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NEW TO OU STUDENT GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS HOUSING OPTIONS // 4 WHAT TO BRING & WHAT TO LEAVE // 6 MOVE-IN // 7 SOONER GLOSSARY // 10 MEAL PLAN // 11 BOREDOM BUSTERS // 12 PARKING TIPS // 13 BANG FOR YOUR BUCK // 16 MEET THE INTERIM PRESIDENT: HARROZ // 18 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: FIND A HOME // 24 ESSENTIAL EATS OF NORMAN // 26 ATHLETES TO WATCH // 27 MENTAL HEALTH // 28 WHAT WE WISH WE KNEW // 29 SEASON TICKETS // 30

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HOUSING OPTIONS: WHICH IS WHICH? by Jordan Hayden // @jordankhayden

FRESHMEN

UPPERCLASSMEN

Many of the freshman housing options are located in the distinctive towers just south of the South Oval. In the towers, each resident typically has one roommate and shares a bathroom with his or her roommate and two other suitemates.

While many upperclassmen live off campus, lots of people like the convenience of rolling out of bed at 8:20 for their 8:30 class. The options for upperclassman housing on campus can be a little different from first-year options. Cross neighborhood June 11, 2019. KATHRYN STACY/THE DAILY

Walker and Couch centers June 12, 2019.

WALKER CENTER

ADAMS CENTER

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HEADINGTON HALL

Walker has a full kitchen on the first floor and Xcetera!, a convenience store, where you can use your meal points to buy food, drinks and a small variety of household items like tissues and trash bags. The Housing and Food Services office is also located on the first floor.

Commonly known as “DLB,” this residence hall is home to the Honors College, an undergraduate program offering smaller class sizes and “enriching interdisciplinary curriculum,” according to its mission statement. DLB is the only housing option on campus with community-style bathrooms, in which each wing on each floor shares a bathroom (cleaned daily) at the end of the hallway. 4

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Adams is known for its Raising Cane’s location on the first floor, which can definitely contribute to the freshman 15. Other amenities include a 24-hour study center, a tutoring center and a multi-purpose space in the Tarman Tower basement with flat-screen TVs and gaming systems.

Not to be confused with Headington College (located right across the street), It has a variety of floor plans and lots of amenities — Wagner Dining Hall boasts a menu prepared by OU Athletics’ nutritionist. Headington Hall students also have a slightly different meal plan. Meals can only be used at Wagner on weekdays, and meal exchanges can be used on weekends.

COUCH CENTER

This tower has a small restaurant area called Couch Express (known for its grilled cheese) and a few other offices and study centers perfect for finishing up a group project or cramming for an exam. It is also the dorm closest to the Caf, which comes in handy on rainy days.

TRADITIONS SQUARE

This is OU’s traditional (no pun intended) apartment option a little bit farther from campus. Traditions has two locations, East and West, along with amenities such as pools, bus stops to travel to campus and around Norman, complimentary parking and a fitness center.

DUNHAM & HEADINGTON RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES

The residential colleges are a fairly new housing option, having opened in August 2017. Each college has its own dining hall. Other amenities include libraries and various common spaces such as game rooms and meditation rooms.

CROSS NEIGHBORHOOD

The newest housing option on campus for upperclassmen, Cross has tons of amenities. It includes a fitness center, the Quick Care Clinic, retail locations and restaurants like Credo Kitchen, a black box theater, laundry facilities on each floor and a parking garage.

WHAT TO BRING

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by Julia Weinhoffer // @juliaberit

Packing for college can be challenging. There isn’t a lot of space, but you also don’t want to forget any essentials. Here’s our list of some items that you will want and others that may be best left behind.

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WATER FILTER

While Norman’s water is technically safe to drink from the tap, it doesn’t always taste the best — and you don’t want to have to run downstairs for the ﬁltered water in the dorms when you get thirsty late at night. A water bottle or pitcher equipped with a water ﬁlter will put you well on your way to staying hydrated and healthy.

RAINPROOF CLOTHES

Weather in Oklahoma can be erratic to say the least, so make sure you are prepared for all sorts of weather. And the routes you will take walking from the dorms to the South Oval tend to have a lot of puddles, so reliable rainproof boots can go a long way. Rain or shine, your classes will probably not be canceled. Better safe than sorry!

EXTRA BLANKETS

The dorms are notorious for getting extremely cold, so save yourself from the cold winter nights and bring an extra blanket or two.

MATTRESS PAD

Few people would tell you the mattresses in the dorms are comfortable. While you can’t exactly solve the problem, investing in a high-quality mattress pad will make nights in the dorms much more luxurious.

WHAT TO LEAVE

ANYTHING ORANGE

If you don’t want to get a bad rap during your ﬁrst few weeks, try to avoid wearing orange clothing. The “crimson or die” attitude on campus can be pretty strong! If you need to ﬁll your wardrobe with extra crimson and cream spirit wear, stop by the shops on Campus Corner to get ready for football season.

CANDLES

Leave your candles at home. Anything that has the potential to start a ﬁre is something you shouldn’t have in the dorms, according to Housing & Food safety codes.

