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Unheard meeting allows all views to be recognized Students gather to discuss a solution to racial tensions ANDREW CLARK Staff Reporter @Clarky_Tweets
U n h e a rd a n d t h e O U Freshman Action Team moderated a dialogue about “Being Black at OU” for an audience of all demographics and ages Tuesday night.
Petroleum engineering junior Cori Womack and Chelsea Davis of the black student alliance Unheard moderated the talk where students discussed personal experiences of racism and ways to form a more diverse university. Womack said he had three main objectives coming into the event which all went according to plan. “I set it up just like a debate case, because I did debate in
high school,” Womack said. He laid out three main objectives at the start of the event — explaining who Unheard is and what they do, the pros and cons of being a minority at OU and forming unity within the minority community. After Davis read the grievances of the formal letter put out by Unheard in January, students shared experiences they have had as minorities at OU.
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O n e s p e a k e r, w h o i s Caucasian, recalled a time when she was told not to Lecturer said race bring her African American friends to a party she was has many different attending. meanings Another speaker, African American, had an experi- JESSE POUND ence just Tuesday morning Staff Reporter @jesserpound when her boss asked her if her hair was “horse hair.” OU’s campus-wide con“It’s unsettling to know that these types of incidents versation on race continoccur on a campus like OU,” ued Tuesday night as a visiting lecturer spoke about SEE MORVANT PAGE 2 racial classification before a
question-and-answer session brought the focus back to SAE. Michael Omi, a professor of Asian American studies from the University of California-Berkeley, gave a lecture entitled “Who Are You? Racial Classification and the Instability of Race” to a crowd of about 100 people in Gaylord Hall. SEE RACE PAGE 2
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eith Gaddie, professor and chair of OU’s political science department, has been selected by OU President David Boren to serve as master of one of two new residential colleges that will begin construction shortly. Gaddie said he sees the colleges as a chance to provide a building opportunity for the university while living and working among a
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Above: Public relations senior Annahlyse Meyer plays with a puppy Tuesday on South Oval. The puppies were brought to the South Oval as part of John Pham’s campaign for Campus Activities Council chair. CAC elections will be held March 31- April 1. Below (left): Biology senior Reema Verma plays with a puppy Tuesday on the South Oval. Below (right): Callie Crain, general health studies junior, calls passing students over to dunk Zak Anderson, Relay for Life chair, on the South Oval to raise money for Relay for Life.
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Zak Anderson, Relay For Life chair, dares people to dunk him Tuesday afternoon on the South Oval. The dunk tank raised money for OU Relay for Life. Anderson is running for Campus Activites Council chair.
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UNHEARD: Community discusses racism at OU Continued from Page One said Sean Ferrera, an employee of the university athletic department who said he moved to Oklahoma only about three months ago. “I understand these things happen and I’ve experienced them [in California] and here. You want to be able to represent those students,” Ferrera said. Summer Cole, a senior who used to play for the OU volleyball team, said she did not experience racism until she came to OU. “It was very shallow racism until the SAE video came out and it just hit me really hard,” Cole said. “I knew some people from SAE, and for them to say that is like, ‘Do you think that of me when we’re out together?’” Cole offered her solution to the issues African American students face, as
“I knew some people from SAE, and for them to say that is like, ‘Do you think that of me when we’re out together?” SUMMER COLE, SENIOR
well, saying that the solution is campus unity. “I think we all need to just put this to the side, but come together as one,” Cole said. “I like how OU Unheard is coming up with ways for the university to come together.” “I feel like our objective was complete today,” Womack said. “We have heard solutions that we can implement that can break some of these barriers down so that the university can TYLER WOODWARD/THE DAILY be a much more cultivated Petroleum engineering junior Cori Womack speaks with media before a diversity discussion Tuesday. Womack led discussions various quesplace.” tions concerning racism and cultural diversity at OU.
