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Parking permits: $274 by FY 2019 Two new parking garages to be built on campus over the next five years PAIGHTEN HARKINS Digital Managing Editor @PaightenHarkins
Two new 1,000-space parking garages will be built on OU’s campus over the next five years, funded in part through an average $18 per year parking permit cost increase for students. The new garages will be located on either side of Lindsey Street, but their exact location hasn’t yet been determined, said Vicky Holland, OU Parking and Transportation services spokesperson. The garages are being built to alleviate congested parking lots. To pay for the garages, which are estimated to cost $34
million, student, faculty and staff parking permit rates will increase incrementally, beginning this academic year and for the next four years. This year, student parking permit prices increased from $195 to $215 after staying stagnant for nine years. Prices will increase by 5 percent in fiscal year 2016, 10 percent in fiscal year 2017, 5 percent in fiscal year 2018 and end with a 5 percent increase in fiscal year 2019. The end price for student parking permits will be $274, Holland said. The average rate for student parking permits in the Big 12 is $248.80, according to a memo from Doug Myers, director of OU Parking and Transportation Services. Faculty and staff parking permit rates are $244 this year, an increase from $222 last year. By fiscal year 2019, faculty and staff permits will cost $311, according to the memo.
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MIXON ARRAIGNMENT JOE MUSSATTO • SPORTS EDITOR
Freshman running back released on recognizance, due back in court Sept. 23
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oe Mixon, dressed in a blue button-up and khaki pants, sat in the front of the room on his first day of college. But the setting was Judge St e v e St i c e’s C l e v e l a n d County courtroom instead of a professor’s classroom. T h e O k l a h o m a f re s h man running back trudged through a tunnel of photographers as he was arraigned at 1:30 p.m. Mixon was charged Friday with a misdemeanor count — acts resulting in gross injury. “He’d be in class if he didn’t have something else to do today,” Kevin Finlay, Mixon’s attorney, told the judge. The Oakley, California native allegedly assaulted Amelia Molitor, a fellow OU student, at Pickleman’s Gourmet Café in the early hours of July 25. After being struck by a “closed right fist,” Molitor suffered a fractured jaw, cheek bone, sinus and a fractured orbital bone which caused a hematoma on the left eye,
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according to the affidavit. No plea was entered at the arraignment, though both councils met privately with the judge prior to entering the courtroom. Mixon was required to go through the booking process but was released on recognizance without posting bail. After turning himself in willingly on Monday, the running back is considered a “no flight risk” and is free to resume daily activities until he is due in court at 9 a.m. on Sept. 23. He is to have no contact with Molitor or the state’s witnesses. Stice ordered that video of the altercation must not be released during the trial. No one outside the case is allowed to see it and neither party can hold “private viewings.” SEE COURT PAGE 6
Freshman running back Joe Mixon walks into court with his attorney Kevin Finlay after his arraignment at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Norman. Mixon was released on recognizance without posting bail and is due back in court at 9 a.m. Sept. 23.
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Students can now print on-the-go Sooners will be given $5 print credit for kiosks MIKE BRESTOVANSKY Assistant News Editor @BrestovanskyM
Students desperate to print their essay 10 minutes before it’s due now have more options than a sprint to and from the library In a partnership with print provider WEPA , OU Information Technology has installed 11 cloud printing kiosks in 10 locations around campus. Students can log in via their Sooner ID and print any document saved to the WEPA cloud. OU students will be given a $5 WEATHER Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. High 98, low 74.
