CAMPUS:
Check out what occured on campus while students were away . pg A4
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Football season is approaching, take a look at what’s to come. pg B8
L&A:
Take a quiz to see what student organization you should join. pg C8
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Summer scoop Headlines that caught OU’s attention last semester JACQUELINE SCHLASNER • EDITOR IN CHIEF
1. Hobby Lobby Oklahomans voiced divided opinions over the Supreme Court case that grabbed national attention this summer, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. After a prayer vigil held in front of an Edmond Hobby Lobby on behalf of women denied birth control through the company, Normanites expressed their objections in front of their local store. Though the state legislature is divided on the issue, Oklahoma’s national representatives overwhelmingly supported the measure, voicing their support. Sen. Jim Inhofe, Sen. Tom Coburn, Rep. Tom Cole and Rep. James Lankford released their comments on the decision, commending the
Supreme Court for upholding religious liberty and constitutional rights. “The Supreme Court acted today to protect religious liberty and defend our citizens from an overreaching, overbearing federal government,” Fallin said in a statement. “I congratulate Hobby Lobby, a great Oklahoma company, for successfully standing up to the powers that be in Washington and working to protect the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.”
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Protesters led by Dr. Bruce Prescott, a retired Baptist minister, stand in front of Edmond Hobby Lobby as a reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on the religious rights of corporations.
2. Weather Normally, Oklahoma weather is nuts in the summer. Between the state’s tornadoes and earthquakes, 100-plus degree weather and droughts, there aren’t many weather conditions that can surprise someone who lives here. However, no one was quite prepared for the fall weather we had for one glorious week this summer. In the middle of Oklahoma’s historically hottest month, temperatures around campus dropped into the 60s. “We came off of an extended period of warmer weather
from 2002 until 2013,” Gary McManus, associate state climatologist for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey said in a past Daily article. “This is sort of the way Oklahoma weather works.” Dreams of a cooler summer were shattered when the temperature skyrocketed to the 100s at the end of the next week, in a show of true temperamental Oklahoma weather. TONY RAGLE/THE DAILY
Student walks up the South Oval while a storm brews behind her.
3. Lawsuit against OU Editor’s Note: L.B.K. is named in the lawsuit, but it is The Daily’s policy not to publish names of victims of sex crimes without their permission. A former ROTC cadet, referred to here as L.B.K., is suing OU, alleging that she was kicked out of the university ROTC program after enduring a rape that lasted several days. The complaint alleges that she was then mistreated in a different position at the university as a result of disabilities she had from the rape. OU president David Boren and the OU Board of Regents were named as defendants in the lawsuit alongside a manager in the Oklahoma Department of Central Services and civilian secretaries of the Army and Air Force. The complaint alleges that the Army attempted to suspend the cadet’s security clearance and disenroll her from the ROTC program following an alleged rape in November 2010. According to the complaint, L.B.K. was then hired for a ROTC civilian secretarial position, working for Lt. Col. Mark DePew under the administrative control of the Dean of University College Doug Gaffin. In that position, the
complaint alleges that Gaffin did not find L.B.K. capable of performing her duties. According to the complaint, L.B.K. stopped taking her medications, fearing reprisal from Gaffin, then allegedly suffered a life-threatening event as a result of discontinuing her medications. She was eventually fired, but according to the complaint, Gaffin offered L.B.K. her job back after two weeks. She did not accept the job. L.B.K. currently suffers from both mental and physical injuries that were a result of the alleged attack in 2010 and now requires equipment to help control her bladder as well as medication for a seizure disorder, according to the complaint. “Defendants’ actions and inactions contributed to Plaintiff ’s brutal multi-day rape, and their conduct before-the-fact is thus inexcusable,” the complaint states. “However, their callous disregard of Plaintiff’s rights following her rape amounted to an administrative rape that should shock the collective conscience of citizens of a civilized society.”
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4. World Cup OU had FIFA fever this summer, as the U.S. Men’s National Team outlasted nearly everyone’s expectations, and the U.S. audience was larger than ever. The U.S. set ratings records in their game against Portugal, with an average of 24.7 million viewers tuning in on ESPN and Univision, according to The Nielsen Company. This made it the most-watched, televised soccer game in U.S. history, tying with the number of viewers who watched the 2010 World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands. This upswing in viewership implies that soccer is becoming more popular in the U.S., and it was certainly evident around Norman.
Das Boot, 229 E. Main St., was filled to capacity when the World Cup was on. And OU Summer Session held watch parties for the games, which were eventually moved from the Crossroads Lounge to the Meacham Auditorium big screen, accommodating a larger audience. For the U.S., the big draw was keeper Tim Howard, whose tireless defense of the Americans’ goal not only saved the team from their own tiring defense but was also majestic enough to warrant its own meme.
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Updates
OU’s summer news in a nutshell Cody Phillips • News Editor
S
o, you left OU this summer to travel off to the far corners of the Earth to grow and experience a taste of non-Norman living. Okay, maybe you just went home to Enid for your mother’s chicken fried steak. Whatever rock you happened to be under, here is what you missed at the university this summer.
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OU Board of Regents approved a proposal for the improvement of Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, due for completion by the fall of 2015. These $370 million worth of upgrades will create a full bowl, add 43 bathroom locations, 11 elevators, 16 escalators, 22,047 square feet of weight room expansion, a bigger north end zone display screen, 5 designated fan cooling locations and ,perhaps most importantly to you the fan, a four-inch increase in bench seats. In addition to the fan amenities, the health and exercise science department will move from the Houston Huffman facility and into new facilities available in the north end of the stadium.
New housing will be added for of upperclassmen. These Residential Colleges will increase the number of student leaders living on campus, as well as increase student-to-student relationships. The colleges will have their own dining rooms, study areas, intramural teams, crests and mottos. Think Hogwarts, OU style.
In recognition of support from Peggy Helmerich’s longtime interest in libraries at OU, the renovated space in the lower level of the Bizzell will be named the Peggy V. Helmerich Collaborative Learning Center. The learning center was constructed using a $500,000 donation from the Helmerich Foundation of Tulsa.
Tornado Shelters:
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Debt Forgiveness:
The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education has begun a debt forgiveness program for education majors who enter high-need areas such as science, mathematics, world languages, special education or early childhood education. Graduates can apply for up to $5,000 of debt forgiveness each year for up to four years, capping at $20,000.
Tuition and fees increase:
Citing increases in fixed costs and flat funding from the state, President Boren announced an almost five percent increase in tuition and fees. The increases were approved at the annual regents retreat in Ardmore.
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President Boren announced that the planning phase for $12 million OU storm shelters is almost complete. These new storm shelters are planned for locations near Walker and Couch Centers as well as Traditions East, Traditions West and Kraettli apartments. The shelters will provide space for approximately 4,000 OU students with easy access from student housing.
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Scholars Walk:
The scholars walk, which received its funding in 2012, is nearing completion and will give academic powerhouses from OU the visible recognition they deserve. The road that ran through the South Oval is now a wide path ending at the top of the oval in a new OU seal, donated by Molly Shi and David Boren. Construction of the new walk has cut the east side of the oval completely off from the west side for most of the summer, but the results already appear to be worth the extra walk to cross the oval.
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OU football has added two new alternate uniforms to supplement the traditional OU home and road uniforms. The Nike-designed uniforms include white helmets that pay tribute to Bud Wilkinson’s national championship teams and stylized ‘50s era white headgear with a crimson stripe. Also added to the helmets are embedded wood-grain patterns and “47 straight” in honor of OU’s winning streak achieved under Bud Wilkinson, a record that stands today.
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MONEY MATTERS
Understanding the price of education Know the breakdown of tuition, fees before the bill hits your bursar AARON HOWELL
Assistant News Editor
A student’s, or parents’, worst nightmares can be the daunting weight of tuition and fees. However, understanding what students are facing is the first part in conquering the cost of college. While this may not help alleviate the cost of tuition and fees, hopefully it will help explain where that giant bursar account balance is coming from. Money is never a fun subject, but it is what allows the university to offer the best education possible. For freshmen entering University College, the process of calculating the cost of OU has been provided, but a little explanation might help. OU’s Office of the Bursar gives an estimated cost of both tuition and fees, but first-year students fall under a special category. Resident tuition and fees cost $9,494.50 and non-resident costs $22,268.50. These amounts include tuition and fees for first-year students but exclude college technology, course specific and program fees.
However, the majority of OU students aren’t freshman or hopefully won’t be freshman for long. It is very important to understand what the cost of tuition and fees will be for the following years at OU. Tuition is the cost of education and is split into two categories: resident or non-resident. Oklahoma residents pay resident tuition and non-residents must pay resident tuition plus out-of-state tuition. To avoid confusion, only tuition for students in 12 or more hours have been included, as defined under flat-rate tuition. According to the Office of the Bursar, the total cost of resident tuition per semester is $2,064, while the cost of total non-resident tuition per semester is $8,451. In addition to cost of tuition per semester, students are required to pay for fees as well. For the semester, undergrad students are required to pay $1,656.75 in hourly mandatory fees. Also explained by the bursar’s office, these mandatory charges include a health and wellness center fee, a cultural and recreation service fee, an academic records service fee, an academic advising fee and an international student maintenance fee. Mandatory fees do not include a college’s specific fees, which will account for an equally depressing amount of money.