NAILS & THUMBTACKS

You won’t be allowed to hang up posters, pictures or anything else with objects that make a hole in the wall. You can use Command strips to hang things on the wall — but because many of the walls are textured, even Command strips might not hold up your decorations or other items. It may be best to avoid bringing heavy objects to hang on the walls.

ODDS & ENDS

You don’t need to bring everything you own to college. The dorms are smaller than you think, so keep decorations to a minimum. It’s always best to go with the less-is-more approach because you can usually get something you really miss from home later in the semester.

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MOVE-IN

by Blake Douglas // @Blake_Doug918

Moving to college is one of the most exciting times in many people’s lives, whether you’re sad to leave behind hometown memories or excited to explore Norman and meet new friends. OU Housing & Food Services has planned to make your move-in day as stress-free and simple as possible. When you drive to campus with your luggage, you’ll enter the Lloyd Noble Center parking lot at the corner of Jenkins and GT Blankenship for check-in at the designated time. From there, move-in day staff will direct students and families to the appropriate residence hall, where staff will unload your vehicle and move all of your items to your new room. Be sure to mark your name and room number on any boxes or important items to avoid any mix-ups! Your move-in date depends on which residence you’ll be staying in:

AUGUST 7: PANHELLENIC MOVE-IN Incoming freshmen who are taking part in Greek life will be the ﬁrst from the Class of 2023 to arrive on campus. If you are already registered to join a Panhellenic organization, plan to get to campus on Aug. 7.

AUGUST 14: DAVID L. BOREN HALL Freshmen wanting to be close to extensive academic resources will arrive a day before the remaining new students. David L. Boren Hall provides a smaller community experience than the towers, and features a 24/7 computer lab and cozy library, great for studying or leisure.

AUGUST 15: FRESHMAN RESIDENCE HALLS (COUCH, WALKER AND ADAMS CENTERS) Most freshmen will arrive on the final move-in day, to get settled into one of the towers. Each tower has its own perks – Couch is closest to the caf and home to Couch Express, Adams has Cane’s on the first floor and Walker is where you’ll find Xcetera. Each tower also has study rooms and provides a larger community of new students you can get to know. For the most up-to-date move-in information and insights about upperclassman move-in, check out ou.edu/housingandfood/move-in. 7

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SOONER GLOSSARY by Julia Weinhoffer // @juliaberit

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The place to be right before a midterm or final: OU’s Bizzell Memorial Library. The Physical Science Center (PHSC) is the riot-proof building home to most math classes and tutoring at OU.

THE BOOKMARK

This Starbucks-like coffee shop is located on the lower level of the Bizzell Memorial Library. Students love to stop here and drink coffee while studying.

THE CAF

Also known as Couch Restaurants, this cafeteria is home to the only allyou-can-eat Chick-fil-A in existence, and it is the perfect place to spend your meal swipes freshman year.

C’ROADS

Crossroads is the iconic burger and fries restaurant in the Union. If you don’t have fond memories of getting food here late at night by the end of your freshman year, you may be doing something wrong. 10

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Just like any close-knit community, OU students have developed a lingo. Lots of students on campus use shortened phrases and sayings to refer to people, places and groups you need to know to be part of campus life. Maybe by the end of your freshman year there will be new words to add to the list.

OU’s student-run news source. Definitely follow us on Twitter @OUDaily or on Instagram @theoudaily. Officially the Sarkey’s Fitness Center, The Huff is the place to use the gym, take workout classes and attend games for most intramural sports. The Huff’s nickname is a shortening of its former title — the Huston Huffman Fitness Center.

THE LIBRARY

No, this isn’t a real library — it’s a bar on Boyd Street.

LNC or LLOYD NOBLE

The Lloyd Noble Center is the home of OU’s basketball games, gymnastic competitions and other sporting events, as well as freshman convocation and commencement ceremonies. You might hear it referred to because of its expansive parking lot — most of the Lloyd Noble Center’s parking lot can be used free of charge, and a shuttle bus regularly takes students and others back and forth from campus.

A beloved bar on campus corner, O’Connell’s Irish Pub & Grille is home to trivia and karaoke nights. The Student Government Association is basically the student council of college — but it gives a lot more money to student organizations than any student council.

SOVAL/NOVAL

Shorthand for the South Oval and North Oval, where most classes are located. Are they actually ovals? Not really. But Sectangle and Nectangle don’t sound great, do they?

UPB

The Union Programming Board puts on various events across campus, such as movie nights in the Union. Students can get involved to help plan events and activities.

XCETERA!

Located in the bottom of Walker Center, this is the only convenience store near the dorms. It’s perfect for a late-night snack where you can use points instead of dollars.

MEAL PLANS

by Jordan Hayden // @jordankhayden

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All freshmen living on campus are required to have a meal plan. These plans, loaded onto your Sooner ID, are an essential part of campus life. Each plan is made up of a various number of points and meal exchanges.