print credit for the WEPA kiosks, along with an additional $5 credit toward traditional printing stations. Printing costs per page will be the same as traditional printing costs. “Even on the first day of class, [the kiosks] have been very successful,” said Becky Grant, communications manager for OU IT. So far, the kiosk in Couch Center has been the most used, but Grant suspects the kiosk in Bizzell Memorial Library will be more successful throughout the semester. Before the end of the first day of school Monday, over 3,126 pages were printed through WEPA kiosks, Grant said. During the 2012-2013 semesters,
three cloud printing kiosks were placed around campus as a pilot program for the current WEPA initiative, Grant said. “We just used the $10 traditional printing credit before, which we think is the reason [the kiosks] didn’t take off before,” Grant said. Grant added there are currently no plans to allow students to transfer credit between accounts, but that they will consider it in the future. Students can access the WEPA cloud via a print app for smartphones and tablets by emailing their documents to print@wepanow. com or by visiting wepanow.com/ JIANG JIAXIN/THE DAILY webupload. For more information, Kevin Cochran, energy management junior, uses the new printing kiosk in the Bizzell visit wepa.ou.edu. Memorial LIbrary’s computer lab.
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PARKING: Price of passes to increase over time Continued from page 1 “We haven’t had a lot of negative feedback,” Holland said. “I think everyone’s willing to pay this increase just to see more parking on campus because it is getting difficult.” Parking citations and charges for football game day parking will also fund the garages, Holland said. Holland said Parking and Transportation Services officials have been discussing building more parking spots for students for about two years. Although 2,000 new spots may alleviate some of the parking problems on campus, Holland said they may not fix all parking issues since close parking spots are hard to find on a large campus, and not everyone who parks on campus parks at the same time or needs to get to the same locations. “Even if we had 20,000 students and 20,000 parking spaces, we’re probably going to have, you know, complaints,” Holland said. Construction on the new garages should either begin when classes end in May or by the end of 2015, Holland said. When Matt Epting, Student Government Association president, took office, he campaigned to alleviate parking issues
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Vehicles fill up the spaces in one of OU’s three parking garages.
The costs are going to go up, but I think it’s a necessary cost to really solve the problem.” MATT EPTING, STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
on campus through alternative means, such as ride-sharing. Epting said he supports the permit price increase. “The costs are going to go up, but I think it’s a necessary cost to really solve this problem,” Epting said.
Since the garages won’t be built for five years, Epting is working with Parking and Transportation Services officials to create a ride-sharing program for students this semester. In the meantime, Epting said students shouldn’t
EDUCATION
Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society Initiates OU Faculty Members The Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society has inducted four current and former OU faculty and staff members to the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame this year for their service to education. Twelve inductees make up the 2014 Hall of Fame class, representing OU are Melvin Tolson Jr., former modern languages and literature professor, Mary Jo Watson, Director Emeritus and Regents’ Professor of art history, Joan K. Smith, former dean of the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, and Sivaramakrishnan Lavshmivaran, computer science professor. The formal induction to the Hall of Fame and ceremony banquet will be held Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jim Thorpe Museum and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. This is the 21st year the society will honor higher education educators and administrators, as well as those who support higher education with contributions, according to a press release. The Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society is a non-profit organization that preserves the history of higher education in Oklahoma, according to the society’s website. Biographical sketches and photographs of past Higher Education Hall of Fame inductees are available on the Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society website.
drive to campus every day if they don’t have to, and those who live close to campus should walk or bike to campus. Those who can should use the Cleveland Area Rapid Transit buses, Epting said. As well, Holland said students can continue to park permit-free at the Lloyd Noble Center and ride the shuttle to campus. Paighten Harkins harkinspd@gmail.com
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DORM DELIVERY Starting today, dorm residents will receive the OU Daily on their doorknob every morning. For more information, go online to OUDaily. com.
howdy week events schedule For more info about the Campus Activities Council’s Howdy Week events and coverage of the activities, visit OUDaily.com. J.J./THE DAILY
Students enjoy time at the pool during the Campus Activities Council Howdy Week Pool Party, August 18.
