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OU has spent over $80,000 dollars to get Jack White to perform at the s o l d o u t c o n c e r t t o d ay at the McCasland Field House. The university has agreed to pay for first class sound and lights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation to and from Oklahoma City Airport, $80,000 in compensation and “artist hospitality as mutually agreed upon,” according to White’s contract, which was signed by Kristen Partridge, Student Life director and assistant dean of students. On White’s end, the band has agreed to pay for airfare and the opening act. White will also receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the CD and DVD merchandise sold and 85 percent of the proceeds from shirts sold.
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White in the contract is guaranteed $80,000 versus the right to receive 90 percent of the amount earned form ticket sales, which have a net potential of a little over $147,000. H o w e v e r, t h e s h o w ’s expenses are totaled at $40,500, includes catering, security, setting up the stage, ushers, ticket printing and staff. The most costly concert expense is advertising, which total $7,500. After multiple calls and emails, members from Campus Activities Council, the group putting on the event, declined to comment. Doors for the show open at 7 p.m, Feb. 2. The opening act will take the stage at 8 p.m., and White will start performing at 9 p.m. The concert will feature hit singles “Seven Nation Army,” “Lazaretto” and “Freedom at 21,” according to a press release.
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O U o f f i c i a l s have i n formed Norman apartment complexes that drop off students on campus that shuttles are no longer allowed to wait, park, pick up or drop off at the Duck Pond parking lot or on Brooks Street. The apartment shuttles must now drop students off at Lloyd Noble Center. Students must then ride the Cleveland Area Rapid Transit shuttles to campus, said Vicky Holland, OU Parking and Transportation Services spokesperson. This change is because The Duck Pond parking lot, which is made of asphalt, is not equipped to handle the weight of both apartment shuttles and CART buses, Holland said. This change affects all apartment shuttles that pick up or drop of students, including The Avenue at Norman apartments, The Grove Norman apartments and others. “Some of them are large buses that they’re bringing in — [the lot is] just not equipped to handle that weight,” Holland said. “When we build our transfer stations, we have to go in and reinforce the concrete. We’re talking asphalt versus
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The public is invited to learn about suicide prevention and mental health from people who have seen and experienced it firsthand. “A Reason to Live” will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 in the McCasland Field House, said Susan Sasso, associate vice president and associate dean of Student Affairs. The event will feature three speakers, including an OU student. The free event will last until about 8:30 p.m., Sasso said. The main speakers are Kevin Hines and Kevin Briggs. Hines jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000 when he was 19 years old and was rescued by Briggs, then a California Highway Patrol officer. The two now speak regularly about mental health, Sasso said. Hines is also the author of the book “Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt.” The opening speaker at the event will be OU student Victoria Bautista. She will read “Off the Map,” a
poem that she read when she spoke at TEDxOU, Bautista said. Bautista did not know about the event prior to being invited to perform, but she said she is always willing to help out with these kinds of programs, she said. Sasso did not know the exact amount paid to bring in Hines and Briggs, but she considers it a bargain considering the gravity of the subject, she said. Sasso started looking for speakers for a suicide prevention event about a year ago, she said. “By far, they were the speakers of choice,” Sasso said of Hines and Briggs. Sponsors for the event include the Behavior Inter vention Team, the OU Athletic Department, OUPD, the Jill Campaign, The Oklahoma Daily and OU AdForce, Sasso said. The event is not partnered with any specific suicide prevention group, but there will be counselors at the event, Sasso said. Sasso expects a diverse audience to attend the event, including law enforcement officers, she said. Law enforcement officers can get credit for continuing education in mental health for attending the event, Sasso said. Jesse Pound jesserpound@gmail.com