STANDARD OPTIONS

12 meals per week, 250 points per semester 10 meals per week, 400 points per semester 8 meals per week, 550 points per semester 6 meals per week, 700 points per semester

ENHANCED OPTIONS

14 meals per week, 400 points per semester 10 meals per week, 700 points per semester *Enhanced options cost extra

One point is equal to $1 and can be used anywhere the student meal plan is accepted. Meal exchanges can be used at Couch Restaurants (the Caf) for entry or other campus restaurants for a value of $8.50 (only at certain times of the day). Choosing a meal plan that is right for you can be difficult but don’t worry, you can change your meal plan once at the beginning of each semester if you find that your initial plan isn’t working for you. Go to OU’s Housing and Food Services website to find the full campus dining map.

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BOREDOM BUSTERS by Julia Weinhoffer // @juliaberit

YEAR-ROUND BOWLING

The Sooner Bowling Center isn’t too far from campus and is open late on weekends. What’s more fun than a friendly (or competitive) game of bowling with your pals?

CASINOS

FRONTIER CITY

OKC’s own Wild West theme park has limited hours during its offseason, but you can still catch some frontier fun on the weekends once the semester starts! The park hosts seasonal events such as Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. Make sure to check out frontiercity.com for its calendar and hours.

If you like to gamble, you’ve come to the right place. Oklahoma has its fair share of casinos, and some are even right here in Norman! Riverwind Casino and Goldsby Gaming Center are probably your best bet if you don’t want to go too far.

OKC THUNDER GAMES

MOORE ESCAPE ROOMS

Throughout the year, the OKC Zoo holds various events for holidays or just for fun. For example, October’s events include Haunt the Zoo and festive pumpkin drives.

Test your luck in an escape room close to you! Take your friends to Moore and have a fun-filled experience for only $25 per person.

MOVIES

This is a classic college pastime. You can check out Regal Cinemas Spotlight 14 in Norman, the Warren Theatre in Moore or the new AMC theater set to open late this fall in Norman.

STAR SKATE

Just down the road from campus, Star Skate is the place to slide and glide! It is open Thursday through Sunday for a fun weekend or to laugh while your friends fall.

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It’s a longer drive, but head to Chesapeake Energy Arena to see OKC’s NBA team in action. Depending on where you want to sit, tickets can be pretty cheap.

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PARKING TIPS AND TRICKS

by Jordan Hayden // @jordankhayden

Buy a parking permit. You won’t be able to park anywhere on campus except for the Lloyd Noble Center without a parking permit. As a freshman, you’ll need the housing permit, which will give you access to parking lots near the dorms. If you are a commuting student, you’ll need to purchase the commuter pass — it gives access to different parking lots across campus. You can purchase a pass online at ou.edu/parking

Leave the car at home. Another trick to avoid parking stress is not worrying about parking at all. If you’re up for it, you can save time and money by walking or riding a bike to campus. That way, you won’t have to pay for a pass or waste time driving around parking lots in search of a spot. It’s an environmentally friendly option, and it helps you get some exercise!

Move on up. The goal is to be parked as close to your dorm as possible. A good trick to remember is to move your car to a closer parking spot on the weekends, when a lot of students have gone home or gone out and the parking lots aren’t as full.

Pay attention to the signs. There’s nothing worse than getting a parking ticket because you didn’t see a sign that said “Commuter Parking Only.” Make sure you know where you can and can’t park to avoid any tickets or citations.

LNC, baby! Parking at the Lloyd Noble Center is a great money-saving parking option. If you park there, you can take the shuttle to the main part of campus without having to pay for a parking pass.

Follow @OUParking on Twitter. OU Parking Services updates the best parking options for commuters on campus throughout the day. If you’re not sure where to go, they can help you out! 13

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BANG FOR YOUR BU¢K

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For college students who often ﬁnd themselves too busy to cook and unwilling to splurge on going out to eat, these Norman eateries have got you covered with ways to save money no matter what day of the week it is.

STUDENT DISCOUNTS WITH ID O’CONNELL’S 20% discount with student ID on Mondays and Tuesdays

CHICKEN EXPRESS $5 chicken meal (chicken ﬁn-

gers, biscuit or roll, fries and drink) every day LOUIE’S Special menu with student-discounted items

INTERURBAN $6.99 burgers and $6.99 pizzas for students from 5 p.m. until closing on Sunday nights QDOBA 24th Avenue location offers free drinks to students with ID

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LOUIE’S $6.99 one-topping

QDOBA $1 tacos (at all three

CHICKEN EXPRESS $1.40

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INTERURBAN brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. THE GARAGE $2 Coors all day, half off appetizers and $3.99 classic burgers (beef and turkey only) after 10 p.m.

Norman locations) LOUIE’S BBQ chicken theta sandwich INTERURBAN $6.99 pizza night from 5 p.m. until closing

NEW YORK PIZZA & PASTA $10 large one-top-

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THE GARAGE $2 Coors all day, half off appetizers and $3.99 classic burgers after 10 p.m.

two-piece chicken LOUIE’S $8.99 Okie Monster INTERURBAN $6.99 burgers all day

NEW YORK PIZZA & PASTA $10 large one-topping

pizza, and buy any two pizza slices and get a free drink

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

half off traditional wings THE GARAGE $2 Coors all day, half off appetizers and $3.99 classic burgers after 10 p.m.