Students have to pay fees to their college every semester, and each of the colleges at OU have differently priced fees to correspond with the programs the college offers. For example, a College of Arts and Sciences student and an College of Engineering student could both pay $2,064 per semester for resident tuition, but the Arts and Sciences student would pay $18.25 per hour in fees while the Engineering student would pay $46.50 per hour. These college-specific fees cover the costs of college program fees as well as technology services fees, which tends to cost more in colleges that use labs more frequently. This is typically the point where financial aid saves the day. OU Financial Aid Services works to help students and parents find ways to pay for the costs of school by awarding funds in form of scholarships from federal, state and donor funds. A better understanding of how the cost of attending OU is broken down is essential to better understand the cost of running a university. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to use the time and money spent at college for the best. For more information on OU’s tuition and fees, visit the bursar’s website at bit.ly/OUbursar. Aaron Howell, Aaronhowell45@gmail.com
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STATISTICS
Student demographics
49 113 OU STUDENTS COME FROM
U.S. STATES
0-4 5 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 99
100 - 149 150+
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25,000
FALL ENROLLMENT 22,500
23,944 20,000
17,500
’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13
AGE DISTRIBUTION
HOW OLD ARE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS? 36+ 31-35 1% 25-30 2% 6%
Under 19 18%
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RACIAL BREAKDOWN
HOW DO STUDENTS IDENTIFY THEMSELVES? Two or Asian 5% Am. more Indian 6% 4% Non-U.S. 7%
22-24 18%
15,596 OF THE 23,944 STUDENTS ENROLLED AT OU
FROM 1990 TO 2013
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
WHERE ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM?
Not Hispanic Reported 8% 5% Black 5%
Middle East 11%
Other 2%
Europe 16%
Latin America 8%
Africa 9%
19-21 55%
Asia 54% White 60%
ALL INFORMATION BASED ON 2013 DATA FROM THE OU FACTBOOK
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A new user’s guide to the University of Oklahoma With over 40 buildings on a campus spanning 3,313 acres, getting oriented is imperative Stefanie Tapke
Senior News Reporter
Knowing the location of some of the most commonly used buildings on OU’s campus can be helpful to new students before their first day, because being late is never a positive impression to give the professor at the start of a new semester. The best place to start learning your way around is the South Oval, which is on Lindsey immediately north of the dorms. The majority of freshman general education classes are held there and the library is on the South Oval as well. On the southeast corner is The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Gaylord College houses all major classes for advertising, journalism, public relations, broadcast and electronic media and professional writing. Its distinctive dome and news feed running along the west wall make Gaylord easy to identify. At the northern end of the oval is the Bizzell Memorial Library. Any books that your professor puts on reserve will be available here. The library also has several computer labs, numerous study carrousels and the Bookmark Cafe, which underwent construction this summer. Near the northern end of the west side of the South Oval is Kaufman Hall, which houses the department of modern languages.
One important room to remember in Kaufman Hall is the Language Learning Center. Waste no time making a visit here if you’re enrolled in a foreign language. The center offers specific tutoring hours for different classes, allows students to use Rosetta Stone on their computers and even rents out movies in different languages. On the southwest corner of the Oval are Dale Hall and Dale Hall Tower, where numerous intro and general education classes take place. Immediately north of Dale is Copeland Hall, where the student media offices are located. Student media includes the OU Daily, KGOU radio and Sooner Yearbook. Once you’ve mastered the South Oval, the next place to discover is The Oklahoma Memorial Union, located northeast of the South Oval at 900 Asp Ave. The Union holds a plethora of places everyone should know about, but knowing just a few of the highlights will help you get around. The first thing to know about the Union is its food. In the basement is Crossroads, which is open 24 hours a day and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The food court on the first floor has a number of different choices including Chick-Fil-A, Quiznos and The Laughing Tomato. The Union also holds a number of offices that can be useful to students. Student government is located on the first floor. The Career Services department is on the third floor (room 323) and offers career planning, resume building seminars and job search help to students. Student life and the Women’s Outreach Center are housed together (room 370) on the third floor. Student life provides student involvement opportunities.
If you ever w ondere d where you can go to get a copy of your transcript or make sure those credits transferred correctly from high school, visit the Office of Enrollment Services and Academic Records in Buchanan Hall, located directly south of the Union. Another must-know for freshman in particular is U.C. Action Tutoring. The Student Learning Center, a department of University College, offers free tutoring sessions for several of the university’s popular classes. Walk-in, small-group and faculty-directed tutoring sessions are all available through U.C . Action. Action tutoring starts each semester the second week of class. Most tutoring sessions take place in Wagner Hall, southeast of the Union at 1005 Asp Avenue, and the Housing Learning Center in Adams Tower, Muldrow Tower. The first few weeks on a campus as big as OU can be stressful, but there are thousands of others new to campus, and seasoned students on campus can be a helpful resource for those in need of directions. Stefanie Tapke stefanie.c.tapke-1@ ou.edu
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To serve and protect OU campus Students, larger community aided by OUPD Aaron Howell
Assistant News Editor
Encompassing OU is the city of Norman, and like every other city it has its own police force. However, OU employs a university police department as an independent law enforcement agency with officers trained and certified as peace officers under Oklahoma state statutes. “We are here to provide full law enforcement to the university. We are to the university as another municipal agency is to any city they work for,” OUPD Maj. Bruce Chan said. OUPD functions separately from all other law enforcement agencies, but many times they work alongside outside agencies in emergencies. OUPD employs about 40 police officers and has additional staff that works functions as needed. Norman Police Department officers do not cease being officers while on OU’s campus. While OU is not Norman PD’s primary jurisdiction, if a Norman police officer observes a crime, they may initiate action. “(The OU) police department works every day of the year and every hour of the day,” Chan said. OUPD officers patrol campus using motor vehicles, bicycles and the occasional Segway. In addition to keeping
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the peace, OUPD’s responsibilities include working special events such as commencement, football and basketball games. “If there’s a crime you call us. If there’s a traffic collision call us. If there’s a suspicious person or object call us. If there are things that are out of place, we’re the people to call,” Chan said. OU has installed special blue emergency telephones across campus that can be identified by their blue lights. These phones call directly to OUPD’s emergency line, and a police dispatcher will answer the call. A good rule of thumb would be if it happens on OU’s campus call OUPD. If it happens off campus, call Norman PD. Always dial 911 for emergencies both on or off campus in Norman, but for on campus non-emergencies call the OUPD at 405-325-2864. Aaron Howell, Aaronhowell45@gmail.com
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New-student’s guide to preventing on-campus bicycle theft Bicycle larceny is the most frequentlyreported offense at the university Victoria Garten Copy Editor
Bike theft occurs each year, and while students may think it will not happen to them, they may be surprised to find that bike larceny is the most frequently-reported offense at OU, according to OU Police Department. There are a few ways students can try to prevent their bike from being stolen, but there is no particular “hot spot” for bike theft, according to OUPD. Keeping a bike locked up on a public bike rack is a risk, no matter how many precautions students take to avoid larceny. Health and exercise science sophomore Taylor Lapham left the Oklahoma Memorial Union in February to find he was a victim of bike larceny. There were no spaces left on the bike rack in front of the union, so Lapham looped his bike lock through the frame and rear wheel, but that didn’t stop his bike from being stolen. “Being that it was a very large mountain bike, I figured the no one could ride away with it because it was locked between the wheel. But I was wrong. Someone either clipped the bike
bicycle. Following a court hearing and paperwork, he was able to pick his bike up from the pawn shop it had been found. Victims of bike larceny who receive a letter stating their stolen bike was found should turn in the paperwork immediately. Pawn shops hold stolen merchandise for 30 days before they are legally allowed to sell the merchandise. “Stolen bicycles are sometimes found before the owner Being that it was a very large knows it was stolen and sometimes are not found at all. So, mountain bike, I figured the no one the time that elapses from the time the theft is discovered to could ride away with it because it recovery varies from zero to never,” Chan said. Lapham not only purchased a new bike after finding his was locked between the wheel. But I was stolen, but after the bike was found, he discovered it was wrong.” needed over $100 in repairs. Lapham did not receive restitution for his loss. Taylor Lapham, OUPD suggests students use solid U-shaped bike locks to Health and exercise science sophomore secure their bike from both the front wheel and the frame to lock or just carried it away in broad daylight, ” said Lapham the bike rack. It is also recommended that students register Luckily, Lapham had registered his bike with the OUPD. So, their bike with OUPD before locking it up on campus. when an Oklahoma City pawn shop saw that one of the bikes Students should report any suspicious behavior around they had received was stolen, they reported it to the police. bike racks to OUPD immediately. “All kinds of bicycles are stolen, ranging from inexpensive ones to very expensive bicycles. All of them should be regisVictoria Garten, Victoria.e.garten-1@ou.edu tered,” OUPD pubic information officer Maj. Bruce Chan said. It took four months for Lapham to retrieve his stolen
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the editorial board Speak up.
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Our View: Our mission is to expand upon and encourage conversation on topics that involve the OU community. The opinion desk is a platform for impassioned students to share their insights on topics, arguments and current events with the student body in a way that both informs readers and inspires them to learn more and to form their own opinions on crucial topics. At least, that is our goal. Each day, the editorial board selects a topic they feel is important for students to be aware of and engaged in. The board weighs in on the subject and produces the content that goes here, the editorial. The general opinion in the editorial is to view the majority of the editorial board. It does not necessarily mean that it is the majority opinion of the students who work at the paper nor does it mean that every editor agrees with the opinion in the editorial. That’s what’s so fantastic about the opinion section. Opinion columns give insight into another point of view, one you may not have considered before. The opinion section can broaden horizons, introduce
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new facts to an old argument or expose readers to the experiences of others to form a more complete picture of a topic. Though what we write here will definitely not always be a reflection of your own opinion, it is our goal to initiate a dialogue on the subject. Whether you agree with our opinions or they frustrate you, we want you to weigh in on these topics, as well. As mentioned previously, the opinion desk is a platform for impassioned students to share their insights on topics — impassioned students, not just the Daily’s student staff. We accept letter to the editor submissions throughout the year and are almost constantly hiring for new talent to write for us. You can also voice your opinions on our topics online, on our website oudaily.com or stay connected with our opinion desk through social media on Facebook at The Oklahoma Daily/OUDaily.com or Twitter @ OUDailyOpinion.
