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Junior forward Kristian Doolittle goes up for a shot in the game against Texas Feb. 23. Doolittle scored 15 points during the game.

HOLDING OUT HOPE Sooners cling to broken losing streak, pre-conference record four games away from NCAA Tournament

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e n i o r g u a rd C h r i s t i a n James cracked a few smiles at the podium Saturday.

After scoring 19 points on 7-16 shooting and four 3-pointers, James led the Sooners’ offensive efforts in a 69-67 win over Texas.

In the first half, James scored 14 points and was 4-5 from beyond the arc. He was starting to look like the James from the beginning of the season. James looked like the leader Oklahoma needs.

Sophomore forward Brady Manek made the crowd erupt in the first few seconds of the game Saturday with a ferocious dunk assisted by freshman guard Jamal Bieniemy.

Manek was able to make a difference in the first half alongside James, with eight points on 2-2 shooting from three. The Sooners went into halftime up 42-28. Manek would finish with 12 points and and five rebounds.

Manek looked like the offensive weapon Oklahoma needs.

“Christian and Brady making shots like that early makes all the difference in the world,” coach Lon Kruger said, “from a confidence standpoint, from a scoreboard standpoint.”

OU’s win over Texas marks the team’s second consecutive win in the conference after beating TCU Feb. 16, thanks in large part because of James and Manek.

It’s the first time all year the Sooners have been able to get back-to-back wins in the Big 12, and it comes right after a fivegame losing streak that was, and still is, threatening to derail their NCAA Tournament hopes.

But with the resurgence of both James and Manek, combined with an experienced senior class, two daring grad transfer guards and a budding freshman, Oklahoma is looking to take on a challenging last few games, in order to make the program’s 31st NCAA Tournament appearance.

“We’ve had momentum these past few games,” James said.

“And we just got to keep moving. We know we got to get better, and we know we got a lot to work on. Let’s get a couple more wins, we’re trying to get to this tournament.”

Oklahoma undoubtedly has

CALEB MCCOURRY • @CALEBMAC21 its flaws. In a losing streak that started with a 77-47 home loss to Baylor on Jan. 28 and ended with a 59-53 loss at Baylor on Feb. 11, the Sooners declined in a variety of areas from game to game.

OU shot under 30 percent in game one against Baylor, while the Bears shot over 50 percent. The Sooners were out-rebounded 48-30 at West Virginia while turning the ball over 15 times. When Iowa State visited Norman, it stole a lead in the second half that the Sooners never took back, showing a lack of ability to finish games. ThenNo. 18 Texas Tech inhibited OU’s offense. And when they came back to Baylor almost three weeks later, careless late-game turnovers cost the Sooners another win.

But the Sooners have shown signs of life in their last two performance: a 71-62 win at TCU and Saturday’s nail-biter over Texas. In these two games, James has awoken from his five-game slump by averaging 16.5 points with 50 percent field-goal percentage in the two wins. Manek

averaged 13 points on 10-19 shooting, along with averaging six boards. Grad transfers Aaron Calixte and Miles Reynolds have rediscovered their early-season way by making contributions off the bench.

“Y’all got to stay locked in. Every practice. Do what you got to do, man.

Y’all in the hunt.”

BUDDY HIELD, FORMER OU BASKETBALL PLAYER AND CURRENT SACRAMENTO KINGS GUARD

Through it all, there are consistent br ight sides to OU ’s struggles. One is junior forward Kristian Doolittle, who’s averaged 15.8 points and 6.8 rebounds in the last five games.

Doolittle helped snap the fivegame losing streak by tallying a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds in the Sooners’

win at TCU. He had 15 points and seven rebounds against Texas.

Another bright side is freshman Jamal Bieniemy, who isn’t rediscovering his way. He’s already found it and is getting better every single game. Although he’s not a high scorer, Bieniemy has a play-making presence on the court that’s hard to ignore.

His late game heroics against Texas is the latest example.

Now, Doolittle, Bieniemy and the Sooners hope to continue their momentum at No. 19 Iowa State.

“After losing that game against Baylor, we had our backs against the wall,” Doolittle said. “Being able to go down to TCU and that game, and then win this one, it’s just something to build off of as we go into Iowa State.”

Oklahoma, now 5-9 in the Big 12, has four games left in the regular season. To reach .500 in conference play, they have to win all four of those games — a tall task for any Big 12 team.

Only once have the Sooners made the NCAA Tournament

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Senior guard Rashard Odomes smiles with fans after the Sooners won the game against Texas Feb. 23.

while losing more than half of their conference games, which came last year when now-Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young led the Sooners to an 8-10 record.

Getting selected was a shot in the dark for Young and the Sooners, and it’s possibly looking the same way this year.

Ahead of them is a road game at Iowa State, West Virginia, No. 12 Kansas and No. 23 Kansas State.

The Sooners have already lost to all of these opponents once this year. That’s four revenge wins to seal a shot at going dancing.

Seniors James, Jamuni McNeace and Rashard Odomes were visited Saturday afternoon by a former teammate who knows a thing or two about the big dance: now-Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield.

Hield, who averaged 25 points his senior season with Oklahoma, took a seat next to OU’s director of athletics Joe Castiglione behind the goal Saturday and could be heard yelling words of encouragement to his former teammates.

“That’s my guy,” James said.

