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Alex Grinch has been named OU defensive coordinator. Grinch was previously the co-defensive coordinator at Ohio State and defensive coordinator before that.
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ust 45 minutes after Ohio St at e b e at Wa s h i n g t o n 28-23 in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, Alex Grinch called his dad, Greg. “Dad,” said the then-Buckeye co-defensive coordinator, “I’m going to Oklahoma.” Three days later, it was official: The defensive-minded coach from Grove City, Ohio, was headed to Norman in an attempt to restore a once historically great defensive program. It’s a job he’s been waiting for. “He’s ready for it,” said Greg, w h o’s r e t i r e d a n d l i v e s i n Columbia, Missouri. “This is what he’s wanted. It’s another fantastic opportunity for him to show his ability, and he’s going to do great.” Grinch is of football blood, being the nephew of former Missouri head coach Gar y Pinkel. He’s also the son of a retired Marine, which has taught him discipline and determination to be the best at his job. He’s exceeded expectations everywhere, from winning three Division III national championships at safety at Mount Union in Ohio to turning around Mike Leach and Washington State’s defense in just three seasons. At 38, he relates to players thanks to his simple, but creative defensive scheme and his unwavering passion to win. He’s exactly who Lincoln Riley has been looking for. He’s exactly what Oklahoma needs. “I think he’s special,” Pinkel said. “He’s an absolutely outstanding man and coach. I think he will be a difference-maker at Oklahoma.” THE PRINCIPAL’S KID Alex got called into the principal’s office only once in his life. He hit a kid in the head with a snowball — or an “iceball,” according to Greg — while waiting in line at the bus stop in Grove City. Unfortunately for Alex, the principal was his dad. “Alex’s claim to this day was that they were both participating,” said Greg, who served as the principal at Park Street Middle School in Grove City. “I had to give him detention.” Greg has always been a discipline-minded father, serving
GEORGE STOIA • @GEORGESTOIA in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He instilled in his sons — Alex and Andrew — the belief that if they always work hard at what they do, success will follow. “I always taught them, ‘Do your job,’” Greg said. “It’s amazing how far you will go when you are doing and exceeding what you are supposed to do. Most people don’t. And if you want to stand out, do the job you were hired to do. That’s why Alex has been successful. He does his job.” Alex took that to heart as a kid. Whether it was in the classroom or on the football field, he did his job day in and day out. He didn’t start playing football until middle school and was undersized for his age, but he was one of the best players on his youth team. He often played up with his older brother and friends, who were two and a half years older than him. He played quarterback and safety, eventually continuing his career at Grove City High School, where he quickly became one of the best players on that team, as well.
“I think he’s special. He’s an absolutely outstanding man and coach. I think he will be a difference-maker at Oklahoma.” GARY PINKEL, GRINCH’S UNCLE AND FORMER MISSOURI HEAD COACH
His mom, Kathy, remembers him coming home after workouts and practice saying, “I like to sweat, I like to sweat.” He enjoyed every aspect of the game, but especially the grind to be a great player. This led him to earn an academic scholarship to the University of Mount Union, a Division III school in Alliance, Ohio, that prided itself on football, winning three national championships before he arrived. Greg said Alex had the opportunity to attend a number of
other schools, but wanted to go somewhere it mattered — somewhere that won. “He’s a high-character young man, which was clear in his recruitment process,” said Larry Kehres, who coached Alex at Mount Union and won 11 national titles in 27 seasons. Now the athletics director at Mount Union, he’s considered one of the greatest coaches in college football history. “He’s passionate about football. I think he had a desire to be a football coach from the moment he started playing the game.” During his time at Mount Union, Alex helped the Purple R a i d e r s w i n t h re e nat i o na l championships and post a 54-1 record, starting at safety his junior and senior years. He wasn’t afraid of big moments, coming up with the eventual game-winning interception his junior year in the national championship. From learning his lesson in the principal’s office, to becoming the best player on his youth and high school teams to winning three national championships, Alex has always stayed focused on his job. He does everything to the best of his ability, and those who know him best say that won’t stop at Oklahoma. “He will exceed expectations or it kills him,” Greg said. “He’s used to those high expectations. Whether it be at Mount Union, Missouri, Washington State, Ohio State or Oklahoma — he’s got that ‘We’re here to win’ mentality.” THE GROUNDSKEEPER After graduating from Mount Union in 2001, Alex wanted to coach. Pinkel — the brother of Alex’s mom, Kathy — saw promise in his young nephew and offered him a graduate assistant spot at Missouri. He soon thrived. “He got along with everyone really well,” Pinkel said. “He’s very competitive, very demanding, but understanding. There’s a line there. He wants things done in certain ways, and kids like him because he’s very sincere. He’s honest and patient. He demands excellence.” A l e x ’s b r o t h e r, A n d r e w , will never forget his
brother’s other job at Missouri — groundskeeper. While Alex was on the Tigers’ staff as a graduate assistant from 2002-04, he also had the task of painting the practice fields. It was a tireless chore, but nevertheless, Alex did it every week without complaint. “I’ll never forget him coming back to our apartment covered in paint,” said Andrew, who was working in Missouri’s athletics marketing department at the time. “He didn’t mind it, though. If that’s what it took, that’s what it took.”