RACE: Lecture was ‘a continuation of a long conversation’ before SAE Panelists and students discuss how to address race Omi spoke about how racial classifications change over time. He highlighted how the racial identifiers used in government reports are inconsistent, with some refer to skin color while others refer to ethnicities or religion. Genetic differences can be present in people of different ancestries. Omi stressed that this subject, which may be helpful in making medical treatment more effective, must be treated carefully because of the racist policies created in the fact based on the subject. “The concept of race conLATRECIA BREATH/THE DAILY Michael Omi, University of California-Berkeley associate professor of Asian American studies, gives a tinues to be a very contested, lecture at a town hall meeting Tuesday evening in Gaylord. He discussed how the dominant ideology of unstable thing … Race isn’t colorblindness exhorts us to “get beyond race,” but we continue to grapple with issues of racial categories this really fixed thing, but continues to be something and classifications.
that people struggle with and fight over,” Omi said after the event, adding that people need to strive to be “color-conscious” rather than “colorblind.” Following Omi’s lecture, four panelists took the stage, including Lupe Davidson, an associate professor in the Price College of Business. The panelists gave their reactions to Omi’s speech, focusing through the lens of the events gripping OU in recent weeks. When the panelists were finished with their remarks, audience members were given the chance to ask questions. This session, which the panelists and Omi also participated in, dealt with how to address race issues, including claims of “colorblindness” at OU.
The event was planned before the SAE incident, said Angela Urick, an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy at OU. Omi did not change his presentation, which he had already worked on with Urick, in light of the SAE incident, Omi said. The event was put together in part by Urick and Tim Ford, an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies. Ford said the event was a “continuation of a long conversation.” “Hopefully some folks will go away from here and talk about it with their friends and engage each other in conversations,” Ford said. Jesse Pound jesserpound@gmail.com
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Arbor Day celebration gives back to OU Partake in picnic and tree planting at annual event AMBER FRIEND Staff Reporter
Students can eat free food while spreading beauty around campus at OU’s 18th annual Arbor Day picnic and tree planting Wednesday. The picnic will be at 11:30 a.m. by the gazebo at Burr Park near the Huston Huffman Fitness Center. Students can bring their own blankets and eat hamburgers, baked beans and potato salad as they listen to a local jazz ensemble, said Tara Forth,
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f you’re planning to see a movie this weekend with your friends or significant other, there are plenty of options around. Two new movies are coming out this Friday that are sure to be hits. If you would rather stay closer to campus and see a free movie, you can also check out “The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies,” at Meacham Auditorium in the Oklahoma Memorial Union on Friday. The film will be shown at 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and midnight.
public affairs spokesperson. During the picnic, OU P re s i d e nt Dav i d B o re n will give an address about the importance of Arbor Day, followed by a speech by Student Government Association president Kunal Naik. Afterwards, Vice President of Student Affairs Clarke Stroud and Molly Boren will announce the winners of the Adopt-an-Area program, naming the sorority, fraternity, housing group and student organizations that did the best job of picking up their respective areas. Following the speakers, around noon, students will move to the duck pond to plant 60 available trees and get a free Arbor Day T-shirt,
said Grace Aguilera, Arbor Day intern. “I just hope that [students] would get an appreciation for campus beautification and just the effect that will have on future generations that come to OU,” Aguilera said. “I think that like planting a tree on campus is a great way to make a very concrete tie between yourself and the place, so kind of like leaving a little bit of yourself on campus to grow.” In the event of inclement weather, Forth said, the picnic will be moved to Couch Restaurants. Amber Friend ambermfriend@gmail.com PHOTO PROVIDED
GADDIE: New dorms will have plenty of space New master promises new dorms greater interaction diverse group of students. As master, Gaddie said he will put together a team of faculty to live in the college and interact with the student body more than ever before. He intends to plant the seeds and watch them grow into positive traditions for the university, he said. Students can learn and grow together in the college as they develop the skills to succeed in a modern society, Gaddie said. Ga d d i e e nv i s i o n s a
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students, Gaddie said. Students can live in the college for up to three years, he said. “This is the next big thing in higher education,” Gaddie said, adding that he wishes he could have had this experience during his college years. Gaddie earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida State
University before earning his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Georgia. He began his career at OU in 1996 after working for four years at Tulane University.
MORVANT: New dorms will be more inclusive new master aims to build diverse dorm environment will also interact with students to try to build a sense of community, Morvant said. “I […] like the idea of students as creators, and I’d like to imbed that into the culture of the residential college,” Morvant said. Morvant said he was excited about the position and the potential effects that the community will have on students. People who have prev i o u s l y l i v e d i n re s i dential colleges call it a
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transformative experience and one of the most memorable parts of their time at college, Morvant said. Morvant had an interest in the Faculty-in-Residence program from the start of his career at OU, so when he heard of the opportunity to become a master of the
new residential colleges, he expressed his interest in the position, he said. “I think there’s a lot of great possibilities there ... enhancing the learning experience for students and creating more of an academic insight into the student life,” he said.
