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WHAT YOU MISSED THIS SUMMER

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TUITION STILL WORTH IT?

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CAMPUS CORNER UPDATE

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NEWS

• August 22, 2016

What you missed this summer

Campus remains busy during summer vacation MITCHELL WILLETTS @MitchBWilletts

The summer is as hot as it is long, and if you’re doing it right, you’ll be spending most of it on the beach or by a lake. You can’t be blamed if a few things happening back in the real world slip past you. However, much of The Da i l y s t a f f ha s n ’ t e v e n been within 100 feet of a pool this summer. Instead, we’ve been toiling away behind a keyboard for the kind of pay a turn-of-thecentury coal miner would go on strike over. As a result, were really up-to-date on local current events, and if you know how to read, then you will be too. Camp Crimson turns 20 First and foremost, the ever-popular Camp Crimson turned 20 in June and is still going strong. The camp has grown both in size and scope since its humble beginnings; estimates show that over half of the incoming freshman population this year will have attended one of the five sessions designed to ease them into their new home. Rovie McRoverface A team of OU engineers brought home a big win for the university in a competition that didn’t involve any balls or half-time shows. T h e NA S A-s p o n s o re d RASC-AL Robo-Ops contest in Houston annually pits eight handpicked schools against one another to see which can create

the most efficient planetary rover design. Points are earned by completing objectives during rigorous field-testing, and Team Sooner Rover — dubbed “Rovie McRoverface” — earned double the score of the second place competitor at the competition. Protest in Bricktown In early July, Bricktown was the site of a Black Lives Matter protest that numb ere d in the thousands. What began as a Facebook event created by Oklahoman Karen Gaines culminated in a protest and vigil which included many notable speakers such as Sen. Connie Johnson and Garland Pruitt, the Oklahoma City branch president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. A peaceful and inclusive atmosphere was maintained throughout the event, and Sen. Johnson considered it a success. “This was good for Oklahoma City,” Johnson said. “The number of people, the diversity of people — that’s what I’m pleased about.” Norman water report A consumer confidence report released over the summer by the City of Norman’s Utilities D e p a r t m e nt s h ow s t h e Norman-area water is still safe drinking, bathing, and otherwise consuming. However, several of the wells tested still show levels of chromium and arsenic near levels deemed unsafe by the EPA. Regardless, the Utilities Department believes that the water is perfectly safe

and will remain that way for the foreseeable future. Campus Corner changes Several Campus Corner staples — Chimy’s, Pita Pit, and Crooked Cr ust Pizza — have either gone out of business or relocated. The exact reason for these closures is currently unknown, but the vacant locations won’t remain s o f o r l o ng. Th e bu i l d ing formerly occupied by Crooked Crust will soon become the location for local Norman restaurant owner Sandro Osmani’s n e w v e n t u r e , S a n d r o’s Pizza & Gyros. The future of the previous Pita Pit location is less clear, but it will apparently be home to “a new concept,” according to a Merchants Association spokesperson. There is still no word on what will become of Chimy’s, the largest of the three vacancies. Tuition increase Now that you’re up to speed, it’s time for the bad news. You may want to sit down for this. It is important to remember that President David Boren and the Board of Regents love you very, very much, but the state decreased funding to OU, so tuition has been raised by a full 7 percent. He doesn’t do this because he’s mad at you — he’s very proud of your grades and the way you yell “boomer sooner” — but because he wants you to have the best education possible. Sorry to ambush you like that. We know it was rough, but you were very brave.

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Crooked Crust officially closed its doors on Campus Corner at 10 p.m., May 20.

Alex Borgerding engineering senior works with Rovie McRoverface. Rovie took home first place at the NASA-sponsored Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts-Academic Linkage Exploration Robo-Ops competition, better known as RASC-AL.

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Things to do off campus

There’s plenty to see beyond OU’s campus MITCHELL WILLETTS @MitchBWilletts

I know campus seems huge at first. Finding the right building out of dozens can be daunting. Crowds of people pounding the pavement as they scatter in all directions can make you feel like an ant inside a hill. Soon the shock and awe of living on your own begins to fade and a claustrophobia-like feeling begins to set in. The fluorescent hallway lights begin to dim, your twin bed starts to shrink, the coal-black stain on your dorm floor that decades of industrial grade chemicals couldn’t kill seems to grow larger and somehow darker, closer. The jeering of neighbors down the hall that once excited you, forced your feet to walk, and compelled your mouth to talk now leaves you more exhausted than you were before. You need to get out of this place. For a few hours or more you need to put some distance between you and crimson and cream. We all need a change of pace or scenery from time to time, or the kind of rest that sleep can’t provide. Here are some of the best ways and places to do just that. My rock-climbing gym is crowded enough on the weekdays as it is, so I’m sure I’ll regret telling you about Climb Up, but I’m getting paid to divulge all these not-so-well-kept secrets, so here we are. Climb Up is located at 2701 Washington Drive. The gym offers both top-rope (the vertical walls

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we all climbed at summer camp) and bouldering walls at varying difficulties, providing challenging routes for climbers either new or seasoned. Climb Up

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recently opened a new location close to Bricktown in a series of abandoned grain silos at 200 SE 4th St. Routes there reach heights of 100 feet. For the fearless,

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a number of routes have been installed outdoors. This allows climbers to scale an OKC landmark while battling the infamous Oklahoma breeze.

