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L&A: What’s better than a chocolate chip cookie? A chocolate chip cookie with an Oreo inside.

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CONSTRUCTION

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Keep an eye out for the following stories on OUDaily.com Gender-Neutral Housing tabled — This housing issue had the campus in an uproar last year, but with the addition of the freshmen Co-Ed floor last fall, Gender-Neutral Housing may not be on the agenda anymore. (Today) OU hosts Clarinet Symposium — Clarinetists from across the country will gather at OU for the 35th annual Clarinet Symposium this Thursday through Saturday.

To view a full schedule of events or register for the symposium, visit ouclarinetsymposium.ou.edu or call 405-325-7466. (Thursday) OU at Team USA tryouts — Multiple Oklahoma softball players are heading back to Oklahoma City, this time to try out for Team USA before World Cup of Softball VIII stats next month. (Thursday) Man of Steel comes to theaters Friday — This this the franchise’s chance to set a tone that was established by Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies to create a more cohesive DC movie universe. (Friday)

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Remodel on Bizzell lower level one, Bookmark to begin Aug. 1 Face lift will bring more natural light, seating for students KELLY ROGERS

Assistant Campus/L&A Editor

The basement of Bizzell Memorial library soon will undergo construction to create more study spaces for students.

The library’s basement or lower level one, which includes the The Bookmark, couches and tables for students, has gone untouched since 1982, the library’s spokeswoman Sarah Robbins said.

Reconstructing the first level of the library is phase one of a multiphase project, which will take a look at ways to better use space in the library, Robbins said.

“Our goal is to be up to date with students’ needs, which are constantly changing,” Robbins said.

In preparation for construction, re-arranging and a lot of planning are on the agenda for the library, as personnel post signs on the front doors to warn students of the noise.

Construction on the new space is scheduled to start Aug. 1, Robbins said.

The plan for updating this space is to make use of the natural light on the lower level, increase The Bookmark’s seating and place movable furniture to accommodate individual students and study groups, Robbins said.

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The Current Periodicals Room and Microform Area is closed off and being packed up in preparation for renovations of Bizzell Memorial Library’s lower level one. Construction will begin Aug. 1.

project, the total project cost currently is estimated at $5 million, said Chris Kuwitzky, the associate vice president of OU’s Finance Office.

The project was approved at the May 2013 Board of Regents meeting, Kuwitzky said.

This number includes construction costs, as well as new technology they plan to include for the students’ use, Robbins said.

As space is re-arranged, the Current Periodicals Room and Microforms Area is closed for renovation, according to Bizzell’s website.

The periodicals will be moved to the libraries front desk, librar y employee

Our goal is to be up to date with students’ needs, which are constantly changing.”

SARAH ROBBINS, LIBRARY SPOKESWOMAN

Daniel Simmons said.

Simmons, a chemical engineering junior, said he is very particular about his study areas.

“It either needs to be consistently quiet or have a constant bustle of sounds around me,” Simmons said.

“I can’t study when there’s too much fluctuation of sound.”

Robbins said she hopes this new space will cater to the study needs of all types of students.

“We are trying to fit a wide variety of needs,” Robbins said.

Students can expect the study space to open next spring, Robbins said.

Kelly Rogers kelly.n.rogers-1@ou.edu

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Study abroad program participation reaches record numbers Involvement has risen over 40 percent since 2008 after president’s call for increase JOSEPH LYON

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OU students are bustling about in foreign countries in record numbers, according to the latest College of International Studies’ International Profile.

Since OU President David Boren called for an increase in study abroad number four years ago, the number of participants, both faculty and students, taking part in education

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abroad has risen by a little more the 40 percent, going from 646 individuals to 926 since 2008, said Suzette Grillot, College of International Studies dean in the profile.

These students have gone to Central America, Asia, Europe and South America, according to the profile.

Italy has been the most sought after destination, claiming 202 of the 902 voyages in the 2011-2012 academic year, according to the profile.

Most students chose to participate in faculty-led study abroad programs such as OU in Arezzo, with 572 of the 926 participants enrolled in these programs structured by OU faculty, according to the profile.

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The most common year to study abroad is junior year. In the 2011-2012 academic year, 36 percent of students enrolled in the study abroad programs were in junior standing.

While the education abroad numbers for this academic year haven’t been compiled, there are over 40 faculty-led and other OU customized summer programs this year, said Kristian Savic, assistant director and study abroad adviser.

As of this summer, there are OU students participating in over 60 programs in around 30 countries, including Brazil and Tanzania, Savic said.

The International Profile for the 2012-2013 academic year should be released in August, Savic said.