Livers and Gizzards Special (8 livers or 10 gizzards, fries, biscuit or roll, and a drink) LOUIE’S Blackened Chicken Caesar Sandwich INTERURBAN soft pretzels for $7.50 and hot dogs for $6

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THURSDAY CHICKEN EXPRESS

$3.99 for two-piece dark meat plus a drink LOUIE’S Buffalo tender wrap INTERRBAN $7.99 enchiladas all day, plus free chips and queso from 5 p.m. until closing

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CHICKEN EXPRESS

THE GARAGE $2 Coors all

Fish Fridays

THE GARAGE $2 Coors all

day, half off appetizers and $3.99 classic burgers after 10 p.m.

NEW YORK PIZZA & PASTA Buy any two pizza

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day, half off appetizers and $3.99 classic burgers after 10 p.m.

65-cent boneless wings THE GARAGE $2 Coors all day, half off appetizers and $3.99 classic burgers after 10 p.m.

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MEET THE INTERIM PRESIDENT: HARROZ by Scott Kirker // @scott_kirker

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t’s 1989, and Joseph Harroz Jr. has just graduated from OU with a degree in economics. He has a big decision to make — what next? Harroz’s father was one of nine children of an immigrant family from Lebanon. The only one of his siblings to complete higher education, Harroz’s father graduated from college and medical school at OU with the help of his family. Harroz was on track to follow in his footsteps. Harroz grew up in Oklahoma, had graduated from OU and was deciding whether to attend medical school at OU — the only medical school he had applied to. But Harroz had also gotten into a few law schools, and the Friday before medical classes started, he decided to attend law school at Georgetown instead. “I had an amazing experience at OU (as an undergraduate),” Harroz told The Daily, “but there was still this part of me that was like, ‘I wonder what it’s like to be somewhere else, that I’d heard about, maybe a name that everyone knows.’ “I’ve got a U-Haul, you know, really impressive mattress-on-top-of-the-car look — which everyone thinks is terrific — and drove out (to Washington, D.C.),” Harroz said. Thirty years later, Harroz is interim OU president, leading his alma mater in the university’s second administration change since former OU President David Boren retired in 2018. OU students will again witness the beginning of a new university presidency as they arrive on campus. Boren — a president widely beloved across campus in his 24 years in office, but plagued by sexual harassment allegations that surfaced months after his retirement — was replaced in July 2018 by former OU President James Gallogly. Gallogly faced a difficult year before announcing his own retirement in May. Boren would eventually resign his president emeritus status and separate entirely from the university in June following months of university and state investigations into the allegations against him. The past 11 months have been among the most challenging in recent OU history. Financial struggles, presidential in-fighting, racist 19

incidents, revelations of misreported data, sexual harassment allegations against the highest levels of leadership — a whirlwind series of events has left parts of the OU community exhausted and discontented, and others angry and confused. Much is left to be determined regarding the university’s path forward and its values in the face of these significant challenges. OU students will have an opportunity to see how Harroz and his administration handle them. The OU Daily, the university’s independent student news organization, interviewed Harroz this summer to learn about him, his path to the interim presidency and the hard decisions Harroz will have to make to face OU’s continuing challenges.

‘IT DIDN’T HAVE THE HEART AND SOUL I FOUND AT OU’ Harroz said he had a good experience at Georgetown Law, but it showed him that he had “found more fulfillment” at OU. “I really didn’t come to understand and truly love OU until after I wasn’t there, and I tried going somewhere else. I thought it would be more enriching — and it wasn’t.” Two years after graduating from law school, Harroz returned in 1994 as vice president for executive affairs at OU. Beginning in 1996, he served as OU general counsel for 12 years. After a brief foray into business from 2008 to 2010, Harroz returned to OU as dean of the College of Law in July 2010. Harroz said with OU’s three campuses and operating budget over $2 billion, he doesn’t know that anyone is perfectly prepared for the OU presidency, but his experience may help. “I think what helps me be, hopefully, able to be successful in this role is that for 23 of the last 25 years, I’ve been a senior leader of the university and I’ve been at the table, not just in the college but also at the overall leadership table.” Some critics of Harroz’s selection have said Harroz’s years spent working in the administration are problematic, especially given his work with Boren.

