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OU Reading Groups are open to everyone in the OU family! Each semester, the Honors College sponsors a program of informal reading groups. The groups meet just one hour per week, with 10 to 15 students (and sometimes one faculty member from the Honors College) to discuss about 50 pages of reading from specific books. The books cover a very wide range of topics, and most have been recommended by Honors students. To participate, the only commitment is that each student makes a good-faith effort to do the reading and come to the group meeting as often as possible, with the understanding there may be one or two weeks when students need to do other things.
Will O’Donnell, Director of Honors student programs
Below is actual feedback from a student who participated previously! Surprising Benefits of OU Informal Reading Groups Excerpts from a letter from Jordan Rogers, engineering major and Honors College alumnus
I remember anticipating the reading group featuring Other Colors and commenting to a friend that I did not expect to enjoy myself. This was because of nothing more than the fact that I had, “no interest in Turkey, and no interest in literature.” I soon found that I was completely wrong. As I engaged in the book as well as dialogue with other students, especially the ones who had visited Turkey, I found myself thrilled and excited to learn more about Orhan Pamuk, Istanbul, the Ottoman Empire, and Turkey. And then I understood what might be the most important lesson I’ve ever received: I AM interested in both Turkey and literature. This is something that I would have never anticipated for I have no personal connection or natural interest in either. The implications of this discovery were astounding, for my lack of interest in Turkey was actually a presumed lack of interest, and it only took one book to prove otherwise. But if this was true of Turkey and literature, what wouldn’t I find fascinating if I took the time to study? Suddenly, everything in the world was interesting. I was overwhelmed, but in a very positive way. Since my epiphany, if it can so be called, I have required myself to read 50 pages of any book every day. At first, this seemed like a chore, for my days were full already with school and clubs. But I pushed myself, and every day it seems less and less like a chore. I’m feeling now the daily desire to read, the feeling that I WANT to read, something I have never felt before. You’ll be amazed to hear that I wake up about 90 minutes earlier now just so I can start the day right - with a book. By the time you read this I will have finished three books in as many weeks - all fiction classics. I want to emphasize that the books we read and the discussions we had among the students were great… and I left feeling energized about reading. My definition of education has drastically morphed, and I now challenge myself to pursue lifelong learning.
The following are just a few of the books on the reading list for the fall 2017 semester. In total there are 45 groups to choose from.
To see the Fall Semester 2017 reading group schedule, or to sign up for one of the groups, go here: http://bit.ly/OUReadingGroups
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Places to know on OU campus
Landmarks on campus carry tradition, history KELLI STACY @AstacyKelli
I f you ’ re n e w t o O U, there are a few places and traditions you need to be aware of. THE CLOCK TOWER The Clock Tower is located near the Bizzell Memorial Library. Legend has it that if you walk under the Clock Tower you won’t graduate on time. Superstitious or not, you probably shouldn’t take any chances. THE SPOON HOLDER The Spoon Holder, a circular concrete bench, is located on the North Oval, and was originally built by the Class of 1910. Another superstitious monument on campus, word is that if you kiss in the Spoon Holder you’re destined to marry that person. THE UNITY GARDEN Formerly known as the Passion Pit, the Unity G a rd e n i s a s u n k e n - i n area on the South Oval. It’s often the place where groups gather for meetings and protests. THE SEED SOWER The Seed Sower is located on the South Oval along Lindsey Street. The monument is a tribute to OU’s first president, David Ross Boyd. Boyd began planting trees at the university upon his arrival, making today’s beautiful campus possible.
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The clock tower outside Bizzell Memorial Library. Rumor has it that if you stand under the clock tower and look up you won’t graduate on time.
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The Spoon Holderis located in Parrington Oval on OU’s campus. Rumor has it that if you kiss someone in the Spoon Holder you’re destined to marry them.
THE GREAT READING ROOM Formally known as the Peggy V. Helmerich Great Reading Room, the Great Reading Room is located on the second floor of the Bizzell Memorial Library and is known for being the quietest place to study at OU. THE STACKS The Stacks are where most of OU Librar ies’ books are kept, with multiple floors of book shelves that you can easily get lost in. The Stacks also feature glass floors, and can make you feel like you’re in a horror movie. However, they’re great to roam around in looking for interesting books. THE SOUTH OVAL SEAL The Seal on the South Oval is located outside of Bizzell Memorial Library. The seal is fairly new, but students have been asked to avoid walking or biking over it as a matter of respect and tradition. So far, no superstition about what will happen if you walk over the seal has presented itself. Kelli Stacy
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The South Oval Seal sits outside the Bizzell Memeorial Library on the South Oval of the OU campus. The seal is not roped off, but students are asked to walk around it.