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APP: Full version to launch this summer, will expand to new locations Continued from Page One night and send their location to peers through the application, said Students who want to avoid sending text messages or Snapchats while drinking or be the designated driver for a drunk friend can now do both with Drunk Mode, a new phone application beta launched through OU. Students can block contacts from communicating with them for the night and send their location to peers through the application, said Joshua Anton, application founder. Anton, a University of Virginia graduate, had a goal to build an app during his college career that would help people but had no idea what it would be, he said. “I went to a block party and got a few calls from a drunk girl,” Anton said. “She made some comments she probably wouldn’t have said had she been sober. That kind of sparked the idea — finding a way to prevent stuff like this from happening.” Anton started with the idea of the app and found his tech co-founder Justin Washington. After seven months of building and marketing they released the app in beta on the UVA campus in April of 2013. They had 700 people pay for the app in its first week, Anton said. “The design was horrible and the app was buggy but people still wanted it, which said a lot about the usefulness of the app,” Anton said. “With the advice of one of my teachers, I decided to make the app free to better help people.” The app became free in
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Feb. 2014 and was at 25,000 users by April that same year, Anton said. The app now includes Find My Drunk, a feature that allows users to locate drinking friends at their disposal to help them get a ride home, Anton said. Breadcrumbs is another feature that allows users to track their location during t h e i r n ig ht ou t s o t h e y
monitor where they went. Find My Drunk was created after the app’s COO Daquan Page received a call from two friends who were stuck outside the D.C. area and were too drunk to tell him their location, Anton said. Page drove around s e a rc h i n g f o r t h e m f o r an hour and a half before he found them. Luckily,
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nothing had happened to them, Anton said. The Drunk Mode group decided there needed to be a way for users to more easily find a drunk friend to potentially prevent something from happening, Anton said. “It could just be finding that [friend] who you know is OK but always disappears,” Anton said. “But this could stop more serious things like a girl getting raped if her friends were able to know where she was.” The group will soon release an update allowing students to purchase a new feature, DrinkMate, Anton said. DrinkMate is a tiny beathalyzer that plugs into the bottom of a mobile phone and calculates the user’s blood alcohol content, Anton said. The plug-in uses the DrunkMode app as its technological platform and allows users to see the BAC of their peers at their discretion, Anton said. It will also calculate how many hours until the user is expected to be sober, and keeps track of past readings. The plug-in is $24.99 on Andriod and $29.99 on iOS, according to the DrinkMate website. Dr unkMo de w ill als o soon release Find a Ride, a feature allowing the user to call Uber or Lyft to come pick them up, Anton said. The app will suggest calling a ride if the user’s BAC is of a certain level. The group is also working to develop Recovery, a feature allowing Snapchat recovery so that users can see if they sent any embarrassing photos the night before,
Anton said. They’re also looking to develop a feature that allows the user to order food more easily, Anton said. The group has stayed under its $25,000 budget, but Anton hopes to create commission system with companies like Uber and Lyft for collaboration, he said. The group plans to launch Drunk Mode fully this summer, eventually expanding to across the U.S. with a goal of reaching one million users by July, Anton said. “I’m most proud of Find a Ride that’s about to release, because it’s so simple and sexy in terms of design,” Anton said. “This app is about people downloading the app because it’s fun
and awesome, and in turn, knowing where their friends are and keeping people safe.” The group launched Drunk Mode through OU after seeing several students on Twitter using the app, Anton said. He thinks this is a result of the app’s launch at Ohio University. Students give feedback about the app through comments on social media, specifically Twitter, Anton said. The group is looking for a campus representative for OU, Anton said. Interested students can email drunkmodeapp@gmail.com. Emily Sharp esharp13@ou.edu
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University Theatre will host two performances of the opera “Carmen” at 6 p.m. Feb. 6 and 3 “We’re extremely p.m. Feb. 8 in Sharp Concert Hall. excited to bring The opera is rated these performances PG-13 and is known of Bizet’s Carmen to for its raw emotion and depiction of sothe OU community. ciety’s lower depths, according to the This incredible Theatre opera tells a story University w ebsite. The O U full of passion and Theater comes toimmediacy, of love gether with the OU Symphony, OU so deep that it Choruses and the mimics Fate itself.” Norman Children’s Choir to put on this JONATHAN SHAMES, ARTISTIC performance. DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR “We’re extremeOF THE PRODUCTION AND ly excited to bring OF OU OPERA THEATER these performances of Bizet’s Carmen to the OU community. This incredible opera tells a story full of passion and immediacy, of love so deep that it mimics Fate itself,”