“It’s always good to see him here. His belief in me, he knows what I’m capable of and what I can do. It’s another confidence booster for us to have.”

The seniors know what it takes to make a deep run in the tournament, riding Hield’s remarkable senior season to the Final Four in 2016, and also know the feeling of a first round exit. And some — Calixte and Reynolds — have never even been to the tournament.

Now, four games and the Big 12 Tournament will seal their fate. The Sooners have the adversity of mid-season woes and history standing in their way.

But there are two silver linings the team can cling onto: the team’s late season momentum and pre-conference record.

“Y’all got to stay locked in,” said Hield, when he visited the Sooners locker room after their win against Texas. “Every practice. Do what you got to do, man.

Y’all in the hunt.”

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Students mourn late professor Biology instructor taught through battle with cancer BAILEY LEWIS @BaileyLewis75

Rosemary Knapp, a wellloved and accomplished OU biology professor, recently died due to cancer, and was so dedicated to her students that she taught her classes up until her death.

Knapp died after a long battle with breast cancer on Feb. 3, leaving her former students, colleagues and family distraught by her loss.

Knapp was married to Richard Broughton, another biology professor at OU, for almost 25 years.

Broughton said Knapp was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996 when she was 34 and that it had recently metastasized to her lung lining and central nervous system.

D u r i n g K n a p p’s l o n g battle with cancer she had three surgeries, three courses of aggressive chemotherapy, many maintenance chemotherapies and two courses of radiation, Broughton said.

“S h e w a s t h e l o v e o f my life and the mother of our now-teenaged child re n ,” B rou g ht o n s a i d .

“Ros emar y’s war m and welcoming manner belied a fierce intensity that she brought to everything that mattered to her. She had an unwavering passion for her family, her work and her friends. I am proud that she

shared her life with me.”

Broughton said Knapp taught Principles of Physiology, Hormones and Behavior, Physiological Ecology and Biology Capstone. He said she truly advocated for her students and always made her classes engaging and based on her own experiences.

“She was a strong advocate for women and for students,” Broughton said.

“She always tried to see the students’ perspective and make things relevant to them. She cared deeply for all students and appreciated the challenges faced by international, LGBTQ and many other underrepresented students.”

Carla Clark, a biology senior and one of Knapp’s former honors students, said she worked closely with Knapp in the lab and had to help her when her body was deteriorating from the cancer.

“S h e h a d a t u m o r o n the back of her neck that caused her to basically lose her fine-motor skills in her left hand because it was on a nerve that went through her hand,” Clark said. “So she needed my help a lot in the lab because she only had one working hand.”

Clark said Knapp genuinely loved her students and teaching and was always willing to give students extra help by letting them retake tests or having extra office hours.

“I think some professors see teaching as a burden, but that wasn’t the case for her,” Clark said. “There would be times where she would make something

a learning lesson. So, if she made a mistake, like let’s say she forgot to write something down, she would say, ‘Make sure you don’t do this,’ or ‘Don’t do what I just did.’”

Clark said she knew that Knapp was not doing well but thought she had more time because she was still teaching.

“I remember the last time I saw her just sitting there thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s gotten so much worse,”’ Clark said. “I just knew she didn’t have much time left just from looking at her because her whole left side was paralyzed, and her eye had to stay closed or else she would see double. I just thought that maybe she would be able to go a little longer because she was literally in our classroom and two weeks later died.”

OU biology professor Eli Bridge was one of Knapp’s colleagues and friends, and the two had alternated semesters of teaching the course Principles of Physiology since 2013.

Bridge said Knapp was an amazing instructor and used her cancer as a way to teach her students by explaining the medications she was on, how they worked and what side effects she was experiencing.

“One thing Rosemary did that astounded me was that when she was undergoing cancer treatments, she would not only continue to teach but would incorporate her battle with cancer into the course material,” Bridge said. “This was all done in an upbeat manner — Rosemary was always

e x p re s s i ng a maze m e nt and thankfulness for the treatments she was undergoing, no matter how bad they made her feel.”

Bridge said Knapp is an example to her not only as a professor but as a person.

“Rosemary showed me how to keep a large class of students engaged and interested,” Bridge said.

“She also set an example of courage and selflessness that I can only try to live up to.”

Bi o l o g y s e n i o r E l i ssa Dabaghi was one of Knapp’s students and also worked with her in the lab, and said that when she found out about Knapp’s passing, she felt like she lost a best friend and a role model.

“I knew she wasn’t doing great, and I definitely wanted to give her some space and time with her family,” Dabaghi said. “Obviously, I’m super sad about it, but I’m so proud of what she’s accomplished, and she has left an amazing legacy at OU.” Dabaghi said Knapp was such a positive influence on her and has impacted her life in numerous ways.

“I felt like she was just closer to students, and she was a true role model for me because her energy, positivity, lightheartedness and everything about her radiated,” Dabaghi said.

“She just wanted to teach and have her students really understand and learn things. I also would not have gotten into medical school without her help.”

Broughton said Knapp positively impacted

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Late OU biology professor Rosemary Knapp. Knapp died Feb. 3 after a long battle with breast cancer.

ever yone she knew and that her legacy in her scientific research and love for others will live on.