Free offers for students Ways for students to save money during the fall KELLI STACY @AstacyKelli
Being in college can be financially stressful, which is all the more reason to take advantage of everything free OU offers.
exciting and necessary of the free items OU gives out. The food generally includes sno cones, coffee and hot chocolate, doughnuts, pizza, granola bas and Chick fil a. If you’re not already following @FreeFoodatOU on Twitter, you need to. The Twitter account keeps you updated on when and where free food will be given out on campus.
MUSEUMS The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History and the Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum are both located on OU’s campus and free with a student I.D. The Sam Noble Museum features five galleries and thousands of historical artifacts. The Fred Jones Jr. Art Museum offers FOOD permanent exhibits, but also Free food is by far the most has various visiting exhibits. T-SHIRTS Move-in weekend and How d y We e k a re w h e n you’ll be able to stock up on most of the free things OU has to offer, especially Tshirts. Groups and clubs will be handing them out left and right. Take them all.
MOVIES The Union Programming Board offers free movies in Meacham Auditorium in the Oklahoma Memorial Union during the semester. The movies that are shown are always fairly recent releases and are shown on Friday and Saturday. ATHLETIC EVENTS All OU athletic events except football and men’s basketball, are free to OU students with a student I.D. OU has a variety of sports that students can watch, and generally has discounted prices on conference, championship and rivalry games. Kelli Stacy
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Adventure awaits beyond OU
Oklahoma provides students with many travel opportunities JADYN WATSON-FISHER @jwatsonfisher
Coming to college can be daunting at first. The campus is huge, and in addition to trying to find your classroom inside of a large building, there are thousands of people to interact with and lots of organizations with which to get involved. The newness, however, will wear off after a couple of w e eks, and you’ll be ready to get out of your dorm and do something. Even us introverts, who would rather stay in and watch Netflix or read a book every weekend, can get cabin fever. Here are some of the best places in the region to take a day, or weekend, trip. I’m from Tulsa, so I will always gravitate home, but it’s got a lot more to offer than just my family and dog. Downtown has evolved into a hub with great food, coffee and entertainment. See concerts at the BOK Center, Brady Theater or historic Cain’s Ballroom. Visit the Philbrook and Gilcrease museums, the Tulsa Air a n d S p a c e Mu s e u m o r stand at the “Center of the Universe.” Take the highway further south and experience the Oklahoma Aquar ium. Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state and is a great place to spend a weekend. It’s only a two-hour drive, and there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself. A trip three hours north will take you to Great S a l t P l a i n s S t a t e Pa r k . It’s known for its scenery where guests can camp, swim, fish and dig for rare hourglass cr ystals. The park, where it gets its namesake, is known for the barren landscape made up of leftover salt from an ocean that once covered Oklahoma. For those who want to keep their Instagram up to date with all their adventures, the Great Salt Plains is also known for its photographic qualities. If you want to go in the opposite direction, take a trip south to the Wichita Mountains. There’s nothing like hiking to the top of a mountain. It’s not crazy hard either, so if you’re like me and haven’t exercised in a while, it’s still doable. On the way back, stop in Meers. It’s considered an unincorporated community, about a mile wide, but it has a great restaurant with traditional “Okie” food. For foodies like me, a trip to Eischen’s Bar was on the list of places to try. The dining saloon is usually packed, so you might have
A view of the Wichita Mountains on July 12. The Wichita Mountains are located in Southwest Oklahoma near Cache and Lawton.
to wait until a table clears out before you can find a seat. After sitting down and being greeted by a server your best option is a full fried chicken. We waited approximately 20 minutes to get our food and it was well worth the wait. It was fresh and tasted great. If you’re a fried chicken person, I would recommend taking the hour drive out to Okarche. Keep in mind the establishment only accepts cash or check.