“He’s passionate about football. I think he had a desire to be a football coach from the moment he started playing the game.” LARYY KEHRES , FORMER MOUNT UNION COACH
It was that attitude that got Alex his first job at New Hampshire in 2005 as the cornerbacks coach, his second at Wyoming in 2009 as the defensive backs coach and eventually led him back to Missouri with his uncle in 2012, despite Pinkel’s original plan to never hire relatives as assistants. Before the 2013 season, Pinkel and his staff needed to fill a coaching gap on the defensive side of the ball. Pinkel was reluctant to hire Alex because of their relation, even though he knew how talented of a coach he had become. That changed when three different coaches urged Pinkel to re-hire his nephew in a 30-minute span. “All those coaches must have planned it because they all came in my office within 10 minutes of each other, telling me I needed to hire Alex back,” Pinkel said. “I knew he was exceptional. If I hadn’t been so stubborn, I would have hired him way earlier. But it all worked out, and he helped us tremendously.” Alex spent the next two
seasons on his uncle’s staff as the safeties coach, helping the Tigers go from 68th in total defense in 2012 to 20th in 2014, before receiving a call from Mike Leach and Washington State ahead of the 2015 season to be the Cougars’ next defensive coordinator. Leach saw that same drive Pinkel did years ago. He saw that same kid who was willing to do whatever it took, even if that meant painting the practice fields. “He’s got three things: He’s smart, he’s competitive and he loves football,” Pinkel said. “In order to be a great coach, you have to be a great competitor. I think he’s driven to be successful. He has the unique ability to connect with kids, and I think that’s because of his passion. He’s a guy that can get the best out of people, and that’s because of his personality and the type of guy he is.” THE INNOVATOR Isaac Dotson remembers the first time he met Alex. It was on an elevator during Alex’s official tour of the Washington State facilities. “You could feel his passion for the game,” said Dotson, who played safety and linebacker at Washington State from 2014-17. “I don’t remember much else from the elevator ride other than thinking, ‘We’re in good hands.’” Grinch helped change the culture at Washington State. He held defensive players accountable and expected greatness. Before each season, Dotson recalls, Alex would give absurd statistics about what goals he wanted to achieve. The stats would include first downs allowed in a quarter, yards and turnovers per game, total defense in a season and much more. “There was no option,” Dotson said. “That was the standard. We had to achieve those goals.” In three seasons, he took the Cougars from 97th in total defense to 16th and from 127th in turnovers gained to 9th. He helped Washington State to a 26-13 record while in Pullman, See GRINCH page 2
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SPORTS
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Junior Maggie Nichols performs her vault routine in the meet against Georgia Jan. 11.
Gymnastics teams start strong Men’s, women’s teams dominate at home, on road
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B o t h t h e m e n ’s a n d w o m e n ’s g y m n a s t i c s teams started their seasons this past week, and both brought home big wins. The women — ranked No. 1 in the country — defeated No. 5 Georgia in its season home opener Friday night, 197.825-195.300. The Sooners were led by junior Maggie Nichols who took home the all-around with a score of 39.650. Nichols also had team highs on the bars (9.950) and the floor (9.925). O klahoma w on e ver y event, with Nichols tying freshman Olivia Trautman on the floor and senior Brenna Dowell on the bars. Ju n i o r Ja d e D e g o u v e i a tied with Georgia’s Sydney S n e a d a n d s o p h o m o re Anastasia Webb won the beam. Oklahoma’s next opponent will be North Carolina on the road Saturday, Jan. 19. The men also started their 2019 campaign Saturday night with a
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Washington. The Cougars had gone 13-22 the three seasons prior. He found success in his creative scheme, “Speed D,” which he and his assistants invented and emphasized running to the ball and forcing turnovers. He used his players the best he could, finding their strengths and putting them in position to make plays. “The bottom line, for his scheme, is effort,” Dotson said. “That’s the end-all, be-all of defensive football. If you miss a tackle, or a gap, or an assignment, as long as you’re busting your ass and going as hard as you can and getting to the football, then you’re in good shape. That was his plan. It was simple.” Leach calls Alex a
convincing victory in the R o c k y Mo u n t a i n O p e n against some of the best programs in the country. The win marked OU’s 98th straight victory and came against five teams ranked in the top 15. Oklahoma finished with a team score of 411.250, nearly seven points ahead of the next highest score. No. 7 Nebraska came in second with No. 6 Ohio State and No. 4 Minnesota following behind them. After a slow start on the p ommel hors e, the Sooners went on to get the highest team score in every other event. Senior Yul Moldauer finished with the top individual score in rings with a 14.350. Junior
Matt Wenske took second in the all-around behind his career-best score of 80.100. Freshman Vitaliy Guimaraes was able to make a big impact on the vault with a team-leading score of 14.450. Although this was its f i r s t m e e t , t h e m e n ’s team already looks to be in mid-season form and ready to defend its backto-back-to-back national championships. This year’s group of seniors has not only won ever y national champio n s h i p s i n c e i t ’s b e e n o n ca m p u s, i t ha s a l s o never lost. Oklahoma’s 98 straight wins is the longest streak in the NCAA right now and dates back to its
second-place finish in the 2014 NCAA men’s final. With four All-Americans and eight upperclassmen returning, Mark Williams’ 20th season is expected to be more of the same. The win should give the Sooners confidence as they prepare to welcome No. 14 Arizona State and No. 12 Air Force to McCasland Fieldhouse next Saturday. The two teams finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the Rocky Mountain Open. George Stoia
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Freshman Olivia Trautman performs her beam routine in the meet against Georgia Jan. 11.
