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City deals with increasing water demand Residents opposing water rate increase leaves Norman officials searching for plan SPENCER POPP The Oklahoma Daily

City officials and water planners are scrambling to balance the budget and build a plan with longterm solutions to fulfill the city’s growing demand for water since Norman residents voted against water rate increases Aug. 24. The proposed increase would have funded day-to-day expenses of the Norman water treatment facility as well as capital projects, salaries and benefits, operating

costs, debt from previous projects and the exploration of long-term water sources for the city. The city finance committee met Sept. 2 to discuss possible solutions on how to shore up the budget but no final decisions have been made, said Anthony Francisco, City of Norman finance director. “There are some capital expenditures that can be delayed or cancelled, and that will be a short term solution to addressing the financial problems to the rate increase now,” he said. Some of the options discussed for delay or cancellation include the construction of a water tower

Somewhere, we need more water. If we continue adding more people, homes, businesses, we are not going to like it when we all have to ration in the summer.” — CHRIS MATTINGLY, NORMAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT MANAGER in south Norman, improvements to the water treatment facility and the construction of more wells. There are 10 wells expected to be completed this year as part of the last Norman rate hike in 2006, but this will only bring Norman back to a production level similar to five years ago, said Chris Mattingly, City of Norman Water

Treatment plant manager. The level of water treatment and production was reduced significantly in 2005 when the EPA changed the standard for chemicals in water like arsenic, forcing 16 out of 31 wells to close. The well construction is only an intermediary solution to Norman’s water supply needs, as there is a

limit to the number of wells the city is allowed to drill into the Garber-Wellington aquifer before it would no longer replenish itself, Francisco said. “We know we’ve got to back off overusing our wells,” said Bryan Hapke, City of Norman Water Treatment plant supervisor. But as far as long-term solutions for the city, Francisco said the planners will have to go back to the drawing board. “Any long-term water supply solution is going to be costly and cannot be addressed within our

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Graduate receives award; will visit Qatar Former student wins worldwide essay contest; 1 of 2 in nation LAUREN CASONHUA The Oklahoma Daily

Only two students each year are selected as winners of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators Student Writing Competition, and this year OU College of Law 2010 graduate Aleksei Tarasov nabbed one of the awards. The competition is open to fulltime seniors in four-year programs and graduate students at accredited universities worldwide. The association is an international organization that “supports international energy negotiators around the world and enhances their effectiveness and professionalism in the international energy community,” according to its website. Tarasov, who completed law school and received a political science degree at OU, submitted a 130-page thesis paper, “The Making of Empires: Russia’s Gasexporting Pipelines v. Nabucco,” from his International Petroleum Transactions class to the competition at the encouragement of his

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OU Cousins prospective members gather before matching with another student Wednesday evening at the Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center.

International, exchange students matched with new Web program OU Cousins kicks off year with welcoming festivities TREVOR SHOFNER The Oklahoma Daily

OU Cousins unveiled its new technology Wednesday that enables international and exchange students to be instantly matched with American students known as “cousins.” This technological advancement, developed by OU Information Technology, will greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to match students with cousins — something that took weeks in the past. “Everyone in the past has had to go online and fill out an Excel sheet, send it back to

us, and then we had to manually one by one match each individual person,” said Michael Nash, OU Cousins Advisory Board student director. “But thanks to OU IT, who we’ve been working with for the past two years, now students just log on with their fourby-fours, fill out a questionnaire and with a click of a button, we can match them, a process which used to take almost a month.” OU Cousins kicked off the year with a meet and greet Wednesday at Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center that featured loud music, icebreaker games and hundreds of name tags. The initiation of the new software allowed SEE COUSINS PAGE 2

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Ashly Mendez, University College Freshman, submits her online registration form Wednesday during the OU Cousins Matching Event at the Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center.

Sooner spins her way into world record book for dancing Freshman gains recognition through dance; wants to focus on career, beauty pageants MEGAN DEATON The Oklahoma Daily

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University College freshman Alicia Clifton poses for a picture. Clifton set world records for the highest number of consecutive pirouettes and the most fouettés in 30 seconds. She is in the Guinness World Records.

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t age 18, University College freshman Alicia Clifton already has two world records under her belt. Clifton, who’s been dancing since she was a toddler, holds the records for the most consecutive pirouettes and the most fouettés in 30 seconds. In 2005, Clifton established the world record for the most consecutive pirouettes by doing 36 in a row. Clifton admitted that she had never done 36 before the judged event. “With all the adrenaline and

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excitement and all the people watching, I just somehow pulled out 36, so it was pretty cool, pretty scary and pretty interesting,” Clifton said. Later, Clifton attempted to beat her record when she appeared on “Live With Regis and Kelly,” but managed to spin out 31 pirouettes. This past spring, Guinness World Records contacted Clifton to ask her if she wanted to try for a second world title.

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After flying to Rome for the Guinness TV show, Alicia gained another world record title when she did the most fouettés in 30 seconds, racking up a grand total of 48. “We felt very strongly that she could break the record, so we weren’t too surprised when she beat the previous record of 42 fouettés,” said Clifton’s father, Rodney. Alicia calls her parents her “backbone” and support for everything she does. “She sets her goal, and she works toward it. We let her make her own decisions and support her in everything she wants to

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Today around campus » The Sooner Showcase Career Fair will be held 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Lloyd Noble Center. » The National Association of Hispanic Journalists will host its first meeting at 6 p.m. in Gaylord Hall’s Inasmuch Foundation Commons. » OU Latin Club will host a class called “Become a Latin Dancer in Four Weeks” at 6:30 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Heritage and Frontier rooms. » The OU Votes Professors Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. in Monnet Hall, Room 101. » The OU Hockey team opens the season against the University of Central Oklahoma at 7 p.m. at the Blazers Ice Centre in Oklahoma City. Admission is $5 and free for students with valid OU ID. » The French Club will hold a study session at 7 p.m. at La Baguette. » The Baptist Student Union will host Paradigm at 8 p.m. in the Union’s Meacham Auditorium. » The Sooner Collegiate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will meet at 6 p.m. in Ellison Hall, Room 220.