Harroz said his work as general counsel and law dean left him with a fair amount of independence, despite working with Boren. The general counsel reports primarily to the OU Board of Regents, Harroz said, and while the law school is part of OU, it is also independent in numerous ways. Harroz said being general counsel for 12 years helped him gain perspective on all three OU campuses. Harroz has also taught classes since 1997, an experience he said has helped him to stay grounded in the needs of the students during his time as an administrator. Harroz said his time as dean of OU Law helped him develop skills in a university setting that are important for someone serving as interim president. He said he learned about budgeting, recruited students, raised money, built an alumni base, spoke with numerous groups and dealt with varied challenges. “A lot of people have mistaken the president’s job as being a classic CEO job, and it absolutely is not,” Harroz said. “There are executive functions, and there are functions that are much closer to being legislative functions, where you’re working in a shared governance model and you don’t answer to one group of shareholders.” Harroz said the many shareholders he must serve as interim president include students, faculty, staff, alumni, the state of Oklahoma itself and others. “You have these groups that you have to understand what their interests are, and you have to also understand that there’s still an obligation to lead,” Harroz said. Ken Levit, executive director of Tulsa’s George Kaiser Family Foundation and president of OU’s Tulsa campus from 2001 to 2006, has known Harroz for decades. Levit said he remembers the first time he met Harroz when Harroz was still a college student spending his summer on Capitol Hill. “He just greeted me with a huge smile, an outstretched arm and a complete spirit of friendship and openness, which was deeply genuine,” Levit said. Levit said Harroz’s demeanor and

problem-solving ability are good fits for the OU presidency and the challenges the university faces. “He is uplifting and positive and trust-inspiring,” Levit said, “while also rigorous and demanding and focused on accomplishing goals for the work that he is pursuing. I really think he is very well-suited to a very important job, and I have great expectations for his tenure.” Ed Kelley, dean of OU’s Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, said OU’s Norman campus deans work closely together, and he’s gotten to know Harroz well professionally since Kelley became dean in 2016. Harroz is intelligent and personable, Kelley said, and sometimes uses self-deprecating humor to add levity to situations as appropriate. Kelley said he thinks Harroz is well-positioned to manage OU’s three campuses. He described the university as a “highly complex, highly decentralized organism,” with many different constituencies to consider. “It takes someone with an extraordinary skill set,” Kelley said, “but also someone who has the personality to be able to not only manage all of these different interests, but at the same time provide the kind of leadership, the aspirational leadership — that he can say, ‘We’re good today, but we need to be better tomorrow.’ And I think he has, again, the skill set, the experience and, as importantly, the personality to be able to do that.” Levit said he thinks Harroz’s skills are up for the challenges the university faces in the near future. “I think (Harroz) is precisely the right person for the kind of challenges and opportunities that OU currently faces,” Levit said. “I think he is a grounded and deeply sensitive person to the wide range of issues that we face in our communities ... I think at the same time he’s an excellent financial analyst, strategic thinker and decision-maker, and I think that’s really a set of qualities that will serve the university well.” New OU students will have an opportunity to see Harroz adapt his skills to the interim presidency firsthand.

‘IT HAS TO BE STUDENTS FIRST’ “It would be absurd to say we haven’t had challenges and don’t have challenges,” Harroz said. “That wouldn’t be looking at any reality that exists. I think you have to address them squarely.” In the spring 2019 semester, racist incidents on campus or in Norman took place in January, February and April. Some were unhappy with the Gallogly administration’s response. Harroz said race and ethnicity would be a top priority for his administration. “The absolute most important thing to me,” Harroz said, “is that we get it right around diversity and inclusion ... Race and ethnicity have to be — we have to get that right. If we don’t get that right, nothing else matters. I mean, period.” Harroz said he’s working with Jane Irungu, interim vice president for diversity and inclusion, as well as David Surratt, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, and others to address issues of race, ethnicity and inclusion on OU’s campus. “I think it’s really important that we come into this semester and this year with clarity,” Harroz said, “that diversity matters to us, the clarity of a plan around that, and with a collective voice that makes it clear what we stand for.” Harroz said people will do and say things that are protected by the First Amendment but are nonetheless offensive, and the administration has to be prepared. “We can’t just sit back and wait for when the racist statement is made ... not if,” Harroz said, “but (instead) that it’s clear where we stand, not just to say, ‘We aren’t that,’ but to be able to say in a very clear way, ‘Here’s what we believe in as a university and as a student body.’” In the face of financial challenges, Gallogly’s administration made cuts to areas such as landscaping and IT that resulted in layoffs and reduced funding. Harroz said the university’s financial situation remains a significant challenge as well.

He said his focus with finances is to ensure education at OU is “excellent and affordable” for students. “We have to get the financial piece in a place where we can grow and flourish,” Harroz said. “There’s absolutely a painful component of that. There’s no way to achieve what we want to achieve as an institution and not go through change — and change is really difficult.” Harroz said the university’s financial situation has improved in the past year, but that more work remains to be done. “It’s been a tough year, but our financial standing to be ready to actually grow is improved. Are we done with that? No, there’s more work to be done. And it’s around not just being stable, but it’s around being focused on our mission and our students.” As Harroz was working on the budget this summer, he said he and his administration were still finalizing their exact priorities and considering their principles. “I’m looking at it through the lens of, ‘What’s our mission?’” Harroz said. “How do we keep it affordable? How do we pursue excellence? ... We need to make sure that every dollar that we can, that it can be focused. It needs to be focused on our mission.” Harroz repeatedly emphasized the importance of OU’s mission as he discussed the priorities of his administration. “What we do is really, really important,” Harroz said, “that we don’t just manufacture widgets, you know, but what we actually do is educate the next generation of leaders ... that we create knowledge, right? And we serve society. And that’s not ordinary, that’s extraordinary.” Harroz said living up to that mission means thinking of students first. New OU students will have the chance to see how Harroz implements that principle. “The last thing I want to do is impact negatively the student experience, because it’s what I care about and because it’s also how we function as a university.”