I’m told there are some geological formations south of Norman called the Arbuckle Mountains. I consulted my GPS and a p p a re n t l y I ’v e d r i v e n through several times, but I don’t ever recall seeing any mountains; foothills, maybe. Weird. Anyway, t h e s e “ m o u n t a i n s” a re actually quite beautiful and great for hiking. The Arbuckle Wilderness Park is excellent for camping, fishing, and the greatest Okie tradition of them all: noodling. Nothing says fun like a three-foot, bottom-feeding fish wrapped around your forearm. The Arbuckles are the big guns, reserved for when you really, really need to get away from it all and embrace your inner outdoorsman — only less like Grizzly Adams and more like Bob Ross. I spend a truly inordinate amount of time in Bricktown, and for good reason. You wouldn’t normally think of OKC as the place to be, but Bricktown shows that there’s more to the place than decrepit warehouses and rundown roads. Most notably is the Chesapeake Energy Arena, home of the Thunder, but there’s still so much else to see. Don’t laugh, but the Myriad Botanical Garden is my favorite slice of Bricktown. Verdant and affordable, it’s perfect for a first date or a 50th. Outside, you can enjoy the greenery and vine-wrapped arc h i t e c t u re a m i d u r b a n sprawl, but the real magic is the greenhouse dead in the center. The humid, multi-level structure is its own impossible ecosystem, filled with the flowers, spines, bark and flora that

could never exist within the same borders in nature, much less under the same roof. From there it ’s just a short walk to dozens of restaurants, bars, shops and clubs. For the under-21 crowd, the recently-opened Brickopolis offers putt-putt and laser tag. Also, it’s located just down the street from a Harkins movie theater. Honestly, there’s really only one place I know in Bricktown that doesn’t at least merit a cursory visit, and that is the American Banjo Museum. Why this place exists is beyond me. Banjos are for moonshine-fueled hoedowns and the sort of people who don’t know that Prohibition has ended. It’s a big world out there; why not spend some of your precious free time exploring it? This list is a great start, but seeing as how I’m neither Lewis nor Clark, I’m sure I’ve missed some things during my stay in the Sooner state. So, get to work on your own list and don’t let me tell you what to do. Mitchell Willetts

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• August 22, 2016

Increased tuition still worth it Tuition is worth it if you finish your degree KATHRYN LYNN

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Investing in a university education pays off in the long run, so despite the announced tuition increase, it is still in the interest of students to pursue a higher education. It is of even greater interest, however, for them to complete a degree — especially for those who take out loans.

While graduating with significant debt is a daunting prospect for many students, an even harsher challenge would be to drop out with debt. “Even though the cost of higher education is significant, and even though the investments that young people make in their education and developing that human capital is considerable, university education still pays off more

than ever,” said Dr. Gregory Burge, an associate professor of economics at OU. The pay gap betw een those with a degree and thos e w ithout has only widened in recent years

as the demand for workers with a degree continues to increase. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median weekly earnings by those with at least a bachelor’s

“Even though the cost of higher education is significant, and even though the investments that young people make in their education and developing that human capital is considerable, university education still pays off more than ever.” DR. GREGORY BURGE, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AT OU

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degree were $1,249, compared with $690 per week by those with only a GED diploma. The incentives for obtaining a degree are great, which is why, despite the constant increase in tuition and fees, demand has not lessened. The dropout rate, however, has increased with tuition costs. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, only 55 percent of first-time undergraduates completed their degrees within six years. Those who performed best graduated at a rate of 77.2

percent, studied exclusively full-time, and completed a degree within six years. The data show that younger students, who generally have fewer financial obligations or concerns, are more likely to complete their degre e than their older counterparts. With the Oklahoma state budget shortfall, appropriations for higher education are lower than ever before. “ This long-range revenue trend threatens the accessibility and affordability of higher education for many families and students,” President David Boren said.

Median weekly earnings for those with at least a bachelor’s degree were $1,249, compared with $690 per week with only a GED diploma. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

OU is still relatively inexpensive compared to nationwide tuition rates, and the the Board of Regents is doing what it can to pinch pennies : voluntar y pay cuts and early retirement f o r e m p l oy e e s, l e av i n g certain positions unfilled, and cutting costs for fringe benefits are among these

efforts. Still, the heavier financial burden may force many students to take on more work hours, which lowers the odds that they will graduate. According to a 2005 study by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, 45 percent of those who left a

public four-year institution without a degree were delinquent or defaulted on their loans; only 19 percent of those who completed a degree were found in similar situations. “ The most imp or tant thing for young people is, I think, to view their education as an investment

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— potentially, one of the wisest assets that they’ll be able to invest in over the course in their lives — but to keep in mind, it’s important to invest wisely,” said Burge. This means that it’s important to choose and complete a w or thwhile program at an affordable school in a timely manner

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w i t h o u t t a k i n g o n t o o determine their financial many other activities that success for the rest of their prevent the completion of lives. a degree. Both Burge and Boren pointed out the inc re a s e d av a i l a b i l i t y o f Kathryn Lynn scholarships. Kathryn.m.lynn-1@ou.edu Now m o re t ha n e v e r, for students in danger of dropping out, applying for scholarships may

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SGA striving to make difference SGA has goals set for upcoming semester TANNER OSBORNE @tannerosbear

The summer is winding down and the fall semester will soon be in full swing. The SGA president and vice president, Daniel Pae and Michael Lutter, have laid out their agenda for the upcoming session. First and foremost, Pae plans to advance several of the initiatives his administration helped set during the spring 2016 semester. Pae said that he and his administration plan to continue that work with initiatives such as Student Legal Services — a project spearheaded by Lutter — SGA’s new food pantry, and the “common sense pre-finals week reforms.” Pae also plans to cover ground on the campus bike sharing program that he laid out in his agenda last semester but was unable to make progress on due to school-wide budgetary cuts.