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could, no doubt, write hundreds — thousands — of words about how I want The Daily to be the best it’s ever been this year, how much I love it and how it is a vital part of campus, but I don’t want to bore you to tears. Instead I want to tell you what The Daily can do for you. It’s been nearly 20 years since OUDaily.com launched. That means the website is about as old as the traditional demographic of students on campus, even older than most freshmen and sophomores. That’s a long time, but in those 20 years, I can’t say there was a year when OUDaily.com was a vital part of students’ lives. That changes this year. This year, we want to share your story because your story is part of (and I resist capitalizing the OU here) our story. Through our website, we’ll better complete our two-part mission to: 1) inform readers about news that affects their community 2) tell the stories of the community The Daily’s website can connect all parts of campus to one another and let you know the news that affects you. OUDaily.com can showcase your time at OU spent with friends in clubs and organizations. It can inform campus about what you or your club is doing. I don’t want anyone left out of this opportunity, so let’s tell the story together — our story of the students, faculty and staff at OU in 2014. If you have a story idea, you can submit it online, tweet us, Facebook us or email me directly at blayklee@ou.edu. I am a Twitter junkie, so if you tweet me (@blaykleee), I will respond. You also can drop by the newsroom any time. We’re in Copeland Hall’s room 160. If you are interested in OUDaily.com hosting your organization’s blog or if you want to post an event to our online schedule, please contact us. This semester, you will see a lot more Daily staffers scouring campus, talking to you, asking for your opinion or just asking what’s going on in your circle. I encourage you to talk to them. Without your voice, we have no story. Blayklee Buchanan, English literary and culture studies and professional writing senior is the Fall 2014 editor in chief of the Oklahoma Daily.
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New year, new student government goals
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t’s August, and Norman is roaring back to life once again. Whether you spent your summer vacationing, interning, working, studying abroad, or just curled up on the couch watching Netflix, I hope you are just as excited as I am to begin another year together at the University of Oklahoma. Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about why I’ve loved my time at OU and how I plan to give back through the Student Government Association. SGA’s purpose is simply to make OU a better place for students. Using our team of passionate student leaders and the Student Activity Fee budget, we pursue any feasible idea that improves the Sooner experience. Here are a few of the things we have in the works for this fall: Higher education advocacy: This summer, we saw our 2014-15 tuition and fees increase due to misplaced fiscal priorities at the state level. Our written response to the increase was carried by two of the three largest newspapers in the state. This fall, we’ll be preparing to launch Stronger Oklahoma, an advocacy coalition that will unite Oklahomans in support of state funding for OU. The Advocacy Team: Problems with housing? Financial aid? Professors? We want to make sure every single student is having the best experience possible at OU, so if you’re having a specific issue, let us know. Our new team of case workers will be responding to students on an individual basis to resolve roadblocks that come up with OU administration. Alternative transportation: Our parking situation is … less than ideal. As Parking Services prepares new developments in our parking infrastructure, we want to raise awareness of alternative transportation methods like CART and a new web-based ride sharing program. If fewer students are getting behind the wheel, we’ll have less traffic and more open parking spaces. One Campus, One Book: We want to start a common conversation at OU around a book. Be on the lookout for more details about our campus-wide reading group program that will unite students, faculty and staff as we read a book together over a semester. Special community advocacy: The Sooner family is strong because we are diverse. Our student body is made up of many special communities, each with unique hopes, ideas and concerns. We’ll be listening and reaching out to cultural groups, the GLBTQ community, student veterans, students with disabilities and other communities to ensure all of them are thriving at OU. This is just a few of the programs we’re pursuing, and we’re always looking for more. If you have an idea to make OU a better place, let me know. I’m available via email (sgapres@ou.edu), in person (OMU 181) or on Twitter (@mattepting). After all, we’ve all pitched in some student fee money to support SGA, along with the 450+ student organizations we support. We’re doing our best to give you a return on that investment, so stay engaged with us. Boomer Sooner, and welcome back! Matt Epting, political science and public relations senior, is the president of the Student Government Association.
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COLUMN
Born again freshman KATELYN GRIFFITH
chapter at OU. This will give you an immediate niche, making the transition much easier. Transfer life is a different kind of struggle. Talk with your professors to see what they Starting college as a freshman is stressful, sure suggest. They may know more than just what is we’ve all done it, but transferring to a new school happening on campus and could be an advisor means revisiting anxieties we thought had of a club. Befriend your advisor, they know what passed. your major is and can suggest organizations to Where’s this building? Where can I get food? join and people you should speak to who have Am I socially acceptable? What do people do for similar interests. fun? I hope they have a skee ball club! Along with befriending your advisor, check Stop. Breathe. I’ve been in your position bein with them to make sure you can get as many fore, and I’m still alive. I even moved half way accountable transfer credit hours as possible. across the country. So, on top of revisiting fresh- Do not get gypped, because this could mean man fears I experienced a great deal of culture an additional year of school. Ask your advisor shock. what classes you can petition for credibility. We’re not the same as we were freshman year. Unfortunately, I’ve tacked on an additional year, Times have changed, and we are older and wiser. but that’s life. We’re not newbies to college life. But to help Transferring is great for experience and netbring your heart rate down, here’s some things I working reasons, but do not forget the friends wish I would have known when I transferred. you left at your old school. Social media makes Prior to your first day, take a stroll through communication so much easier. But before you campus, print your schedule from Ozone and realize it, the constant stream of messages, facefigure out the locations of your classes. Even be time, calls and Snapchats soon become a drib“that person” and pull out a campus map. There ble, and you may not remember an old friend is no shame in being prepared, but there is some embarrassment when you walk into the wrong classroom. Few people will be on campus before the start of the semester, allowing you plenty of time to stroll down the South Oval. Take everything in around you, and rid yourself of anxiety. If you were involved in any student activities at your former university, chances are, there is something similar at OU for you to join. Search the university’s webpage for clubs and organizations to see what is available. Once you find something of interest, send an email to the leader of the organization saying that you are a transfer student and interested in being a part their group. They will probably be impressed that you contacted them first and inform you of their next meeting. As for greek life at OU, depending what year of school you are starting, it is too late to rush. Most students rush at the beginning of their freshman or sophomore year. However, if you pledged at your former school, check to see if there is a
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until his or her birthday pops up as a Facebook notification. I’m not saying you must keep in contact with the friends you left behind in the same way you did before the move, but make sure to keep communicating with them. With all that said, do not forget to be yourself. Go out to the free events campus has to offer and explore. You’ll make friends before you know it. Over 30,000 people attend OU, surely you can find a your new niche. Katelyn Griffith is an advertising senior
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column
10 commandments of OU Katelyn Griffith Print Managing Editor
1. Thou shall not be in debt. One of the most gut wrenching feelings is checking your bursar account and realizing the $25 charge you had a few months ago has now increased, due to interest and random service charges that have been thrown at you. The easiest way to avoid this feeling is to pay it off and do it soon. Every time you log onto Ozone, take a moment to check your bursar balance.
2. Thou shall rent thy books instead of buy. Renting books instead of purchasing them will also save you money in the long run. Additionally, renting a book means there is a chance it was already used and highlighted, saving you time as well as money.
6. Thou shall not associate with the color combination of yellow and red Speaking of Sooner pride, it is frowned upon to be sporting the rivals’ color of— dare I say it — orange. It’s natural to bleed crimson, but never orange. Not Even the dome in Gaylord College will glow the color.
7. Thou shall praise D-bo whenever he is present. President David Boren, aka “D-bo,” is one of the, if not the, most familiar faces of OU. He has been with OU for 20 years, as of this fall. To put this into perspective, he has been here longer than traditional freshman have been on Earth. So, if you see him around, give him praise and say thank you.
8. Thou shall not skip class. 3. Thou shall look both ways before crossing the bike path. Located along Asp Avenue by the dorms and on the South Oval, the bike path allows for bikers and others with wheels to scoot along at a faster pace. It’s when foot traffic intersects that migration becomes a scramble. Look both ways and avoid texting when crossing the bike path.
4. Thou shall read thy paper upon arriving to campus. Reading not only The Daily, but also any news involving the university, will keep you in the loop. Also take a look at the bulletin boards and chalked notices around campus for any club and organization meetings. You may discover a new interest.
5. Thou shall shout back “SOONER” whenever “BOOMER” is heard It’s tradition to shout, “Sooner!” whenever and wherever another person yells, “Boomer!” On game days, it is a must. You will most likely go hoarse after the 12th time, but that’s what being a Sooner is all about. Take pride in our university. Being a part of the university is one thing we all have in common.
While some professors do not take attendance, be mindful of those who do. Attendance can often account for a portion of your grade and could potentially pass or fail you. Going to class will also help you figure out the course’s content and help you remember test material.
9. Complete thy awareness trainings and questionnaires Prior of each academic school year, the Learn System Administer sends out an email requesting students to complete the Title IX Sexual Misconduct Awareness training. It can be completed in a matter of minutes. At the end of the semester, students are also asked to review their courses and their instructors in online course evals. Complete these as well. Giving your honest opinion will assist to better the program you are in and will improve OU overall.
10. Thou shall always remember the greatest rule. Whatever you do, wherever your future takes you, remember this one rule: there is only ONE Oklahoma. The years you spend at OU may seem like they take forever to complete, but in reality, the time you spend here is only a fraction of your life. Embrace what OU has to offer, and take advantage of everything that comes your way. Enjoy it while you can because before you realize it, your time spent at OU will be long gone.
