardless of Hallmark’s and the teacher’s true motives in the matter, people are becoming overly sensitive to the use of a word that carries more than one meaning.

Does it refer to homosexuality?

Yes. But it means being happy as well, and that’s something people tend to forget about nowadays.

If Hallmark were to have used “gay” instead of “FUN,” it’s possible they would have received backlash for that from those who would have accused Hallmark of stereotyping “gay apparel,” associating it with tacky Christmas sweaters. Sometimes, situations like this seem to have no winner.

Whether you read it somewhere or hear it spoken, the next time someone uses the word “gay,” consider the different meanings of the word before getting offended. Proper interpretation of something always allows for clearer communication.

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here has been OPINION COLUMNIST much controversy lately over the name of a football team in Washington. The Daily ran an editorial about the debate last week. Some people say the name is offensive to Native Americans and that Chandler Neal it is insensitive to continue chandler.v.neal-1@ou.edu recognizing the team by this “derogatory” title.

I understand it is wrong to deliberately insult a group of people solely because of their race, gender, sexual orientation or any other superficial matter a person cannot control.

It’s absurd to believe anyone has the right to discount or look down upon someone for any reason other than his or her character, and even then, it is not an individual’s right to judge another human being.

My message, however, is not for the persecutors. As evident by the president’s willingness to address such a simple matter as the name of a football team, there are plenty of people willing to “stick up for the little guy.” Yes, issues about equality and bigotry still remain, but America has come a long way — and it’s a good thing.

My message is for the so-called “persecuted” and those trying to prevent this “persecution.” To women, Native Americans, homosexuals, Hispanics and all those attempting to create a peace-loving, anti-controversial world — take a minute to ask yourselves what is offensive and the reason you find it offensive.

Does it really hurt someone’s feelings that a football team was named for the color of their ancestors’ skin? Does a name really affect someone so deeply and personally that people across the nation are calling it a problem?

In The Daily’s editorial on the issue last week, the editorial board quoted a former university president who said, “No institution established in our society should countenance hurt or injury to an individual or a group of individuals in the name of the university.”

I agree that no one should make an effort to harm another human being, whether by spoken word or physical action,

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but I think Americans have taken the fight for equality and respect of other people’s cultures a step past reasonable.

America used to be home to prodigious racism and absurd disregard for the divine right of human equality, but in the effort to overcome a disgraceful past, Americans have overcompensated by instilling a fear of “offending” someone with nearly every word we speak.

We have forgotten that offending a person is not illegal, nor is it morally wrong. In fact, being offended can only be controlled by the person who claims his or her feelings are hurt.

If I want to, I can say people who wear over-sized shirts and short-shorts offend me but that doesn’t mean whoever wears these clothes is being insensitive or trying to cause me harm.

It could, however, mean that I have become over-sensitive and should take a look at where my priorities lie and then decide where I really want to raise an issue.

The claim “offending people” has become an excuse to cause problems and instigate debate. It’s one thing to avoid crass and derogatory language in reference to fellow human beings, but it’s ridiculous when Americans are stepping on egg shells around each other to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. We should respect other’s opinions and consider how our words and actions affect others, but we also need to take matters into perspective and ask ourselves if an issue everyone is getting so worked up about is honestly critical.

Chandler Neal is a University College freshman.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Crossroads’ prices don’t match quality

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recently went to Crossroads for lunch without a meal plan or points. Granted, Crossroads is one of the only around-the-clock restaurants on the Norman campus, and it offers yogurt, sushi and certain fruit options.

When I ordered the Mac and Cheese Bites with Gouda cheese for $4.20, maybe I should have realized that I was only going to get eight of these little cheese-stuffed tater tots. The picture on the menu and the price made it seem like I would get more bang for my buck. It is likely that Housing and Food Services will never offer fairer prices at Crossroads because the younger students at OU will pay

literally anything when it is in “points” and “meal plans”.

On a side note, if they ever did need to drop prices, their fruit would be a great place to start. A banana that costs one dollar at Crossroads should be fresh, ripe and huge; it should not weigh less than a 49 cents banana from 7-11. In conclusion, here is my 2 cents to all those who, like me, do not have points or meal plans any longer: look at the quality of what it is that you are buying at the Student Union and decide if you can do better.

elling “abortion” OPINION COLUMNIST in a crowded room may be as dangerous as yelling “fire” in one in this day and age.

It’s certainly a hot button topic that nearly everyone seems to have an opinion on.

John Putnam Unfortunately, it’s johnputnam@ou.edu usually difficult for a prochoice and pro-life person to have that conversation with one another. Those conversations often feel like someone is trying to shove a square block into a triangle opening. It simply doesn’t work.

Oftentimes, we don’t consider that the opposite sides regarding abortion discourse are almost never coming from the same premises. We aren’t talking about the same thing, but that’s okay. Of course, it’s okay as long as we recognize that and adjust.