OFF CAMPUS CHECKLIST: • Great Salt Plains State Park • Wichita Mountains • Eischen’s Bar • OKC Zoo • OKC Thunder games
Oklahoma City, like Tulsa, has more options than you probably realize. The Oklahoma City Zoo is a great place to explore if you want to get out, but don’t want to drive far or expend a lot of energy. The NBA season begins toward the later half of the semester, and buying cheap seats for
an Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Chesapeake En e rg y A re na i s u su a l ly a fun idea. I mean, who doesn’t want to see Russell Westbrook record another triple-double? If sports aren’t your thing, a visit to the Myriad Botanical Gardens is affordable and beautiful. The architecture and indoor ecosystem featuring beautiful plants and flowers is a sight to see. Plus, students get a discount with a valid ID. OKC features shops and restaurants of all kinds, so you’re bound to find something you like. There’s the Bricktown Brewery, a pers o n a l f av o r i t e, Fu z z y ’s Taco Shop — it ’s much larger than the one in Norman, and Kitchen No. 324, among others. There are plenty of bars and clubs, but for those not yet 21, there’s a movie theater and Brickopolis, which features putt-putt and laser tag. Lastly, if you want to get out of Oklahoma, go to Dallas. You can see where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated or the Dallas Holocaust Museum C e n t e r. T h e D a l l a s Arboretum and Botanical Garden and Klyde Warren
Park are perfect for those who love nature. A good option for adrenaline junkies is Six Flags Over Texas, which is located right outside of Dallas in Arlington, Texas. These are just a few options for an outing off
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campus. You’re only in explore. Don’t leave OU college for four years — without experiencing all OK, some might be here that you can. for five — so take in the world around you. This isn’t a comprehensive list, Jadyn Watson-Fisher jwatsonfisher@ou.edu and I’m sure I missed a lot, but that’s what you’re here for. Go out, have fun and
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The Oklahoma City skyline on July 12. OKC is home to the OKC Thunder basketball team, and also hosts a variety of shops, restaurants and activities for all ages.
Campus Corner undergoes changes Eateries, shops close; new restaurants offer fresh options JADYN WATSON-FISHER @jwatsonfisher
KENDRA MANN @kendra_mann7
Campus Corner is a famous hangout spot with restaurants and shops catered toward OU students. A lot has changed, particularly in the restaurant scene. Chimy’s, Crooked Crust, Cafe Plaid, CVS and Othello’s are just some of the establishments that have closed in the last few years. Most of the closures have come due to the rise in property costs and economic impact the state has dealt with due to lack of revenue in the oil industry. Othello’s closed in April
after a fire began due to a lighting strike, but plans to reopen in November, according to the restaurant’s Facebook. Although many former-favorite spots are permanently closed or under construction, there are still great options to choose from. Many of the current places offer refreshing drinks, tasty cuisine and an incredible outdoor view of the OU campus. Meatball House is located where Cafe Plaid used to be. It includes multiple dishes, beer and was recently remodeled to improve its position in the Campus Corner nightlife scene. Daytime seating is even turned into a dance floor on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant also sought the input of OU students during the planning of events then used social media and GroupMe to market its new events and
renovations. Certain theme nights, like African and Caribbean night, were created through the direct feedback from students. Another Italian spot is Volare Pizzeria, the tallest restaurant on Campus Corner that opened last year and includes three levels and a rooftop terrace. It has an extensive menu serving primarily pizza and other Italian eats, along with a large bar area. The owners wanted to bring “new life” to campus, despite the already heavily-saturated pizza market. Volare’s terrace looks over campus, including the football stadium. It also has happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The lifestyle eatery Coolgreens opened its second Norman location last September after multiple delays. It offers healthy choices such as salads, wraps,
quinoa bowls and sandwiches. Coolgreens aims to be a restaurant that caters to all lifestyles with fresh and delicious food, according to its website. Campus Corner has
seen a couple of new dessert spots recently including The Baked Bear, Epic Pops and Insomnia Cookies, which is set to open soon.
Jadyn Watson-Fisher jwatsonfisher@ou.edu
Kendra Mann
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A view from the second floor of Volare Pizzeria + Bar on Campus Corner. Volare opened last year and serves authentic Italian pizza.
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Customers walk into Hurts Donut Company on Campus Corner on July 12. Hurts has been a Campus Corner staple since 2014.