Friday, Sept. 17 » Congressman Tom Cole will speak at 8:30 a.m. in the Union’s Beaird Lounge as part of OU Votes 2010. » The Union Programming Board will screen “Get Him to the Greek” at 5, 7, 10, and 11:50 p.m. in the Union’s Meacham Auditorium.

current rate structure,” Francisco said. “We have to continue to make the case to our customers and citizens that in order to address our long-term water supply needs, more revenue is going to be needed.” Long-term solutions to Norman’s water needs are especially important because of population growth and city expansion. “Somewhere, we need more water,” Mattingly said. “If we continue adding more people, homes, businesses, we are not going to like it when we all have to ration in the summer.” The 2025 land use plan, which maps out how the city will grow in the next two decades, creates water demand issues that the city has not yet experienced. The plan expects the city’s population to grow from 112,208 to 137,147 in 2025, a 22 percent increase. There are about 20 days every summer when water must be purchased from Oklahoma City at a much higher cost

AWARD: Law graduate COUSINS: Site saves wins international time; more efficient prize; to travel abroad Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 professor, Owen Anderson. “He was an excellent student. He is very professional and is extremely well-versed in international law,” Anderson, who is currently in Bankgok, said in an e-mail, Tarasov won a trip to Doha, Qatar, for the AIPN International Conference. The paper, which focuses on the Nabucco pipeline project and its competitors from Russia, the Caspian region and the Persian Gulf, is an in-depth analysis of the construction of gas pipelines in Europe and the incentives offered by each competitor for the same margin of land.

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“ The incentives that Russia offers are more appealing than those of Europe, and their supplies are much more secure than that of European pipelines,” Tarasov said. “The U.S. is also involved because they do not want to see Europe dependent on Russia’s natural resources.” For Tarasov, who had experience as a managing editor for Russian-American Business Magazine for five years, winning the competition was more than just a simple achievement. “For me, this was not just a project with no relevance to daily life. I was personally involved,” Tarasov said. “Not too many people would examine the area as closely as I have.”

the kickoff to change its focus from getting registered to meeting people and having fun. “I’m looking for ward to meeting people from across the country,” international security senior David Leon said. “I just got back from a trip to China, and I’m minoring in Chinese, so this is a good opportunity for me to further that.” OU Cousins matches students who have intersecting backgrounds and areas of study to further the educational experiences of both groups of students. “I’m here to study political science and Chinese. Burma is very close to China, so that’s a necessary skill, though

my nat i v e l a n g u a g e i s Burmese,” Michael Aung said. “Once I finish my studies I’m going to return to Burma because there are a lot of things going on there. I want to change our society, a revolutionary.” President David Boren and his wife, Molly Shi, saw the need to bridge the gap between international and native students and started the program in 1996. Both sides say they’ve benefited. “It benefits the foreign students by giving them a place to mingle with the American students, but it gives the American students a look at the different cultures and languages that are relevant to their areas of study,” said Nash, entrepreneurship and venture management senior.

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» The African Christian Fellowship will host a meeting at 7 p.m. in the Union’s Heritage Room. » OU Latin Dance Club will host its Salsa Ball at 10 p.m. in the Union’s Governors Room.

to the City of Norman, said Scott Aynes, City of Norman Water Treatment crew chief. The current rate is $4.47 per 1,000 gallons and rises each year. The City of Norman also must pay nearly $1,000 each month just to have the connection to Oklahoma City, Aynes said. The Norman City Council will meet later this month to discuss water solutions for the city. At that point, recommendations will be made and the council will move forward, Francisco said. No date has been set for another rate increase vote. “From the standpoint of our younger residents, I would think they would have more concern about the long-term water supply needs of the city than our older residents,” Francisco said. As the city grows, he said, Norman will not have enough water to meet supply needs, and solutions will take time. “If we made a decision today with the long-term solutions on the table, it will take 15 years to construct,” Francisco said. “So we have to make decisions now that will affect our long-term future.”

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Continued from page 1 History department enrolls largest freshmen class Freshmen enrolling in the history department were the heaviest of the total university enrollment at 820 enrollees. Of those students, 501 were civilians and 319 were navy trainees. Two hundred more students were normally enrolled in prewar days. Football players’ weight average light for college team OU’s starting football team averaged 180 pounds. A weight that was light for wartime college clubs. Coached by Dewey “Snorter” Luster, the Sooners were some of the lightest in the area being outweighed by Tulsa, Missouri and other additional teams. Texas starting team averaged 195 pounds, the Sooners scaling 15 pounds per man lighter than Texas. *Source: The Oklahoma Daily archives

» Corrections The Daily has a long-standing commitment to serve readers by providing accurate coverage and analysis. Errors are corrected as they are identified. Readers should bring errors to the attention of the editorial board for further investigation by e-mailing dailynews@ou.edu. » Wednesday’s issue incorrectly reported facts about parking ticket fines in a page 1 story about parking. Tickets are subject to the $5 fine only if they are reduced or sustained. » Wednesday’s issue incorrectly stated destinations of KOCO-TV’s On the Road College Tour in a page 1 photo cutline. The news station visited Oklahoma City University on Monday. » Wednesday’s issue incorrectly identified a trainer and listed an inaccurate class date in a page 2 story about health classes. The trainer who planned to lead the class is Cassie White, and the next class is Sept. 26.