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Not off-season for everyone Summer teams produced All-Americans, championship runs JORDAN RIPPETOE • LIFE AND ARTS AND SPORTS EDITOR
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he Sooner sports sphere remained active during the summer. Teams whose seasons began in the spring finished, for the most part, over the summer.
Track & Field
Softball
The track and field team was busy winning meets, and the Sooners fought their way to nationals. The women’s javelin performed exceptionally with Avione Allgood becoming the NCAA runner-up and receiving an All-American honor. On the men’s side, Brandon Doughty broke personal and school records in steeplechase this season, which earned him a firsttime All-American honor. In the finals, he finished 5th, with a school-breaking record of 8:41. OU ended with five student-athletes achieving AllAmerican honors under first year track and field coach Jim VanHootegem.
Women’s softball also performed admirably this past season. The ladies advanced once again the Women’s College World Series, where they won one game but lost against the No. 1 seeded Oregon 2-4 and finished the season with a 51-13 record.
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Baseball
Women’s Golf
Men’s Tennis
Things also went well for the baseball team, where they played in the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Unfortunately, they fell to the OSU Cowboys in Game 3 with a final score of 8-11 and finished the season 29-29.
Out on the green, the women’s golf team finished in a school-best fourth place. Also, seniors Chirapat Jao-Javanil and Anne-Catherine Tanguay and freshman Alexandra Kaui were named to the Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-America Team.
Finally, the men’s tennis team had a historic season as they faced the USC Trojans in the championship match. The Sooners had never made it to the championship match before, and even though they did not win, they gave the Trojans a good run, ending the match with a 2-4 score. They showed they were a team to be feared. They finished their season 17-7.
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COLUMN
Huff ’n puff your way to health Tuition, fees already cover the cost of accessing the campus gym, so use it BRYCE PERRY
Assistant Sports and Life & Arts Editor
The Huston Huffman Fitness Center, otherwise known as the Huff, is the fitness center where OU students can go to lift weights, use cardio machines, play a game of basketball and participate in various other physical activities. When you enter the Huff, it may seem a little overwhelming, but soon enough you’ll know the ropes just as well as the seniors. As you enter you are greeted by the front desk. The front desk is where you can get locker assignments and swipe your OU ID to access all the Huff has to offer. The front desk is also the place to get prices and to sign up for a class. Classrooms are to the left of the Huff’s entrance. The classes available at the Huff range from boot camp to Zumba. Classes are offered to fit nearly anyone’s fitness needs. Just past the turnstile, to the left, will be where you can check out equipment for games or towels to keep you dry during your workout. To the right are the stairs. Once you step off the staircase you might be overwhelmed by all the leg machines, arm machines and dumbbells available to you. I like to call this part of the Huff “the man cave” because it seems
to always be occupied by men, but ladies don’t feel intimidated if you’re wanting to work out, too. Past “the man cave,” you can easily find the locker rooms, where you can get your own locker, shower and use the restroom. Near the locker rooms is a miniature rock-climbing wall and an area to stretch. Past “the man cave” again, to the left of the staircase this time, are all the basketball and volleyball courts. These are used for volleyball games, basketball games and the occasional dodge ball game. Feel free to bring a group of friends or hop into a game already going. To the left of the courts is the cardio room. There are areas to stretch and rows of treadmills, ellipticals and bikes. In here, you are able to get your cardio done any time, for any occasion or during any weather condition. Next to the cardio room are the racquetball courts where you can get a game going with a friend or a potential new friend. If you go back up the staircase, you will easily spot the track. If you’re running on this you’ll be able to overlook the basketball games. On the walkway that crosses the track, “The Bridge” is a long strip of even more cardio and strength machines. For some reason, more women
FIT CLASSES In addition to courts and dumbbells, OU Fitness and Recreation provides various classes Boot Camp (Limited to 30 spots)
• Improve strength, agility and balance • Use circuit conditioning with variety of equipment
Get Pumped (Limited to 22 spots)
• Focuses on a total body workout for all of the major muscle groups • Use steps, body bars and dumbbells
HIIT (Limited to 30 spots)
• Combination of cardio and strength intervals with short bursts of high intensity work and recovery
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• Combination of cardio and strength intervals with short bursts of high intensity work and recovery in the water
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• Continuous movements combining pilates, yoga, dance stretch, etc. • Develops strength and flexibility
are found up here. In this strip you can find treadmills, bikes, Stairmasters, stretching mats, arm and leg machines and a whole bunch of spin bikes, which are used in spin classes. So if you’re looking to work out, be it playing a sport, biking, pumping some iron or running, the Huff has everything you could want and more. But, as easy as it is for me to explain the Huff to you, only you can decide for yourself. So get your friends, grab some tennis shoes and head to the Huff to get fit and have fun.
TRX® (Limited to 22 spots)
• TRX® Suspension Training is a total body workout using gravity against your own body weight for strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. • Requires attendance at TRX® 101
Tai Chi
• Exercise and relaxation practice for health and longevity • For all fitness levels
Zumba®
• A fusion of dance and hypnotic International rhythms • A dynamic and high-energy fitness class For a complete list of classes offered at The Huston Huffman Fitness Center, go to http://www.ou.edu/far
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AMATURE ATHLETICS
Entertaining Intramurals Club sports allow students to join a team without being an NCAA athlete JORDAN RIPPETOE
Life and Arts and Sports editor
Most students who go to college are not athletic enough to participate in NCAA team sports, but this does not disqualify them from playing sports altogether. OU offers a wide variety of intramural sports for students to participate in to fulfill their athletic needs. Intramural sports are made up of teams of students from the same university who participate in a league set up by the school. These programs allow students to participate in a college sports, even if it is just for fun. “The mission of the program is to provide exercise, recreation, competition and fun to all participants and employees in a relaxed, yet structured environment,” Intramural
coordinator Jonathan Dewhirst said. By participating in these sports, students can remain healthy and learn teamwork. The environment is also more relaxed than in NCAA sports. While it still remains structured, it is not so structured that the game becomes frustrating. “Participation in intramural activities can provide individuals with an enjoyable recreational experience, help develop habits that carry over into everyday life, promote wholesome social relationships and sportsmanship and provide an opportunity for the development of a healthy body and mind,” Dewhirst said. Intramural sports also provide a way for students to release the tension that comes with school. Without the stress, students are more likely to remain in school and maintain a high GPA. According to a study done by
Michigan State University, active college students are 3.5 percent more likely to remain in school after two years than students who are not active. The GPAs of active students were also an average 0.13 points higher than non-active students. Sign-ups for fall intramural sports begin early September and run through the rest of the semester as more sports become available. A fee applies for each sport, but those who live in OU Housing or who can be classified as faculty or staff can play for free. Only golf requires a fee for all participants. For a full list of the many sports offered as intramurals, visit ou.edu/far. For questions, contact Jonathan Dewhirst at 405-325-3053 or Dewhirst@ou.edu.
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The mission of the program is to provide exercise, recreation, competition and fun to all participants and employees in a relaxed, yet structured environment.” JONATHAN DEWHIRST, INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR
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VOLLEYBALL
1983-1986
• Played at East Stroudsburg University Pennsylvania • All Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
‘Good times’
with Restrepo
A look back on head coach’s time so far at OU KATELYN GRIFFITH Print Managing Editor
BRYCE PERRY
Life and Arts and Sports Assistant Editor
OU has the honor of being able to find great talent and keep it. When it comes to athletics, former coach Barry Switzer worked with the Sooners for 16 years, softball coach Patty Gasso recently completed her 20th season and football coach Bob Stoops is in his 16th year with OU and is about to enter his 16th season. Another coach joins their double-double stats this season with volleyball head coach Santiago Restrepo who is in his 10th year in Oklahoma, entering his 11th season. Looking back at his time with the volleyball team, Restrepo has contributed more to OU’s volleyball program than points on the scoreboard. Restrepo made his way to OU in 2004 from Southern Mississippi to satisfy his hunger of coaching in the Big 12. In the four years before Restrepo was head coach, the program accumulated a mere 27 wins. Post arrival, Restrepo’s 10-year record now stands at 189-125 entering the Fall 2014 season. “For me, it’s just like any other day. I will enter into my 11th season with the goal of striving to get better,” Restrepo said. Kelly Files, associate coach of the Sooner volleyball team, has been coaching alongside Head Coach Santiago Restrepo for 13 years. Since they both have been apart of the OU volleyball program for a long time, Files believes this helps the recruiting process. “It gives recruits confidence that the coach won’t leave and has been here for 10 years.” Files said. “It shows that we’re happy here. We’ve had so many All-Americans and success, so that gives the recruits confidence that we’ll stay.” While at OU, Restrepo and his staff have produced seven All-Americans and 13 all-conference selections. Seven rookies have earned a spot on the conference’s all-freshman team, which is selected by the Big 12. Fiftyeight athletes have earned
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•Division I-AA All-American
Academic All-Big 12 awards, and 13 athletes were awarded with the College Sports Information Directors’ Academic All-District distinction. “The more challenging aspect about being a coach is adjusting to rule changes during games. It can be frustrating at times.” said Restrepo. “Though, the most rewarding thing about coaching is seeing the young women on the team evolve into not only better people and students, but also into better players.” While Restrepo has the numbers to back him up, a coach’s personal impact says more about them than anything shown in the books. Files explains the team’s success both on and off the court is by having fun along the way. “I know you have to be passionate about what you’re doing, but he has a lot of fun,” said Files. “He is very demanding, loves to have fun and doesn’t take himself too seriously. We all have a great time, and he creates an environment where we all want to be, have fun and work hard, because we know the end result and it is good.” During the 2012 and 2013 season, volunteer assistant coach Orlando Catalan, now the assistant coach at LIU Brooklyn, joined Restrepo’s staff. Catalan views Restrepo as a mento and someone who he aspires to be in life.