“hands-on” coach. He remembers having to move Alex from the press box to the sideline s during the middle of his second season because it was where he best fit and “belonged.” That dynamic, those who’ve coached and played with him say, is what separates Grinch from others. He understands how to connect with players, teaching the fundamentals while also getting every ounce out of his guys. “He actually teaches you,” said Robert Taylor, who played safety at Washington State from 2016-17. “He won’t let you slack off, either. He pushes you to be the best you can be. If you don’t get the job done, the next guy will. He has no favoritism.” The night before every game, Alex would hold a defense-only meeting. This meeting didn’t focus on the game plan or schemes, but instead the players. He would give a motivational
speech and tell each and every one of his players he believed in them. He showed them the passion he wanted them to play with. “He was the kind of guy that would make you want to run through a brick wall,” Dotson said. “He just always knew what to say. He’s just the type of guy that not only makes you want to win for yourself, but also him and everyone else around you. You want to play hard because you know he cares about you.” Alex will bring a much-needed attitude change to the Oklahoma defense. He’s not afraid to make changes or bench players. He wants to win and will play the 11 who give him the best opportunity to do so. And if he can do that, the nation won’t be laughing at the Sooners’ defense any longer. “The Big 12 better watch out,” Dotson said, “because
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Sophomore Anastasia Webb performs her beam routine in the meet against Georgia Jan. 11.
they haven’t seen what’s that driver’s seat with a procoming.” gram he really believes in,” Andrew said. “When I heard THE HOME RUN HIRE he was headed to Oklahoma, In his single year at Ohio I couldn’t have been more State, Alex was not the de- excited.” fensive playcaller; instead, Alex’s family remembers he served as the co-defen- rooting against Oklahoma sive coordinator along with years ago when Alex and Greg Schiano, who did the Pinkel were at Missouri, but majority of calling plays. they also understand the traHe wasn’t able to run his dition and history at a pro“Speed D” or make his own gram like OU. decisions. Oklahoma is just as “Ohio State had three thrilled. After Riley fired (defensive coordinators),” Mike Stoops during the midLeach said. “That seems like dle of the season following quite a few.” a 48-45 loss to Texas, the H e n c e t h e m o v e t o Sooners’ defense had finalOklahoma. ly hit rock bottom. And the What makes Alex a high- feeling of wasting seasons ly-coveted coordinator is with two Heisman Trophy his simplistic approach to q u a r t e r b a c k s i n B a k e r defense. But it only works if Mayfield (2017) and Kyler he — a three-time Broyles Murray (2018), and also Award nominee (given to coming up short in consecthe top assistant in college utive years in the College football) — has full control. Football Playoff was not sit“I think this is an oppor- ting well with Sooner Nation. tunity for him to run the deAnd that’s why Alex is fense he wants to run and for a home run hire and why him to really get back into Riley called him “one of the
most sought-after guys in the country” in his press release. His knowledge, attention to detail and his skill to connect with young adults has him headed for a bright future at Oklahoma. “The No. 1 asset I think he has is intelligence, next is organization and after that is communication,” Kehres said about his former player. “He knows what a good practice and scheme is like. He understands how to communicate. And he loves the teaching of young men off the field. Oklahoma knocked it out of the park.” He’s bringing hope to a program on the edge of becoming dominant on both sides of the ball. “He took this job because he’s confident in himself,” Greg said. “He knows he’s going to succeed.” George Stoia
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Gallogly gives faculty raise OU increases salaries to compete with other colleges JANA ALLEN @jana_allen21
With the new year, OU’s full-time instructional faculty will receive raises, something many of them haven’t seen in five years, through a recently proposed compensation program. The raises are part o f O U P re s i d e nt Ja m e s Gallogly’s Norman Faculty Compensation Program which was developed by Provost Kyle Harper, OU Human Resources and the Norman business analytics team. The program includes a market-based salary increase between 1.5 and 6 percent, with a minimum of a $1,000 raise, for full-time instructional faculty on the Norman campus and part of Normanbased programs at OU Law and OU-Tulsa. The goal is for faculty salaries to become competitive compared to OU’s peer institutions, according to a flyer sent to The Daily from HR. However, not all full-time faculty will receive the raise. Only full-time instructors, lecturers, deans and those with professor status— 1,299 faculty in all — will be receiving the raise, which is 1,299 faculty. In 2018 the Norman campus had 1,587 full-time faculty in total, according to the 2018 OU Fact Book. Faculty Senate chair Megan Elwood Madden said in an email that these raises start addressing the “salary inequity issues” that have been caused by a lack of regular