do,” said Alicia’s mother, Tammy. Aside from dancing, Alicia has also participated in beauty pageants since she was 13. She won Miss Teen Oklahoma at age 16 and was the second runnerup for Miss Oklahoma this year. “When I was 6 years old, it was the first time I watched Miss America and Shawntel Smith, who was Miss Oklahoma, won Miss America,” Alicia said. “Being so young, I felt this connection with her, and at that moment I thought, ‘OK, there’s my life goal right there. I’m going to be Miss America.’” With a pageant platform of volunteerism, she has tried to model her life after a Miss America’s life. Alicia advocates a platf o r m c a l l e d TA P i n t o Volunteerism, which enc o u ra g e s p e o p l e t o g e t involved with volunteer opportunities. At OU, Clifton is a member of the Pom Pon Squad and Delta Delta Delta sorority. Though she plans to focus on her career and pageant goals for now, she said she will always be a dancer at heart. “I always want dance to be a part of my life, whether it’s teaching at my studio, Applause Studios in Moore or taking a dance class,” she said.

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46 arrested in state immigration, gang sting, guns confiscated OKLAHOMA CITY — Federal officials say 46 people have been arrested as part of a four-day sting targeting foreignborn gang members in Oklahoma. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say 45 men and a woman were arrested in the sting that ended Saturday. Arrests were made in Oklahoma City, Lexington, McAlester and in Comanche County. The Oklahoman reported that four guns were also seized. The names of the suspects and the specific charges were not released.

More than 1,000 pounds of marijuana seized from truck TAHLEQUAH — Agents from a drug task force have seized more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana from a pickup stopped by authorities near Tahlequah. Cherokee County Undersheriff Jason Chennault says authorities seized about 39 bundles of the drug and arrested two people during the bust on Monday. He says authorities received a tip about a pickup moving the marijuana through the area. When a drug dog alerted its handlers, agents searched the pickup’s trailer and found the 1,069 pounds of marijuana. He says agents were told that the drug came from Mexico and was on its way to Tennessee and North Carolina, where it would be distributed. Chennault says the seized marijuana is worth about $1.6 million.

Trial date postponed for Okla. warden’s wife after finding FBI files OKLAHOMA CITY — The trial of an Oklahoma warden’s wife accused of helping a convicted killer escape from the Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite has been postponed. Bobbi Parker’s trial for allegedly helping Randolph Dial escape in 1994 was set to start on Monday in Greer County District Court. But her attorney, Garvin Isaacs, says the trial was postponed on Wednesday by District Judge Richard Darby. Isaacs says attorneys asked for the delay following the discovery of FBI investigative files about the case that neither prosecutors nor defense attorneys had ever seen. Assistant District Attorney David Thomas did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Defense attorneys maintain that Dial kidnapped Parker and held her hostage until she was rescued by authorities in Campti, Texas, in 2005. — AP

Man charged with unwittingly funding Times Square bomber Federal authorities try to reduce illegal flow of money for terrorism NEW YORK — A businessman was arrested Wednesday on charges that he unknowingly funded a Connecticut man’s attempt to bomb Times Square on May 1 by providing unlicensed banking services, an arrest that continues an effort by federal authorities to reduce the illegal flow of money that can finance terrorism. Mohammad Younis, 44, was accused in an indictment in U.S. District Court in Manhattan of engaging in hawala activities. Hawala is an informal banking system which relies on wire transfers, couriers and overnight mail. A bail package agreed to by lawyers on both sides called for Younis to be released on $100,000 bail after his brief afternoon court appearance. His lawyer, Phil Solages, said outside court, after Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck set bail, that his client “is not a terrorist.” “Mr. Younis has no ties to terrorism. Mr. Younis is a hard-working family man,” Solages said. A release issued by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said Younis provided thousands of dollars in cash on April 10 to two individuals who traveled from Connecticut and New Jersey to meet him on Long Island at the direction of a co-conspirator in Pakistan. Authorities said one of the individuals was Faisal Shahzad, who has pleaded guilty to 10 terrorism and weapons counts in connection with the attempted bombing. He is awaiting sentencing.

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Mohammad Younis leaves Manhattan federal court on Wednesday in New York. Younis was charged with unwittingly funding a Connecticut man’s attempt to bomb Times Square on May 1 by providing unlicensed banking services, an arrest that continues an effort by federal authorities to reduce the illegal flow of money that can finance terrorism.

The release said there were no allegations that Younis was aware of the intended use of the funds. “By engaging in the alleged conduct, Mohammad Younis unwittingly funded a terror plot that, if successful, would have caused mass casualties in New York City,” Bharara said. “These charges remind us how international terrorists use the cover of informal money transfer systems to avoid detection and to inflict catastrophic harm.” Younis of Centereach, N.Y., was charged with conducting an unlicensed money transmission business between Pakistan and the U.S. and conspiracy to do so. Both

charges carry a potential of up to five years in prison. Shahzad, a former U.S.trained financial analyst, pleaded guilty on June 21. He acknowledged during the plea that he received a cash payment in April in the United States to fund his preparations, and he said it was arranged in Pakistan by associates of the Tehrik-eTaliban, the militant extremist group based in Pakistan that trained Shahzad to use explosives. Shahzad was arrested two days after the bomb sputtered but never ignited in the back of a sport utility vehicle on a warm Saturday night, catching the eye of a street

vendor who alerted police nearby. “I consider myself ... a Muslim soldier,” Shahzad said as he pleaded guilty. He added that he chose to try to set off his bomb when he knew Times Square would be packed with tourists, making it likely he would kill or injure many people. He said then that he conspired with the Pakistan Taliban, which provided more than $15,000 to fund his operation and five days of explosives training late last year and early this year, just months after he became a U.S. citizen. — AP