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s t a r t e d by f r i e n d s R o b Robbins and Shane Stanger in San Diego, California, according to its site. Robbins and Stanger now have 20 locations, with Norman being THE BAKED BEAR ICE the only place in Oklahoma CREAM SHOP where their sweet treats are This new ice cream par- available. lor, which opened in April, includes an assortment of INSOMNIA COOKIES ice cream flavors, cookies, For those late-nighters brownies, doughnuts and who need a sugar fix, you can toppings, according to its have cookies delivered right website. The shop promotes to your door. The new desa different cookie flavor sert shop will open soon, acevery month, and they also cording to their website, and have gluten-free options. delivers all kinds of sweet You can create an ice cream treats to your door until 3:00 sandwich of your choos- a.m. Their menu includes ing, and if you want to take various cookie and ice cream it up a notch you can have flavors, ice cream sandwichit hot pressed. If a sandwich es and toppings. Some of the doesn’t hit the spot for you, more interesting cookie flatheir menu also includes vors include chocolate pearoot beer floats and hot nut butter cup and s’mores fudge sundaes. deluxe. The Baked Bear was Insomnia Cookies was
founded by then-University of Pennsylvania student S eth Berkow it z in 2003, according to its site. The cookie delivery service now boasts more than 90 locations, with Oklahoma City and Stillwater being the only other locations in Oklahoma. HURTS DONUTS Although it has been on Campus Corner for a few years, it recently re-opened after being closed for remodeling. This donut shop has more than 20 different doughnut flavors and toppings. Ranging from cereal toppings, bacon and assorted candy, the doughnuts are full of sugary goodness that will make you want to try every flavor. If you’re up for something extra sweet, try the donut shake. The donut shake is made by combining
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all of the ingredients from your choice of doughnut into a shake, then topping the shake with your doughnut. Hurts was founded by Kas and Tim Clegg in Springfield, Missouri, and is now a growing chain. Tulsa is the only other location in Oklahoma to get their specialized doughnuts. EPIC POPS If you need a popsicle to cool down in the summer heat, check out Epic Pops. Formerly sold in a food truck format, the new storefront has made a home on Campus Corner. The menu offers numerous flavors of popsicles, all homemade, including some embedded with pieces of candy. CRIMSON AND WHIPPED CREAM If you want coffee to go
with a tasty baked good, check out Crimson and W h i p p e d C re a m . T h e y serve cookies, bars, blondies, cupcakes, pie and many other pastries. You can wash it down with freshly brewed coffee, tea or specialty drink. Crimson and Whipped Cream also serves savory treats, such as breakfast sandwiches and sausage rolls. Oklahoma native Ashleigh Barnett opened Crimson and Whipped Cream in 2010 after attending culinary school in New York. Barnett has made a point of championing causes she believes in, such as closing on A Day Without A Woman on March 8. On Equal Pay Day, April 4, Barnett gave female customers 20 percent off their purchases.
APPLE TREE CHOCOLATE In the mood for chocolate? Apple Tree Chocolate right off Asp has just that, and more. It offers sweetly covered fruit, like apples and strawberries. The menu also features an assortment of cake dots, pretzels, truffles, bark, fudge and specialized treats for dogs. Some specialties offered on the menu include homemade cookies and cream marshmallows, macarons and old fashioned English toffee. Owners Ashley and Scotty Jackson met and married in Oklahoma before opening Apple Tree Chocolate, according to its site. Kendra Mann
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Kelli Stacy
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PHOTOS BY MATT VIRIYAPAH: A: A variety of chocolates in a display case at Apple Tree Chocolate. B: Trays of assorted candy apples at Apple Tree Chocolate. C: The Apple Tree Chocolate storefront. It is owned by Ashley and Scotty Jackson. D: An assortment of cookies and brownies at The Baked Bear. The dessert shop opened on Campus Corner in 2017.
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Looking back on Camp Crimson OU hosted its 21st annual incoming freshmen camp ROBYN CRAIG @robyncraig21
O U ’s a n n u a l C a m p Crimson began on June 21 with the first session, and the last session ended on July 28. Camp Crimson’s number one focus is to help ease the transition from high school to college for incoming freshman attending the university. The camp, however, is also open to incoming transfer students attending OU in the fall. At the camp, students learn beyond the fundamentals of OU and focus on other important aspects of being a student at OU including “academic expectations, the OU campus, OU ’s histor y and traditions, how to get involved
a n d ma ny o t h e r t h i ng s that will help ease their transition to OU,” according to the Camp Crimson website. In addition, students also participated in fun activities to help them become comfortable in their new environment. This year Camp Crimson featured a new parent and family orientation during the Boomer and Sooner sessions, according to the website. The two-day orientation provided various sessions for both parents and families to attend, while discussing topics such as helping their student succeed academically and financially. For more information on the orientation, head to the website.