“Based on her role as director of graduate studies in the biology department, hundreds of graduate students, as well as many colleagues, attribute much of the success in their careers to her sage advice and caring mentorship,” Broughton said. “Her positive impact on people’s

lives, whether students, colleagues or friends, cannot be overstated. She was strong and brave yet generous and warm. She was simply the best person I have ever known.”

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Student starts support club Group aims to raise awareness about eating disorders NANCY SPEARS @ThisIsNancyS

A recently created club aims to raise awareness and provide support for students facing issues with eating disorders.

New this semester, the Eating Disorder Awareness Club (EDAC) is the first eating disorder-related organization at OU. Kristina Dunham, psychology sophomore and the president of EDAC, has dealt with eating disorders herself and sought treatment for those issues. She said she started the club to help others with their struggles and create change.

“I told myself that if I was going to start this, I had to make sure I was in a good place in my own recovery,” Dunham said. “I can’t start this if I wasn’t in a good place, because how can I help others if I can’t help myself? I started EDAC because I’m involved in greek life and I see lots of disordered eating that gets swept under the rug.”

The OU community, Dunham said, was also supportive of this brand new endeavor.

“I think campus lifestyle is really good for advocation in general. I love OU because it’s very positive. It just seemed like the perfect place for (the organization),” Dunham said. “This is such a

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Kristina Dunham, a psychology sophomore and the president of the Eating Disorder Awareness Club, speaks at the first meeting Feb. 5.

warm community. I was really attracted to that.”

Dunham said that while EDAC can help those suffering with eating disorders find resources and mutual support, they are not a professional therapy group.

She said that she would love if more college campuses had awareness groups like EDAC, since there is such a stigma that surrounds eating disorders.

“One of my goals is to get people to recognize that this isn’t a choice; it’s an illness,” Dunham said.

Cassidy Howland, human relations sophomore, said she joined EDAC because she witnessed the impact it had on some of her friends.

Howland attended the club’s first meeting Feb. 5.

Howland said that the

meeting was very well-organized, and that the president and other executives of EDAC “did a great job telling us what events we have coming up and preparing us for a fun semester of educating people on eating disorders.”

According to Howland, the awareness club has the capability to help others in a major way. Being able to notice the warning signs in friends, family or even one’s self could help someone heal much easier. Howland said she would love to see more people become educated and recover from this illness.

“I think it will be an amazing semester, and I am excited to get more involved over the years,” Howland said.

While the organization has rather small numbers right now — only 15-20 in

all — anyone who wants to join is more than welcome to, according to vice president Alexa Sheppard, an elementary education sophomore.

“We want people to advocate even if you’re not personally struggling with it,” Sheppard said. “It’s about letting yourself open up to change and be helped.”

Sheppard has personally struggled with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa.

“For me, it started really happening at the end of my senior year at high school,” Sheppard said regarding her personal journey with anorexia. “I internalized comments from my family about my weight, and when I started losing weight I got praised for it, so I thought being anorexic was a good thing. I thought I was doing

something right because my family accepts me now, and I didn’t want to lose that feeling,” she said.

Due to the lack of parental supervision, Sheppard’s eating disorder worsened while she lived in OU’s dorms as a freshman. Eventually, Sheppard’s parents stepped in for an intervention, telling her that if she didn’t enter treatment voluntarily, they would pull her out of school and take her into treatment.

Sheppard didn’t finish the fall 2017 semester. Instead, she went into seven weeks of inpatient treatment after getting an appointment with a doctor in Norman.

She returned from treatment during winter break and went on to complete the spring 2018 semester.

“I have all these dates and anniversaries ingrained in my head. I was diagnosed as anorexic on Oct. 31, 2017, and went into treatment on Nov. 10, 2017,” Sheppard said.“One of my mottos is to never lose hope. I just feel like that’s something everyone needs to hang on to, whether you have an eating disorder or you’re just struggling in life — never lose hope is something everyone needs to remember.”

The Eating Disorder Awareness Club can be found on OrgSync. For more information about the club, email kmdunham@ou.edu.

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Meal plans limit options, availability Students struggle to eat healthily, avoid allergens EMILY TUCKER

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Some OU freshmen have found it difficult to access food options that suit them best, including healthy eating and allergen-friendly options.

Living in the dorms, freshman students can choose a meal plan that best fits their schedule and diet, but some still struggle with dining hours and availability.

Musical theater freshman Zander Herrera said availability and restrictions put forth by the meal plan is something that causes him to struggle with nutritional eating. He lives in Walker Center and said his main issue with the meal plan lies in availability.

“Sometimes I don’t get out of rehearsals until 10 or 11 (p.m.),” Herrera said, “and so I’ll either come to Crossroads and grab something, and there’s not really many healthy options on the menu, or I’ll go to Cane’s because those are the only two things open.”

He said the places that do offer healthy options, like the Crawford University Club and Cross, are too expensive to go there consistently, especially when meal exchanges do not roll over week to week.

“There are times I’ll be out on a Saturday night, and I’ll

forget that I have one meal swipe left, and then it resets, so that’s like $12.50 gone,” Herrera said. “So if the meals were able to roll over, I think it’d be good because then we could come to places like the University Club, we could go to Cross, and we could order healthier options.”

For students like Herrera looking to improve their eating choices, a dietitian is always available for both individual appointments and group presentations, and resources in Couch Restaurants include the Fitter Foods line and the purple gluten-free cart, according to an email to The Daily from OU Housing and Food.