raises. These issues include current faculty salaries remaining the same while newhire salaries have increased to compete with other schools, causing faculty in lower positions to be paid more than those who are in higher positions and have been at the university longer, she said. “In addition, our health insurance costs and even OU parking passes have increased, leading to a net decrease in both take-home pay and spending power,” Elwood Madden said in the email. Each raise was decided using a formula to determine the deficit of each faculty member’s salary compared to the market benchmark for their position, according to a document provided to The Daily by HR. The deficit
was then decreased by 20.3 percent. If the raise amount fell under 1.5 percent, it was raised to 1.5. If it was more than 6 percent it was brought down to 6 percent. Benchmarks were determined by information compiled from comparative public universities in the south, midwest and central United States, according to the HR flyer. Elwood Madden and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee have held many meetings with Gallogly since he took office, the faculty raises being a frequent topic, Joshua Nelson said. Nelson is set to become the new chair of the Faculty Senate in the next academic year. Nelson said he wasn’t sure why there were such
infrequent raises under the administration of former OU President David Boren. “(Faculty), for a very long time, have been urging that the administration take a close look at (our salaries),” Nelson said. “I think that, as with all administrators and administrations, there are certain priorities, and very worthy causes crowd out other worthy causes.” While the raises won’t completely fill the gap between OU’s faculty and the competitive benchmark, Nelson said he and most of the faculty are in agreement that OU’s staff should also be considered for raises soon. “We recognize that the staff are the backbone of the work that we do here, and ... however much we get paid, we
wouldn’t be able to do it without them, and so we want to be sure that we are recruiting and retaining the best staff as well as faculty,” Nelson said. Elwood Madden said in the email she hopes staff will be included in the next raise program, but that there is still a ways to go for faculty salaries. “We have been told by the President and representatives from HR that the situation with staff salaries is less clear, with many staff salaries similar to their peer benchmarks,” Elwood Madden said in the email. “I hope that the administration will continue to work towards staff raises as well.” Jana Allen
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Leaders in OU’s Student Government Association have plans for funding TRiO, renovations to Sarke ys Fitness Center and better communication among government branches, among other things, in the upcoming semester. S GA president Adran Gibbs’ term will officially start this spring, after his Nov. 29 inauguration in the fall. This semester will also see new members joining congress and the Graduate Student Senate, and members of each branch said they hope to work more closely with each other this semester regarding their different projects. Gibbs said the first goal of his administration will be to find a solution to fund TRiO, an organization that serves first generation students, economically disadvantaged students and disabled students. “The SGA leaders have actually been in the talks for the last month or so about how to
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A Democratic woman was sworn in to represent Oklahoma in the House of Representatives for the first time in history Saturday. Kendra Horn, who won the seat after upsetting Republican Steve Russell in a tight race, became
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make sure that the program doesn’t go away,” Gibbs said. “I just wanted to assure officially the students of that program that we are absolutely 100 percent going to find a solution fully funding that program within the first semester of our administration. That’s my No. 1 priority.” Gibbs said one of his administration’s first tasks of the spring semester is organizing it’s cabinet, which he aims to have selected by Jan. 18. The administration also hopes to renovate Sarkeys Fitness Center and increase campus access to menstural hygine products, which were both a part of the platform when elected, Gibbs said. Gibbs has been talking with Tom Cassidy, chair of the Undergraduate Student Congress, to coordinate with congress on these goals. “He has great, great insight about how to best go forward, because funding on a large scale typically has to do with the student activity fee. He sits on that board, so we talk about it,” Gibbs said. “I consult him about most things after I talk with ... the chief of staff. So congress is always essentially represented by Tom as we talk about our projects.” Vice chair of the congress
Mackenzie Cordova said one of SGA’s goals this semester is to strengthen the relationship between congress and the executive branch, something it worked on with the Shurbaji administration. “To just be able to collaborate more on projects and ideas and talking to administration about things — we want to make sure that there’s not as much of a divide as there has been in previous years,” Cordova said. “That way we can just streamline things a little bit more in SGA than we have in the past.” Cordova said she is also excited to see the implementation of liaison reform she proposed last semester, which will require members of congress to act as liaisons for a registered student organization. “We can kind of reach out to the students more than we have in the past, to make sure everyone is getting information and SGA is being more transparent like we’ve been saying for a few semesters now,” Cordova said. “The idea behind it is just like making sure you’re being that point of contact and you’re engaging with the organization that you’re in relatively consistently.”