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Mental health resources on campus OU provides a litany of mental health resources MADISON ALBERTSON @Madisonnmaee
College is one of the most exciting times in our lives. It’s an unfamiliar place with new faces and experiences around every corner. OU offers plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus, and the academics are incredible. Being at OU is an awesome experience that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Unfortunately, college life often causes a lot of stress. So many new things can become too much to handle; we find ourselves scared, confused and lost. School work, finances, clubs, Greek life and thoughts about the future can lead to overwhelming feelings that we don’t know how to deal with. Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety can become a harsh reality for students during their time in college. Their new location, independence, academic pressure and busy lifestyle may bring on thoughts and feelings that are heavier than students are used to coping with. If you find yourself facing thoughts or feelings that you have never experienced — fear, panic, desperation or anger, for example — OU offers various res ources to help. There are places you can go where you won’t have to worry about being judged or stigmatized. Always remember that you a re n o t a l o n e. Th e Goddard Health Center offers counseling and psychiatr ic ser vices to OU s t u d e nt s. W h e t h e r you think you are dealing with
Goddard Health Services is located on the west side of campus and offers several resources for improving mental health.
a m o re s e r i o u s m e n t a l disorder, or you simply need someone to talk you through a stressful time, the counselors at Goddard are a wonderful resource.
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE PHONE NUMBERS Here are a few phone numbers to keep in mind in case you ever find yourself in a situation where you need outside help:
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UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER: (405-325-2911) The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers emergency services in case of an urgent crisis. A list of qualifying instances can be found at www.ou.edu/ucc.html.
NATIONAL HOPELINE NETWORK: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800784-2433) or 1-800-442HOPE (1-800-442-4673) Suicide prevention, awareness and education are available 24/7.
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This is an all-in-one app perfect for any student. The app can direct you to various OU features including Canvas, financial aid and your email account. Canvas also has a separate app, which is useful, too. In addition, it links you to the OU Free Food Twitter page, which announces where free food can be found on campus. It is also perfect for new students as the app provides a map of campus linked with Google Maps. No need to ask around for directions! If you are required to take a foreign language while at OU, Duolingo is a great study tool. The app helps you learn a new language by providing activities to practice reading, verbal and listening skills though different lessons in an easy-to-use interface. It also keeps track of how frequently you use the app and sends notifications to encourage you to keep going. This app is a must-have for the commuter student. It provides real-time parking availability for the different parking lots on campus. It is also necessary for students wishing to use SafeRide, a free cab service in Norman for OU students Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
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OPINION
August 21, 2017 •
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Editor-in-chief up for challenge Jesse Pound
JESSE POUND, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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SUPRIYA SRIDHAR, A&E EDITOR
EMILY MCPHERSON, COPY MANAGER
CAITLYN EPES, VISUAL EDITOR
SIANDHARA BONNET, ENGAGEMENT MANAGING EDITOR
jesserpound@ou.edu @jesserpound
hen I was a freshman, The Daily had an experiment where the papers were delivered to the doorknob of every dorm room, greeting everyone when they opened the door in the morning by smacking them in the knee as they scurried off to class. Maybe, in the big picture, that experiment worked, with a few more students making the physical newspaper a part of their daily routine. But for the most part, students hated it. The Daily was an obstacle, something that cluttered their floor or hallway. I was already a reporter here, but even my best friends wouldn’t open the paper in the morning. Once students were offered a magnet to place on their door to stop delivery, nearly every room in my hallway informed me that “I get my news from OUDaily.com.” Well, The Daily listened. A lot has changed since then. We print only two days a week now, down from five, in order to focus on reaching our student readers. We’ve boosted our online readership and social media presence substantially, and last semester we debuted a projects site that allows us more flexibility in creating engaging, ambitious projects. (It turns out that some of you will actually read long stories. Go figure.) We still have a long way to go. Nobody in this modern media landscape has figured it out yet. But while we’re trying, we might as well try to help you, our readers, better navigate campus. I see this news organization as having three main roles: to train future journalists, to