Another side of freshman dietary struggles is the effect on students with allergies.

Information management and professional writing freshman Jill Romack and economics and mathematics freshman Leah Pomerantz both have celiac disease, a condition that prevents them from eating gluten.

Pomerantz also has a corn allergy.

Romack said she decided to come to OU because she was told there were lots of options available to accommodate her allergy. However, the reality of the situation was quite different when she arrived, she said.

“I arrived at school, and none of the Caf employees know what gluten is or what gluten-free means, and I’ve had the same meal every day

for 16 weeks,” Romack said.

Employees go through training once every semester that involves a food handler’s class that includes allergy training with a test at the end which they must pass in order to work on campus, said Frank Henry, director of Food Services.

“All (the employees) should know what they’re talking about,” Henry said.

Romack receives a spreadsheet every two weeks from OU Housing and Food that contains every ingredient that is going to be prepared in Couch Restaurants, but she said it is difficult to decipher, as it contains a large amount of columns and rows.

“Jill sends (the spreadsheet) to me,” Pomerantz said. “You have to figure out what your allergens are and then delete all the other columns just to make sense of the spreadsheet.”

Romack said it is difficult for her to branch out because much of the gluten-free food offered in Couch Restaurants is under threat of cross contamination.

“When you get to the Caf, and, hypothetically, this food that I can eat is right next to the bowl of rolls,” Romack said. “Celiac is serious enough that if someone touches bread and then touches my food, and then I eat that food, then I can still get really ill.”

There are numerous resources available for people who deal with allergies, celiac or just want to choose

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A former dean is pursuing litigation against the university for violation of her First Amendment rights.

Suzette Grillot, former dean and current professor in the College of International Studies, said in a tweet she was “wrongfully terminated” from her position as

dean and vice provost for International Programs. She was also removed Feb. 5 from two study abroad programs for the President’s Community Scholars.

“The immoral and illegal continuation of efforts to retaliate against me sets a dangerous and harmful precedent for employees and students alike ­— that exercising free speech OU does not approve of will be opposed by the full force of OU’s resources,” Grillot said in a tweet. “A culture of fear and obedience, reinforced by retaliation, will not keep me silent.”

Grillot said she was terminated from programs that she created for President’s Community Scholars, and that she had always led them in the past.

“OU was explicit that this action was the direct result of my being outspoken on matters of public concern – not because of my performance or abilities as a faculty member,” Grillot said in a tweet.

A university spokesperson said in a text that the study abroad programs Grillot accompanied the students on were responsibilities of the dean, and that since Grillot is

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Couch Center dorm and Couch Restaurants Jan. 17. Students with food allergies have found it hard to navigate meals on campus.

healthier options, according to Housing and Food.

Pomerantz said she wishes there was more flexibility in the meal plans, as neither she nor Romack make use of the full value of their meal plan.

“The only way you can get a freshman meal plan is you can buy one of their standard packages, or you can buy something bigger than the standard package,” Pomerantz said. “I kind of wish you could buy something a little smaller.”

Fran Sharp, dietitian for Housing and Food Services, said the most important thing anyone can do is self-report and that the Disability Resource Center is a valuable resource for students with allergies. For all students with dietary restrictions, planning

ahead is key, Sharp said.

“We’re all self-responsible, so if you know that someplace closes at 8 (p.m.), then you need to pre-plan,” Sharp said. “(We) can really get a lot of background information to help them be able to better provide what they need to eat nutritionally.”

Sharp said OU Housing and Food accommodates everyone, whether the accommodationis for an allergy or a choice to eat healthy.

“Even if it’s not a medical condition, even if it’s a life choice, we honor that,” Sharp said.

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no longer in that position, the “activities appropriate for the Dean” have been transferred to the individual in that role.

“As an institution, we do not tolerate or practice retaliation against employees,” the spokesperson said.

Grillot said she informed the university on Feb. 5 and again Feb. 19 that removing her from the study abroad programs in retaliation for her “recent” comments would violate her rights, but that she was removed from the programs anyway.

G r i l l o t ca l l e d f o r O U President James Gallogly’s

resignation last month at the Rally to Stop Racism, and she said that whether one supported her comments or not, they were a “basic exercise of free speech.”

Grillot’s full statement can be found on Twitter at twitter. com/suzettegrillot.

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Fraternity claims repair delays Pi Kappa Phi says house issues are affecting members BAILEY LEWIS @BaileyLewis75

An OU fraternity believes the repair of repeated infrastructure issues in its house is being deliberately delayed.

The Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house has been having problems for a long time, said John Hamlin, journalism junior and Pi Kappa Phi historian. Currently, 25 members live in the house, Hamlin said. “I mean its always been a problem house, and it’s just kind of rotting from the inside,� Hamlin said. “If you walk in the stairwell, you can smell the rotting from the pipes underneath the laundry room. I would not be surprised if I end up on a mesothelioma commercial in 10 years because it’s just not a quality house.�

Pi Kappa Phi rents its house from the fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha, which owns the house, Hamlin said. Because of this, the members of Pi Kappa Phi must go through Pi Kappa Alpha’s Housing Corporation to get damages fixed.

Geoffrey Long, Pi Kappa Alpha Housing Corporation treasurer, said that they’ve owned the Pi Kappa Phi house for about 12 years, and have had a lease with Pi Kappa Phi for about five years.