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Norman should’ve voted ‘yes’ You may want to start stocking up on water bottles — the City of Norman met last week to discuss how they’re going to deal with Norman’s dwindling water supply and the picture doesn’t look pretty. On Aug. 24 residents overwhelmingly voted “no” to the water and sanitation rate increases — 66 percent against water and 59 percent against sanitation. The city council proposed the increases to ensure Norman’s growing population wouldn’t run short on quality drinking water. Revenue from the increases would have gone toward paying off debt from previous water projects, improving Norman water treatment facilities, construction of more wells, salaries and benefits for city

workers and the search for an additional water supply for Norman. Because they won’t have the necessary funds for these endeavors, the finance committee discussed projects they might be forced to cancel, such as a south Norman water tower, well construction and treatment of water facilities. Water facility treatment makes sure the water you drink isn’t tainted with contaminants like arsenic, which Norman’s had a problem with. In 2005 when the Environmental Protection Agency decided to reduce the safe level of arsenic in drinking water from 50 parts per billion to 10 parts per billion more than half of Norman’s wells were shut down.

In the future, it’s possible you won’t be able to take a shower after a sweaty summer day because Norman has to ration water. Maybe then you’ll realize you should have voted ‘yes’ on the rate increases.” Because of the ever-growing demand, the remaining wells are being overused and are classified at highrisk of deterioration. Those who’ve been to places like Latin America or China can tell you clean drinking water is a luxury you do not want to take for granted. It’s typical for all drinking water in these countries to come from a bottle. The proposed rate increases were staggered over a three year period of implementation and would have amounted to no more than an extra $3.25 a month

had both water and sanitation propositions passed. By striking down the proposals, voters left city leaders with little to work with. Now, cutting down on already-limited resources seems to be the only solution. In the future, it’s possible you won’t be able to take a shower after a sweaty summer day because Norman has to ration water. Maybe then you’ll realize you should have voted “yes” on the rate increases.

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We need more seats for students Even with Lindsey Street reopened, it is easy to see that OU has become a more congested place. Nowhere is our expanding population more noticeable than at home football games. According to the OU Factbook, 23,258 students enrolled at OU’s Norman Campus for fall 2009. Although this is only a small change from 2008, the larger discrepancy is that in 2007, the Athletic Department allocated only 8,000 season tickets to students. That covers about 34 percent of students. Does this deter students from attending football games? No, but students have limited options. The first is buying tickets from other students at

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inflated prices. If you were here in 2008, you probably remember paying $100-plus for the Texas Tech game. The next option is to buy regular-priced tickets and attempt to sneak into the student section. This only leads to further overcrowding, not to mention the ethical issues. Lastly, students can rise early Thursday morning to wait in line for unclaimed student tickets. Although the tickets are not wasted, the original student owner is neither reimbursed nor

given the option to purchase another ticket, further perpetuating the problem. So what do we do? Expand the student section. Since the Switzer Center blocks the construction of a full bowl stadium, and a fourth level seems impractical, fewer seats will be available to the general public. At first, this may seem detrimental to the program. With less revenue from higher-paying ticket holders, OU football could lose money. Fortunately, OU is in a special position. With an overflow of demand driving ticket prices, the seats left for non-students would rise while still having plenty of buyers. Therefore, non-students would shoulder the burden

of higher ticket prices rather than undergraduates. I understand this is an academic — not an athletic — institution. The primary focus should be on learning, but it is undeniable that football is an incredible recruiting tool. With Oklahoma receiving little national attention, the Sooner football team is a driving factor in many students’ decision to attend OU. So if they choose to come, lets make sure they have a seat at our largest, most entertaining event.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editor’s note: The following letters are in response to Wednesday’s sports column “Fans’ Sooner spirit should not outweigh national pride” by staff writer Aaron Colen.

OU fans can yell what they like — thanks to veterans Regarding the National Anthem at OU games, it sickens me to hear the fans around me yell “Sooners” instead of “brave.” But, as a veteran, I fought for their right to say whatever they want to say. It also sickens me to see our great flag burned and desecrated, but here again, I fought for our great country, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I feel very honored and proud saluting the American flag during the National Anthem. Let’s have all veterans salute this Saturday on Military Appreciation Day. I’m sure there are enough of us at the games to make a positive impact on what word to say at the end. Let freedom ring! God bless America! — Doug Kalicki, OU 1974 B.B.A.

Public education to blame for apathetic Americans The people who are upset with the students’ altering the end of the National Anthem are showing a naiveté about the average OU student. [The average student] has been immersed in the public education system from kindergarten all the way to the most liberal college in the state. The commendable characteristics of the United States have been minimized while the shortcomings have been maximized. The predictable result is a young person who doesn’t like his country very much. You can’t shame this person by appealing to his patriotism, because he doesn’t have very much. When he realizes the shallowness of peer pressure, and he objectively does his own historical and political research, he’ll break out of the herd mentality and will depart from his fellow lemmings. In the meantime, get used to his boorishness. — Michael Jones, 1970, B.B.A., 1983, D.D.S.