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Constituents demand Impeaching Naik will consequences for Naik waste time, move on When I was elected to Student Congress just a few months ago, I was incredibly excited to be a part of a group wholly devoted to making things better for the students of OU. I wanted to make sure the voices of 20,000 people had a chance at being heard. Halfway through the second week of classes, I got that opportunity. On Wednesday, January 21, the Daily ran a story about our SGA president, Kunal Naik, and his public intoxication arrest over the winter break. As additional details came to light, I found myself leaning more and more towards his impeachment. Like many others, when I first learned of the story, I didn’t think too much of it. After all, plenty of OU students get arrested for similar things. What’s the big deal? My opinion changed when I learned his age. Kunal Naik is underage at nineteen years old. Any drinking he did was illegal. The ways in which he obtained any alcohol he consumed were illegal, every drink he took was illegal, and his state of mind after the fact was illegal. He deliberately broke the law, and in doing so jeopardized his position as a representative of this student body. Since the story broke, Kunal has been the picture of transparency and openness, going here and there
too much to say that Kunal Naik is the best we have to offer, and my constituents agree. Since the story emerged, I have talked to my constituents whenever I was given the chance, be it in my classes or in my social groups, and they support impeachment by an overwhelming majority. The students of OU, the people I represent, are crying out for Kunal to face consequences. My district doesn’t ask TREVOR WATTS/PHOTO PROVIDED for much, but they are asking for this. There are still things to apologize, issuing an to be discovered, and apology on The Daily, even Congress is in the procoming to our last Student cess of that. We will vote Congress meeting to face Tuesday on an investigaus and apologize. The tion into the matter. If this problem is, he never made resolution passes, we will an attempt to inform the be allowed to enter into a community about his arrest formal investigation and until after the story broke, connect all the dots in this during the second week of case. classes. I don’t believe he’s When I joined SGA, I sorry he broke the law or wanted to give a voice to that he embarrassed the those who voted for me. office and — by proxy — his Many of my fellow represtudent body. He’s sorry he sentatives pride themselves got caught and that he has on doing the same. This to deal with the backlash. situation is an opportunity, Kunal has said many for myself and everyone times that he believes he else in Student Congress, to represents the OU comshow our constituents that munity well, but I refuse to we’re listening. accept that. Kunal should be held to higher standards than the rest of the stuTrevor Watts is affiliated dent body. The SGA preswith OU Student Congress ident should be the best as the Social Sciences the school has to offer, not Representative. the person it settles for. I respect this university far
“Serving students, serving OU”. That’s our motto in Student Government and in Student Congress. We’re here to help students, to listen to students, and to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to make a positive difference at this amazing university. And my belief in making a positive difference here at OU is exactly why I do not think that moving forward with impeachment is the right thing to do. We are a Sooner family; we all mess up. It’s our job to make sure that we pick each other up when we mess up. [We aren’t here to bully or hurt, we’re here to help and we’re here to help everyone.] It seems like most students agree with this line of thought. The Daily poll and several polls conducted by members of Congress seem to suggest that most of us would rather move on. The impeachment process is long and tedious, a waste of precious time which could be used to enact positive changes here at OU. Now, we should keep in mind that this is just the first step in a long process towards impeachment. Currently, we are only seeing a “Resolution Requesting an Impeachment Inquiry”, which simply
From past experience, I do not believe they would find Kunal Naik guilty. Therefore, such a trial would only hinder the Executive branch’s ability to function effectively this semester, while yielding no tangible results. I understand the feelings behind ideas of impeachment. While I cannot deny my disappointment in Kunal Naik’s actions over the break, I also cannot deny that I feel it’s my LAUREN ARAGON/PHOTO PROVIDED primary responsibility to ensure that positive change still comes from all of SGA. asks that an impeachment That positive change can inquiry be officially startonly happen if we contined by the Congressional ue to move forward with Administration Committee. the semester. There are This is where the process a lot of great ideas being gets more complicated. discussed in the Executive The next step would inBranch and in both the volve several meetings to Undergraduate Student determine whether any Congress and the Graduate charges are serious enough Student Senate. However, to be deemed impeachcontinuing along with this able. If the Congressional impeachment inquiry and Administration Committee potential trial simply takes finds impeachable offencaway time that could be es, they have to be referred better spent. to the general Congress body for an official decision. Lauren Aragon Chair, If Congress finds the ofUndergraduate Student fenses impeachable, the Congress. Graduate Student Senate Chair will be alerted to the need for an impeachment trial. An impeachment trial would be conducted within the Graduate Student Senate with the Superior Court Chief Justice presiding over the meeting.