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Morvant hopes to help develop a diverse environment for residents, he said. “Personally, I’d like it to have a very diverse community, in all definitions of diversity: lots of different thinkers, lots of different cultures brought together into one place to create a whole new cultural identity around the residential college,” Morvant said. Morvant encourages any students who are interested in living in the residential colleges to reach out to him in order to start the process of building a community, he said.
Contestants for Hispanic OU pageant to perform Saturday Students compete for crown through heritage and talent AMBER FRIEND News Reporter
Students will compete and share their culture at Saturday’s Mr. and Miss H i s p a n i c O U Pa g e a n t . Winners, throughout the following year, will carry out projects focusing on a cause meaningful to them. The pageant, held by the Hispanic American Student
“I’ve always been passionate about representing the Hispanic community in a positive way.”
Association, will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday in Meachum Auditorium and will feature 10 female contestants and, for the first time, three male contestants, said Pamela Ortega, Mr. and Miss Hispanic OU Chair. Contestants will perform individual talents, prepare cultural presentations and answer on-stage questions for the audience, all of which the judges will use to decide the male and female winners, Ortega said.
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Lucero Peralta, a traditional Mexican dance from freshman Carolina Saldivar and a traditional women’s costume from Cusco, Peru from freshman Leslie Addleman. “ [ T h e p a g e a n t ] re a l ly showcases an aspect of Hispanic culture that you’re really just maybe not aware of, so I think it’s a great learning opportunity for students,” Ortega said. Finalists will win a scholarship and carry out a platform described in their pageant application, Ortega
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said. The 2014 Miss Hispanic OU Mayra Garcia set up a mentoring program at U.S. Grant High School in Oklahoma City aimed at encouraging seniors to pursue higher education, she said. Through the program, she paired seniors with OU student mentors who connected their partners with resources and information, such as scholarships and applications, to make higher learning more accessible. “I’ve always been
passionate about representing the Hispanic community in a positive way.” Garcia said. “I’m proud of myself, and it was just a really great experience.“ Other contestants’ platforms focus on worldwide women’s education, leadership development to help young Latino students overcome cultural barriers and tutoring programs for local middle school students, among other topics. Pageant tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.
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Defensive coordinator Mike Stoops coaches freshman cornerback Marcus Green during the team’s first football practice after Spring Break on Monday at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The team practiced Monday after skipping practices before spring break in protest against a leaked racist video showing members of OU’s now-closed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
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Oklahoma’s deep running back core was happy to return to practice Monday after the team’s extended break. The Sooners bring back last year’s leading rusher Samaje Perine, as well as juniors Keith Ford and Alex Ross and a couple of new faces. Freshman tailback Joe Mixon’s suspension is over, and he’s involved in team activities again. Plus, 2015 e a r l y - e n ro l l e e R o d n e y Anderson is on campus and going through spring practice with the rest of the group. The two will join the likes of Perine, the sophomore who ran for 1,713 yards and punched in 21 rushing
touchdowns last season. Also, returning backs Ross and Ford combined for 987 rushing yards in 2014. Regardless of how Mixon and Anderson will fit in to the offense, Perine said he was excited to get back to work. Although, he’s interested to see how the new guys will fare once the team puts on pads Wednesday. “It’s hard to tell without pads, but as far as getting the plays, [Mixon] is coming along pretty well — him and Rodney,” Perine said. “I’m excited to see what those two guys can do come Wednesday.” T h e d e f e n s e i s re a d y t o s e e w hat Mi xo n a n d Anderson bring to the table as well after seeing glimpses of the pair with just jerseys and shorts on for their first two days. “Joe is very energetic. He’s really ready to play,” junior Eric Striker said. “First
day we didn’t have pads on, but [Mixon] really tried to knock me back on a block. I know he’s ready.” Mixon won’t get to part i c i p at e i n O k l a h o ma’s spring game, but coach Bob Stoops described Mixon as a “powerful” guy and he’s been able to catch a few passes early through the off-season. Like Mixon, this is also Rodney Anderson’s first spring with OU, after arriving on campus in January. Regardless of Anderson’s youth, Per ine said he’s quickly grasping things in his new environment. “He’s doing a fantastic job learning the plays, knowing what he has to do and play at a fast tempo,” Perine said. “Physically, I feel like he’s ready, and I’m excited for the rest of these practices and getting to the spring game.” O klahoma has only a
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Sophomore running back #34 Daniel Brooks, sophomore running back #32 Samaje Perine and junior running back #28 Alex Ross along with the rest of the offensive line line up to run drills during the team’s first spring practice on Monday Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium.