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States against ‘Obamacare’ reap rewards With the November elections rapidly approaching, it states all focus on the repeal of health care as a primary is becoming clear that the Republican Party’s focus dur- issue on their professional websites. ing the 2010 campaign season seems to be government They are part of a group of more than 20 states that have spending, jobs and the repeal of health care reform. challenged the law’s requirement mandating that “all While government spending and job creation are famil- citizens and legal residents have qualifying health care iar territory for the GOP, health care issues are proving to coverage or pay a tax penalty,” according to the health be choppy political waters for the party to navigate. care lawsuit homepage. They argue that the government Since President Barack Obama signed the bill in March, cannot order individuals to buy a particular product. The there was a movement throughout the Republican Party Obama administration is countering that the mandate to repeal the health care reform bill dubbed “Obamacare.” falls within broad powers conferred on Congress to reguThe party stood together in opposilate interstate commerce. Common sense aside, if ‘Obamacare’ Regardless of constitutional intertion of the bill and was quick to find vague wording members could mais really unconstitutional because pretation of the health care reform, nipulate to their advantage for talkthe outward campaigning of these it threatens state and individual ing points and commercials. It all GOP members against the bill and rights, then why are seven of the appeared to be going so well for the their private filing for benefits is states involved in the lawsuit Republicans — that is, until the benhypocrisy best exemplified. I agree efits of the new bill proved to be just taking advantage of this allegedly these states should take every adwhat some states needed. vantage of the health care bill. Bills unconstitutional bill?” Currently, governors and attorneys of this magnitude are supposed to general from 22 states are suing the be passed with the sole intention of federal government to repeal health care reform. While benefiting the American people. all of these states are campaigning hard against the bill, To those in the GOP who feel it’s OK to call Obamacare the Associated Press reported, seven have also requested “evil,” reference death panels and employ scare tactics to to join the programs health care reform has initiated. keep conservative voters confused and against a bill that Common sense would dictate if someone is running on most will stand to benefit from, I applaud your convica platform against health care, it is not a good idea to also tion and political posturing. put a hand out to receive the benefits. Common sense But to those who sign up for the bill’s benefits while aside, if Obamacare is really unconstitutional because it opposing the bill for political gain, I say good luck in your threatens state and individual rights, then why are seven upcoming election season. You can’t have it both ways, of the states involved in the lawsuit taking advantage of and once the light is shed on your dirty little secrets, it this allegedly unconstitutional bill? will be interesting to see how many voters stand behind Health care opposition states Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, you. Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska and Nevada have recently had their requests approved to get subsidies for covering — Jason Strachman Miller, retired state government employees with health insur- Kansas State Collegian, Kansas State University ance before they can get Medicare. With the exception of Nebraska’s governor, Dave Heineman, five governors Comment on this column at OUDaily.com and one attorney general who filed suit on behalf of their

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LIFE&ARTS IS THIS A GREAT STATE FAIR OR WHAT? The Oklahoma State Fair begins tonight and with the fair comes sideshows, carnival rides and vomit-inducing food. As a whole, there are plenty of annoyances to deal with, but a lot of people still go, and not without reason: There’s some decent entertainment to be found. If you’re going to head up to Oklahoma City, here are some of the highlights.

Today: Dollar Day/Dr Pepper Armband Day Although tickets are normally $8, it’s opening day and admission is only $1. On top of that, bring in a Dr Pepper can and get an armband to ride as many carnival rides as your heart (or stomach) can take for $19, as opposed to the normal $25. Eli Young Band will play at 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Grand Funk Railroad, 7:30 p.m., Chesapeake Energy Stage State fairs tend to attract some interesting acts that are often past their prime. This ’60s and ’70s band is an odd choice, but it should appeal to its fans.

Tuesday: Two Dollar Tuesday Get into the fair for $2. There’s an Elvis impersonator contest at 7:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Energy Stage, continuing to Wednesday night. File that one under “stupid/funny.”

Sept. 23: TNA Wrestling Live presents “Lords of the Ring,” 7:30 p.m., State Fair Arena If you’re into watching old dudes try to recapture their glory, a la Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler,” this might be up your alley. Names that might have been big years ago like Ric Flair and Kurt Angle will take to the ring for the amusement usement of bored Oklahomans. It’s also Dr Pepper Armband Day again, if you’re not up for watching aged wrestlers.

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Sept. 26: 3rd Annual Oklahoma State Fair Arm Wrestling Classic, Bandshell Stage In the mood for a test of strength? Here’s your opportunity to get your arm slammed to the table by some trucker named “Bubba,” or take your muscular buddy to see how strong he is compared to everyone else.

Recurring Events Some shows and attractions will be there every day. The Bandshell Stage will have smaller, independent Oklahoman acts across the musical spectrum during the entire fair, if you’re looking for the next big thing before anyone else. Gearheads can check out the latest “whips” at the auto show in the Travel and Transportation Building. The Expo Hall (or The Connection, as they call it this year) has a variety of booths and attractions, including wine tasting, improv comedy shows and various musical acts. Karaoke contests, Oklahoma heritage events and a rodeo in the arena round out other notable events. For more information about the fair, which runs through Sept. 26, visit www.okstatefair.com.

Food No fair or carnival is complete without delicious, arteryclogging food — and this fair has that in spades. The food options consist of the typical concession-style food (Dippin’ Dots, popcorn, pretzels, etc.), more well-known local restaurants (Coach’s Brewhouse, Earl’s Rib Palace) and the downright absurd (chocolate dipped bacon and pizza-on-a-stick?). Whatever sort of action suits your interests, it’s worth considering a trip to the Oklahoma State Fair Park, 3001 General Pershing Blvd. Plan ahead though — it’s a long walk to the fairgrounds from the free parking areas, and it will be busier on some days than on others. — AJ Lansdale, professional writing senior

Sept. 24: MC Hammer, 7:30 p.m., Chesapeake Energy Stage For someone who can’t be touched, it’s a little surprising rprising to see him play such a small-time venue. Ah, nostalgia. talgia. Bonus points to anyone who is actually able to touch him.