The congress also hopes to hear new projects from their new members and practice parliamentary procedures to “engage (the) body more” this semester, Cordova said. Graduate Student Senate chair Carrie Pavlowsky said she also hopes to coordinate more with the other branches of SGA throughout the semester, and is excited to work with the Gibbs administration. “It’s always nice to work with other parts of SGA because you get a much more rounded view of any given problem or solution,” Pavlowsky said. “I think (the Graduate Student Senate and the other branches of SGA) have a great working relationship so far.” Pavlowsky said one of the issues the senate will consider this semester is a resolution supporting the now-closed undergraduate research office. “I think that was a good program that was cut that did help a number of students,” Pavlowsky said. “A number of students came forward and were unhappy with it being cut, and so we thought one of the things we could do is pass a resolution at least showing our support (for the office).” Pavlowsky said the senate
will also look at election reform and a program to help international students store or rent out items they sometimes can not take home, such as furniture or home appliances. The project will be one the senate works with the entire SGA to accomplish, and Gibbs has already coordinated with Pavlowsky about the project’s proposal, Pavlowsky said. “We’re just trying to create a convenient way for OU students to ... check in and check out goods of some kind,” Gibbs said. “It’s still in the talks, but that’s something that I would like to collaborate with (the Graduate Student Senate) by the end of the semester and have something in paper written down.” Both Cordova and Pavlowsky said they are excited to get things going with the new members joining congress and senate this semester. “I’m looking forward to meeting a new fresh class of representatives and associates,” Cordova said.
the first Democrat to take Oklahoma’s 5th congressional district in more than 40 years, and the first woman of the party to do so. Horn took the oath of office in a ceremony at Douglass High School in Oklahoma City after taking the official oath in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 3, returning to celebrate her accomplishment with the community. “What I see is a community standing with me to undo some of those toxic ideas that
have us pitted against each other,” Horn said during the ceremony. Horn said she returned to take the oath in Oklahoma City with her family’s Bible and included a salute to the state flag as a “critical reminder” to herself to best represent the community that elected her and to stay connected with her local constituents, something she said remains a high priority. “We plan to do that in a variety of ways,” Horn said. “I
plan to be back here almost every single weekend and during district court periods, we’re going to have a lot of community conversations ... so we can interact with people across the community and understand their opportunities and challenges.” As the first female Democrat in history to represent Oklahoma in Congress and one of the founders of Women Lead Oklahoma, a nonprofit that aims to educate women in the state on
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McNellie’s local bar lays to rest
Pub’s OKC, Tulsa locations are still open for business STAFF REPORTS
What once was McNellie’s Norman location at Abner’s Ale House is now an empty store front. The pub announced its last week Dec. 28 via a Facebook post, which has since been deleted. Its last day was Jan. 5. According to the Facebook post, the bar had its Main Street location for 10 years and cited the city’s development patterns as the reason for its closing.
“We will miss the friends and regulars we’ve made t h rou g h t h e yea rs, a n d most of all, we’ll miss the dedicated employees who helped served them,� the post said. The Oklahoma City McNellie’s location, as well as those in Tulsa, is still open. Editor’s note: The Daily reached out to someone from McNellie’s for comment and did not receive a reply by publication.
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The restaurant McNellie’s on Main Street. The Norman location’s closure was effective Jan 5.
Change and rearrange: food on, off campus Campus Activities Council offers free food; cafes close
lower level of Sarkeys Energy Center 3. The Bookmark Cafe i n t h e b a s e m e nt o f t h e Bizzell Library 4. CafĂŠ 201 in the Innovation Hub 5. Couch Express on the first floor of Couch Center 6. Crossroads on the ground level of the Oklahoma Memorial Union 7. Einstein Bros Bagels in Headington Hall 8 . Th e Hi v e i n C ro s s Village 9. Redbud Cafe inside Sam Noble Museum 10. Starbucks on the ground level of the Oklahoma Memorial Union
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FREE FOOD AND EVENTS DURING WINTER WELCOME WEEK: The Campus Activities Council will host Winter Welcome Week from Jan. 14 to 18 with free food and events. CAC will offer free breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 14-18 HERE’S A LIST OF EVERYWHERE ON CAM- on the South Oval. CAC PUS HOT BEVERAGES will also host free events throughout the week: CAN STILL BE FOUND: 1. Amicus Cafe in the Jan. 14: OU College of Law Laser tag — 7 to 9 p.m. 2. Bedrock Cafe in the
Jan. 17: State of the CAC — 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Sarkeys Fitness Center, court 5 Hu r t s D o n u t s Sp o r t s Nig ht — 7 t o 1 1 p. m. i n Sa rke y s Fi t n e ss C e nt e r south courts
ABIGAIL HALL @abigail_wah
The start of a new semester brings some changes that students may not have been aware of while on winter break. The Daily has put together a list of everything students need to know for a successful start to the spring semester. WHERE TO STILL FIND COFFEE ON CAMPUS: Over the winter break, two on-campus cafes closed — Elements Cafe in the Stephenson Life Science Research Center and the Charles W. Graham cafe in Gould Hall — and Crossroads in the Oklahoma Memorial Union changed its hours of operations. With these closures, there will no longer be a place on the South Oval to get coffee.