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SUMMER FESTIVAL

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Go see “This is the End,” an apocalyptic comedy starring James Franco, Seth Rogen and many other famous faces that opens today. See our reviewer’s opinion of the film at OUDaily.com.

Visit “Lounge Night” from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Norman’s OPOLIS, 113 North Crawford Ave., for a night of music and drinks with friends. The event is free and only open to those 21 and up.

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ere’s something to add to your summer bucket list you can tackle on your own, or with the help of a friend. Inspired by the recipe courtesy of the Picky Palate website, these cookies are a project any level of baker can handle.

The recipe uses household ingredients you’re sure to have, especially if you’ve been baking recently.

Amandeleine.com, a recipe blog, breaks the recipe down into steps that are easy to follow.

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INGREDIENTS Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

Crank up your oven to 350 degrees.

Cream butter and sugars together until well mixed. You can do this with out a mixer and get a mini arm work out. Next, beat in the eggs and vanilla.

1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 package Double Stuff Oreo cookies

Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.

Place these monstrous cookies on a cookie sheet and bake for about 13 minutes, or until golden brown.

Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients a little at a time, along with the chocolate chips. Stir until you have a nice mountain of cookie dough.

This recipe makes about two-dozen Oreo-filled cookies. If you find you have more dough than Oreos, roll the remaining dough into regular home made chocolate chip cookies for those days when you’re feeling less adventurous.

Make two scoops of cookie dough, about the size of ping-pong balls, and place one on top and bottom of the Oreo. Here’s where the magic happens: Seal the dough around the edges of the Oreo by pressing the dough together, until the Oreo is invisible. You now have a cookie within a cookie.

An art exhibit featuring Matthew Boonstra’s work will open with a reception from 6 to 10 p.m., coinciding with June’s Second Friday Circuit of Art. Titled “Interruptions,” Boonstra’s works will be housed at MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main St.

Luke Reynolds

Now that your kitchen smells like a full service bakery, don’t let your creativity stop there. Try altering the recipe by adding butterscotch chips in addition to or instead of chocolate chips, or by putting a mini sized candy bar in the cookie instead. The possibilities are endless.

Kelly Rogers is journalism sophomore.

or most people, June 13 through June 16 might not be a very important weekend.

For others, though, including myself, it is a weekend of music, outdoor fun and about 80,000 of your closest friends. Some call it mayhem; we call it Bonnaroo.

Two of my rowing crewmates and I are trekking across Interstate-40 to participate in the event. We are fortunate enough to have hotel reservations, so we actually get to shower occasionally and don’t have to smell like pot all week.

There are too many good bands to list, but I’m most excited about the Mumford and Sons concert. It is a headliner, and it will be hard to be disappointed by the band — more on that later.

Located on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn., Bonnaroo is what most folks call the “modern-day Woodstock.”

This year’s lineup, like previous years, is completely stacked, which

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Sprawled across a 700-acre farm in Tennessee, Bonnaroo invites music lovers of all types to join for a weekend of music, comedy and even art workshops. The festival will run June 13 to 16 this year.

is both a burden and a blessing.

For example, Friday’s schedule has Passion Pit and Of Monsters and Men playing within an hour of each other. How is one supposed to choose between the two?

In addition to those two phenomenal bands, there is an incredible amount of other musicians to keep you busy for all three days.

Some of the headliners include Paul McCartney, ZZ Top, The XX and The

Lumineers.

Bonnaroo also has a comedy stage with several famous comedians — most notably, Daniel Tosh. Bob Saget also will be there.

On a different note, there will be workshops in art, theater, percussion and belly dancing. Bonnaroo literally has something for everyone.

The people who created the Bonnaroo website also claim food is almost as important as the music. I will be the judge of that.

Norman’s Summer Breeze Concert Series will continue with Parker Millsap. The free concert will start at 7:30 p.m. at Lion’s Park at the corner of Flood St. and Symmes St.

For those of you not able to pop over to Tennessee for a weekend, I apologize.

Bonnaroo is a special event that is perfect for any college age student, or anyone who is able to brave not taking a shower for a week, eating “carnival” food and smelling lots and lots of “skunks.”

Don’t forget the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is offering free admission through the month of June as a way to support families and individuals affected by the recent tornadoes. While you’re there, visit the exhibit “Beautiful Beasts: The Unseen Life of Oklahoma Spiders and Insects.” The museum is open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Luke Reynolds is a University College freshman.

Hurry over to the South Oval for a free sno cone, courtesy of OU Summer Session. The free sno cones will continue while supplies last every Tuesday at 11 a.m.

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CHAMPIONSHIPS

Where do the losing T-shirts go?