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milks leading up to their headlining set. The two opening bands had played, and it was close to show time when the band noticed that McKenzie had gone missing. They knew McKenzie had left The Deli, but they didn’t think he had gone too far off. “You said you were going down the street,” Whetstone said to McKenzie. “We didn’t know you were headed down to Braum’s,” JOSHUA BOYDSTON The Oklahoma Daily Smith added, making the whole group laugh. The band found McKenzie at Joe’s Taverna 20 minIt was another hot and sweaty night at The Deli, and utes until the set. The band wondered if he could even The Boom Bang had just stumbled through its song play. “Spies Like Us.” “[Lorance] came up to me and was like, ‘Can you still Beer was dripping from the steaming air condi- play?’ and I answered, ‘Man, I can still see,’” McKenzie tioner vent; drinks had literally been flying said, laughing. across the room all night. The band’s guitar“The answer was no, no, he couldn’t ist Tommy McKenzie had stripped down to play,” Lorance continued. I’ll be the first to nothing but his underwear, and dozens of The set started and quickly spiraled admit that I had into broken shot glasses, “abstract solos” people from the street had piled into the bar to see what all the ruckus was. and partial nudity, with management evena few too many “We’re The Drunk Bang,” singer James chocolate milks tually threatening to unplug the band. Smith howled across the room before the The Boom Bang pulled it together that night.” band set into its last song. enough to finish the set, kind of. Just another night of debauchery for a “The only song I fully remember is — CHARLES young band that has been through a lot. ‘Spies Like Us,’ and that felt like it was 20 WHETSTONE, seconds long,” McKenzie said. The Boom Bang cares about one thing, DRUMMER FOR THE “It’s probably because you kept missand that’s having fun. The Oklahoma City ing parts of it,” Smith said with a laugh. BOOM BANG four-piece puts in the time to promote itself, “The whole show, I was just guessing what practice and write new songs but having a to sing.” good time is at the heart of it all. Indeed, the tunes were sloppy, but the The band’s fuzzy brand of surf punk — think some- show was an unforgettable spectacle, one that made up where in between The Black Lips and Brian Wilson — for the messy music. lends itself to that. The night ended with friends of the band bum rushLive shows have become a manifestation of the mis- ing the stage, crashing over Whetstone’s drum set and chievous vibe of the quartet’s music, and its stage antics smacking at all the band’s effect pedals … a successful, are quickly becoming things of legend, ranging from de- if hazy, experience for the whole band. stroying guitar amps to firework mishaps. “I’ll be the first to admit I had a few But The Boom Bang’s exploits are rarely precon- too many chocolate milks,” Whetstone ceived, and never mean-spirited — just a matter of the said. “We all had some pretty epic choccircumstances the guys keep finding themselves in. olate milk mustaches that night.”

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Top From Left: Weston Lorance, Tommy McKenzie, James Smith and Charles Whetstone formed The Boom Bang in 2008. The band played at SXSW and Norman Music Festival this year. Bottom: The band’s new EP, “Bummer Camp,” is being released at 9 p.m. Friday at Opolis, 113 N. Crawford.

“There was a lot of chocolate milk to be had in that town,” Lorance said. The show itself wasn’t entirely remarkable, but while in town, the guys got matching tattoos from an artist whose wife is in Dropkick Murphys. They all said “Swamp City” — in honor of one of the band’s songs. The trip up to Vegas was long, and the band fought boredom with a game that ended with McKenzie’s car losing electrical power. “He went to the mechanic after we got back, and [the mechanic] said Who: The Boom Bang with TATTOOS & ROMAN CANDLES something like, ‘The only way you Sh***y/Awesome and could do this is for all four windows But that was just one night of many Followed By Static to be rolled down at the same time,’” memorable moments for The Boom Smith said, laughing with the rest of Bang. When: 9 p.m. Friday the guys. In March, the band made its way In April, the band played its Norman down to SXSW for a few gigs around Where: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford Music Festival set in the face of an imAustin. Lorance, McKenzie and Smith pending lightning storm. decided to light off Roman candles Cost: $5, $7 under 21 “This was after SXSW and Las Vegas during The Boom Bang’s set. The … we figured we could handle a little result was an occasion of truth in lightning,” McKenzie said. Additional info: Free beer while advertising. “I wasn’t worried because I wasn’t it lasts “I shot [the Roman candle off ] h o o k e d u p t o a n y e l e c t r o n i c s ,” and it hit me, almost in the eye, and Whetstone added. scared the hell out of me … since I “ You should have been worried,” didn’t know,” Lorance said, pausing. McKenzie said with a laugh. “You were “So I surrounded by metal … big, huge metal rings.” just kind of threw it, and it landed in the middle of PRESSED AND SEALED the crowd and shot a few people. The Boom Bang’s eventful year is being capped off “ T h e y w e r e n ’ t t o o with the release of a new EP, “Bummer Camp.” The fourhappy, but the lady who track album is being pressed on vinyl — something the put on the show thought it band has always hoped would happen — and some was hilarious.” copies are even being distributed by Matador Records The band had picked (the home of Pavement and Interpol). up the Roman candles Of course, Whetstone said the release is being put on on the way back from a in true Boom Bang fashion. show in Las Vegas … a fit“Can you say we’ll have a free keg … of chocolate ting match for the band’s milk?” demeanor.

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CHOCOLATE MILK MUSTACHES “You can’t say booze,” McKenzie said. “We’ll just call it chocolate milk,” drummer Charles Whetstone continued. The band was discussing the origins of that chaotic night at The Deli, which happened to coincide with McKenzie’s 21st Birthday. “We were at the milk store, and [McKenzie] said ‘I want to drink like 20 chocolate milks’ and we warned him he wouldn’t be able to play with all that chocolate milk in his stomach,” Whetstone said with a laugh. “Sure enough, he turned into Tommyzilla.” “That’s when his pants fell off,” bassist Weston Lorance added. All the guys had enjoyed their share of chocolate

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Dependable comedies anchor Thursdays Editor’s Note: Fall TV season is upon us yet again. The Daily’s Life & Arts staff is previewing what’s on the docket for the major networks every day this week, whether it’s old standbys, new hopefuls or the shows you thought had certainly been given the ax by now.