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1987
•Played in the France volleyball players tour
1987-1991
•American Volleyball Players (AVP) Pro Beach tour
1994-1997
Working for him was more than learning about how to be a better coach. It was more of making me see my potential and shape me to be a better person for my future. He is like a second father to me. In the words of Santiago Restrepo, ‘Good times!’
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ORLANDO CATALAN, ASSISTANT COACH AT LIU BROOKLYN
• East Stroudsburg University Men and Women’s head volleyball coach.1996, Pennsylvania State Athletic Coverence COY
1998-2000 • St. Louis assistant coach
2001-2003
• Southern Mississippi head coach
2003
• Conference USA Coach of the Year
2004
• Inducted into East Stroudsburg University Hall of Fame • Accepted the Position as Head Coach at OU
2006
TO PRO VID
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• OU advances to Sweet 16, only the second time in school’s history • Big 12 Coach of the year • AVCA Regional coach of the year • CVU.com National Coach of the year
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Life and Arts reporter Danielle Talley contributed to this report. For a complete run down of Restrepo’s and the OU Volleyball team’s success go to Soonersports.com
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Puzzle 2
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Instructions: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.
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40 It may have a beautiful big mouth 42 Sofa or bench 46 Hid away 49 Cars that don’t need gas 50 Dover fish 52 Kind of boot 54 Embryo 56 Destroy bit by bit 57 Plant new seeds 59 Stubborn person’s word 61 Kind of “gift� 62 Stat for a pitcher 63 Take after taxes 64 Blast supplier 65 Native American of Utah 66 Spy org.
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ACROSS 1 Cords used as neckwear 6 Door neighbor 10 Praise effusively 14 Gradually deteriorate 15 Artificially colored spread 16 Aware of, as a scheme 17 Agree to someone’s terms 20 Olympic jersey monogram 21 Electron losers or gainers 22 Nonagenarian’s minimum age 23 Be an excellent student 25 Write up, as a speeder 26 Minor criticisms 28 Slippery and sinuous 32 Type of setter 34 Monty Hall’s offering 35 Deplaning gift in Maui 38 Start to personally shine 42 St. Louis-toCincinnati dir. 43 Word with “fry� or “freeze� 44 Old Venetian officials
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11 Shows elation, in a way 12 Interviewer Couric 13 Absorb 18 Females in natural wool 22 Have a malady 23 Commuter’s coin, once 24 Express a viewpoint 25 Marital ideal 26 “Raiders of the Lost Ark� snakes 28 Shoreline irregularity 29 1.3-ounce Asian weight 31 Hemmed or basted 33 Totally ridiculous 34 Less severe 36 Removes, as a necklace
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ACROSS 1 Enjoy a hot tub? 6 More than angry 11 Part of a semi 14 Lateral to the keel 15 Acid type 16 Musketeer motto word 17 They work with your dough 19 Slugger Gehrig 20 Much baby talk 21 Irene in a Sherlock Holmes tale 23 Leaves no doubt about 27 Spawn, as offspring 29 They may be pulled up 30 To an extent 33 Makes even 34 Legendary Bette 35 Bird of the Outback 36 Diana with the voice 37 It may precede “four� 38 Small brown singer 39 Abbr. on a rap sheet 40 Tasty 41 Weeper of myth 42 Envoy’s assignment 44 Single in a wallet
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Universal Crossword 59 Like some suburban roads 62 Bring to mind 63 Saharalike 64 Masseuse’s supplies 65 Palindromist’s principle 66 Long-gone bird 67 Twiggy digs DOWN 1 Excite, as interest or curiosity 2 Grown up 3 View from the Left Bank 4 Golden Horde member 5 ___ man out 6 Sturgeon product 7 Carbonated beverage 8 Grin bearer 9 More than hate 10 Small paving stone 11 Recipe directive 12 Malaria symptom 13 Pinochle combo 18 Poetic time after dusk 19 Feeling happy appreciation 23 Turkish commander (Var.) 24 Give money, and expect it back
Instructions: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.
Instructions: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.
Edited by Timothy E. Parker August 4, 2014
ACROSS 1 Not now or the future 5 Tolkien villains 9 Teaproducing state in India 14 Creative input 15 Not a happy fate 16 Neutral shade 17 Very pleasing 20 Arm counterparts of fibulae 21 Parceled out 22 Continuing indefinitely 25 Van Gogh lost one 26 Primitive percussion instrument 28 Filly, after maturing 32 Collapsible topper 37 Ready for a break 38 Good time for a walk hand-inhand 41 Chats 42 Become very thin 43 Lid lump 44 Mortal danger 46 Appliance with blades 47 Violent storm 53 Birds of a region 58 Helper, essentially
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Edited by Timothy E. Parker August 9, 2014 ACROSS 1 Dutch artist Hieronymous 6 Big name in country music 10 D.C. office shape 14 2009 Grammywinning vocalist 15 Oneconsonant instrument 16 Purpose 17 Wing of a bird and arm of a man, e.g. 19 Pandora’s box contents 20 Neptune’s largest moon 21 “___ You Experienced?� (Hendrix hit) 22 Gals’ beaus 23 Shock kin 25 Stationer’s 500 27 Runneradvancing fly ball 30 Addition figure 31 It helps you go the extra mile 34 Surprised sound 35 Shoe-shiner’s application 37 Trattoria quaffs 38 “Funeral in Berlin� novelist Deighton 39 Obstacle on a car-racing track 41 Exclamation of amazement 8/9 Puzzle 6
42 1980 DeLuise flick 44 Decorate again 45 Customary practice 46 Containing animal fat 48 “___ Gotta Be Me� 50 One of a D.C. 100 51 One who dresses in black 52 Chinese weight units 54 Share a border 56 General, to a Turk 58 Baby’s bottle top 62 Large stringed instrument 63 Deceitful 65 Case for small scissors 66 Backsplash component 67 Computer mini-pictures 68 Conclude one’s case 69 Eye irritation 70 Primitive abode DOWN 1 Coin in Bangkok 2 What a nose picks up 3 Weigh station stopper 4 Coagulates 5 Spartan serfs 6 Slow running pace 7 German sea scourge 8 On the gloomy side
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40 Series of repeated Catholic prayers 43 Singled out on stage 47 Spear handles 49 Call forth 52 Running score 53 Aromatic seasoning 54 Say with conviction 55 Tug on the fishing line 57 Gallop or canter 59 Certain ship deck 60 Anything shaped like a half moon 61 “___ Quam Videri� (N.C. motto) 64 Golf great Trevino
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New sooners bring new game Infusion of new talent ensures an exciting season Mikaela McGhee • Sports Reporter
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ecr uiters have been busy this year tr ying to pick up student athletes they believe will help the Sooners succeed. OU has picked up students from as close as Oklahoma and Texas to as far as India and Japan. With all the new talent at OU, this next year is one to watch.
• Football • • P.J. Mbanasor
• Rodney Anderson
Next on the roster is Rodney Anderson, a 6-foot-1-inch running back from Katy, Texas. In his junior year, he rushed for 1,910 yards with 33 touchdowns, making it his best season yet. Anderson committed to the Sooners June 8, 2014.
• Dominique Hearne
at Northeast Academy, Williams earned numerous honors such as All-City Player of the Year, All-State First Team (OGBCA), All-State (OCA) and McDonald’s All-America nominee. Her senior season, she averaged 25.2 points and 7.1 rebounds with 21 blocks.
• Men’s Basketball •
Dominique Hearne joined the Sooners on June 12, 2014. Hearne has been ranked as the 41st best guard in the country by Rivals.com. The 6-foot-4-inch offensive guard from The men’s basketball team signed four freshman recruits Lancaster, Texas chose the Sooners over Big 12 rivals OSU for the 2014-15 season. and Texas Tech.
• Bola Alade
• Austin Seibert
Austin Seibert, a kicker and punter, committed to the Sooners on May 10, 2014. Seibert earned many honors during his time at Belleville West High School, such as Kohl’s Kicking First Team All-American, All-City Kicker, First Team All-Conference Kicker, Second Team All-Conference Punter, Special Teams Player of the Year and First Team AllMetro Punter.
• Women’s Basketball •
Guard Bola Alade from Murphy, Texas earned first-team all-district and first-team 5A all-state selection as a senior at John Paul II High School while averaging 17.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
• Dante Buford
Dante Buford, a forward from Greenville, S.C. averaged 16.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game as a senior. As a junior, Buford was chosen as a member of the second-team Florida Association of Basketball Coaches Independent AllState selection.