“Change takes a considerable amount of time, and it is because of the collective effort of those involved that it occurs.” DANIEL PAE, SGA PRESIDENT

“There are other important goals that we must fulfill during the fall semester: appointing new members to the Superior Court, programming football game watch parties, and attending the fall Big 12 Conference,” Pae said.

“Finally, we want to catch them all on Pokémon Go.” Pae and Lutter said that they are proud of everything their cabinet has achieved over the course of the last session and that they will continue to encourage that kind of hard work and dedication. “Without a doubt, our Cabinet has done an exceptional job of working on each of these projects and initiatives, and we will encourage them to continue working diligently and proactively,” Pae said. Pae acknowledged that progress and change will not occur overnight, and he used the troubles his administration faced with its pre-finals week reform last semester as an example. “Change takes a considerable amount of time, and it is because of the collective effort of those involved that it occurs,” Pae said. Pae and Lutter agreed that their primary focus this upcoming semester will be to encourage students on campus to vote and otherwise get involved in the political process. Pae said many students who have grown cynical of the election have no desire to be politically active whatsoever. “We will do our part to challenge this status quo by encouraging students to learn more about each candidate’s vision for the country through watch parties for the debates, which will we co-program with organizations such as College Republicans, College Democrats, Honors Student Association and more,” Pae said. The administration plans to aid students with registering to vote before the November election. Pae said his administration has leaned heavily on a cabinet system, where different powers and responsibilities

SGA President Daniel Pae moderates the first portion of the CAC Debate on March 28.

are delegated amongst different people. “We streamlined the cabinet structure to prioritize four main departments: Interior, Exterior, Communication, and Inclusivity,” Pae said. The Pae administration wants to increase its social media outreach. “So that students are more

Campus Corner update This summer saw lots of turnover for Campus Corner MITCHELL WILLETTS @MitchBWilletts

It’s been a turbulent summer for Campus Corner businesses; several new shops are moving in, and a few staples are shutting down. Pita Pit, formerly located on West Boyd Street, has permanently closed its doors despite initial reports that it was simply closed for renovations. There is no word on what business will fill the vacancy, but a “new concept” has been promised. OKC-based restaurant chain Coolgreens is planning on moving directly next door to Chipotle Mexican Grill, but the opening has been delayed twice: once in 2015 and again in July of 2016. Coolgreens markets itself as a “lifestyle eatery” and boasts a menu of healthy options aimed to please vegetarians, vegans and carnivores alike. Chimy’s Cerveceria opened

in 2012. Franchise owner Kyle Wright said that, after a fouryear run, the location will be closed by the end of the fall semester. Wright made no further comments. Crooked Crust, known for its pizza and hoagies, closed permanently in May to avoid the slow summer sales season. Norman restaurant Sandro’s Pizza & Gyros will be taking over the space. An exact date for the opening has yet to be given, but a sign reading “COMING SOON! Sandro’s Sicilian Express Pizza & Gyros” decorates the front of the store. Some Campus Corner merchants claim that the numerous closures are a result of growing lease rates, making it difficult for the less profitable storefronts to stay afloat. “It seems like the only businesses that can survive are corporations because they have more money and more of a following,” Starbucks manager Amanda Meron told The Daily in June. Meron claimed that Starbucks corporate negotiated a locked rate with Campus Corner property owners,

insuring that their rent could not be raised, but she believes rates on smaller businesses with less bargaining power could easily see hikes. Equity Realty sales associate Rainey Powell controls a significant chunk of property on Campus Corner, including the properties where Crooked Crust and Pita Pit once operated. “I wouldn’t be surprised if (Powell) plans on replacing them with corporations,” Meron said. “I think he wants to have Campus Corner dominated by corporations.” Powell denies any preference toward big businesses, which can be seen as more profitable and reliable, and claims that he only wants to offer what consumers seem to demand. “You want a mix of shops,” Powell said. “When you are bringing in a new tenant you are also trying to bring in new customers.” Mitchell Willetts

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aware of SGA events and projects,” Lutter said. Pae said that his administration has and will continue to be open minded in the student events they attend. “Whether it is a peace rally denouncing Islamophobia, a Jewish Shabbat service, or a Class of 2017 Ring Ceremony, if we receive an invitation from

a student organization to attend an event, there is a high probability that we will be there,” Pae said. Pae and Lutter said that serving as the president and vice president of SGA has been the greatest honor of their lives. “Of course, we still have one more semester to make

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a positive difference for this campus, so we are going to make sure to continue to bridge the worlds of action and ideas,” Pae said. Tanner Osborne

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• August 22, 2016

Choosing your meal plan

OU meal plans provide students with many options BRIAN CREEKMORE @creekmorebrian

There are many choices when it comes to choosing the perfect meal plan for keeping you fueled and ready for long hours and latenight study sessions. Picking the plan that is right for you can be a difficult and stressful task. There are more than 20 dining options, most of which accept OU meal plans.

Meal plans are linked to your student ID — the Sooner Card — and vary in type and value. Basically, meal plans are made up of meals, meal exchanges and meal points. Meals are specifically used at the Caf — it has the only allyou-can-eat Chick-fil-A — which has an entrance fee of either one meal or $12.50. Meal exchanges are meals used at locations other than Couch Restaurants. These have a replacement value of $8. Essentially, meal points are dollars that can be applied by using the Sooner Card like a debit card, as each point is worth $1.