The biggest issue the hous e has exper ienced was when a pipe burst in November 2018, and the explosion collapsed the ceiling of journalism junior and Pi Kappa Phi President A l e x Ba ro n ’s ro o m a n d flooded the entire first floor of the house. “I was heading into work, and I got a call from one of the members, and he told me that the house was flooding, and he didn’t sound that worried about it,� Baron said. “But when I was walking up to the house, people were darti ng ou t a n d p a n i ck i ng.

And then when I had finally gotten up to the side of the house, I saw water just rushing out, and the water was a little higher than ankle height, probably like to the lower shin area.�

Hamlin said that the response to the flooding was more immediate than it has been with past issues in the house and that SERVPRO, a company that provides clean up after fire, water, mold or storm damage, came on site immediately.

Pi Kappa Phi’s former chapter adviser, Michael Dean, paid for the members stay in the Embassy Suites for two nights and then they were able to move back in, Hamlin said.

Baron’s personal items and room were destroyed, and he lost almost everything he had, so one of the fraternity members created a GoFundMe for him. “ My e nt i re ro o m w a s

destroyed, like ever ything in it besides clothes that weren’t torn up and I could wash, but that was p re t t y m u c h i t ,� B a ro n said. “I think when (the G o Fu n d Me ) h a d f i n a l ly reached me, it was at about $3,000, which was amazing.�

Baron said that Pi Kappa Alpha’s Housing Corporation has not offered him any reimbursements for his rent or items lost and has not helped him find somewhere to stay.

Garrett Gappa, history sophomore and Pi Kappa Phi social chair, said that the house dad’s room was also destroyed and that Baron and the house dad were not told what they should do until much later. “Both our president and house dad have been living off of couches, and they were just told within the last month that they must file an independent insurance claim, after being told that it would be handled,�

Gappa said.

Gappa said that Pi Kappa Alpha has been extremely slow in making the proper repairs to the house after the flood. “The drywall and baseboards weren’t replaced until a month and a half later over winter break,�

Gappa said. “The living rooms were left without carpet, and segments of the carpet glue were left streaking the concrete underneath. Three months later, and flooring is just now being redone.�

Long said that the repairs for the flooding are a huge job and have to be done carefully. “With water damage, you have to be careful because you don’t want mold to be an issue or something like that,� Long said. “We had to make sure that none of the electrical was shorted out, replace any drywall that’s been damaged and flooring that’s been damaged.�

Long said that they have been doing everything they can to get the house fixed as quickly as possible. “It takes time, and we can’t necessarily force a contractor to move at a certain pace, but we’re doing everything we can to get everything repaired,� Long said. “It’s a significant job, and I think that it’s unfortunate to have to live in a construction zone for a little while, and we wish that didn’t happen.�

Hamlin said another one of the issues with the house has been mold in the kitchen and that the response f ro m P i K a p p a A l p h a’s Housing Corporation to fix the mold was extremely slow, taking about a month for them to do anything. “There have also been issues with mold that started back in August because there was leaking from pipes that accumulated and caused mold,� Hamlin said. “And so a lot of the kitchen had to be gutted, especially because that was where food was being ser ved. So, we had this huge mold issue, and it was

causing people to be sick.

I was throwing up from it, and it was really bad.�

Baron said there have also been issues with the house’s air conditioning and plumbing. “The A.C. will frequently not work, and then it takes about two or three months at a time for the people that we’re under contract with to come and fix it,�

Baron said. “There have also been problems with the plumbing. I think it was September of this year, there was an issue with the plumbing, and it literally put all of the sewage water from the house into the yard.�

Baron also said that the house’s parking lot has huge potholes that they have been asking to have fixed for two years, but no one has come to look at them.

However, Long said that the Pi Kappa Alpha Housing Corporation always works to fix issues in the house as quickly as possible, and when an issue comes up, they have to figure out if the repair is Pi Kappa Alpha’s obligation or Pi Kappa Phi’s obligation. “So if repairs are brought up, the way it’s supposed to work is that they would notify their alumni leadership, who is kind of our point of contact, and they would then contact us,� Long said. “And if it’s our obligation, then we contact the necessary contractor, and we say that there’s an issue and to get out there and fix it and they get up there as quickly as they can.�

Hamlin said that Pi Kappa Alpha’s members are moving into the house in August 2019, so Pi Kappa Phi is in the process of finding a new house. “We’re currently trying to negotiate to get a current house that’s not being used, not to move into, but to use for chapter facilities and meetings for chapter and stuff like that,� Hamlin said. “We believe that there are opportunities and we’re working with our national organization and the university, and the university wants to see us continue to exist on campus.�

Hamlin said that he believes Pi Kappa Alpha’s Housing Corporation is

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prolonging repairing the damages be caus e their members are moving in. “Basically the landlord’s being slow about it, probably somewhat deliberately, but also probably because they’re having issues with getting contractors to actually show up,� Hamlin said. �I think they’re just trying to delay everything as long as possible, so we get the least use of the new features as possible.�

Baron said that he’s not accusing Pi Kappa Alpha of intentionally delaying repairs, but he thinks it’s suspicious that they have been so slow to address the issues in the house. “I think that the people in charge are trying to make it more difficult for us in order to get us out earlier

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last The possibilities are endless, but you can’t do everything and be successful. Look at your options and choose what excites you the most to find a soul-satisfying activity. Friendship, romance and communication are highlighted and will lead to personal improvements and a healthier lifestyle.