• Khadeem Lattin
Khadeem Lattin, a forward from Houston, Texas, aver• Gileysa Penzo P.J. Mbanasor is a 6-foot-1-inch cornerback from aged 15 points, 14 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals per game Gileysa Penzo, an incoming guard from Montverde, Fla., Pflugerville, Texas. Mbanasor committed to the Sooners on as a senior while earning first-team All-Texas Christian has twice played on the national team at the FIBA Americas June 3, 2014. Mbanasor’s 4.47-second 40-yard dash time is Athletic League All-State honors. what nabbed OU’s attention. After talking to OU recruiter Under-16 Championships. She averaged 7.6 points, 3.8 re• Jamuni McNeace bounds and 1.8 assists during the 2011 tournament and 7.2 Bobby Jack Wright, Mbanasor committed to the Sooners. Last member of the 2014-15 signing class for the Sooners points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 2013. • Marquise Overton is Jamuni McNeace from Allen, Texas. McNeace averaged • Vionise Pierre-Louis Next to join the Sooners’ roster was 6-foot-1-inch defen9.7 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game as a Vionise Pierre-Louis from Lake Worth, Fla., led her team sive tackle Marquise Overton from Jenks, Okla. In his jusenior. nior year, Overton played in 13 games where he earned 4.3 in scoring, averaging 26.4 ppg, according to The Palm Beach tackles per game. Overton chose to begin his college foot- Post. The 6-foot-4-center also led her team in rebounds, ball career in Norman after talking to OU recruiters Jerry nabbing 15 rpg. • Gabrielle Ortiz Montgomerey and Jay Norvall. Gabrielle Ortiz, a guard from Racine, Wis., has quite the • Bobby Evans Finally, women’s tennis welcomes five new recruits who The Sooners picked up 6-foot-4-inch offensive tackle resume. In high school, she was awarded the honor of Miss all filed National Letters of Intent in November 2013 and Bobby Evans from Allen, Texas. Rogers was selected for the Basketball Wisconsin and Metro Classic Conference Player April 2014 as newcomers to the 2014-15 women’s tennis Texas 5A All-Area Team as a member of the second team of- of the Year. team. • McKenna Treece fense. Evans committed to the Sooners on July 10, 2013. • Brooke Withrow from Wichita, Kan. McKenna Treece is a center from Saint Peters, Mo. As a • Jamile Johnson • Malene Stripp from Copenhagen, Denmark OU picked up Jamile Johnson Jr., a 6-foot safety, from senior last season, she averaged 10 points and 4.9 rebounds. She also was named most outstanding player of the 2014 • Lily Miyazaki from Tokyo, Japan Dallas, Texas. In his junior season, Johnson played in 12 Naples (Florida) Holiday Shootout. • Christiana Brigante from Weston, Fla. games, where he earned 72 total tackles, averaging six tack• LaNesia Williams les per game with two interceptions and one fumble recov• Simran Sethi from New Delhi, India. The last player signed to OU’s 2014-15 roster is guard ery. The safety from South Oak Cliff High committed to the LaNesia Williams of Oklahoma City. During her senior year Sooners on Valentine’s Day 2014.
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Sooners gear up for great season Some football player are up for awards and the whole team looks for a national championship TAMMY BOYD
Life and Arts reporter
It’s nearly kickoff time. The 120th season of OU football starts on Saturday, August 30, with the Sooners hosting Louisiana Tech in Norman at 6 p.m. The Sooners were 11-2 last season and beat Alabama in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year, there are seven returning offensive starters and 11 returning defensive starters. Among the returning offensive starters include quarterback Trevor Knight, who led the Sooners in both rushing and passing last year, wide receiver Sterling Shepard, who led the team in receiving, and former quarterback turned tight end Blake Bell. Returning defensive starters include linebacker Frank Shannon, who led the team in sacks and tackles for a loss, and safety Quentin Hayes, who led the team in interceptions and passes broken up. It should come as no surprise that even though only half of the nationwide individual football awards have issued their watch lists, there are already 10 Sooners in the running for a variety of offensive, defensive and special teams individual awards. Players to watch include Trevor Knight (Maxwell
Award), Zach Sanchez (Bronco Nagurski Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award) and Eric Striker and Charles Tapper (Bronco Nagurski Trophy and Bednarik Award). With the team’s returning athletic prowess, the Sooners are projected to be a force to be reckoned with (again) nationally. Oklahoma has been ranked anywhere from first to eighth in the nation, depending on the media reporting the preseason ranking. Athlon Sports compiles a composite preseason ranking using the various polls, and they currently have the Sooners ranked fourth nationally. In the Big 12 Football Media Preseason Poll, released in July, OU has been predicted to win its ninth conference championship. In fact, OU is the pick for Big 12 Champion across all rankings. That is perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Sooner football — the tremendous team spirit that such an outstanding group of athletes consistently demonstrates. OU football is a highly-decorated program. The Sooners have a total of seven national titles, 47 bowl appearances and eight Big 12 Conference titles. They are third in the nation in all-time winning percentage (.71995), and their record since the modern era (1946-present) of 598-180-13 is first in the nation.
The Sooners all-time points scored, totaling 32,855, is also first in the nation. And with only 12 losing seasons out of 119 played, OU has the fewest losing seasons of any college football program in history. Sooner Nation comes out en masse to support OU football. Norman, Okla., was ranked second in Bleacher Report’s Top 25 College Football Towns for 2014, behind only Ann Arbor, Mich. According to the report, “It’s one of those towns where, on gameday, the action isn’t limited to the college campus or just around the football stadium. The rally cries are heard in all parts of Norman, as locals and tourists mingle together and swap stories of their collective love for the Sooner Schooner and Bob Stoops’ latest squad of superstars.” So grab your crimson and cream gear and get ready to cheer the Sooners to victory. And if you don’t have your football clothing yet, be sure to look for the new alternate jerseys and tees on sale now through the Sooner Sports website. Tammy Boyd, tmboyd@hotmail.com
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Dress like a winner on gameday Both local and franchise retailers sell OU gear in Norman for easy-to-find football fashion BRYCE PERRY
Assistant Sports and Life & Arts Editor
When it comes to football gameday, showing up is half the part, but many people prep for game day by getting all dolled up. For the ladies, gameday outfits of choice are skirts, dresses, shorts and tanks — basically any article of clothing that is crimson and cream. The men are a little bit easier when it comes to gameday gear and seem to prefer OU polos, button up shirts, hats and T-shirts to show their full support for the OU football team. One of the most well-known places to shop for game day gear is University Bookstore on Asp Street. Not only can someone get their textbooks and school supplies for the upcoming year here, but they can also get tons of clothes to prepare them for gameday. For the most part, the bookstore is a great place to get gameday attire if someone is looking for something casual. The bookstore also offers two adorable OU cowboy boots that might be just the right touch to liven up a traditional gameday outfit. For the ladies, one of the most popular shops is right around the block on Campus Corner. Stella Rae’s is known for its fashionable clothing for women and definitely knows how to appeal to the seasons. When football season comes around, Stella Rae’s is geared up with crimson and cream skirts, dresses, blouses, shorts, tank tops and accessories. “We have competitive prices, awesome customer service and social media specials, where you can get something free or at a deep discount,” Michelle Miller, owner of Stella Rae’s said. “We always try to do something fun and enticing for what’s going on at the university. For gameday, we try to have an assortment for everyone — from cute, comfy and casual, or if you’re ready to go all out in a dress.” Apothem is another Campus Corner favorite because it has everything from dresses for the ladies to jerseys for the guys. Apothem has a wide array of clothing for women, men and children. On top of that, they also carry many accessories, decorations and car decals to equip the Sooner fan with all the necessities. Balfour of Norman is another infamous one-stop shop on Campus Corner. From swimsuits to PJs to socks and hair accessories, Balfour of Norman can turn anyone into the ultimate Sooner fan. Bryce Perry, Bryce_ Perry@ou.edu
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s an incoming freshman or transfer student arriving to Norman for the first time in the fall, finding new favorite hangouts in Norman can be difficult. We’re here to help you find your new home away from home in Norman.
Featured on the popular Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2009, The Diner, at 213 E. Main St., offers a seemingly endless variety of omelets, from the classic ham and cheese to the Denver omelet. The Diner has been a Norman fixture for over 100 years and continues to attract customers as if it was only recently opened. On the weekends, morning lines to eat at The Diner regularly spill out onto the sidewalks. So, if you’re heading in for breakfast, it’s advised to get to The Diner early. Despite the restaurant’s continuing success with breakfast foods, The Diner also offers a wide variety of food from bacon cheeseburgers to chicken burritos. This familiar diner comfort food is what keeps students coming. Another popular restaurant among college students is The Garage, located at 307 E. Main St. The Garage is the home of booze and burgers, whether you’re wanting a bacon, avocado, ranch burger or a double shot of liquor. With big screen televisions in every corner, The Garage is a great place to hang out on game nights. For student-approved food fixes a little closer to campus, the new Shawarma Vite, located in Stubbeman Place, is only a quick walk from any residence hall. Victoria’s Pasta Shop, Hideaway Pizza and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, all located on Campus Corner, are regular student eateries. Recently branching down from our neighboring state, Missouri, Hurts Donut Company offers a twist to your donut experience. They plan to have a full lunch, dinner and after bar menu. The items on the menu range from hamburgers and hotdogs on donut buns to their Bismarck filled with sausage and gravy. Vegetarians need not fret. There are plenty of vegetarian venues around town, including Taste of India and Eat at Local. Coriander Cafe is close to campus and serves plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well.
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Enjoy Norman’s Nightlife at one of the bars open on Campus Corner.
Campus Corner is a great place for close-to-campus nightlife. The Deli, for example, is ideal for the student on a budget and offers live music nearly every night of the week. It is also now smoke free, so anyone can enjoy the music. Othello’s, also on Campus Corner, has free live music as well, but one of their biggest draws is their open mic comedy show every Tuesday night at 10 p.m. If you’d rather perform than watch, show up at 9 p.m. to sign up for a spot in the show. If you’re looking for a spot near campus that will let you move, look no further than Logies on the Corner. On Campus Corner, Logies is a favorite for the restaurant’s two open floor areas often dedicated to dancing. The restaurant-bar is non-smoking for the most part, but the bar area in the back of Logies allows smokers to light up without having to step outside. So, if you’re one of the dwindling few nicotine addicts out there, you can stay out of the elements and still have a fantastic night with your non-smoking friends. For a slightly quieter night, hit the Brewhouse. This restaurant and bar is located by the train tracks on Main Street and boasts food and drink as well as pool tables, their very own house brews and occasional live music. Throughout the week, most of Norman’s favorites host karaoke and trivia nights, often in conjunction with some great food and drink discounts. McNellie’s on Main Street hosts their trivia night called “Geeks Who Drink” Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and O’Connell’s on Campus Corner hosts their competition on Thursdays at 9 p.m. O’Connell’s also holds a karaoke night on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. Once a month, downtown Norman also hosts the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art, more commonly known as the 2nd Friday Art Walk. The art walk is part block party, part arts festival and occurs on the second Friday of each month, hence the name. Crowds begin arriving around 6 p.m. Street vendors, art exhibits, musical acts, food trucks and more hang out both in the streets and in the restaurants along Main Street and Grey Street. When the evening’s outdoor action thins out, be sure to head into the restaurants and bars along Main Street for free live music and dancing.