“My Generation” Network: ABC Premieres: 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23 Ten years have passed since their graduation: nine former classmates who are now adults reconnect for the first time while being revisited by the filmmaker who documented their hopes and fears for life after high school in this mockumentary. Each week will give insight into a different character’s background and story with the series premiere focusing on the laid-back Steven Foster receiving some shocking prom-night news a decade later. — Margo Basse

“Community” Network: NBC Premieres: 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23rd If you haven’t been watching this show, then shame on you. Here are three reasons: 1. Joel McHale makes me drool. 2. Danny Pudi and Donald Glover are the funniest duo on TV today. 3. Chevy Chase isn’t acting; he really is that old and delusional. More importantly, Britta confessed her love for Jeff and if they don’t end up together, then there is just no hope left in the world. — Caitlin Turner

“Vampire Diaries” Network: The CW Already premiered. Airs 7 p.m. Thursdays “True Blood’s” season is over, and lord knows how long you are going to have to wait see another “Twilight” movie. Solution? “Vampire Diaries.” It boasts a surprisingly complicated plotline, but thank the good lord they have some blood-sucking hotties to get you through all of the twists and turns. The second season has already started, but it’s not too late to get in on all the juicy supernatural goodness.

“The Big Bang Theory” Network: CBS Premieres: 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23 Last season, “The Big Bang Theory” left off with Leonard and Penny broken up, Sheldon as awkward as ever and Howard and Raj continuing their bromance in secret. This season promises to continue with this pattern, perhaps steering toward either Howard or Raj getting a long-standing girlfriend. This combined with Penny and Leonard’s expected problems will build on top of the main attraction for the show — Sheldon. One hopes he will remain as dependable as he has in the past and will continue to be the source of many jokes and laughs. — Kathryne Sites

“Bones” Network: FOX Premieres: 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23 This season of “Bones” promises to follow its previous ones closely. The scientist who is socially inadequate until it hurts will continue to have a crush on the detective with more charm then actual perception, and both will continue to solve crime with their team of bizarre, yet intriguing qualities. However, the storyline promises to change with the introduction of Booth’s new girlfriend that he returns with after being in Aghanistan. So cross your fingers, and maybe the show will take an interesting turn. — KS

“30 Rock” Network: NBC Premieres: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23 Liz Lemon back in love? At the conclusion of last season, Liz met hunky pilot Carol (guest star Matt Damon) as he rescued her from settling for her unpleasant British suitor, Wesley Snipes. Now, in the premiere of season five, Liz and Carol are in a relationship but not without Jack doing some proper meddling first. While love ensues in Liz’s life, Tracy struggles to function with Kenneth no longer there to manage his life and run his errands.

are determined to send Carell off with a bang. The upcoming season will see the return of Michael’s love Holly, more pranks by Jim and Pam and Andy Bernard landing a role in a community production of “Sweeney Todd.” There is even a rumor that one episode of the season will consist of Michael suffering through a debilitating bout of herpes. — Carmen Forman

“Grey’s Anatomy” Network: ABC Premieres: 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23rd I know, I know, this show is kind of a soap opera. Last season ended with a rogue shooter roaming the hospital and killing everyone (except, miraculously, the main cast). That was sort of a literal interpretation of the ridiculous emotional rollercoaster that is “Grey’s.” So get excited for the new season, andd make sure you stock up on Kleenex and boxed wine ... or is that just me?

its stories if “Private Practice” actually gives me something to talk about Friday morning like its parent show once could. — Alex Ewald

“Outsourced” Network: NBC Premieres: 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23 Appearing in the “What the hell is NBC thinking?” time slot is “Outsourced,” a new comedy set in a call center in Mumbai, India, with an American office manager who must explain American culture to his staff. It’s a weirdly specific plot, but NBC does have a hot streak with Thursday night comedies, and a call center is certainly more charming than a sweat shop. — Joshua Boydston

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Tournament MVP Kevin Durant, left, smiles as he stands with teammates after the final of the World Basketball Championship between Turkey and the USA on Sunday in Istanbul. USA won 81-64.

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Are the FIBA Worlds relevant in non-Olympic years? RJ says YES Admittedly, this past Sunday’s FIBA World Championship win for Team USA was big, but let’s not get carried away. The players put out on the floor this month will hardly resemble the 2012 Olympic team, save Kevin Durant, who has not only secured a spot on the 2012 team, but has locked up a starting spot to play with the likes of Deron Williams, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwight Howard. Yes, coach Mike Kryzewski and USA Basketball national director Jerry Colangelo put together was a solid team. It had depth, chemistry, role players and one alpha dog — Durant — whose stock has reached Enron levels among sportswriters and NBA aficionados. What cannot be overstated here is that this tournament proves how much talent the U.S. has produced over the years in the game of basketball. USA Basketball is so deep, the stars need not shine for it to claim the world championship; an assortment of indigo fluorescent lights resembling stars will do. The FIBA tournament underscores the value of team-oriented basketball and puts an emphasis on the pick-androll and pick-and-pop combinations of

guards and post players. These are all things Americans can do, but do not need to do to win. The international community as a whole relies on sound fundamentals to compete. Team USA can do it with athleticism, power and finesse (or as a lastt resort, fundamentals). The success of this world championship for Team USA basketball hasn’t manifested itself yet. That will come when the rest of the world is vying for a place at the Olympic table while USA basketball has already automatically qualified for the 2012 Olympics with this championship in hand. As the 2011 NBA lockout looms, USA basketball fans can take solace in knowing that the team has already qualified and won’t miss the biggest sporting event of 2012 because owners and players are arguing over who should get more money. —RJ Young, journalism grad student