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Don’t share personal information.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Pick up the pace and finish what you start. How you go about helping others will determine your success.

If someone tries to use you or take advantage of your hospitality, back away.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Learn as you go and bring about positive change that will encourage you to improve your life. Be willing to walk away from negativity, demanding people and bad relationships.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Create your own destiny. Consider what you want to do and start the ball rolling. Be innovative and seek out those who share your opinions and desires.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be careful whom you trust with personal information, secrets or your possessions. Lending and borrowing isn’t a good idea. Someone will twist your words or misinform you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Try to find new ways to use your skills in ways that will improve your cash flow. Physical labor will encourage you to get in tip-top shape.

Romance is on the rise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Listen, but don’t share your opinion. The information you pick up will help you decipher who is worth spending time with and who isn’t. A change will be financially beneficial.

so that they can do renovations so that Pi Kappa Alpha can move in in the fall,�

Baron said. “It just seems real suspect to me because, after a circumstance like this, I would assume that it would be priority No. 1 to make sure that things got fixed, and it’s been the total opposite.�

However, Long said that these allegations are “absolutely false� and “almost ludicrous.� “Maybe there are some disgruntled members that don’t like the fact that it’s taking the time that it is, but part of that is just the reality of construction, contractors and repairs, particularly large-scale repairs,�

Long said. “I mean, obviously, we would love to be able to completely repair

everything overnight, but that can’t happen.�

Long said this is the first time they have heard of these complaints, and was surprised to hear that members were upset. “After talking to their alumni leadership and having not had anybody complain to us that anything is taking too long, I have the impression that this may be a few members that are maybe a little upset with how things are going and I get that,� Long said. “But our interest and our obligation under the lease is to provide a habitable and safe environment for whoever’s in it.�

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Siandhara Bonnet, culture editor dailyent@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com/culture • Twitter: @OUDailyCulture

OU to host Broadway adviser Guided master classes will be provided to students

KATHRYN WARD @kathryn_ward7

O U ’s W e i t z e n h o f f e r School of Musical Theatre will host a Broadway and film consultant for master classes in April.

Liz Caplan, a vocal consultant for films and Broadway shows in New York City, will teach four master classes over two days in the first week of April. This is Caplan’s first teaching appointment at OU, and the classes will be exclusively offered to junior and senior students in the School of Musical Theatre.

Caplan provides different services such as private vocal lessons, university workshops and microphone technique and vocal sculpting for pop and rock singing. During the master classes, she will work with students on breathing and alignment.

Ashton Byrum, School of Musical Theatre director, said the chance to work with Caplan individually allows students to expand their network in the musical theater industry.

“Caplan has made quite a career out of herself as being someone who producers can call and ask to come in and work with a star performer,” Byrum

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The Weitzenhoffer College of Fine Arts Sept. 13. OU’s School of Music Theatre will host a Broadway and film consultant to teach master classes in April.

said.

Her training consists of innovative use of physical alignment, exercise and nutrition to sustain a healthy instrument, as well as yoga, breathing and relaxation techniques.

Caplan’s vocal exercises focus on strengthening the larynx and vocal chords and releasing the

tongue and jaw to produce increased range and flexibility.

She has worked as a vocal consultant on many Broadway shows in New York City and Hollywood Films including “ D ear Evan Hansen,” “Frozen,” “C o C o,” “ T h e G r e a t e s t Showman,” Hedwig and t h e A n g r y I n c h ,” “ L e s

Miserables,” and “Book of Mormon”.

Caplan has had a large impact on the musical theater industry by teaching performers who are now major recording artists and Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winners, according to her website.

Byrum said he knew of Caplan for years, formerly

being an actor in New York for 15 years, and he knows how highly influential she is, so he invited her to OU. This is the first time Caplan will teach master classes at OU. Professionals are brought in annually to the School of Musical Theatre to enhance the learning of the students, Byrum said.

Inviting guest artists is what makes the program special, he said.

“We are very fortunate that we can do that,” Byrum said. “These guests enrich our program, the students’ experience and help them learn from other people.”

Kathryn Ward

kathryn.v.ward-1@ou.edu

What do signs of dating violence look like?

GEC describes misconceptions, available resources SIANDHARA BONNET @siabon

Editor’s note: This is the fourth 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. Some answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and although many college students are entering their 20s, dating violence can look fairly similar on all levels.

Dating violence can include controlling, abusive and aggressive behavior in a romantic relationship, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime.

The Daily asked Bliss Brow n, coordinator for gender-based violence prevention programs for the Gender + Equality Center, and Leanne Ho, the GEC’s gender-based violence prevention intern, about what dating violence can look like and what resources are available on campus and in Norman.

WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS OF DATING VIOLENCE, AND WHAT ALL DOES THAT INCLUDE? Most people know that if your partner hits you, that isn’t OK, but dating violence can take many forms, from physical abus e to emotional abuse. Signs of emotional abuse include control (ex : if your partner won’t let you see your friends), manipulation (ex: if your partner threatens to hurt themselves if you don’t give them attention), or gaslighting (ex: if your partner dismisses or invalidates your feelings).

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A staged photo of an act of relationship violence.