serve as a platform for students to voice their opinions and to make readers knowledgable of what’s happening on campus. My main goal during my semester as editor-in-chief is to bolster that third part by making The Daily a better utility for the OU community. We will work to create permanent, easy to digest bits of information on a wide variety of topics. Want to know what’s being built near the engineering quad or the research campus? That’s part of a project we’re working on. Do you know where to report a sexual assault, or what questions you’ll be asked if you do report? We’re working on that, too. As returning students already know, and freshmen will soon find, college is weird. There is a large, transient group of people jammed together in a small geographic space for a short amount of time. It can be intimidating, and even confident and organized people can find themselves struggling to figure out basic parts of campus life without someone there to guide them. I want this news organization to better serve as the bridge between the present and the future. By working to build these resources now, we will free our reporters up to cover big, ambitious stories in the future while providing each new student, professor or staff member a guidebook to campus. That can’t happen, however, without your help. Tell us what you want to know — what confuses you. We are students, too, balancing classwork, friends and the responsibilities of this paper. We are missing things, and we need help. Talk to us. Come to our forum events. Tweet us. Message us on Facebook. Heck, you can even work for us. We’re always looking for new people, regardless of what major you are enrolled in. I’ll start: I’m a senior majoring in journalism and economics. I went to high school in Mississippi, have covered the SAE scandal, scientific research and OU football for this publication, and I’ve had internships at The Oklahoman and the San Antonio Express-News. I never wanted to be the editor of The Daily, and I’m only excited about having the job now because I know what an awesome team I have behind me for these next four months. My personal email, by the way, is jesserpound@ ou.edu. My Twitter account is @jesserpound, and the direct messages are always open. The Daily will never be perfect. We are student journalists, and we will make mistakes. However, as we have proven recently, we are as good as any college newspaper in the country. Our growing online engagement and the awards we have won show we are on the right track. If we do something you don’t like, let us know. This semester, The Daily is going to cover the start of a governor’s race, the university’s budget crisis, Lincoln Riley’s first season as the football coach and countless stories that aren’t even the beginnings of an idea right now. I hope you, our readers, will give us a chance. I think we can all help each other out and learn some things along the way, making this crazy campus a little easier to navigate.
EMMA KEITH, NEWS MANAGING EDITOR
AUDRA BRULC, OPINION EDITOR
DANA BRANHAM, ENTERPRISE EDITOR
MANDY BOCCIO, PRINT EDITOR
KELLI STACY, SPORTS EDITOR
Jesse is a journalism and economics senior and will begin his fourth year working at The Daily this fall.
Connecting to OUr campus community SGA President encourages student engagement at OU J.D. Baker
jdbaker@ou.edu @OU_SGA
What an honor it is to have you here. It has been said that OU is a special place for many reasons such as its athletics and academics, but it is the people that make us topnotch. We strive to be a community that supports and lifts each other up. When one of us succeeds, we all succeed. As president of the Student Government Association, it is my responsibility to serve you by vocalizing your concerns and discovering solutions. Furthermore, it is my desire to cheer you on and support my fellow OU Family. All of SGA is here to serve you by improving the student experience. The Student Government Association consists of four branches:
executive, legislative, programming and judicial. Collectively, we advocate for important issues, program inclusive, fun events and start up innovative
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Your knowledge, expertise, passions, outlook and personality will be sewn into the fabric of campus, and together, we will all thrive.
initiatives. We are always finding a better way to serve you. SGA is proud to present a variety of programs and initiatives for more than 450 registered student organizations at the University of Oklahoma, including allocating hundreds of thousands of dollars for
student organizations to do what they do best: connecting you to the campus community. Your presence is essential to our community. Your knowledge, expertise, passions, outlook and personality will be sewn into the fabric of campus, and together, we will all thrive. During your time here, be eager to take opportunities as they come your way. Get connected and get engaged in OUr community. We’re happy to welcome you home. For more information about student organizations, visit ou.edu/ studentlife. To connect and get involved with SGA, visit ou.edu/sga or find us on Twitter (@OU_SGA), Facebook (@ousga) and Instagram (@ou_sga). Feel free to reach out to me directly, jdbaker@ ou.edu. I’d love to hear from you. J.D. Baker
jdbaker@ou.edu
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SGA President J.D. Baker leads the first meeting of Sooner Mental Health on Oct. 26, 2016. Baker encourages incoming students to get involved within the OU community.