With all that in mind, check out our chart on the right including the various dining options for freshmen living in the Cate, Couch, Walker or Adams Centers. The Headington Hall restaurants­— Einstein Bros. Bagels and Qdoba­— do not accept meal exchanges, as residents there have their own plan. The same goes for Xcetera!, the much-loved convenience store in Walker Center. Couch Restaurants and the eateries in Cate Main let you choose your payment method. There are enhanced meal plans at an extra cost if you

need more meals per week or points per semester. There are also commuter and upperclassmen-specifc meal plans. Thankfully, there are many options, so it’s up to you to choose which best suits your eating habits. For those of you who are indecisive, OU allows you to change your meal plan a few weeks into classes. So, if you don’t like the decision you made, you get a second chance. Brian Creekmore

15 Meals/Week

0 Meal Plan Points/ Semester

12 Meals/Week

250 Meal Plan Points/ Semester

10 Meals/Week

400 Meal Plan Points/ Semester

8 Meals/Week

550 Meal Plan Points/ Semester

6 Meals/Week

700 Meal Plan Points/ Semester

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Two students enjoy a meal at Couch Cafeteria. The Caf provides many different meal options, including vegan and vegetarian options.

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Mary’s Meals makes impact Local charity raises money for 293 children in Malawi

has contr ibuted to this achievement, whether through service, donation or simply support,” founder Olivia Gray said on Facebook in June. CHANDLER KIDD Gray had a small staff to @ChanAnnKidd help her on the journey, including OU senior Devin Mary’s Meals is an or- Tompkins. ganization with a student-run chapter at OU “No donation is too that conne cts students small, every penny who are passionate about ending world hunger with truly counts.” t h o s e w h o a r e i m p o vCOURTNEY LAWSON, erished. Its main goal is PRESIDENT OF MARY’S MEALS to end the vicious cycle AT OU of poverty by providing meals and encouragement “I like being a part of to those str iving for an Mary’s Meals because of education. While providing an edu- h ow c l o s e a n d p e r s o n cation to students in pov- al my relationships are in erty, Mar y’s Meals also the club,” Tompkins said. raises money to add kitch- “I also like how passionate ens to schools. The organi- we are about world hunger zation allows students to in Malawi.” Mary’s Meals is aware connect on a global level o f t h e s t e re o t y p e s t hat by seeing all walks of life. OU’s Mary’s Meals chap- can sometimes accompater supports a village in ny organizations who try Malawi. In June, the group to “Amer icanize” other announced it reached its nations. “(Mar y’s Meals) isn’t goal of $5,714 to sponsor 293 children at Tabwa trying to force one culture Primary School in Malawi. on another — or I guess “ M y h e a r t i s o v e r - you could say we aren’t w h e l m e d w i t h j o y a n d tr ying to ‘Amer icanize’ g ra t i t u d e f o r e a c h a n d these Third World counevery single person who tries,” Courtney Lawson,

president of Mary’s Meals at OU, said. “Mary’s Meals really is a simple s olution that works. We don’t do anything for their own personal profit or gain; instead it’s all about the children and ending the cycle of world poverty and hunger.” Lawson says the organization doesn’t provide a one-size-fits-all solution. Rather, Mary’s Meals looks at each culture and strives for a customized plan that will be effective. “The organization doesn’t just send over food from different parts of the world. They actually consider the local produce and food that these children would eat,” Lawson said. “By building schools onto kitchens in Third World countries, Mary’s Meals is able to feed children each day they attend school, allowing them to receive all the nutrients they need — and an education.” Mary’s Meals is providing the OU and Norman communities a way to interact and change lives by doing simple, ever yday activities. The organization runs on donations, which can become tricky when members ask college

PHOTO PROVIDED BY COURTNEY LAWSON

Members of Mary’s Meals at OU pose at the finish line of its 5K fundraiser on Oct. 1, 2015. From left to right: Cassidy Blake, Bree Reppert, Monica Glover, Maegan Escamilla, Olivia Gray and Courtney Lawson.

students for money. “No donation is too small; every penny truly counts,” Lawson said. M a r y ’s M e a l s h a s meetings and activities throughout the year on campus. This past year, M a r y ’s M e a l s h a d i t s

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first 5K and is currently working on gaining new members. To date, Mary’s Meals at OU has raised $5,907.28 for the children in Malawi. To b e c o m e a m e m ber of Mary’s Meals or for more information on the

Hispanic: 2,246 Nat. Hawaiian/ Oth. Pac. Isl.: 46 Two or more races: 1,811 Not reported: 1,125

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• August 22, 2016

OU’s upcoming position battles Several opening remain in OU’s starting lineup JESSE POUND @jesserpound

Oklahoma will be led by a Heisman Trophy candidate at quarterback and by a running back poised to set the school’s all time rushing record. Many big-name players are gone from last year’s College Football Playoff team, which leaves quite a few starting positions up for grabs in fall camp. Here are three areas to watch as the Sooners prepare to open their season against Houston. Linebacker There are really only three positions up for grabs here as senior Jordan Evans is the only one of the top six tacklers returning. Eric Striker, Devante Bond and Dominique Alexander are gone, as are backups Frank Shannon and P.L. Lindley. Sophomore Tay Evans seems to be a good bet to start this year, but there will be a number of unproven veterans and blue-chip underclassmen vying for playing time as well. Defensive coordinator Mike Stoops will need redshirt freshmen Ricky DeBerry and Arthur McGinnis to live up to their lofty recruiting rankings if the Sooners are going to have one of the Big 12’s top defenses once more. The Sooners also brought in Kapri Doucet and Emmanuel Beal, two junior college transfers, to compete for playing time. Other players to watch are junior Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and true freshmen Caleb Kelly and Mark Jackson Jr.