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6 p.m. Crimson vs. Cream Volleyball Scrimmage with free admission and pizza at McCasland Field House
2-6 p.m. The Reserve Food Truck, DJ and Pool Party at The Reserve on Stinson
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Violence wrong for all sexes statements justifying the charge. We believe that assault is never acceptable. Period. It according to the crime committed, not based upon doesn’t matter who’s assaulting whom — people should the offender’s gender as was done in a recent case not be physically harmed for any reason. Which is why involving OU football player Joe Mixon. we were astounded by Mashburn’s reasoning that Mixon was charged because he hit a girl. Not because he hit At this point nearly all OU students have heard about the another person, but specifically because of the victim’s gender. In fact, Mashburn explained, “Look, if it was two July 25 altercation between OU guys fighting, and one guy pushes and he punches one running back Joe Mixon and fellow student Amelia Molitor. The incident occurred in the early hours of July 25 time back and breaks a guy’s jaw, there’s probably not any charges at all.â€? at Pickleman’s Gourmet CafĂŠ on Campus Corner, where Wait, so there’s no ground for charges if an altercation Mixon allegedly punched Molitor in the face. Molitor aloccurs causing serious bodily injury as long as the peoleges Mixon hit her with enough force to break multiple ple involved are of the same gender? And, although we bones in her face, while Mixon’s defense attorney, Kevin do not agree Mixon was in the right to assault Finlay, maintains Mixon reacted in self-defense. Molitor, his attorney immediately seized on Rumors ran rampant on social media in the afThe Our View termath of the altercation, and the Sooner faithful is the majority Mashburn’s questionable rhetoric. In a statement released after Mixon was charged Finlay spent three agonizing weeks waiting to hear the opinion of stated, “Justice knows no gender bias and we five-star recruit’s fate. We found out Friday that The Daily’s Mixon has been charged with one misdemeanor eight-member do not believe that Joe’s actions were criminal count of an act resulting in a gross injury. It isn’t editorial board in nature.â€? In other words, it’s pretty obvious that Mashburn should never have mentioned all that surprising that Mixon was charged. After that the main reason Mixon was charged is beall, the Norman Police Department has surveilcause he’s a man and the person he hit isn’t also male. lance footage of the incident and Mixon’s own attorney Unfortunately for Mashburn, that’s really not how the has conceded his client did hit Molitor. In fact, the misdelaw works. Mashburn mentions in his justification for meanor charge wouldn’t be controversial at all were it not the charge that he initially considered charging Mixon for Cleveland County District Attorney Greg Mashburn’s with assault and battery, but that would have meant he’d have to charge Molitor as well, since she slapped Mixon first. Instead, Mashburn brought morals into the situation and charged Mixon with grossly disturbing public peace because Mixon’s actions caused “injuries to public morals.â€? Sorry, but we aren’t comfortable with district attorneys appointing themselves moral authorities. We’re more comfortable with them fairly and accurately enforcing clearly stated laws. Mixon should be charged and pay his price to society because he physically harmed another human being, not because he hit a girl and people don’t like that. Only time will tell Mixon’s ultimate sentencing and whether his attorney attempts to get the charge dropped. Regardless of the outcome, we are disappointed by the district attorney’s statements and hope this is the last time we hear of legal officials enforcing the law according to gender.