V I O L E N C E LO O K O R SOUND LIKE FROM THE OUTSIDE? If your friend seems afraid of their partner or reluctant to share details about their relationship, that could be a red flag.

Their partner might also prevent them from spending time with you, which might look like flakiness or constant unavailability.

Unexplained injuries can signal physical abuse.

IF SOMEONE HAS A FRIEND IN A PROBLEMAT I C / A B U S I V E R E L A TIONSHIP, WHAT CAN SOMEONE DO WITHO U T I S O L AT I N G T H E FRIEND EVEN MORE? Although it might be difficult or confusing to see your friend getting hurt, it’s important to remember that there are many reasons that someone might stay in an unhealthy or abusive relationship. The best thing W H A T C A N D A T I N G you can do is be there to

listen and to offer resources. You can’t force your friend to leave the relationship, but you can be there for them until they’re ready to do so, and then support them afterward.

WHAT ARE SOME COMMON MISCONCEPT I O N S P E O P L E M AY HAVE AROUND DATING VIOLENCE? Misconception No. 1: “This would never happen to me.” Some people think that they would break up at the first sign of abuse or that they would never get into a relationship with an abusive person in the first place. The problem is that many abusers are excellent manipulators, who challenge boundaries and force victims into vulnerable positions.

Misconception No. 2: “Jealousy is a sign of love.”

In reality, jealousy is one of the first warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. It is

a sign of insecurity and distrust. We all can feel jealous from time to time, but using jealousy as an excuse to control a dating partner is abuse. If you start to feel jealous, it’s important to communicate openly and honestly with your partner.

Misconception No. 3: “Men can’t be victims of dating violence.” The reality is that anyone, regardless of gender identity, can be affected by dating violence. In addition, men may be less likely to report dating violence because they’re afraid of not being believed.

WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS OR IN NORMAN FOR THOSE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP? OU Advocates is a 24/7 hotline for OU students, faculty, and staff experiencing sexual violence, stalking, harassment, and dating and domestic

violence. You can call this number anytime day or night, 365 days a year to get support, ask questions, or get connected to other resources like free counseling, the rape crisis center, the sexual misconduct office, or the police department. There are both male and female advocates, and all OU Advocates services are free & confidential.

The Women’s Resource Center is a non-profit organization in Norman and is not a part of the University o f O k l a h o m a, b u t t h e y work closely with our OU Advocates team. The WRC provides several services, including Rape Crisis Center, Domestic Violence S h e l t e r, C o u r t r o o m Advocacy & Legal Aid, Free Counseling, and Support Groups. Despite the name, it also serves men and gender non-conforming people.

Last but not least, the Gender + Equality

Center, which runs the OU Advocates program, is a great place to go to get connected to other resources. Located on the second floor of the Union, right by Meacham Auditorium, the GEC is open 8a.m. - 5p.m., Monday through Friday. If you don’t feel comfortable calling OU Advocates, you can walk into the GEC and an Advocate will be available to assist you with anything you might need.

I f you o r a l ove d o n e may be a victim of dating violence or abuse, please reach out to one of the resources above or dial 911 in an emergency.

For other questions about healthy relationships, sex or other interactions, please ask a question anonymously using our Google Form, which can be found at oudaily.com.

Siandhara Bonnet arahdnais@ou.edu

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SPORTS

George Stoia, sports editor dailysports@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com/sports • Twitter: @OUDailySports

Kyler Murray set on football A’s can “hold out” hope, but QB is headed for NFL

GEORGE STOIA @georgestoia

Kyler Murray’s known for a while.

The former Oklahoma quarterback spoke to the OU media for the first time since the Sooners’ 45-34

loss to Alabama in the Orange Bowl, explaining his decision to choose football over baseball — the NFL over the MLB. “I’ve been a football player my whole life,” Murray said. “I didn’t know how the NFL felt about me before the season because I hadn’t played ... Obviously when you win, good things happen. And a lot of good things happened this year.”

Murray was drafted No. 9

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Former OU quarterback Kyler Murray shows off his Heisman Trophy during the OU men’s basketball game Feb. 23.

overall by the Oakland A’s in the 2018 MLB Draft and was expected to play baseball after his single season as the starting quarterback at OU. But after leading Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff and winning the Heisman Trophy, Murray announced his decision to focus on football: “ Ju s t my l ov e f o r t h e game of football. I put a lot at risk by coming back for the game of football — a lot. But at the end of the day, I was hoping to put myself in this position. And this past season I went and did that, so here we are.”

Murray said the decision was not as difficult as portrayed and was something he had made his mind up on quickly.

“For me, it’s something I’ve known for a while,” Murray said. “It’s obviously hard ... but being a part of that organization with the A’s was the best possible situation for me just because they were so great throughout football season.”

Murray will likely be a top selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, being rated as one of the top quarterbacks in the class. He’s been invited to the NFL Combine, which will take place Feb. 26 through March 4, but he

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Former OU quarterback Kyler Murray shows off his Heisman Trophy during the OU men’s basketball game Feb. 23.

has yet to decide which activities he will participate in.

Oakland has continued to hope Murray will change his mind. But for Murray, his mind is made up.

“They can hold out all

the hope they want to,” on football, and football Murray said. “I’m going to only — it’s easy,” Murray play football.” said.