Cornerback With ball-hawking corner Zack Sanchez gone to the NFL, junior Jordan Thomas should become the team’s number one option. The spots behind him, however, are still up in the air. When Sanchez was injured last season, he was replaced by then-junior Dakota Austin. Austin, however, is small — listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall, 170 pounds — and will have to fight off sophomore P.J. Mbanasor and possibly even highly touted freshmen Jordan Parker and Parrish Cobb for the number two corner position. Barring a redshirt for one of the freshmen, all could see a decent amount of playing time in the pass-happy Big 12. Depth at this position will be especially important if Thomas’ off-the-field transgressions result in him being suspended for any games.

Right tackle The offensive line is being reshuffled with Ty Darlington and Nila Kasitati graduating and senior Jonathan Alvarez sliding over to center. Dru Samia started the second half of last season at right tackle but has the versatility to play inside at guard as well. This gives offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh flexibility in crafting a starting lineup. If Bedenbaugh is comfortable with redshirt freshman Bobby Evans at tackle, he can move Samia inside. If not, he can keep Samia at tackle and let guards Cody Ford and Jamal Danley and junior college transfer Ashton Julious battle for the starting roles. Jesse Pound

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Running Back Joe Mixon carries the ball into the red zone during the Sooners game against Baylor at McLane Stadium in Waco. The Sooners defeated the Bears 44-34.

Spenser Davis: Sports editor OU 45, Houston 31 OU 41, ULM 10 OU 41, Ohio State 38 OU 28, TCU 31 OU 28, Texas 14 OU 41, Kansas State 17 OU 55, Texas Tech 31 OU 51, Kansas 3 OU 28, Iowa State 13 OU 45, Baylor 21 OU 28, West Virginia 24 OU 35, OK State 17

Oklahoma appears to be to the favorite heading into the 2016-17 season, which hasn’t been a positive omen in the past. However, the Big 12 seems to be in for a down year overall. Baylor’s struggles have been well-documented, TCU has to replace its two most valuable offensive weapons — receiver Josh Doctson and quarterback Trevone Boykin — and Oklahoma State will need to fill the void left by Emmanuel Ogbah’s departure. Still, OU could stumble at TCU in October. The Horned Frogs return all defensive starters and will likely be OU’s third ranked opponent in the first five weeks of the season. Beyond that, the Sooners should be in for a good season provided its pillars — Baker Mayfield and Samaje Perine — remain healthy.

Jesse Pound: Assistant sports editor OU 44, Houston 34 OU 55, ULM 7 OU 31, Ohio State 35 OU 31, TCU 27 OU 27, Texas 17 OU 31, Kansas State 27 OU 41, Texas Tech 38 OU 52, Kansas 6 OU 48, Iowa State 6 OU 38, Baylor 24 OU 31, West Virginia 28 OU 35, OK State 27

Oklahoma feels like the best team in the Big 12, but still faces questions on both sides. I think the retooled linebacker corps could mean trouble against mobile quarterbacks like J.T. Barrett. I see the Sooners allowing more big plays on offense than they produce, which should lead to games being closer than they should. It could also cause a surprise slip-up, which is why I have them losing in Lubbock. If Oklahoma can navigate a tough November stretch that includes games against Baylor, West Virginia and Oklahoma State, it could have a chance at a second straight College Football Playoff. Regardless, the Sooners should be looking at a conference championship.

Kelli Stacy: Football beat reporter OU 42, Houston 35 OU 49, ULM 0 OU 28, Ohio State 24 OU 21, TCU 24 OU 28, Texas 17 OU 35, Kansas State 7 OU 49, Texas Tech 35 OU 56, Kansas 10 OU 35, Iowa State 10 OU 48, Baylor 42 OU 35, West Virginia 14 OU 28, OK State 24

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The Sooners will be coming off a big game against Ohio State, and looking forward to a redemption game in Dallas, so there’s the potential f o r O U a ga m e at TC U. TCU will be looking for redemption themselves after last year’s one point loss to Oklahoma, and have good chances of achieving it with OU focusing on the highly anticipated games that come before and after TCU. TCU wins by a small margin, but the Sooners should be able to handle the rest of their schedule. A late-season contest with Oklahoma State could prove troublesome after the Sooners’ blowout win in Stillwater. The Cowboys will likely be looking to spoil a conference championship on Dec. 3

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Running back close to history

Samaje Perine remains humble on the cusp of record DEREK PETERSON @DrPetey15

Oklahoma has had a talented backfield over the years — from Billy Sims to Adrian Peterson — but its current running back has a chance this season to stand highest. Samaje Perine, the Sooners’ junior tailback, only needs 1,057 yards to become the Sooners’ alltime leading rusher — a record that has stood since Sims played his last down as a Sooner in 1979. “I just found that out today, and I thought that was one of the most special things ever, knowing the running backs that have come through OU,” Baker Mayfield, Perine’s backfield teammate, said. “I’m going to feed him, let him run a little bit. I know he’s not worried about it at all, but I’ll let him do his work and let him do his thing.” Perine doesn’t have any touchdown celebrations, and he doesn’t have any famous pre-game rituals or meals. He said it’s because he’s a “boring” guy, but even that illustrates the bigger picture: He’s humble. This was evident at Big 12 Media Days when he had to talk with reporters for nearly two hours. “He hates being here right now; he hates having to answer questions with the media just because he’s very humble, and he’s a quiet guy. He’s very reserved, and that’s kind of the leader he is,” Mayfield said. “People would think because he’s in the spotlight, because he breaks records and all the stuff like that, that he’s a very vocal guy, but no, it’s very much the opposite. He leads by example, and he always does the right things, and he handles himself very well.” Perine doesn’t remember two seasons ago when he carried the ball 34 times for a then-career-high 244 yards against West Virginia. He also doesn’t remember much from last season, when he rushed for the third most yards and second most scores in the conference. It’s not because he doesn’t care, but rather because he wants to stay focused on what’s ahead of him and getting better. He said it still hasn’t hit him that his name is up there w ith guys like Peterson, someone he said he modeled his game after. Part of him doesn’t like hearing these comparisons; he tries to block them out. “I try to teach myself to be as humble as possible at all times, and I feel like if I let that little bit seep