As a nation, we need to take a step back and breathe for a second. The person on the other side of the conversation isn’t a horrible person. We need to remember this when having these conversations.

So first things first: let’s stop believing the lies we tell ourselves about people on the other side of the issue.

People who are pro-life don’t hate women or freedom.

That’s often times the portrayal and it’s simply wrong.

People who are pro-life care deeply about the sanctity of life and morality — that’s why they are so passionate about what they do.

While I sometimes have a hard time picking a side politically, I would never personally support abortion. I do, however, understand and have a deep amount of respect for the pro-life movement.

And people who are pro-choice aren’t vicious murderers that love abortion. I don’t know a single pro-choice advocate who would pride themselves on having had an abortion. People who are adamantly pro-choice also care deeply about people and society, which drives their passion.

In fact, many on the pro-choice side think abortion is morally wrong and don’t support it, but understand that making abortion illegal makes the practice less safe for the people that will continue to do it. Also, forcing someone to have an invasive procedure before having an abortion is a violation of privacy.

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Mark Hoelscher is a psychology and Spanish senior.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013 Strength comes from knowledge and belief in your ability to get things done in the coming month.

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Men compete for Mr. OU crown Bijan Hosseini takes the crown for the annual pageant

MR. OU PAGEANT CONTESTANTS Chris Torres — Mr. HASA

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Newly crowned Mr. OU Bijan Hosseini didn’t expect to claim the Mr. OU title last Saturday.

“To be honest, I went in thinking I wasn’t going to win,” Hosseini said.

That doesn’t mean the broadcast journalism and international security studies junior is taking his title lightly — Hosseini said he’s ready and willing to represent OU if he’s called to.

“It’s just such a blessing,” Hosseini said.

The Mr. OU Pageant is put on annually by the Union Programming Board and consists of three rounds: sportswear, talent and formal with interview.

What’s Hosseini’s secret formula for pageant success? Just have fun.

For the sportswear portion he dressed up as Ricky Bobby and rode out on a tricycle wearing a motorcycle helmet. For the talent portion?

“I did an acoustic version of ‘Get Low,’” Hosseini said.

“Edited, of course.”

Hosseini got involved

Daniel Moreno — Mr. PCS Jordan Bell — Mr. Phi Kappa Psi Maxwell Inmon — Mr. Sooner Yearbook Bijan Hosseini — Mr. CAC Gary Chang — Mr. Taiwanese Student Association Vinh Vu — Mr. Multicultural Greek Council Chas’Nay Mason — Mr. UPB Josh Hurt — Mr. PreLaw Club Jeremiah Stinnett — Mr. HCSA

because he thought it would be fun, and no one else was willing to represent Campus Activities Council in the pageant.

Fellow contestant and multidisciplinary studies

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The 2013 Mr. OU contestants line up for a final photo after Saturday night’s pageant.

senior Vinh Vu was spurred to participate by his previous pageant experiences.

“Last year and earlier this year I ran for Mr. Asian OU and really liked the experience,” Vu said.

For Vu, Mr. OU was a much looser atmosphere than those other pageants.

“It was more laid-back than Mr. Asian OU,” Vu said.

Advertising sophomore and UPB Social Media

“To be honest, I went in thinking I wasn’t going to win.”

fair share of stress, but in the end it was a fun night for all.

“As the event got closer, things started falling into BIJAN HOSSEINI, JOURNALISM AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES JUNIOR, MR. place and I had lots of peoOU WINNER ple supporting and helping me,” Len said.

Director Alex Len was in amazingly well,” Len said.

This year’s pageant was charge of Mr. OU this year. “It’s all thanks to the gener- only the second ever Mr. OU Even though it was her first al members that helped me event. event with UPB, Len said she out and the contestants who is thrilled with the outcome worked hard for this event.” of this year’s pageant.

Len said she admits putTony Beaulieu “ T h e p a g e a n t w e n t ting on Mr. OU came with its anthonybeaulieu78@gmail.com

A pop culture calendar of books, movies, TV premieres and more to look out for this month.

Pick up a copy o f Ve r o n i c a R o t h’s “Allegiant,” the last volume in her Divergent Trilogy.

“The Joy Luck Club” author Amy Tan’s new n o v e l , “ T h e Va l l e y o f A m a z e m e n t ,” i s released.

“It’s Britney, bitch.”

And now you can listen to her newest single, “Perfume,” off of her upcoming album, “Britney Jean.”

Based on the classic Orson Scott Card novel, “Ender’s Game” hits theaters.

Kerr y Washington takes over hosting duties on Saturday Night Live with Eminem as the musical guest at 10:30 p.m. on NBC.

Jo i n B ra d Pa i s l e y Screenings for “Thor: Do yourself a favor and Carrie Underwood The Dark World” start at and see “About Time,” for the 47th Annual 8 p.m. at Regal Spotlight the best romantic comCountry Music Awards Cinema. edy in years. at 7 p.m. on ABC.