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• August 21, 2017
Advice for incoming freshmen
OU Daily editors give insight on what to expect STAFF REPORTS
The Daily’s editorial board got together and brainstormed 20 things we wish we had known when we were freshmen. Hopefully, these tips will help you have a successful and fun college experience. 1. It’s OK if you don’t know your major or if you change your major. Choose a major that will lead you to a field you want to spend your life in — don’t be pressured to choose something specific. OU also has advising for students who need help choosing a major.
recommendation for scholarships or programs.
6. Always check your clutter and junk mail folders. There will be multiple times important emails — such as football tickets — will end up in your clutter/junk mail. Additionally, don’t ignore OUMM emails. They may be annoying, but many of them contain important information. 7. OU has 27 WEPA printers set up in various locations around campus, including in Bizzell Memorial Library and in some dorms. You can print from your laptop, phone or flash drive and pay with Sooner Sense, WEPA credit or a credit or debit card.
8. Meal exchanges aren’t accepted at restaurants in the Union until 2 p.m. On the weekend, Crossroads is the only dining option available in the Union. Crossroads is also the only 24/7 restaurant on campus. Couch Restaurants — OU’s largest dining option — is open 7 3. There are countless clubs a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to join — there is one for you! Visit Student Life on the Monday through Friday. It’s third floor of the Oklahoma open on weekends from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cate is another Memorial Union to learn dining option on campus, about how to get involved. which is closer to the dorms. 4. Know when to get advised There are other restaurants — you don’t want to be here on campus, as well, such as Qdoba and Raising Cane’s. longer than you have to. A good way to remember this 9. Carry your student ID is to get advised around the (but not on a lanyard — noOU/Texas game. body does that in college). Your student ID gets you into 5. Go to office hours — it sporting events, buys you does not make you a nerd. food and gets you into your If you’re struggling with dorm. a concept, it really helps to talk it through one-on10. You and your roommate one with your professor. It don’t have to be best friends, also helps your professors you just have to get along get to know you, which is well enough to live together. important down the line At the beginning of the year, when you need letters of 2. You are not defined by your major or what you’re involved in. OU has 21 different colleges and 171 different majors — you don’t have to let your major limit you from making friends with students outside your major.
your roommate is a great person to go explore OU with, but if you’re not compatible as friends, that’s OK Just make sure you are kind, courteous and communicate openly with the person or people you live with!
October 1 to February 1 to apply.
13. Get a job so you can learn to budget money and gain valuable experience. Visit jobs.ou.edu to find a job that best fits you. There are plenty of options. There are also lots of businesses on Campus Corner that hire students and are walking distance from campus.
18. Lynda.com is a great resource for students. The website has a myriad of tutorials, mostly about computer programs, that are free for students. All you have to do is enter your OU email and log in with your 4x4, then you have thousands of video tutorials at your fingertips.
14. Be careful what you post on your social media accounts. Employers really do check what you post, and you wouldn’t want to be denied a job or internship just because you made a tasteless joke or posted a picture of you doing something illegal.
19. Watch out for the bike lanes on the South Oval. Bicyclists often ride quickly and without looking out for pedestrians.
OU DAILY SUMMER EDITORIAL BOARD
16. Don’t sweat your GPA — it only matters in grad school and for scholarships. No employer is going to ask what your GPA is. It’s important to do well in school, but 11. It’s OK to be an introvert, don’t make yourself sick with but it’s also OK be an extrostress over a number that vert — if you want to stay in ultimately will have no effect on the weekend, do it. Don’t on your life in the long term. let anyone make you feel bad about it, but go out every 17. Keep in mind that strugnow and again. You’ll prob- gles are a part of life, and you ably have more fun than you certainly will experience think. If you’re a fun-loving new struggles in college. extrovert, have fun and emHowever, struggles help you brace it, but say no occasion- grow, and growing is one of ally. You need rest and alone the most important things time, too. you will do while in college. That said, if your problems 12. You can download the begin to affect your funcMicrosoft Office suite for free tioning in school, at work or when you register with your in your social life, you may OU email, so don’t worry want to explore OU’s mental about buying it. health resources.
20. The Daily — OU’s independent student newspaper — comes out twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays). Keep up with 15. OU has an awecampus news by reading the some scholarship hub paper, reading stories online called CASH (Centralized at oudaily.com or following Academic Scholarship Hub). The Daily on social media. It puts all OU-based scholarships — from your department, your college and the Staff Reports university in general — in dailynews@ou.edu one place. You have from
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