For those looking for a quieter atmosphere, Norman also has plenty of parks and bookstores for the introvert at heart. Barnes & Noble, at 540 Ed Noble Pkwy., and Hastings, at 2300 W Main St., allow students to chill while grabbing some coffee and enjoying a new piece of literature. Hastings, in particular, sells used books, as well as movies and video games, with prices much easier to swallow on a student budget. The Norman Public Library is the most budget friendly of all the book dealers, of course. Just a quick, free library card application grants access to the thousands of books that can be found throughout the multi-county Pioneer Library System. The Norman Public Library also has automated, mobile libraries for late-night book cravings and offers classes for the Norman community. Hang on to a little cash for the Norman Public Library’s Annual Book Sale in late October, too. The book sale is one of the library’s biggest draws and is one of the most cost-effective ways to buy books in Norman. In past book sales, five dollars buys as many books as will fit into a paper grocery bag. If you’re a book fan, a little real-life Tetris, played with books and a grocery bag, will help you get more than your money’s worth. Near the Norman Public Library is Andrews Park, one of the largest in Norman. The park offers basketball courts, a splash pad, jogging trails and a small skate park. It’s also home to the May Fair Arts Festival, Groovefest and some performances in the Summer Breeze Concert Series. The park also hosts many outdoor theatre performances throughout the year. If that’s still too far from campus, consider spending some time in Brandt Park, more commonly referred to as the duck pond. Though Brandt Park doesn’t offer the courts and paths of Andrews Park, the ducks and geese that live there year round can be just as much fun. There’s nothing quite like a hoard of ravenous geese chasing down a few crackers to take some of the semester’s edge off.
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CAC & UPB bring tradition, involvement to students DANIELLE TALLEY Life & Arts Reporter
The Campus Activities Council and Union Programming Board provide a variety of events throughout the semester that can enrich students’ overall college experience. They are two of the leading organizations at the university and provide plenty of student activities year-round. Established in 1971 as a part of OU’s Student Government Association, the CAC has built a legacy around the goal of keeping OU’s traditions alive. They are responsible for several events during the fall semester including Howdy Week, the Oklahoma Creativity Festival, Homecoming, University Sing and Dad’s Day. Soonerthon is one of the most widely known events hosted by the Campus Activities Council. The event is a fundraiser for the organization’s official philanthropy, the Children’s Miracle Network. This year they raised a record $318,711 for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Children’s Hospital Foundation. “What I love most about being part of Campus Activities Council is being a part of a community that I wouldn’t normally be a part of,” CAC chairman Layne Ferguson said. “I have gotten to meet some amazing people that I probably would have never met if I hadn’t decided to get involved.” UPB also has events lined up. The UPB is currently working on trying to improve existing events such as the Mr. OU male pageant and Sooner’s Got Talent. Other possible events include bringing back the OU College Comic Con in the fall and hosting a night celebrating both retro and modern video games. UPB encourages students to bring new ideas to the table. The UPB is also always looking for new student members to get involved. “Come out to a meeting or an event and if you like it, you can instantly become a member. If it’s not your type, don’t stop looking for your niche — there really is something for everyone here,” UPB president Parisa Pilehvar said. Students can also take part in year-round events such as the OU Film and Concert Series, which is presented by both UPB and CAC. The fall film schedule has not yet been confirmed. Danielle Talley Dominique.D.Talley-1@ou.edu
What I love most about being part of Campus Activities Council is being a part of a community that I wouldn’t normally be a part of...”
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Fitness
Fifteen pounds you don’t want to lift Bryce Perry
Assistant Sports and Life & Arts Editor
The freshman 15 is something all freshman fear and, unfortunately, some experience. Many students are away from home for the first time, unaware of what to eat or how much they’re eating, and no longer are participating in high school sports or a required gym class. New students can find that, suddenly, avoiding extra weight becomes very hard. Luckily, there are ways to avoid this. Be conscious of what you’re eating and how much physical activity you’re getting, and the fear of added weight will hopefully become a thing of the past.
If you like to play sports, but wouldn’t consider yourself a college athlete, try joining a club sport or intramural. There are so many options, it’s easy to select something you enjoy. OU has club sports ranging from flag football to quidditch. Not happy with what you see? Then get together some of your closest friends and make a club of your own! Cartoon by Tony Ragle
It’s no fun going to the Huff alone. If you’re already starting to slack off on your workout regime before the first month of school is over, chances are you’re going to stop going. Get someone else involved and hold each other accountable. When you have someone to the gym with, it’s harder to bail on a workout. Plus, going to the Huff is a great way to meet people and enjoy getting fit together. The Huff has a variety of activities to offer. Be it volleyball, racquetball, basketball or joining in on one of the many classes offered at the Huff, anything is better than sitting in your dorm. As OU students, you are blessed with the opportunity to use the facilities, so don’t take it for granted. Get up, get your friends and get moving.
I know. I know. It’s weird not having your parents telling you what to eat and constantly cooking for you, but don’t replace that with fast food. Fast “food,” in my opinion, is not food. It probably once was, long ago before it was covered in pesticides, food coloring and other weird, man-made ingredients to make it last longer. Remember, you are what you eat, and lets face it, who wants to be a cheeseburger and large fries?
So it’s a Friday night, and your friends and you are all bored. What better way to stop your boredom than driving to one of OKC’s country-dance bars and dancing the night away with your closest friends? Dancing is fun, physically demanding and a great way to learn something new while meeting new people. Don’t settle for being lazy. Constantly strive to be physically active.
When your up late and bored I know it’s tempting to want to go eat. Don’t. Yes, OU does have places to eat that are open late at night, but that doesn’t mean you need to go eat it. Eating when you should be asleep will really mess with your body’s eating and sleeping schedule. You’ll find that it’s harder to fall asleep at night and that your body will start to learn to be hungry at that time. Don’t start bad habits.
You’re away from home for the first time ever, and you’re overwhelmed with options at the cafe. My advice is not to take everything all at once. I can see how this could be tempting, but in the end, you’ll either overeat or waste food. Use your plate as guidance. Try to divide it by making half your plate fruits and vegetables and then having a protein source and a carb source. Opt for a smaller plate as well, and load up on a wonderful salad. If you’re not using five plates and overloading yourself with food, your stomach will feel better and you’ll find that you have more energy when you fuel yourself with the right foods.
Take a snack with you. Pack a granola bar, a piece of fruit, a handful of nuts, carrots, etc. to fuel your body on the go. You should be eating something about every two hours so in between meals, so it is smart to be prepared. This way, you don’t find yourself digging for loose change to buy a candy bar before heading to Chemistry.
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Tammy Boyd
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Summer is drawing to a close, but there are plenty of new film releases to get excited about, coming to theatres later this year. Though with recent high-grossing and critically acclaimed films such as “Godzilla,” “22 Jump Street,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” it is appropriate to say that the summer of 2014 has been a successful time for blockbusters. The success so far this year is not expected to stop here. There are three other anticipated blockbusters coming out later this year, and they should not be missed. For OU students, newer releases are shown at the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Meacham Auditorium. This is part of the yearly Film Series, which is presented by both the Campus Activities Council and the Union Programming Board. Past film screenings at the Meacham include “Frozen,” “Thor: The Dark World” and “The Lego Movie.” The fall film schedule has not yet been confirmed but can be found on the UPB website when the fschedule has been decided.
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1. On November 21, the first chapter of the final films of the “Hunger Games” series is released. Director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson bring Suzanne Collins’ book to life. After escaping the arena of the Third Quarter Quell in “Catching Fire,” Katniss Everdeen becomes the symbol of hope for the rebels in Panem. Katniss discovers the fate of District 13 and fights for the freedoms of Peeta and the Panem nation. The movie features the welcome return of Jennifer Lawrence in the leading role, as well as Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. The two previous films were both huge box office successes, and became two of the highest grossing films in the United States at the time of their release.
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“Into the Woods” brings together several fairy tales in the story of a baker and his wife, who have been cursed to be childless by a witch. Their journey into the woods to find the objects needed to break the spell bring the baker and his wife into contact with characters from “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella,” “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Rapunzel.” The film will be Disney’s first theatrical adaptation of a Broadway musical, Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-award winning “Into the Woods.” Starring Johnny Depp as The Wolf, Emily Blunt as The Baker’s Wife and Meryl Streep as The Witch.
Director Peter Jackson’s latest addition into the Middle Earth universe will be released on December 17, just in time for the holiday season. Picking up right where its predecessor, “The Desolation of Smaug,” left off, this new film in The Hobbit franchise focuses on the battle between goblins, the men of Laketown, the elves, Beorn, the eagles and the dwarves for the treasure within Erebor. The same actors from “The Desolatoin of Smaug” will reprise their roles with Martin Freeman leading as Bilbo Baggins and Richard Armitage as Thorin. This highly-anticipated motion picture will hopefully treat fans to an epic conclusion to this fantasy trilogy.