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Meeting new people is one of the most interesting parts of moving to campus. While getting to know the people on your hall is great, getting involved in a student organization is a sure way to find people with similar interests and passions, and find somewhere to feel at home on campus. You can view all the student organizations OU has to offer in a helpful online portal called OrgSync. There are well over 500 student organizations on campus, and with such a variety of groups representing different values, goals and communities, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re almost certain to find an organization that appeals to you. And if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, you can start your own!

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LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS If you’re looking for an organization where you can work together with other student leaders, OU has quite a few organizations that might be a fit for you! Here are a few. Campus Activities Council is responsible for keeping students involved across campus by programming fun events all year. This organization is the one that plans some big events like Howdy Week and Homecoming. It also organizes year-round events like the CAC Film Series and CAC Concert Series, where they bring free movies and live concerts to campus for students to enjoy. Student Government Association is one of the most important student groups on campus. Members are elected by students, and the organization works to represent the wants and needs of the OU student body, voicing any concerns to OU’s administration and allocating funds to student organizations. SGA includes the Undergraduate Student Congress, the Graduate Student Senate and the Sooner Freshman Council. Union Programming Board is similar to CAC, as it also plans events to enrich the student experience at OU. However, UPB hosts events inside the Oklahoma Memorial Union. UPB organizes events like haunted houses, laser tag and bingo days throughout the year – and sometimes you can catch the organization offering free food in the union!

MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS Moving to a campus as big as OU can be overwhelming. While meeting a diverse set of people is a great part of the OU experience, having a familiar community nearby can help. The following organizations are a few of the many that help OU students feel connected and have a voice.

American Indian Student Association looks to promote the well-being of students at OU by offering a variety of educational, cultural and social activities. AISA holds cultural events like the annual AISA Stomp Dance, OU Spring Powwow and hosting a Miss. and Mr. Indian OU pageant.

Queer Student Association provides a space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and hosts speakers and events. OU’s Gender + Equality Center is also a helpful resource for LGBTQ+ students and allies. The center offers counseling and sexual health resources, along with ally training.

Asian American Student Association helps students get involved with the OU community by promoting diversity on campus through activities celebrating the heritage and traditions of Asian Americans, emphasizing their language, history and culture. AASA events include the Mr. & Miss Asian OU Pageant, an Asian New Year celebration and the Asian Food Fair.

OU’s student organizations help people of numerous identities to flourish. Check out OrgSync to find an organization for you.

Black Student Association aims to build a community that helps students succeed while openly sharing their triumphs and stresses and providing leadership opportunities. BSA events include the Mr. & Miss Black OU Scholarship Pageant hosted with African American Programs and Services, a Black History Month celebration and the Stompdown Step Show, a celebration of the history and culture of OU’s black student groups. Hispanic American Student Association unites students through activities promoting leadership, diversity, community service and cultural awareness. HASA helps organize the Day of the Dead Street Festival, Latino Flavor of OU (which features Latino food and entertainment from several countries) and the Mr. & Miss Hispanic OU Pageant. International Advisory Committee serves as an umbrella organization for international student groups on campus. Students from cultures across the globe promote diversity by bringing aspects of their cultures to Norman and sharing them in events like the International Bazaar, the Eve of Nations talent show and dinner, and International Prom.

RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OU offers organizations for students just looking to relax and enjoy their hobbies with friends, too. Here are some organizations for just that — more can be found online! Bad Movie Club is just like any other film club, but it caters to the worst of the worst. This club is perfect for those looking for a laugh or hours of groans. Hopefully your favorites don’t make the list! Intramural sports present another opportunity for students to hone their craft, meet new friends or just have an all-around good time. Available sports include badminton, basketball, dodgeball, golf, soccer, tennis and numerous others. Lettuce Club is a beloved OU organization. The club’s goal is simple – to unite students across campus through their love of lettuce. Things get serious when the club hosts lettuce-eating competitions each semester. If you are thinking of getting involved in these contests, be sure to review the club’s rules for regulation-sized lettuce heads! OU Esports Club connects students who enjoy gaming at various levels of competition. While it has competitive teams of different skill levels, they also host events where students can come and play games casually.

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APPLE TREE CHOCOLATE

Although it is newer on Campus Corner, Apple Tree Chocolate is an addictive destination! Drop by to try candy-covered caramel apples, chocolate-covered oreos and other treats you’ve only dreamed of.

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Over on West Lindsey Street is Norman’s cutest drive-in diner. Known as “Classics,” this is the place to go for a cherry limeade, a burger or a milkshake. Many campus groups go here for orientations, mixers and hang-outs, so you’ll probably see a friendly face or two.

DIAMOND DAWGS

There are not many restaurants that primarily sell hot dogs, but Diamond Dawgs sells one unforgettable sausage! Especially busy during football games, Diamond Dawgs is known for its unique hot dogs with toppings like pulled pork, mac and cheese and even the classic Cap’n Crunch corn dog.