handful of practices before its Red-White game on April 11. The Sooners will break in their new backs and try to shake off the rust from their two-week break. “We have to get back in the groove,” Perine said. “We were off a little bit [Monday]. It takes time and
we’re going to get in.” with their stable of running Oklahoma is installing backs, who seem to be huna new offense, but Perine gry to compete. doesn’t think it’s been too tough to pick up. New offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley and Joe Buettner running backs coach Jay joebuet@ou.edu Boulware have some time to figure out what to do
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Sophomore infielder Sheldon Neuse hits a ball in the Sooners’ game versus Purdue on March 7 at L. Dale. Mitchell Park. The Sooners went on to beat the Boilermakers 7-1. The Sooners will take on Baylor in Waco on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Despite struggling last season, the team has one of the best offenses in the Big 12 because of improved pitching performances.
Oklahoma baseball struggled last season, mustering only a .500 record despite having one of the best offenses in the Big 12. That was primarily due to an inexperienced pitching staff that owned a 4.37 ERA in 2014. So far in 2015, the Sooners (17-9, 2-1) have been a much-improved ball club. The offense is still there (their 161 runs lead the Big 12), but it’s OU’s performance on that mound that got Pete Hughes’ squad to 17 wins (and counting) before April. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Jake Elliot has made arguably the biggest jump since last season. “Big red Jake” has emerged to become the Friday starter for OU after starting 11 games a season ago. Part of why Elliot has been able to maintain success in 2015 is added velocity — his
fastball can go as high as 93 mph, faster than last year’s, leading to an improved strikeout rate (8.6 K per nine innings) and opponents batting average (.193). Behind him is one of the Big 12’s most improved players so far, sophomore right-handed pitcher Alec Hansen. Hansen, a flame-thrower from Loveland, Colorado, mustered only 11.1 innings a year ago despite possessing a fastball that surpasses 100 mph. Hansen is coming off the best start of his career so far, a complete game masterpiece against No. 10 Texas Tech last Saturday. Hansen’s 47 strikeouts (12.1 per nine innings) place him among the nation’s leaders in that category. His ERA (3.34) and decreased walk rate (4.4 walks per nine innings) have helped him become an anchor in OU’s rotation. But even as outstanding as Elliot and Hansen have been, it’s the depth of the rotation and the bullpen that makes biggest difference. Hughes has had the luxury of using only six starting pitchers so far this season with good success after being forced to “piece-out” games out of the bullpen a year ago.
I n 2 0 1 4 , 1 0 d i f f e re n t Sooners made starts on the mound. And with that comes flexibility: Three of those starters have also had success out of the pen. OU has seen four big arms emerge to make starts and come out of the bullpen — weapons that were non-existent a season ago. Three of those four have seen a dramatic decrease in ERA from last season to right now, and the fourth, Jeffery Curran, has increased only with more responsibility. Curran has made four starts already this season (zero last year) and has nearly surpassed his innings total from a year ago. Oklahoma has also been one of the more strikeout-heavy pitching staffs in the country. As of Monday, the Sooners sit at 241 strikeouts, good enough for third nationally and first in the Big 12 as of March 23. Hughes called his team’s improved strikeout rate a double-edged sword; strikeouts are great, but they typically require longer at bats which can drastically shorten outings over the course of a season. However, with Oklahoma’s improved depth on the mound, recording 9.6 Ks
per nine innings is certainly something that Hughes can live with. It’s difficult to overstate how much this unit struggled last season, and this stat says that better than any other: Junior right-handed pitcher Ralph Garza Jr. led the team in saves (7) and wins (5) in 2014 despite having a 6.20 ERA. At Oklahoma’s media day back in February, Hughes cited an inexperienced pitching staff and a bad defense as reasons for finishing 8th in the conference despite having a top-flight offense. “We’re going to be as offensive as anybody, but we need to pitch and throw strikes,” Hughes said. The Big 12 is a tough conference, but if OU can navigate its challenges while remaining elite at the plate and serviceable on the mound, the Sooners could find themselves in Omaha in 2015.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can outmaneuver the competition GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep a if you are proactive. DonĘźt wait for low profile. You will be overwhelmed someone else to recognize what by responsibilities. Take a moment to you have to offer. It is up to you regenerate by engaging in a person- to showcase your skills and seize al hobby that you find relaxing. opportunities. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Devote your spare time to a successful moneymaking venture. Keep up-to-date on property values and investment strategies so that you are prepared to make a move when the time is right.