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Sophomore running back Samaje Perine advances the ball during a home game against on Nov. 21, 2015. The Sooners defeated the Horned Frogs 30-29.

to produce. Perine broke the record for rushing yards in a single game as a freshman, and despite a drop in usage during his sophomore campaign, he still managed an All-Big 12 First Team selection. He enters his third year on numerous preseason award watch lists and is a potential candidate for “He leads by the Heisman Trophy. One example, and he of his biggest strengths as always does the a runner: outright strength. right things, and he “ Yo u c a n p u t h i m u p there next to our defensive handles himself very linemen, offensive linewell.” men; he’s one of the strongest guys on the team if not BAKER MAYFILED, the strongest,” Mayfield QUARTERBACK said. “He’s a freak,” Mayfield “I’ve just never really added. “Earlier he slapped me on the butt after picliked attention,” he said. Unfortunately for the tures, and I probably still Alabama product — that’s have a handprint.” where Perine calls “home” despite playing high school Derek Peterson Derek.R.Peterson-1@ ball in Texas — he will garou.edu ner quite a bit of attention this season if he continues in, then I’ll let more seep in, and then after that it’s just like a snowball effect,” Perine said. “Before you know it, I’m this cocky guy r unning around telling them ‘I’m big, I’m bad, I’m all that,’ so I just block it all out and don’t let any of that affect me.

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Sooners look to replace Hield

Christian James is poised to follow Buddy Hield DEREK PETERSON @DrPetey15

If there’s a player to step into the enormous hole that the recently-drafted Buddy Hield left in the Oklahoma Sooners’ lineup, Christian James might be that player.

There is a link between the two players, one that is almost undeniable. Coming out of high school, Hield and James were both similarly ranked as prospects. Neither were household names, and neither were expected to be instant-impact players. 247Sports.com ranked Hield the 178th-best prospect coming out of high school as well as a composite score of 0.8959. James received a ranking of 195 and a composite score of 0.8740. Both play the same position — shooting guard — and similar games. James said he feels most comfortable on the wing, where Hield did the bulk of his damage. Despite the difference in minutes, the two also had eerily similar freshman seasons, down to the numbers that adorned the back of their jerseys — both Hield and James wore No. 3 their freshman seasons. The connection also extends off the basketball court. “Yeah, that’s my brother,” James said after a loss to Iowa State back in March. “I love him to death ... I look up to him. He’s taught me so much since I’ve been here.” Among those teachings, James said the biggest thing Hield offered him was confidence. “Just confidence,” James said. “Just stay confident at all

Freshman guard Christian James dribbles the ball in OU’s game against Texas A&M on March 24, 2015 in Anaheim, California.

times, keep God first and just stay in the gym, put up shots and its just repetition.” Even with Hield moving on to the NBA, the two still talk on a regular basis. They spoke while Hield was in New York preparing for the NBA draft. James was back in Norman, doing what would no doubt make Hield proud: staying in a gym. James is hoping to use the experience he gained from the team’s deep postseason run as a springboard into his sophomore campaign. He said that his freshman season didn’t

begin the way he wanted it to, but things picked up as the season progressed. After opening the year with a broken leg, James played sporadically throughout the Sooners’ regular season until breaking out late in the Big 12 Championship and into the NCAA tournament. In the Sooners’ Sweet Sixteen win over Texas A&M, James played a season-high 28 minutes and scored 12 points. Two days later, against Oregon in the Elite Eight with a Final Four berth on the line, the freshman played another

26 minutes and added a season-high 10 rebounds. James again cited confidence as the biggest reason for him being able to step his game up in pressure-packed moments. “Just staying in the gym with Buddy and Isaiah (Cousins), you know, just talking to them and when you see shots go in it’s a confidence booster,” he said. The Sooners lost three key seniors from their 2015-16 season — Hield, Cousins and Ryan Spangler — but James isn’t using that as an excuse for the team to take a step back.

“Buddy went through the same thing his sophomore year, him and Isaiah and them, they had to step up and keep it going,” he said. “Now that they’re gone I’m trying to take over their spots and just trying to step up and keep it going.” James raved about the potential of the 2016-17 edition of the Sooners, saying even though they are young, they have the experience and the tools to remain among the top teams in the country. He talked about Buddy Hield’s work ethic that has become so

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famous and how it has rubbed off on the rest of the squad. For James, he doesn’t seem spotlight. “I know there’s a lot of good players ... but my goal is definitely to strive for that high-caliber player type, that Big 12 award,” he said. “I feel like I’ve worked so hard and I picked that up from Buddy, so definitely expecting big things this year.” Derek Peterson

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OU loaded with experience OU’s soccer program slated for successful season SCOTT HINEY @scotthiney

After a surprisingly successful 2014 season that saw the Sooners reach the NCAA tournament, Matt Potter perhaps set the bar too high for the OU soccer program in 2015. Despite a 10-7-3 record, the Sooners missed the 2015 NCAA Championship tournament after bowing out to eventual champion Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship quarterfinals. This team, however, behind 21 returning starters — 17 of whom have played at least 10 career games — might make up OU’s “golden generation” of soccer players as Potter enters his fifth season at the helm. “This is the kind of year where you don’t lose too many players. You’ve got experience with players playing in multiple games, and so these are the types of seasons where you think, ‘Maybe this is the year,’” Potter said. “You can’t put a price on the idea of that many players playing that many games — there shouldn’t be that many surprises.” With so many players returning, including 13 of 14 players who scored a goal in 2015, it’s easy to see why some of Potter’s favorite words this time of year are experience and depth. “It’s a unique time for us having a large group of returning players who’ve played multiple games,” Potter said. “The thing is, you don’t have to explain what might happen — they’ve all lived it. “Once you’ve been through that, once you’ve been through the experience of situations, nothing will