And now that he can center his athletic career on one sport, Murray believes George Stoia his ceiling is limitless. georgestoia@ou.edu “Now, to be able to focus

Sooners dominate Mountaineers on road Oklahoma State to come to Norman for next match up TARIK MASRI

@Tarik_mofficial

Sophomore guard Ana Llanusa continued her historic streak as the Sooners dominated West Virginia 80-69 in Morgantown.

With 26 points on Saturday, Llanusa became the first Sooner since Courtney Paris to score 20plus points in five straight games. In that span, Llanusa has averaged 26.2 points per game on 47 percent shooting.

After missing 10 of the Sooners’ first 11 games of the season due to a foot injury, Llanusa has

emerged as a bright spot on a season that has been one of the worst in coach Sherri Coale’s tenure at Oklahoma.

The Sooners went into halftime up 34-31 after Llanusa knocked down a 3-pointer to beat the buzzer. Oklahoma rode the momentum out of the half and was able to extend its lead to double digits after going on runs of 6-0 and 8-0 in the third quarter.

The Sooners shot 66 percent from both the field and the 3-point line in the third quarter, knocking down 4-6 attempts from deep.

EMILY ADDINGTON/THE DAILY The Mountaineers came Sophomore guard Ana Llanusa looks to pass the ball during the game against Kansas State on into the game leading the Feb. 10.

Big 12 in defensive 3-point shooting, all of which were at least six 3-pointers. The percentage. Oklahoma fin- just 6-of-24 (25 percent).

Freshman guard Taylor 3-p ointers. That marks game moves Robertson to ished the game making 10 of its 20 attempts from deep Robertson added 18 points the sixth game this sea- eighth all-time in 3-pointand held West Virginia to f o r t h e S o o n e r s o n 6 - 9 son Robertson has made ers made by a Sooner in a

single season and just 11 shy of the OU freshman record.

The Mountaineers came into the contest ranked and tied for second in the Big 12 standings, and had won seven of their last eight games. The Sooners have won their last two meetings in Morgantown after losing their previous five contests there. With the win, Oklahoma moves to 7-19 overall and 3-12 in Big 12 play.

The Sooners will face rival Oklahoma State in Bedlam on Monday at 8 p.m. at the Lloyd Noble Center.

Tarik Masri

tarikmasri1@ou.edu

OU wins 2 of 3 games on California road trip Star players Wiles, Cavalli, Murphy help Sooners shine JORDAN GLEDHILL @J_gled

BEN THOMAS @BThomas_05

Oklahoma improved to 6-1 over the weekend, winning two of its three games on the road in California.

Here’s a recap from the road trip: FRIDAY VS SAN DIEGO Behind sophomore Tyler Hardman’s six-RBI performance and sophomore Cade Cavalli’s seven strong innings, the Sooners opened up the weekend with a 6-1 victory over San Diego.

Hardman knocked in all six Oklahoma runs with just two fatal swoops. The Corona, California, native entered his home state with a stellar night at the plate, slashing a seventh inning grand slam down the left field line to give Oklahoma its first lead of the game and later banging a two-run triple to add insurance.

Although the late-inning fireworks set the narrative

for the evening, the first six innings were dominated by the two starting pitchers, Cavalli and San Diego lefty Chris Murphy.

Murphy held the Sooners hitless through the first six innings and had 12 strikeouts on the night, while Cava l l i re sp o n d e d to a rocky first inning with six innings of shutout baseball and seven strikeouts of his own. After Hardman’s grand slam put the Sooners on the scoreboard in the top of the seventh, Cavalli trotted out to the mound in the bottom of the seventh and struck out the side to end a strong night and earn his first win of the season.

The bullpen duo of sophomore Ledgend Smith and junior Jason Ruffcorn silenced the Toreros in the final two innings to finalize the Sooners’ fifth win.

S AT U R DAY V S S A N DIEGO STATE The Sooners defeated San Diego State Saturday night 1-0, sealing their second win of the weekend.

It was another strong performance on the mound by junior right handed pitcher Nathan Wiles (2-0) who picked up his second win of

Sophomore right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli throws the ball in the game against Cal Poly Feb. 15.

the season. Wiles dominated for seven strong innings, striking out 10 batters while giving up no runs on four hits. He struck out two batters in four of his seven innings and only one time did he allow a SDSU batter to reach third.

OU head coach Skip Johnson was very happy with Wiles’ performance, saying in a press release, “I was really proud of him.

He got out of it for a couple of innings there, and then

settled back in. You never really see him walk three guys in a game. He got in a quick rhythm early, and our defense played outstanding.

He started executing pitches one after the other and it was really fun to watch.”

The Sooners scored the only run of the game when junior outfielder Brady Harlan singled in right field to open the fifth inning and then advanced to second on a wild pitch. Freshman outfielder Milan Walla then

singled to center field, scoring Harlan.

Freshman reliever Wyatt Olds came in and pitched a scoreless eighth inning followed by junior Jason Ruffcorn closing in the ninth inning to secure the win and pick up his third save of the season. SDSU starter Harrison Pyatt (0-1) suffered the loss.

SUNDAY VS CAL STATE FULLERTON Oklahoma finished off the

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weekend with an 8-6 loss to Cal State Fullerton Sunday evening. For full details from the game, visit oudaily.com.

The Sooners will be back on the diamond in Norman Tuesday, Feb. 26, against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

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Ben Thomas

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