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happy with the way you look, you will do good things.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your dynamic personality lends itself to a leadership role. Step to the front of any group or organization you join. Your take-charge attitude will bring you respect and rewards. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- DonĘźt make promises based on what you think someone wants. Be truthful about your emotions. Hurt feelings and disappointment will result if your
Custodian (Temporary to Permanent Part-Time) City Clerk’s Office A high school diploma or GED preferred. Knowledge of cleaning methods, procedures, materials, chemicals, products, equipment, occupational hazards, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (MSDS), and safety Practices. $10.00-$10.74 per hour. Selected applicant will be temporarily employed through a staffing agency for $10.00 per hour and when trained and qualified for hire salary will increase to $10.74 per hour. Work Period: 6:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. M-F Selected applicant must pass background investigation, drug screen, and physical examination. Application Deadline: Open Recruitment A complete job announcement and application are available on our website at www.normanok.gov/hr/hr-job-postings or call (405)366-5482, or visit us at 201-C West Gray, Human Resources Dept., City of Norman. EOE
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Someone will get the wrong impression. Resentment is likely to surface if you arenĘźt honest. Be clear about where you want to be and what you are willing to do to get there.
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ACROSS 1 Blows, as one’s lines 6 ___ apso (dog) 11 A low-down dirty dog? 14 Unit of weight for gems 15 Some foreign bonds, for short 16 Bill with a pyramid 17 Satisfaction 19 Seinfeld’s old network 20 Insect’s final stage of life 21 Air combat mission 23 Moisten a stamp, once 26 New Orleans or Baltimore, e.g. 28 Chestnut equines 29 Fuss 30 “... ___ I saw Elba� 32 Actions on the auction floor 33 Chess pieces, informally 34 Caveat 38 Gourmet rice 40 Supply mother’s milk 43 How dunce caps are shaped 45 Candy purchase 46 “Anybody need to make ___ stop?� (road trip query)
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Share an optimistic point of view with others. Personal and professional relationships will benefit from any contribution you make. Offer positive suggestions to someone who is down and out.
Temporary Laborer (5 Positions) Parks & Recreations/Westwood Golf Course Must be at least 16 years of age. Ability to perform general maintenance work, follow oral and written instructions, safely operate City equipment, and work outdoors in extreme heat. Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record. $8.00 per hour. Work Period: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F. May be required to work special events and weekends. Selected applicant must pass background investigation, drug screen, and physical examination. A complete job announcement and application is available on our website at www.normanok.gov/hr/hr-job-postings or call 405-366-5482, or visit us at 201-C West Gray, Human Resources Dept., City of Norman. EOE
48 Tai ___ (exercise method) 49 Haul 50 Run off at the mouth? 52 Historical chapters 55 Tennis divisions 56 ___ spades (card in a deck) 58 Troy, by another name 60 Fastspinning meas. 61 Meltdowns 66 Slitherer in the water 67 L.A. icemen 68 “___ forgiven� 69 English city near Cambridge 70 Notices, Biblically 71 Alternative to flats DOWN 1 Broadcast regulatory agcy. 2 Doctor in a 1964 movie 3 Caterer’s coffeemaker 4 Hand-dyed fabric 5 Flower part 6 Set free 7 Satisfied another’s whim 8 “___ we having fun yet?� 9 Dad’s boys
10 Financier aboard the “Titanic� 11 Able to be constrained 12 Free, as from ropes 13 First-grade time out? 18 40 winks 22 Android, e.g. 23 Ewe youth 24 Brainchild 25 With awareness 27 Warbling sound 31 And others, for short 34 Food or drink container 35 Suffix with “psych� 36 Alcove for a statue 37 Frozen and slippery 39 Kind of lodge
41 Tight, as a drum skin 42 Units of work or energy 44 TV showings 46 Like many websites 47 Push forward 51 Door securers 53 Choice invitees 54 Sample, as wine 55 Obey the photographer 57 Pate de ___ gras 59 Salt Lake City’s state 62 SSW opposite 63 “Bravo!� at a bullfight 64 It amounts to nothing 65 Air leak sound
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k l a h o m a m e n ’s basketball will face Michigan State Friday in the Sooners’ first Sweet Sixteen game since 2009. Spartans coach Tom Izzo is one of the greatest tournament coaches of all-time, but Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger has taken four teams to the Sweet Sixteen.
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