Jan. 15: Camp Crimson Reunion Ni g h t — 5 t o 7 p. m . i n t h e C ou c h Re s t au ra nt s cafeteria Callaway’s Coffee House — 7 to 9 p.m. in Walker Tower Storm Shelter Jan. 16: Trivia — 5 to 7 p.m. in the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom in the Oklahoma Memorial Union Involvement Fair — 7 to 9 p.m. in the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom in the Oklahoma Memorial Union
Jan. 18: Fi l m S c re e n i n g s — 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and midnight in Meacham Auditorium in the Oklahoma Memorial Union Abigail Hall ahall@ou.edu
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The Bizzell Library Nov. 1. The OU 2019 spring semester will see changes to campus activities and dining, including two cafes that closed over winter break.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Your home should be welcoming. If something is wrong, it’s up to you to make an adjustment. Look for an opening that will help stabilize your future.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Listen to reason, and show some discipline when it comes to your health and well-being. How you respond to others will affect the kinds of opportunities you are given.
To a friend with mental illness, your caring and understanding greatly increases their chance of recovery. Visit whatadifference.samhsa.gov for more information. Mental Illness – What a difference a friend makes.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Look at what you can accomplish, and keep things in perspective. If you let minor annoyances bother you, it will prevent you from reaching your goals. Make moderation and simplicity your priorities.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Live, learn and get the most from life. What and who you encounter now will greatly affect your next move and future opportunities. Be prepared to follow through with your plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep an open mind, and offer an accurate assessment of what you witness. Exaggerating facts will get you into trouble. Truth matters. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Go about your business, and refrain from adding your two cents’ worth to a conversation that is likely to become controversial. Know what and who you are up against.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t let change bring out the worst in you. If you accept the inevitable, you will find a way to turn whatever you are faced with into something worth your while. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Get involved in something that motivates you. Participation will help jump-start your ideas and get you moving in a new and exciting direction. Don’t take anything or anyone for granted. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Step outside your comfort zone if it will help you bring about positive change. Don’t ignore something or someone that is causing you stress. Address issues and move on. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Go to unfamiliar places or indulge in something that will enhance your knowledge and experience. Much can be gained if you are open and receptive to something or someone unusual. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Explore things that interest you. Personal improvements and activities that challenge you to be your best should be your priorities. Walk away from emotionally charged situations and liars. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you don’t pay attention, someone will make a change that will affect your home and family. Address issues of concern and be prepared to ask for help from an expert.
CULTURE
January 15-16, 2019 •
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What does stalking look like? Gender + Equality Center gives tips, resources for help SIANDHARA BONNET @SiandharaB
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns discussing healthy relationships and sex lives from The Daily in partnership with the Gender + Equality Center, G oddard Health Center and Norman’s Adam & Eve. Responses in today’s column are from the GEC. Some answers have been edited for brevity and clarity. This January is the 15th National Stalking Awareness Month, according to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center, or SPARC. SPARC defines stalking as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. The Daily spoke with Bliss Brown, program coordinator for gender-based violence prevention at the Gender + Equality Center, about what stalking is, what it looks like and on-campus resources for stalking victims. WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS O F STA L K I N G , W H AT DOES IT LOOK LIKE AND HOW CAN PEOPLE TELL IF THEY’RE BEING STALKED? Stalking involves a pattern of unwanted communication or tracking. Perpetrators of stalking use a wide variety of tactics to control, manipulate or scare their victims. These strategies tend to escalate and become more severe over time. Stalking can take many different forms, and every case of stalking looks different.
Most cases of stalking involve some form of technology. Some of the most common warning signs are repeated phone calls or messages; tracking your location through certain apps or via GPS; or monitoring your calls, texts, social media or internet searches. Other examples of stalking might include showing up unexpectedly at your home, class or workplace; leaving unwanted gifts or letters; threats of physical harm to you, people you care about or your pets; or damaging your personal property. OU’s sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment policy defines stalking as “a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others, or suffer substantial emotional distress.” Students can read the entire policy at ou.edu/eoo. IS THERE A GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT IS MOST LIKELY TO BE STALKED? It’s important to stress that anyone can be a victim of stalking. However, the current research on stalking tells us that some groups of people do experience higher rates of stalking, such as women, bisexual women and young adults. The most recent National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey found that one in six women has been stalked during her lifetime, compared to one in 19 men. For women who are bisexual, the rate of stalking doubles to one in three. Young people are at a higher risk, as well. Over half of all stalking victims, regardless of gender, first experience stalking before the age of 25. It’s also important to
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mention that anyone can be a perpetrator of stalking. Most victims are stalked by a current or former dating partner. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PROCEED IF SOMEONE THINKS THEY’RE BEING STALKED? Because no two stalking situations are alike, there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution to stalking unfortunately. The best way to proceed is going to differ based on every victim’s unique circumstances. If you feel it is safe to do so, it can help to clearly communicate your boundaries to the stalker. Tell them straightforwardly that their behavior is unwanted and you want them to stop. Do this once and only once. It is best to do this in writing so you have a record of it. After communicating your boundaries, or if you feel it is not safe to do so: don’t communicate with the stalker!