Shirts sent to impovrished areas DEMETRIUS KEARNEY Sports Staff Writer

A n o t h e r yea r, a n o t h er championship team is crowned in its respective league.

Whether it’s the NFL, NBA, MLB or the NCAA, one team will walk away a champion.

On June 4, the Oklahoma softball team did just that, defeating the Tennessee Volunteers to bring home the program’s first national title since 2000.

Making it to a national championship game — or any championship game for that matter — is no small feat.

Many teams embark on the perilous journey with championship aspirations in their sights, only to fall short to a better team. Hard work, determination and perseverance are the foundation of a successful championship squad.

When it’s all said and done, two teams must leave everything on the line to accomplish their ultimate goal of becoming champions.

As special as it is for the players, it may be more of an emotional rollercoaster for the dedicated fans who have supported their teams since day one and feel like they just won, too.

Therefore, it’s only customary fans be able to bask in the glory of their team’s astonishing achievement.

Therefore, merchandising companies are tasked with producing championship gear for both teams.

However, only the winning team will get the pleasure

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SPORTS BRIEFS Brooks brings home another shot put national title, second of season Oklahoma shot putter Tia Brooks brought home her second straight national championship Saturday at the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore. Brooks, who competed for Team USA in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, recorded a 62-0.5 on here final shot put TIA attempt to earn her a second national title BROOKS of the year, the first being the shot put indoor championship. Brooks’ distance Saturday beat out her competitors by about four feet, according to a news release.

Brooks has won the indoor and outdoor championships each of the last two years.

With the victory, Brooks has won each of her last 12 events in 2013 dating back to her first indoor meet at the J.D. Martin Invitational Duals in Norman on Jan. 19, according to a news release.

At the indoor championships on March 9, Brooks set an NCAA indoor shut put record of 63-0.75 feet.

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Senior third baseman Jessica Shults celebrates the Oklahoma softball team’s national championship with coach Patty Gasso. Shults is wearing the team’s championship T-shirt and hat, but Tennesee’s T-shirts and hats will be shipped off to impovrished countries so their citizens can have clean clothing.

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of wearing the well-crafted shirts and hats that are distributed immediately following the game.

The winning team is set to make quite a large profit from the championship gear being sold, as fans anxiously await to purchase the commemorative merchandise, which usually is available minutes after the clock hits zero or the

final out is recorded.

However, what happens to the losing team’s championship apparel that never hits store shelves?

This is a frequently asked question, because an abundance of championship gear is produced long before the championship game has concluded, not knowing which team is going to come out victorious.

Long before the start of the game, companies already have hundreds — if not thousands — of hats and T-shirts made and ready to go if a particular team wins.

It ’s b e c o m e c o m m o n knowledge the losing team’s gear is shipped off to an impoverished country, usually in Africa. For the longest time, the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL would just have the merchandise destroyed.

However, for the last 10 years, sports leagues and

retailers have joined forces with World Vision, a nonprofit organization that offers humanitarian aid around the world.

World Vision has agreed to take the misprinted merchandise and distribute it overseas to more than 20 different countries, ensuring that impoverished children around the world will have clean clothing.

World Vision was contacted regarding their involvement in the overseas distribution of championship gear but was not available to comment.

One team always will be on the losing end of a championship game. However, the losing team will make children in impoverished countries a true winner.

Demetrius Kearney, dvkearney1@gmail.com

Daily Staff Reports

Six current Sooners, four signees selected in weekend’s MLB Draft Six Oklahoma baseball players and four OU signees were drafted in this past weekend’s MLB Draft.

Junior pitcher Jonathan Gray and junior pitcher Dillon Overton were taken in the draft’s first day Thursday, and junior first baseman Matt Oberste, junior pitcher Billy JONATHAN Waltrip, junior pitcher Ethan Carnes and senior pitcher Jake Fisher were selected GRAY Friday and Saturday. The four Sooner signees drafted included pitcher Alec Hansen, pitcher Octavio Rodriguez, shortstop Sheldon Neuse and twostar athlete and OU football signee Cody Thomas.

Gray was selected third overall by the Colorado Rockies, marking the highest OU player to be drafted since 1985. With a fastball reaching 100 mph, The righty went 10-3 with a 1.64 ERA this season.

Overton, whose draft stock took a hit after an elbow injury near the end of the season and because of his late-season struggles, was taken in the second round as the 63rd overall pick by the Oakland Athletics. He went 9-3 with a 3.02 ERA in 2013.

Thomas’ status of coming to OU to play for football coach Bob Stoops or leaving for professional baseball is in question, but he most likely will join the Sooners considering he was selected in the 30th round.

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Congratulations OU Softball Team!

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