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Oklahoma failed to recruit a quarterback in 2015, which could prove costly if they’re not able to sign a standout in the 2016 class. They seemed to put all their eggs in Torrance Gibson’s basket, but he committed to Ohio State without ever making an official visit to Norman. The Sooners also hosted Texas A&M commit Kyler Murray late in the season, but with him reaffirming commitment to the Aggies, it looks like the Sooners will be without a signal caller in 2015.
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Rodney Anderson – Katy, TX OU running backs coach Cale Gundy came through once again in this class, signing one of the most highly touted ball carriers in the country. Anderson has drawn comparisons to Eddie George because of his long strides and freak-athleticism. With OU’s current running back stable, he’ll almost surely redshirt in
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2015, but this isn’t a name that Sooner fans should forget — he’ll be back. John Humphrey – League City, TX Humphrey is a former Baylor commit, and it’s easy to see why after watching his highlight film. He’s quick and elusive, which more than makes up for his small frame — just 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds. Like Anderson, I expect Humphrey to redshirt with OU not graduating any WR after the 2014 season. But who knows, his blend of speed and quickness might be just what Lincoln Riley is looking for. Dede Westbrook (JuCo) – Cameron, TX Westbrook is just a touch b i g g e r t ha n Hu m p h re y at 5 fe et 11 inches and 175 pounds, but expect to hear this young man’s name quite a bit in 2015. He should be a nice compliment to Michiah Quick as an additional slot WR in OU’s new offense. Let’s put it this way: OU rarely recruits JuCo players unless they’re expected to make an immediate impact.
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Danley is heading to Oklahoma by way of East Mississippi Community C o l l e g e, bu t h e’s a n other guy who will have a very good chance of playing right away for the Sooners. He has the frame to play OT at Oklahoma, but it will be very interesting to see if he is able to beat out Frison and Brown, both of whom have already been on campus for a year.
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FOOTBALL: Commits to sign Feb. 4 Continued from Page Four Neville Gallimore – St. Catharines, ON, Canada Gallimore is coming to Norman thanks to Sooners new co-defensive coordinator Jerry Montgomery, who snatched the four-star DT away from the likes of Florida State and Ohio State. According to 247sports. com, he’s the 11th best DT in the 2015 class and he’s the prize of Montgomery’s stout defensive line haul. Marquis e Overton – Jenks, OK Overton has been committed to Oklahoma for over a year, but there has been some doubt recently regarding his academic standing. Coaches seem to be more willing to wait on the outcome after missing on other defensive l i n e m a n D a i s h o n Ne a l (Nebraska) and Darrion Daniels (Oklahoma State), but nonetheless, he’ll be a great addition wherever he ends up. Kenneth Mann – Burleson, TX Gabriel Campbell – Yazoo City, MS
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Ricky DeBerry – Mechanicsville, VA DeBerry is the lone linebacker commit in this year’s class (so far), but he may also be the best player coming to Norman in 2015. It’s
Antoine Stephens – not uncommon for some Sooner linebackers to be Dallas, TX mistaken for safeties, but at nearly 6 feet 3 inches ATH/TE and 240 pounds, no one Dalton Wood – will make that mistake with McAlester, OK DeBerry.
Defensive Backs
PJ Mbanasor – Pflugerville, TX Mbanasor figures to fight for playing time early on in his career, potentially as early as next season. At 6 feet 1 inch, the lengthy defensive back will fit very well as a press-corner in Mike Stoops’ 3-4 defense. Jordan Thomas came on strong and is the favorite to succeed Julian Wilson, but don’t sleep on Mbanasor — he can cover. Will Sunderland – Oklahoma City, OK Sunderland is one of two safeties in this class along with Khalil Haughton, although neither of them figure to see significant time in 2015. Both are quality players, but they would have to beat out Steven Parker who saw a significant amount of playing time as a true freshman in 2014. Still, Sunderland is considered by many to be Oklahoma’s top prospect in this class and has a very bright future. Khalil Haughton – Waco, TX Will Johnson (JuCO) – Baltimore, MD
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Au s t i n S e i b e r t – K – Belleville, IL Seibert’s lifetime accomplishments (so far) include fighting a bear (he won decisively), kicking a 70-yard field goal and defeating the great Bobby Fischer in a game of chess at age six. Ok, only one of those things is true, but the one that isn’t falsified might be the most outrageous. Seriously though, this kid has a leg and has the potential to win all three kicking jobs for OU next season.
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