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CITY LIFE
OKC has plenty to offer the adventurous student TAMMY BOYD • LIFE AND ARTS REPORTER
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or rabid sports fans, there is the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Oklahoma City Barons, the Oklahoma City Redhawks an the new Oklahoma City Energy Futbol Club. The Thunder is an NBA basketball team that plays their home games in the Chesapeake Arena. Their regular season is November through April. Kevin Durant of the Thunder is the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player. The Oklahoma City Barons are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. Their home games are played at the Cox Convention Center, and their regular season is October through April. The Oklahoma City Redhawks are the AAA affiliate
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f being dragged to a sports arena sounds worse than a root canal without anesthesia, there are less athletic options. The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is downtown on the edge of Bricktown and there are always several exhibitions to view. Current exhibits include Chihuly’s exquisite glass sculptures, Faberge eggs and even an exhibit of masterpieces from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. MOA also has a movie theater in the museum and frequently shows art house films. The Myriad Botanical Gardens are in Bricktown, very close to the Chesapeake Arena where the Thunder plays. But don’t hold that against them. The Gardens
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oodies have plenty to explore in Bricktown. Fans of Spanish tapas can go to Bolero’s, while fans of Tex-Mex have Abuelo’s and Chelino’s close by. For cheap Mexican food, there is Fuzzy’s (the same as on Campus Corner) and Yucatan Taco Stand. Earl’s Rib Palace is a popular barbecue restaurant, and it’s right next door to Marble Slab Creamery. Just below Earl’s is Kevin Durant’s place, KD’s Southern Cuisine, and next door to it is Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grille. And while Oklahoma may not be the first place that comes to mind when someone says “seafood,” there is Pearl’s Crabtown in Bricktown and a sushi restaurant named In the Raw. There are plenty of cheap eats in Bricktown, too. Fuzzy’s and Yucatan, as mentioned above, as well as Bricktown
of MLB’s Houston Astros. They play in the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, and their regular season is April through September. The Oklahoma City Energy FC is the newest team in town. The Energy FC plays at Bishop McGuinnes Catholic High School’sPribil Stadium. The team’s inaugural season schedule was announced in January, and the sesason runs April through September. For those who would rather do than watch, Bricktown offers the Rocktown Climbing Gym and the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River. The Rocktown Climbing Gym is located at 200 SE 4th St. and has indoor and outdoor climbing, bouldering and climbing instruction. They even offer climbing
trips led by instructors. The Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River is the gateway to a myriad of adventures. The newest “Riversport Adventure” is the Sandridge Sky Zip, a 700-foot zip line across the river. The starting point for the zip line is the Sandridge Sky Trail, an 80foot climbing structure with six levels of challenges. Besides the zip line, other exits from the Sky Trail include the Sky Slide, America’s tallest (at 72 feet) high-speed slide, the 80-foot Rumble Drop Freefall or stairs. The river part of Riversport Adventures includes kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and dragon boating.
were there long before the Thunder came to reside in Oklahoma. The main attraction is the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, the huge glass cylinder on the property. There are two tropical zones, one wet and one dry, in the Conservatory. The Conservatory has a total of 13,000 square feet of plant displays, 2,000 species and a 35-foot waterfall. Beyond the Conservatory, the Myriad Botanical Gardens has a restaurant, a robust outdoor music and film schedule and a jam-packed calendar of classes, brown-bag seminars and other educational programming for adults and children alike. The Oklahoma City National Memorial and
Museum, built in honor of those affected by the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Murrah Federal Building, is a must-see. The Museum offers a self-guided tour of the bombing and the events that followed. The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial, which includes soil from where the Murrah Federal Building stood, is meant as a place of quiet reflection. There are several areas to explore, including the Survivor Tree, the Field of Empty Chairs and the Rescuers’ Orchard. The Memorial is meant to “offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity,” according to its mission statement.
Burgers and Henry Hudson’s Pub are easy on the budget. There is also a McDonald’s and an IHOP, if you just have to have fries or pancakes. And for those who have discovered and fallen in love with Hideaway Pizza, there is one of those in Bricktown also. For folks looking for a more unique dining experience in Bricktown, there is The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant, CocoFlow, an artisan chocolatier, or Pinot’s Palette, where you can drink wine while you paint, if you are 21 or over. You have to be 18 to enter Pinot’s Palette. Oklahoma is a dry state, which means most bars and clubs are 21 to enter. For those who are of legal age, there is no shortage of options in Bricktown, including the Bricktown Brewery, Club Albee and Whisky Chicks Parlor. There is
even a Coyote Ugly in Bricktown. But 18 to 20-year-olds, take heart. There are a couple of options for you as well. The best option in Bricktown is Bricktown Music Hall, aka Bricktown Live. Most, but not all, shows are 18 to enter, 21 to drink. Check the events page to make sure you can attend. The other option, which is not in Bricktown, is the Redneck Yacht Club on I-40 between Meridian Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard. The Redneck Yacht Club is the better-known 18 to enter, 21 to drink club in the Oklahoma City metro area. It’s also the more popular one by a wide margin, which probably has to do with the Wednesday night oil wrestling.
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1&2. Campers say farewell as they check out of the dorms at the end of the week. Shawntal Brown/The Daily Xinyun Peng/The Daily
3. A freshman leaps over another student during Camp Crimson Relay Race in the evening, July 17. Xinyun Peng/The Daily
4. Soon-to-be students dress up in throwback clothing and dance the night away at Retro Night. Nick Naifeh/The Daily
5. Campers look on as counselors present the traditional Camp Crimson awards. Shawntal Brown/The Daily
6. New campers walk through a tunnel of welcoming Camp Counselors on their way to check-in on the first day of Camp Crimson.
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Quiz Results You enjoy eating healthy, working out and other nauseatingly good habits. You get upset when someone is on your elliptical at the gym. At bedtime (which is before dusk), you go to sleep. Suggested organizations —
You are in the know. You are out to save the world, one mission, election or protest at a time. And you disagree – strongly – with the pejorative connotations of the word “incendiary.” Suggested organizations —
You live to learn from and provide service to your brothers and sisters in humanity. And so what if you own a pair (or ten) of Birkenstock sandals? You greatly embrace the saying ‘the world is your oyster.’ Suggested organizations —
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You get a primal thrill out of logarithms, fractals and the Golden Ratio. You also confuse and terrify the normal people around you. They just don’t understand the pleasure found in memorizing the periodic table of elements at age 10. Suggested organizations —
Scan the QR code or go to OU’s student life page, www.ou.edu/studentlife/, for a complete listing of the 443 active student organizations, other ways to get involved on campus and contact information for each organizations leader.
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Technology
Make your smartphone work as hard as you do this year Victoria Garten Copy Editor
If you have ever used a smartphone, you know the phrase, “there’s an app for that” is not an exaggeration. The multitude of apps out there can be overwhelming. The most well known apps are oftentimes social media apps, but social media trends can also be difficult to keep up with. And what about apps to make college life easier? Here’s a compiled list of apps to do just that.
The OU App enables students to have easy access to their D2L account to access their classes at any time from their electronic devices. The app also features a campus map, tour, library information and the ability to easily find a tutor. Students can make suggestion to the university as well, using the “imagine OU” feature.
Wepa is an app that enables students to print documents on a university printer straight from their phone. The features of this app will be available to OU students in August.
College of Law The binder app allows students to save documents, notes, pictures and other information from their tablets. The app also enables the information to be highlighted, annotated and adjusted straight from the app.
Dropbox allows students to download any document onto a cloud to be shared with friends and viewed on any device. This makes proofreading a friend’s essay or sharing the photos you took together on your summer vacation easier because you don’t have to exchange emails or download off of a phone.
Both of these apps are helpful for students who prefer to view their books from an electronic device. These apps also allow students to highlight, search and make notes within the books while reading, which is helpful for studying for exams.
Study Blue is an app that allows users to create and save their own flash cards with other students in the same class. Because it is in an app, the flash cards are easier to review in a hurry and are great for those last-minute study sessions on the way to an exam.
The same website that saved students in high school English is also available in an app version with many of the classic literary works you may still need in college. The app has 50 pre-downloaded works, but students will need to download any others while connected to Wi-Fi.
Chegg : Chegg is a free app that allows students to rent or buy physical textbooks or e-textbooks from the app to be viewed on any electronic device.
Wi-Fi Finder : There are several Wi-Fi finder apps out there to choose from, and many of them are free. A Wi-Fi finder makes it simple for students to find a new study spot off campus that allows them to have access to electronic resources.
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By checking the user reviews, usually located underneath the app description, users can avoid downloading any apps that may be poorly designed. Security is also important to consider when choosing a new app. Remember to use your best judgment when downloading anything from the web-apps or other content. Becky Weintz, communications manager for OU IT, recommends visiting the OU IT website to ensure safe downloading. For a complete list of the recommended 31 apps, check OUDaily.com for other apps and what they offer. Victoria Garten, victoria.e.garten-1@ou.edu
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1. Staff and special guests of the DeadCENTER film festival are presented with awards Saturday night. Latrecia Breath/The Daily
2. Incoming sophomore Ashley Mandanas was chosen as the fashionista of Retro Night for her unique and conscious fashion choices. Xinyun Peng/The Daily
3. Independence Day firework at night of July 4th looking over Cleveland County’s Veteran Memorial. PHoto Provided
4. Hannibal Buress, known for his work on “The Eric Andre Show� and the recent movie “Neighbors� performed at Holmberg Hall at 7 p.m. on June, 25th. Tony Ragle/The Daily
5. Samantha Fish plays her upbeat blues style as the headliner at the 2014 Jazz in June festival. Tony Ragle/The Daily
6. Advertising Senior Christina Ortyn and Entrepreneurship Senior Faith Mouse gear up in 4th of July themed clothing found at Stella Raes on Campus Corner.
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