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ome may remember her saucy vocals in Gotye’s hit “Somebody That I Used to Know,” but Kimbra is more than just the female voice of Gotye’s past. The New Zealand pop artist’s new album “The Golden Echo” marks her first full album release since “Vows” in 2011. In an overarching theme of nostalgia, the album leads its listeners through optimistic new love and
the fading flames of lovers past. Between the chimes and warped layers of instruments, Kimbra’s take on self-reflection is illustrated with new, 90s inspired sounds and the same colorful harmonies we’ve come to love her for. The album’s first track, “Teen Heat,” opens with s o o t h i n g “o o h s” a n d a smooth electric drum, an intro equivalent to dimming down the lights and letting the mood set in. With a puppy-love feel, smooth vocals and punching percussion alternate with the innocent question, “Can we lose ourselves in the moment?” Despite the mushy lyrics, the first song is but a window
into the electronic but warm sounds of the whole album. And with it, Kimbra leads us on a journey through her highly stylized love for pop. It wouldn’t be Kimbra without a recurring theme of soulful, R&B inspired melodies. “Miracle” blends the scooping harmonies of the ‘80s with falsetto-like phrases that Earth, Wind and Fire would be more than proud of. This track was released early as a single, and is likely to be picked up onto the next Top 40 for its anthem-like sound. But just when we’re ready for the next bass bumping track, on “As You Are” Kimbra slows it down with a sound that matches the heartbreak
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Inspiration. House paint. Emotion. American modern artists have often combined these three elements to create chaotic, colorful pieces of art through a style known as abstract expressionism, and students can get a taste of the art style Tuesday during Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s Art After Noon program. Art After Noon, a monthly program, features pieces from the museum’s permanent collection for students to discuss, analyze and appreciate. GO AND DO Susan Baley, the muArt After Noon seum’s director of education, will lead this month’s When: 12:30 p.m. discussion of Dord Fitz’s Tuesdays piece, “Gathering One,” at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Where: Fred Jones Jr. Dee Dee and Jon R. Stuart Museum of Art Dee classroom. Dee and Jon R. Stuart Classroom This semester’s theme boasts expression in an Price: Free abstract form, relating to the museum’s fall exhibiMore Info: Visit tion titled “Macrocosm/ OUDaily.com for more Mi c ro c o s m : Ab s t ra c t info E xpressionism in the American Southwest.” In 30 minutes, students and community members can eat lunch and learn about abstract expressionism. “I’m intrigued in this style because it’s considered the first art style which originated in America,” Baley said. The style began in New York between 1940 and 1950. From a color-blocked canvas to the short, choppy brush strokes seen in Fitz’s piece, Baley said this style of art is known for its emphasis on emotional expression. His emotion is displayed in various forms, including the exploration of new mediums, like house paint and ditching the easel to get a new angle for art on the floor. “As the name implies, most of these artists avoided representational subject matter in their painting,” Baley said. Baley said Tuesday’s session will be interesting because of the region of the piece. Each session from August until November will feature a different piece housed in the museum. Kelly Rogers, knrogers@ou.edu
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Backpack essentials for college students Use these tips to survive week one CORT FISHER • LIFE & ARTS REPORTER It isn’t always easy to be a college student, but having the right items in your backpack allow for a better experience for a day full of class. From planning ahead to fighting hunger, here are some backpack staples you don’t want to be caught without. These items can help the typical college day run more smoothly.
THINK AHEAD As students, dates and times are thrown at us from a multitude of places. From campus events, to due dates for class, to plans with friends, it’s hard to remember every place and time. Keeping up with all of these events can be a challenge for busy schedules, but having a daily planner can help you organize your day.
PACK A SNACK When you are rushing from class to class you might not always have time to eat a meal, which could cause an embarrassing stomach growl that could echo throughout a lecture hall. Not only are these bars made with 100 percent natural oats, they are convenient to eat and will help with those mid-class hunger pains.
TAKE NOTES Whether you are a big note taker or more of a doodler, a spiral notebook is a good resource to have. The edges of this particular brand’s paper are perforated for easy removal to turn in assignments or dramatically crumple up sketches, like they do in the movies.
REMIND YOURSELF PUCKER UP The status of your lips might not be your biggest priority, but they are important as far as appearance of your lips and comfort. This chapstick doubles as a moisturizer and has a minty finish, which your lecture hall classmates can always appreciate in close proximity.
Even though we are at the collegiate level, our brains are still attracted to bright, vibrant things. Neon Post-it notes are a great resource to keep track of little pieces of information throughout the day and semester. These little slips of paper can be used for a variety of different things such as keeping your place in your textbook, jotting down a quick blurb from a professor, or to write a reminder for yourself to do a task.
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