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be new to this group. And I think when nothing is new, you already have a different starting point, and that experience hopefully can carry us through to a successful season,” he said. One mark of the team last season was the balanced

“Competing against the best is what we’ve done since day one ... “ MATT POTTER, OU SOCCER COACH

offensive attack. While no player scored more than five goals, 14 players on the roster scored last season, including eight who scored at least two. With veteran forwards like Caren Nelson and Liz Keester

— both of whom battled injuries last season — Potter is convinced that his team’s spread-out attack might be the key to offensive success in 2016. “In the past we’ve done a good job of scoring by committee, and that makes us very difficult to scout and very difficult to predict, and that’s actually what we often talk about,” Potter said. “You know — can we play together, can we be unpredictable? And obviously that unpredictability and playing together is going to include multiple scorers.” On a very deep roster that will only deepen with freshmen acquisitions, Potter stresses selflessness when it comes to who’s finding the back of the net. “I would anticipate every forward in our group wants

to get double figures in terms of goals,” Potter said. “But as long as we’re scoring goals, I think they’d all say that the team trumps the individual.” Potter and his staff brought in five freshmen this season, and the fact that they might not see a ton of playing time is actually a refreshing sight for the England native. “Well, I think that the unique thing for this freshman class compared to every other freshman class is they don’t have to come in and be the answer straight away,” Potter said. “You know, classes before them, a lot of players have had to come in and hit the ground running — almost a baptism of fire, if you like. This freshman class has the opportunity to learn from those in front of them, and they’re going to have to be at their best to play,

but they have that potential to play.” The 2016 freshman class — Lauren Haivala, from Edmond, Okla.; Madissen Lewis, from McKinney, Texas; Kristina O’Donnell, from El Dorado Hills, Calif.; Ivanna Rivas, from Edmond, Okla.; and Madison Verge, from Broken Arrow, Okla. — brings club soccer experience, a valuable asset that ensures each player is used to a highly competitive environment. While it’s unclear how much time off the bench the newcomers will see, Potter is sure of the role they’ll fill in improving the returning players’ skill and accountability. “Each year our recruiting class has challenged the players that are in place, and we wouldn’t expect this year’s class to be any different,” he said.

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Turning to the team’s schedule and outlook, the Sooners will once again put together an impressive non-conference schedule that includes home games against South Carolina and Oklahoma State as well as road matches against Virginia, George Mason, Memphis and Arizona. The Big 12 favorite will likely once again be West Virginia — due to its NCAA Elite Eight appearance — closely followed by conference champion Texas Tech, but Oklahoma’s experience could give it a solid chance at a topthree finish. After an up-and-down 2015 season that featured an array of impressive results, the pressure is on Potter’s squad this season. But that’s something he thinks the team has intentionally brought on. “I think we look at the pressure as having earned the right to be on that type of stage and be in that type of conversation,” Potter said. “The pressure, we maybe look at a bit differently. “Competing against the best is what we’ve done since day one — and a competitive schedule plus being in a competitive conference — so we often look at the competition as a chance to show ourselves that all our hard work and all our practices is rewarded with a performance,” he said. The Sooners will open up their 2016 season on Friday, Aug. 19, against South Carolina — a date Potter and his squad excitedly await. “We’re just ready to get started again — looking forward to the challenge of what’s ahead.” Scott Hiney

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be expected to sift through them all to find the real gems, so Student Media has stepped in to compile the top apps all twenty-somethings should have. To make this prestigious list, an app has to be three things: free, user-friendly, and practical — or, at the very least, fun. Here are a few applications that are worth the time and storage space.

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SGA looks to set high standard T

o all incoming freshmen, welcome to the OU family. To all rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, welcome back to Norman. There is a lot to be excited about for the fall 2016 semester. For example, OU football starts again in just a few weeks, and we could not be more excited for the possibilities for both our athletic and academic organizations. Indeed, we intend to finish our term as SGA president and vice president on a high note by concentrating on three objectives. First, we want to build upon the progress that we made during the spring 2016 semester on a number of different projects. These include the Student Legal Services program, a food pantry, a bike share program and a pre-finals week reform. We are going to ensure that the process to hire a part-time attorney for the SLS program is fair, efficient and thorough. OU’s SLS attorney will provide consultation on minor legal issues — particularly landlord/ tenant disputes — and offer educational presentations on other quotidian legal issues. Food insecurity on college campuses is a challeng e that must b e addressed, because no student should have to choose between paying for his or her tuition and paying for his or her groceries. We look forward to partnering with a number of organizations on OU’s campus and in the Norman-OKC area to ensure that OU’s food pantry will be accessible for those who need this type of resource. A bike share program encourages a safe, healthy

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and sustainable alternative mode of transportation. Therefore, we will work hard to invest in a bike share program, so that students and faculty can travel conveniently from one location to another on OU’s campus. With respect to the

pre-finals week reform, we will continue to work with the Faculty Senate on passing legislation that includes proposals such as professors publishing pre-finals week policies on their syllabi and requir ing that there be no examinations

or quizzes during pre-finals week. Second, we want to provide opportunities for the student body to come together to support the OU football team as well as engage with each other on the importance of voting in