Even if their behavior begins to escalate, don’t respond. Any response, positive or negative, can be a positive reinforcement for the stalker. Instead, keep a log of the stalking behavior. Record the date, time, location of each incident along with a detailed description of what happened and the names of any witnesses. If you make a police report, write down the report number and the name and badge number of the officer you reported to. Keeping a log will reveal a pattern of behavior, and this will be crucial if and when you decide to report the stalking or file for a Victim’s Protection Order (VPO). Anyone who feels they may be being stalked should develop a personalized safety plan. A safety plan is both plan to help you avoid further contact with stalker and a plan for what to do if you do end up running into them. Most importantly, seek professional help! Reach out
to a confidential victim’s advocate who can help you best navigate your individual situation and walk you through the process of all of the steps mentioned above, including filing for a VPO and/or developing a safety plan. Victims advocacy services are almost always free of cost. ARE THERE RESOURCES ON CAMPUS FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF IN THE CASE OF STALKING? Yes! OU Advocates is a 24/7, 365-days-a-year confidential advocacy service for any member of the OU community who is experiencing stalking, relationship violence, sexual violence or harassment. The best way to reach OU Advocates is to call (405) 615-0013 any time, day or night. OU Advocates can also be accessed by walking into the Gender + Equality Center on campus during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday). OU Advocates can connect you to other on-campus resources like the Sexual Misconduct Office, the Office of Student Conduct or the University Counseling C e n t e r. T h e re a re a l s o off-campus resource options for students, such as the Women’s Resource Center in Norman and Palomar in OKC. You can find information on these resources and more at ou.edu/gec. If you or a loved one may be a victim of stalking, please reach out to one of the resources above or dial 911 in an emergency. If you have a question about healthy relationships or sex , ask anonymously using our Google Form, which can be found in the online version of this story at oudaily.com/culture. Siandhara Bonnet arahdnais@ou.edu
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OU coach Lincoln Riley walks off the field after the Orange Bowl game against Alabama Dec. 29. Riley signed a contract extension to continue being the Sooners’ head coach.
Lincoln Riley: OU is ‘home’ OU football head coach extends his current contract GEORGE STOIA @georgestoia
Lincoln Riley isn’t going anywhere. The 35-year-old head coach has agreed to a contract extension, according to a press release on Jan. 1. The details of the contract
have not been released and will have to be approved by the OU Board of Regents at it’s January meeting. “ We f e l t i t i mp o r t a nt to extend and amend Lincoln’s contract at this time as we want him at the University of Oklahoma for a long time,” OU President James Gallogly said in the press release. “He is a great coach and role model for our student-athletes. His record of success speaks for itself.”
Riley’s current contract g o e s t h rou g h 2 0 2 2 a n d would be worth $5.2 million his final year. Riley is entering his fifth year with the Sooners and his third as head coach. He joined Oklahoma and Bob Stoops’ staff in 2015 as offensive coordinator and became head coach for the 2017 season after Stoops retired after 18 seasons at the helm. During his time in No r m a n , R i l e y h a s l e d
OU to four top-10 finishes in total offense and has coached two Heisman Trophy winners (Baker Mayfield in 2017, Kyler Murray in 2018). He’s also led Oklahoma to both b a c k- t o - b a c k C o l l e g e Football Playoff appearances and Big 12 titles in his first two seasons as head coach. He boasts a 24-4 record. Riley has become o n e o f t h e m o s t- w a n ted coaches in football,
with rumors circulating that the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers and other NFL teams would be interested in the Oklahoma coach. It looks as though Sooner Nation will no longer have to worry about losing their coach thanks to his new contract. “ My f a m i l y a n d I a re very appreciative of the support the University of O k l a h o ma ha s s h ow n ,” R i l e y s a i d i n t h e p re s s
release.”We’re thankful for the relationships we have with President Gallogly, Joe Castiglione, the OU Board of Regents and the entire Norman community. This has been a great home for us. We’ve had a great start and we’re excited for many more great years in the future.” George Stoia
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Sooners win first game against ranked team Kristian Doolittle leads men’s team to defeat TCU CALEB MCCOURRY @CalebMac21
Junior forward Kristian Doolittle called game against the Horned Frogs. With less than a minute left in regulation, a layup, a Christian James-made foul shot and two more free throws from Doolittle put the No. 23 Sooners up 7471. Oklahoma called timeout. The next possession, No. 25 TCU’s senior guard Alex Robinson dribbled to the top of the key, took a step to the left and made a 3-pointer that made a lucky bounce off the iron,