GRAY OWL COFFEE

If your taste in coffee goes further than what Starbucks can offer, checking out Gray Owl is a must! Just north of Main Street, Gray Owl offers an inclusive environment to catch up with friends — or catch up on your homework. The coffee is always hot, and there are endless options for all diets.

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP

Fuzzy’s is a chain Mexican restaurant on Campus Corner known for its excellent queso, fishbowl margaritas and extended hours. Thursday nights are especially busy, so be prepared to wait for your Mexican food cravings to be fulfilled.

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The name is deceiving, but The Library is not a study spot. It is a restaurant and bar on Boyd Street. No matter what time of day you drop by The Library, parking is limited, but it’s still worth the wait to try their pizzas and watch the ever-changing crowd of students with friends or professors grading papers.

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Another destination for the perfect queso, The Mont is a great spot to hit with friends! Birthdays are especially memorable here, with a rentable fuzzy booth and an iconic free T-shirt on your birthday.

O’CONNELL’S

O’Connell’s is the classic college town bar, fully equipped with weekly events such as karaoke on Wednesdays and trivia on Thursdays (bring your friends, this is a team sport)! For anyone under 21, you can still have a great time at O’Conn’s — the food is perfect for a fun night out. The cheese fries and the ranch-hand burger are our favorites!

OZZIE’S DINER

It may be a bit far from campus, but Ozzie’s is still a Norman staple. The diner, located in Norman’s Max Westheimer Airport, is known for its all-you-can-eat breakfasts that are sure to impress.

TARAHUMARA’S MEXICAN CAFE

If you want some Mexican food that is a touch more authentic than Chipotle, this is the place to go. Tarahumara’s serves free queso and tortillas with the usual chips and salsa. The plates are large, the food is fresh and the service is top-notch. It’s quite popular, so you may want to call ahead.

TEA CAFE ON THE CORNER

Kyler Murray made it famous, but “Tea Caf” has always been a favorite spot on Campus Corner. This Asian fusion restaurant is perfect for stopping in for some boba or sitting down for chicken fried rice. The restaurant also provides vegetarian options.

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This small, charming restaurant is home to house-made pesto, stuffed mushrooms and as many pasta combinations as one menu can hold. It’s affordable, too. You’ll see local art for sale on the wall, and relaxed, friendly servers will take care of you. It’s moving from Campus Corner to Main Street over the summer.

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JAMAL BIENIEMY Bieniemy is a sophomore on the men’s basketball team. His freshman season, he started in 17 games and averaged 4.9 points per game. He led the Sooners in steals and assists, and was ﬁfth place in program history for steals by a freshman.

JALEN HURTS Hurts is a graduate transfer from the University of Alabama and plays quarterback. He was the ﬁrst freshman quarterback to start under Nick Saban. Hurts accumulated 7,617 total yards of offense with a 72.9% completion percentage his junior season at Alabama.

GISELLE JUAREZ Juarez is a senior pitcher on the softball team and transferred to OU last year from Arizona State. She received Big 12 weekly honors six times last season. On March 14, Juarez pitched a perfect game against Loyola Marymount.

TANNER JUSTUS Justus is a senior on the men’s gymnastics team. He performs on the ﬂoor, vault and still rings. He performed at the conference championship and in eight regular season meets. Justus also placed second on vault at the Mountain Paciﬁc Sports Federation Championship and competed at the Winter Cup.

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LEVI PRATER Prater is a junior pitcher on the baseball team. Last season, he was a starting pitcher with a 3.26 ERA and 7-4 record. Prater was named Big 12 pitcher of the week on March 11, and he was later named to the All-Big 12 Second Team.

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Nichols is a senior on the women’s gymnastics team. She is the ﬁrst gymnast at OU to complete a Gym Slam, scoring a perfect 10 on every event, and the only collegiate gymnast to do it twice. She won the All-Around award at the national championship in April and the Honda Sport Award.

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IMPORTANT AS PHYSICAL HEALTH: HOW TO ACCESS RESOURCES ON CAMPUS, IN NORMAN

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IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911. University Counseling Center: 405-325-2911 OU Advocates: 405-615-0013 Disability Resource Center: 405-325-3852 Title IX ofﬁce: 405-325-2215 Norman Women’s Resource Center: 405-364-9424 National Hopeline: 1-800-442-4673 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