Singer Robbie Williams is a major star in his native england, but a total unknown in America. It’s about time you listen to his new single, “Go Gentle.”

The season eight fiSee what Lady Gaga J a m o u t t o Av r i l nale of “Keeping Up has been up to with her Lavigne’s fifth studio With The Kardashians” “Born This Way” fol- album, “Avril Lavigne.” shows Kylie Jenner’s low-up, “Artpop.” sweet sixteen birthday bash.

If you are not watching this season of “American Horror Story: Coven,” check it out and see what you have been missing at 9 p.m. on FX.

With enormous Academy Award buzz building, check out surefire nominee “12 Years A Slave,” in theaters now.

Learn more about the notoriously private J.D. Salinger in the documentary “Salinger,” screening at the OKC Museum of Art at 5:30 p.m.

Pearl Jam makes a stop in Oklahoma City on its Lightning Bolt Tour, performing at the Chesap eake Energ y Arena.

The story of a futuristic world where human poSet the soundtrack lice officers are paired with lifelike androids, the to your fights to the two-night premiere of “Almost Human” begins on death with “The Hunger Fox. Games: Catching Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).”

Rebel Wilson stars in one of the funniest shows of 2013 on “Super Fun Night,” at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.

You have been waiting anxiously, and now “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” has arrived. Screenings start at 8 p.m. at Regal Spotlight Cinema 14.

If watching tweens fight to the death is not your thing, check out Vince Vaughn’s new comedy “The Delivery M a n ,” b a s e d o n a charming French film.

Whovians unite!

The 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, “The Day of the Doctor,” premieres on BBC America.

Singer-songwriter Cue the screami n g f a n g i r l s . O n e Kevin Morby’s debut D i r e c t i o n ’s n e w e s t album, “Harlem River,” a l b u m , “ M i d n i g h t drops.

Memories,” hits shelves.

See “Frozen”, Disney’s newest animated feature about two princesses’ fight for power of a kingdom.

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If you have a soft spot for blood-soaked revenge flicks, you are in luck. Spike Lee’s remake of “Oldboy,” starring Josh Brolin, is out.

John Mayer and his new folk-rock sound make a stop in OKC, performing at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

R&B/Soul crooner Rebecca Ferguson releases the first single, “I Hope,” from her upcoming album.

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SPORTS

Julia Nelson, sports editor Joe Mussatto, assistant editor dailysports@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com/sports • Twitter: @OUDailySports

Ryan Gerbosi • Soccer Beat Reporter

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klahoma soccer started the season with optimism and hope, but ended the 2013 campaign with disappointment.

The Sooners finished last in the Big 12, making them the only team left out of the conference tournament next week in Kansas City.

The players stated their intention to win the conference at the start of the season, but ultimately fell way out of contention, fighting for a chance at the postseason up to the last week.

With 15 newcomers on the roster, OU entered 2013 with a high level of uncertainty and were projected to finish eighth in the Big 12. The Sooners started the season 2-2, but faced a high level of competition throughout their schedule. The team played road games against three ranked opponents before conference play started, facing No. 10 Florida, No. 2 Florida State and No. 11 BYU. They entered conference play at 3-6-1 as the only team in the Big 12 below .500. Their fortunes didn’t increase when they began league play, however, finishing with only one win in eight games.

In their last game, OU had a shot at continuing the season with a matchup against eight-seed Kansas, but couldn’t get the win, sending them home until next season.

Despite the disappointing finish, OU had a few bright spots, and with a young roster returning, there’s nowhere to go but up next season.

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Team MVP – Daisy Cardona The junior college transfer made an immediate impact in her first season with the Sooners.

Cardona’s six goals and 12 points led the team.

She also was the most accurate shooter, putting .714 percent of shots on goal. The California native stayed extremely optimistic throughout the season and will be a key leader next season.

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Jacqueline Eby/The Daily

Breakout player – Kassidie Stade

Most Improved – Abby Hodgen

Stade won the starting job at the season and kept the Sooners in many games with key saves late in matches. The redshirt sophomore made an average of 4.06 saves per game, good for third in the Big 12.

Last season, Hodgen had just one assist and no goals despite playing in all 20 games. This year, however, Hodgen embraced her role as an important player and played very actively throughout the season. She finished the year with three goals and an assist, leading the team in shots (27) and shots on goal (16).

Congratulations OU! You collected 8,327 Pounds of Food for the Oklahoma Food Drive!

Thank you to all of the organizations that participated: Chris James/The Daily

OU sophomore guard Buddy Hield maneuvers past Washburn junior guard Chris Davis Saturday at the Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners defeated the Ichabods 104-76. Check OUDaily.com for the men’s basketball team’s full schedule.

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