sending it into the air and back in the hoop. It was tied 74-74 with nine seconds left. TCU timeout. Head coach Lon Kruger huddled his team and decided to draw up a play to get the ball into the hands of Doolittle, who had 22 points at that point. “Coming out of the timeout, I knew the play was called for me,” Doolittle said. “It was really just a read. We had Chr istian ( James) in a corner. S o w h e n I d ro v e, h i s m a n thought it was going to go right to Christian without a doubt. If he didn’t help, it was mine all the way.” And when James’ defender didn’t come for Doolittle when he drove, it was his shot and Oklahoma’s game. Doolittle banked in a shot
over TCU’s redshirt freshman Kevin Samuel, putting the Sooners up 76-74 with less than three seconds left in regulation, resulting in Oklahoma’s first win over a ranked opponent. “(The play) was to get the ball to (Doolittle), let him go make a play from there, either drive in the alley and finish or maybe kick,” Kruger said. “I thought he made a really strong play and a good pop-up jumper.” Doolittle’s first half numbers were four points and five rebounds. He contributed to a defense that was allowing TCU to shoot 50 percent from the 3-point line and 40 percent from the field, enter ing half time down 43-37. TCU’s Kou at No i f i n i s h e d t h e
half with 17 points and five 3-pointers. “(Noi) shoots it so well,” Kruger said. “He gets rid of it quick. He shoots it deep. He’s just a terrific shooter, and we didn’t do what we had to do. Most of his looks were pretty, he worked to get open. Most of them were pretty much open and that’s something we can’t afford to do.” Coming out of half time, as the team lowered TCU’s field goal percentage to 26.7, it was Doolittle who was ready to answer on the other end. He scored 20 points on 7-8 shooting and grabbed five more rebounds. Doolittle finished the game without committing a single foul. “He had no fouls, which is an unbelievable
characteristic to pull off in a game like that. But give him credit. He was the big play kid down the stretch,” TC U h e a d c o a c h Ja m i e Dixon said. “He beat us on the dribble a little bit. We really talked more about that, him being able to drive it in the post and that high post area. He hurt us. 24 points is 24 points. He was 9-for-12 and he got to the line nine times.” Since Oklahoma’s 83-70 win against Creighton mid-December, Doolittle has scored double digit points in all but one game. It was Doolittle who also hit back-to-back-to-back overtime jumpers in Oklahoma’s 76-69 win at Northwestern. As the season progresses, Doolittle’s importance to the Sooners
in winning games has grown. In the past six games, Doolittle has averaged 14.6 points per game and has been seen, now, multiple times making late buckets in close game situations. Something they’re going to need throughout Big 12 play. “ ( D o o l i t t l e ’s ) r e a l l y strong. He’s like a tweener. It’s hard to find a matchup for him,” said TCU’s Robinson, who finished with 16 points. “For him to be that strong and for him to be able to step out 15 feet and knock down jump shots, it’s pretty unique.” Caleb McCourry
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OU overthrows toss-up game against TCU Kruger pushes Sooners to perform better in last half PARKER PRIMROSE @parker_primrose
Head coach Lon Kruger wasn’t happy. L ong before No. 23 Oklahoma defeated No. 25 TCU in a thrilling 76-74 victory, the team trailed 43-37 midway through the game, and Kruger was disappointed in his team’s early performance on the court.
“We’ve got to do better,” Kruger said after the game about his half time speech. “We’ve got to rebound better, we’ve got to be more physical, we’ve got to be aggressive. It’s our building. I thought we got dictated to for sure in the first half, and you can’t afford that.” The Sooners, who came into the game ranked as the sixth-best rebounding team in the country, were out-rebounded by the Horned Frogs 30-14 in the first half, which included allowing 13 offensive rebounds. Additionally, TCU finished
the first half shooting 50 percent from the 3-point line on 14 shots. “The first half, we didn’t come out as we planned on doing,” junior forward Kristian Doolittle said. “We didn’t bring the intensity that we had talked about leading up into this game. But we’re a veteran group so we were able to respond very well.” Oklahoma came out in the second half with new energy, going on a 7-1 run in the first four minutes in order to tie the game. Over the course of a second half that featured seven lead changes, the
Sooners out-rebounded the Horned Frogs 22-12 and held them to a field goal percentage of just 26.7 percent. “I thought our guys really came out in the second half with a totally different mindset, guarded extremely well, got us back in the ball game, and also rebounded the ball much better,” Kruger said. “These guys didn’t feel good about where we were at at half time, and they responded like you’d hope they would.” As the game neared its final moments, Oklahoma depended upon Doolittle
and senior guard Christian James to carry the offense, as the duo combined for 30 points and nine rebounds in the second half. Doolittle was especially important, as he hit the game-winning shot on his way to 24 total points. “He made big plays down the stretch and we definitely needed to give him the ball,” James said. “He had it going. Doo’s been capable of this from the beginning. I’m not surprised by what he did tonight.” The Sooners ultimately prevailed over the Horned Frogs on a last-second bucket
from Doolittle, pushing their record to 13-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big 12. For Kruger, the game was a classic Big 12 matchup and a positive sign for his team’s mentality moving forward. “That’s how conference games are going to be, no question about that,” Kruger said. “You’ve just got to make plays. I thought our guys did that in the second half.” Parker Primrose
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