College can be a lot — paying tuition, living away from friends and family, working, balancing a heavier workload with new extracurricular activities — but you don’t have to struggle alone. It can be easy to lose sight of your mental health among it all, but OU has mental health resources for students to utilize. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and both are vital to success and happiness in college. When your mental health is not taken care of, your social life and grades may suffer. It’s important to get help when you feel like you need it. There can be a stigma associated with seeking help, but don’t let that stop you. Whether you are having difﬁculty adjusting to school, relationship problems, anxiety, depression or any other mental health issue, what you are dealing with is valid, and you deserve help and support. Don’t be afraid to take advantage of the resources OU offers. One resource is the University Counseling Center, located in the Goddard Health Center on Elm Avenue. The UCC offers individual counseling, couples counseling, group counseling, career counseling and 28

testing and psychiatric services. The UCC is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and appointments can be made in advance by calling 405-325-2911. Another resource is the OU Advocates, a 24/7, free and conﬁdential resource. The OU Advocates provide support and additional resources for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment. They can be reached in person at the Gender + Equality Center, located in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, or on the phone via WhatsApp or the crisis line at 405-6150013. Additionally, the Disability Resource Center can provide accommodations for those who need them. After you provide the DRC with documentation and request accommodations, DRC staff will set up a meeting during which you can talk about what you need. Accommodations include alternative test-taking, tutoring and help with notifying your professors about how they can best accommodate you. The DRC can be contacted at 405-325-3852 or drc@ou.edu.

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Your freshman year at OU is here. You’re probably feeling a million different emotions — excitement, nervousness and everything in between. There will be a lot of fun times and a lot of stressful times, but it could be one of the most unique and rewarding years of your life. The OU Daily staff knows what it’s like to be a freshman at OU, so we put together 14 tips to help you navigate your first year.

Try new things! College is a time when you can meet new people and enjoy new experiences. Don’t just stick to what you’ve always done. You might find a new hobby or passion.

Make friends with at least one or two people in each of your classes. This way, you’ll have someone to study with or share notes if you happen to miss a class.

Clean your room once in awhile! You’re going to get stressed at some point with your classes, extracurriculars or job, and a messy room could make you feel worse.

Go to office hours. Every upperclassman and faculty member will tell you to get to know your professors, but that goes beyond just introducing yourself after the first lecture. Office hours are a great time to get one-on-one help from you professors. It might even help you get a letter of recommendation down the road.

Prioritize your mental health. People often say college is the best time of your life, but it can also be extremely stressful. You may be far from home, away from old friends and stressed about your workload. Make sure you keep your mind healthy. It may help to exercise, get the right amount of sleep, take advantage of the mental health resources on campus — or maybe even all three.

Use the resources OU provides — access to Sarkey’s Fitness Center, tutoring, writing assistance, and many other resources all come at no cost to OU students beyond standard tuition and fees. Get your money’s worth.

the answers to these questions, and you’re going to feel like everyone else does. There’s no pressure if you don’t know what your career path will be yet. College is a great time to find your passion, and if you have to change your major a few times to find it, that’s okay.

Be prepared to struggle. You might be the type of person who never had to work too hard and could still get straight A’s in all of your classes. That may not happen in college. There’s going to be a lot more work and stress in your life freshman year, and it’s like that for everyone else, too. Try not to let it overwhelm you, and do your best not to procrastinate too much — it can be so tempting.

If you have a meal plan, try to budget your points. When you first get to campus, it’ll be easy to spend them all quickly. Then, you get halfway through the semester and you have almost no points to spend. Make sure you know how many points you can spend per month, and try not to go over that.

Make friends with upperclassmen. Being new on campus can be challenging, and if you’re living in the dorms then it’s likely that most of your friends will be freshmen like you. An upperclassman friend can be a good mentor to help you navigate the ins and outs of your freshman year.

If you can, make a trip to the grocery store occasionally. The Caf can be great, but you’re going to get tired of the on-campus food eventually. You can get some snacks from the grocery store to keep you going throughout the day.

Do some research on your classes before you enroll. Ask around about what classes and professors are best. Sometimes your professor can be the difference in a class being really fun or impossibly boring. Find people who took the classes you want to take and ask them their thoughts.

Don’t be afraid if you don’t know what you want to do. You’re going to have a million conversations that start with “So, what’s your major?” or “What do you want to do with that?” You might not have

Try to have a good relationship with your roommate. If you’re rooming with someone random, you may get lucky and find your best friend. But chances are that won’t be the case — still try to be cordial with them, because you will both share a tiny space for the whole year. Don’t take classes because they are easy. You’re going to have a lot of options for Gen Ed courses during your first year, and you’ll hear a lot about which ones are blow-off classes. It’s nice to coast through the semester with an easy A, but if you don’t enjoy the content you’re studying, you might still be miserable. Find courses on topics you enjoy or are interested in, and take them. Those are the courses you’ll still remember senior year and beyond. 29

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FOOTBALL There are 8,000 student tickets available for the 2019 football season. 6,800 of the tickets are designated for returning students, and 1,200 are designated for new students. Season ticket cost: $210 Returning student sale window: April 23 to Aug. 16 New student sale window: Aug. 19 to Aug. 23 If more ﬁrst-year students attempt to purchase season tickets than the amount available, a lottery will be held Aug. 23 to determine which students can buy tickets.

OU v. Texas in Dallas The football game between OU and Texas takes place in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas each year. Tickets for the Texas game will be sold Sept. 10 to returning students who purchased season tickets. If tickets remain available after the Sept. 10 sale, new students with season tickets can purchase OU v. Texas tickets. Students can purchase season tickets online at SoonerSports.com/students. Students can log in with their OU ID or register an account on the website. During the season, students who have purchased tickets must claim

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