MJ says NO This is the first time since 1994 (when Kevin Durant was 5 years old) the United States has won the gold metal at the International Basketball Championship, Cha but absolutely n nobody cares. Raise your hand if you w watched an entire game. The overwhelming truth is the only reason you know the USA won this year is because of highlights on SportsCenter. The only sport — or basketball associated league — that may be more irrelevant than the FIBA World Championships is the WNBA. Although the television rratings were the highest in h history this year, U.S. viewers d didn’t have much to do with it it. The international ratings aaccomplished this feat. The FIBA World C Championships want to be the FIFA World Cup so badly, but it will never reach that prestige. It all starts with NBA player participation, which is almost worse than student

participation in campus athletic events not named football. Where are all the best players in the NBA? There’s no Kobe Bryant. There’s no LeBron James. There’s no Dwyane Wade. There’s no Carmelo Anthony. There’s no Chris Paul. The only player who even has international recognition is Durant, and he didn’t even get added to this prestigious list until this summer. This year’s championship roster consisted of Chauncey Billups, Tyson Chandler, Stephen Curry, Durant, Rudy Gay, Eric Gordon, Danny Granger, Andre Iguodala, Kevin Love, Lamar Odom, Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook. More than half of these players aren’t even the best players on their respective team’s rosters. Are they the best representation of America’s best basketball talent? The bottom line is this: The FIBA World Championships are irrelevant in non-Olympic years and it will be that way for a while, or at least until the selfishness of the elite NBA players fades. But who are we kidding — that will never happen. —MJ Casiano, journalism senior

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SOFTBALL

Men’s basketball welcomes several new players to roster The OU men’s basketball team is about a month and a half away from opening up its 2010-11 season. After a disappointing 2009-10 and the departure of nearly the entire roster, the Sooners will feature a team almost entirely comprised of new faces. — Aaron Colen/The Daily

Freshman guard/forward Cameron Clark Sherman High School (Texas) 6-6, 195 pounds Clark is a wing player and comes out of high school as one of the top recruits in the nation. Ranked as the 32nd-best high school player in the nation by ESPN, Clark is part of the Texas freshmen duo that highlight OU’s incoming class. NEIL MCGLOHON/THE DAILY

Then-freshman pitcher Keilani Ricketts (10) swings at a ball during the North Texas game March 10. The Sooners won 6 — 4.

Freshman guard T.J. Taylor

Softball looks to get season in swing In addition to 12 returning players, Sooner team welcomes six newcomers to roster for 2010 season

games. The sophomore out of San Jose, Calif., was named to the 2010 NFCA All-Central Region, All-Big 12 first teams and was a top-25 finalist for USA Softball’s National Collegiate Player of the Year. As a freshman, Ricketts threw 29 complete games with TOBI NEIDY The Oklahoma Daily 14 shutouts and went 32-10 with a 1.24 ERA. The southpaw dominated the College Park, Md., OU softball opens the team’s 2010 fall schedule ac- Regional in the postseason last year, not allowing a single tion against Oklahoma Christian at 6 p.m. Tuesday in run during the three game stance to help the Sooners advance to the Super Regionals. Norman. The Sooners return a more classiFollowing the opener, the Sooners fication-balanced lineup this season host the annual OU Fall Festival Sept. with four seniors, three juniors and 24-26. Eight teams will compete in five sophomores on the roster. the event with games at both the OU » Tuesday vs. Oklahoma Christian The team also adds six newcomers Softball Complex and across Jenkins » Sept. 24 vs. Rose State to the team who hope to make a differAvenue at Reeves Park. vs. St. Gregory’s ence early in their careers. The Sooners conclude their fall » Sept. 25 vs. Wichita State In c o m i n g f re s h ma n D e s t i n e e schedule against Seminole State and » Sept. 26 vs. Odessa Martinez was one of 17 players on the the National Professional Fastpitch Allvs. North Central Texas USA Softball Junior Women’s National Stars in October. » Oct. 7 vs. Seminole State Team in the III Pan American Softball The NPF league, founded in 2004, » Oct. 15 vs. National Pro Fastpitch C ha m p i o n s h i p 1 8 - U i n B o g o t a, features four teams: the USSSA Pride, Colombia, last month. The team deAkron Racers, Chicago Bandits and the — All games at the OU Softball Complex feated Canada to win the gold medal. Tennessee Diamonds. During the 2009 fall season, the Former OU stars Samantha Ricketts (Akron Racers) and Amber Flores (USSSA Pride) both play Sooners won all five of their games in the OU Fall Festival to capture the title. in the league. OU outscored its opponents 49-1 during the action, alYounger sister of Samantha and OU pitching standout Keilani Ricketts shined in last fall’s competition and lowing the only run in the final game against Odessa, a continues to be the ace for the team going into this year’s 13-1 win.

Denison High School (Texas) 6-3, 217 pounds Taylor is a combo guard who played in the same district as Clark in Texas. He is the all-time leading scorer in the history of Denison High School basketball. He averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists in his four-year varsity career. He was ranked as the 16th-best point guard in the 2010 recruiting class by ESPN.com and the 28th-best shooting guard by Rivals.com and Scout.com.

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Freshman forward Tyler Neal Putnam City West (Oklahoma City) 6-7, 209 pounds OU coach Jeff Capel didn’t have to go far to find this next recruit. Neal was born and raised less than an hour from Norman and took his high school team to a level it hadn’t reached in more than 30 years. Averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals a game during his senior year, Neal was named Gatorade Oklahoma Player of the Year and led his team to the state tournament for the first time since 1977.

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