SGA-UPB football game watch parties this season. In addition, before casting one’s vote for the next president of the United States, it is important to fully understand each candidate’s platform and vision for the country. That is why we would like to co-program with organizations such as College Republicans, College Democrats, the Po l i t i ca l S c i e n c e C l u b, the Economics Club, the Honors Student Association and more to host watch parties for each of the presidential debates. Third, we want to continue to be transparent and accessible to the student body. We are always happy to attend student organization meetings and to speak with students at the SGA office in the Archie W. Dunham Conoco Student Leadership Center. We encourage everyone to follow SGA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates. SGA’s mission is to serve students every day. It advocates on behalf of the student body to push for change and action. One lesson that we have learned during our tenure has been to expect the unexpected. Regardless of the destination ahead, the journey will have its fair share of ups and downs, so it is of the utmost importance that one perseveres through challenges. We have greatly enjoyed this SIANDHARA BONNET/THE DAILY honor of serving the student body, and we will continue this year’s U.S. presidential to do our best to improve election. the OU experience. Last fall, SGA co-programmed with UPB to host a watch party for the OU Daniel Pae and Michael vs. Baylor game, and there Lutter was exceptional turnout for Student Government this event. We would like Association President and to increase the number of Vice President

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Mental health resources at OU OU provides a litany of mental health resources

OU students. Whether you think you are dealing with a more serious mental disorder or you simply need someone to talk you through a stressful time, the counselors at Goddard are a wonderful resource. Here are a few phone numbers to keep in mind in case you ever find yourself in a situation where you need outside help:

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College is one of the most exciting times in our lives. It’s a new place with new faces and experiences around every corner. The University of Oklahoma offers some amazing opportunities to get involved on campus and the academics are absolutely incredible. Being at OU is an awesome experience that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Unfortunately, college life often causes a lot of stress. So many new things ca n b e c o m e t o o mu c h, and we can find ourselves scared, confused and lost. School work, finances, clubs, Greek life and thoughts about the future can lead to overwhelming feelings that we don’t know how to deal with. Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety can become a harsh reality for students during their time in college. The new location, independence, pressure and busy lifestyle may bring on thoughts and feelings that are heavier than we’re used to coping with. If you find yourself facing thoughts or feelings that you have never experienced — overwhelmed, scared, confused, or upset — OU offers various resources. There are places you can go where you are safe and don’t have to worry about being judged or stigmatized. Always remember that you are never alone, even when you feel like it. The Goddard Health Center offers counseling and p s y c h i at r i c s e r v i c e s t o

University Counseling Center: (405) 325-2911 *The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers emergency services in case of an urgent crisis. A list a qualifying instances can be found at www.ou.edu/ucc.html National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-442-HOPE (1-800442-4673) *Suicide prevention, awareness, and education. Available 24/7.

OU student J.D. Baker leads the first meeting of Sooner Mental Health on Oct. 26.

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• August 22, 2015

New era, new people, new ideas Dana Branham

of the OU community, and one came to mind right away: we can’t pay our staff very Last spring, two other Daily well. A large portion of our editors and I met with leaders staff is unpaid, and that often from activist groups on cam- means that the people who pus, and I learned a lot that work in Student Media are the day. I took a lot of notes that I ones who can afford to. But still look back at from time to that’s not an accurate picture time, but there was one par- of OU: many, many students ticular criticism stuck with on this campus work their me: Daily staff says we want to way through school, meanengage with the community ing an unpaid extracurricular we serve, but we don’t always activity is out of the question. participate in the community I’m working with our Student as people. Rather, we tend to Media director to revamp limit our interaction with the and publicize our work-study community, staying behind program, so students who want to do our notejournalism books and I want us to us can, cameras. write stories with and they can I’m Dana, that matter, work toward and I’ll be The Daily’s stories about p a y i n g f o r school at the editor-inpeople and same time. chief this about the What we y e a r. I ’ m issues and don’t want is equally to restrict the thrilled and struggles terrified to and triumphs wide array of viewpoints get started we all face. and experi— thrilled ences on this because campus from there are so many opportunities for this being part of our journalism. I want us to write stories news organization to improve and do meaningful work for that matter, stories about you, and terrified because people and about the issues I really, really don’t want to and struggles and triumphs we all face. I want us to tell mess up this chance. I’ve asked my editorial those stories thoughtfully, board to commit with me to beautifully, visually. I want something pretty simple this those stories to be right at semester— once a week, we your fingertips, whether you go to a campus event, wheth- see them in print, swipe open er that’s a lecture or town hall a push notification or see a or movie night or art exhibit link in your Facebook feed. or fundraiser. We won’t go in I want our work to make you a big pack, and we won’t be think, laugh and enact change there to report on anything. where change is needed. I’ve only got a year to make We’ll be there as members of the OU community — for all this happen, so I’m ready to the things that make it won- get to work. I’m here — this derful and for all the things whole staff is here — to serve you. that need fixing. I want The Daily to be a more active part of the community it serves. This semester, we’ll start organizing Dana is a journalism in-person forums — maybe a junior and will begin her pre-election crash course on third year working at The the campaign trail so far, and Daily this fall. Previously, maybe a chat with students she was The Daily’s first and experts on Oklahoma’s engagement editor, leading failures in public education. The Daily through a digital (Wanna co-program an event and print redesign. She has also served as online editor, with us? Let me know.) I want us to better represent social media coordinator the diverse backgrounds that and as a reporter. Most make up OU’s students. I’m recently, she was a web sure you’ve heard this before intern at the Tulsa World. — not just from The Daily, but If you want to get in touch, from all sorts of organizations she’s here to listen: call or at OU. I started thinking about text 979-324-7894, or email the barriers that keep our staff danabranham@ou.edu. from being a better reflection

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