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Student dies after fall from roof

3% tuition hike approved at OU

June 3 — The death of an OU student on was ruled to be an accident and caused by blunt force trauma to the head and shoulders, according to the state medical examiner’s office. Casey Cooke, 22, was found on the east side of Evans Hall after falling from the fire escape, according to the OUPD report. Cooke had been on the phone with two friends before descending the building, according to her uncle, Don Cooke.

June 26 — The OU Board of Regents approved an increase in tuition and fees at their June Meeting. Tuition will increase 3 percent for resident students and 5 percent for nonresident students, according to the regents’ agenda. Residents will pay an average annual increase of $216 in tuition and fees per 30 credit hours in two semesters. The regents also approved tuition increased for Rogers and Cameron State universities.

EVENTS AROUND CAMPUS WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 View art and pottery from the Caddo tribe members, some of the original inhabitants of Oklahoma, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jacobson House, 609 Chautauqua Ave. Pick up fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers from 8 a.m. to noon at the Norman Farmers Market in the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson St. The market will be open every Wednesday and Saturday through the end of October.

THURSDAY, AUG. 2 A Chinese-inspired food and wine pairing event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. The Sooner Theatre will present the last of two summer shows, “Crazy for You,” at 7:30 p.m. at the theater, 101 E. Main St. The play, directed by Mat Govich, will feature students from the theater’s summer production camps and will show until Aug. 6.

FRIDAY, AUG. 3 Scott Perkins will present a lecture, “House of Clay: Bruce Goff’s Frank Residence,” from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s Sandy Bell Gallery. The lecture concerns the 1955 Sapulpa residence of Grace Lee and John Frank, founders of Frankoma Pottery. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s chief curator will lead a gallery talk through the Pablo Picasso’s “Women in the Studio” exhibition at 7 p.m. in the museum. The First Friday Bike Ride will lead cyclists on a tour through Norman from 6 to 7:30 p.m., beginning at Andrews Park’s Daws Street Entrance. The tour will teach participants how to safely navigate the streets of Norman as an alternative to driving a car. Gypsy Wind will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. at the Norman Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave. Gypsy Wind is a fusion of Easter European, Arabic, Latin and American jazz music. The Psychic Paramount and Depth and Current will play a show at 9 p.m. at The Opolis, 113 N. Crawford Ave. Tickets are $8 day-of-show, with a $2 surcharge for those under age 21.

SATURDAY, AUG. 4 The women’s soccer team will face Tulsa in an exhibition match at 7 p.m. at the OU Soccer Complex’s John Crain Field.

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Don Cooke said she had taken off her shoes and put them in her purse so she would have better traction climbing dow n the CASEY Evans Hall ladder. She COOKE apparently slipped on the way down, he said. Her death resulted in a campuswide review of fire escapes and the removal both Evans Hall escapes attached to Evans Hall, university spokesman Michael Nash said.

Cane’s to replace Burger King on campus June 26 — Raising Cane’s will replace Burger King in Adams Center for the upcoming school year. Cane’s beat out nine other restaurants for the location, including Burger King, Denny’s and Steak ’n Shake, Housing and Food Services purchasing director Matt Roberts said. “Raising Cane’s was an overwhelming choice for student leaders and Housing and Food Services during the bid process,” university spokesman Michael Nash said. “[The vendors] also presented a competitive financial offer that included renovation of the dining area.” Cane’s will handle meal plans the same way as they were with

Burger King — by accepting exchanges and points like other oncampus restaurants, said Shawn Henry, H&F spokesman. Specific meal combinations at Cane’s will work with meal exchanges, and the remaining can

be paid with meal points if necessary, Henry said. Burger King was where the majority of meal exchanges were used, with 85 to 90 percent of its revenue coming from exchanges, Roberts said.

Two new deans join OU faculty

Campus now a smoke-free area

SafeRide call service replaced

Camp attendees increase in 2012

J u n e 3 0 — The University College and OU Libraries will both begin the year with a new dean. Nicole Campbell will be taking over as University College Dean, succeeding Douglas Gaffin. Campbell was the assistant dean before Gaffin’s retirement. Rick Luce will be the university libraries dean, following the retirement of Sul Lee. Luce was previously vice provost and director of libraries of Emory University and at L os Alamos National Library.

July 1 — Smoking is banned on campus after Gov. Mary Fallin signed an executive order to prohibit tobacco use on all state property. Violators on OU’s campus could receive up to a $50 fine for repeat offenses, OUPD Lt. Bruce Chan said. If enforcement is necessary, university officers first will issue a warning, he said. E-cigarettes will be allowed under the ban, university spokesman Michael Nash said.

July 15 — Those wishing to use the SafeRide program for a ride home will now need to pick up vouchers to use the service. Vouchers can be picked up from noon to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, Room 181. Students will be allowed to pick up three vouchers for each night SafeRide is open — 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday — student program director Brynn Daves said.

July 28 — More than 1,900 students attende d Camp Crimson this year, camp director Zach Stevens said, an increase of about 200 students from 2011. Camp Crimson namesakes included Student Life director Kristen Partridge, Student Media director Brian Ringer and Center for Student Advancement director Lisa Portwood. Tw o n e w s e s s i o n s, transfer and service sessions, were added this year to the traditional sessions.

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ear new member FROM THE EDITOR of the university family, Welcome. We’ve been waiting for you. We’ve heard a lot about your many talents and recordbreaking test scores. We expect you’ll make our Laney Ellisor campus an even better laney@ou.edu place to learn and call home. Within days of your arrival, your Sooner pride will grow as you discover all OU has to offer — from the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art to the 13 Sooners participating in the 2012 Olympic Games. Those bragging rights are yours now. Own them. You may feel a little overwhelmed by the 457 registered student organizations, all seeking your membership or participation. Embrace it. College is a time to let your curiosity lead you to discover new hobbies and friends. Say yes to the opportunities that interest you. I promise you will find your niche. Less than two years ago, I had my “yes” moment that changed my life forever. I received an email from OU Student Media, inviting me to apply for a job. I had no journalism experience, but my interest in writing prompted me to decide “Why not?” That attitude has led me to published bylines, leadership positions, a professional internship, meeting incredible people with stories to tell, my best friends, a future career, a passion I didn’t know I had and this dream job as editor in chief. Keep your mind open, and you will be as pleasantly surprised as I was. Use your free electives to explore, too. I’ve used mine to learn about film, play guitar, take private voice lessons and acquire a second language. Maybe

you’ll try photography or tennis. Remember: Why not? Finally, make studying abroad a priority. It doesn’t matter whether you learn a new language or where you go; the point is to be exposed to a different culture and its people. I write this from Buenos Aires, Argentina, during my last week of a life-changing trip. I hope you find time for a similar experience. Of course, I encourage you to consider The Oklahoma Daily as one of your opportunities for involvement. We are a student-run and student-led independent newspaper and website. We’re always looking for new students from different backgrounds to diversify our staff of reporters, editors, photographers, videographers, designers and columnists. The Daily covers what you do, what you care about and what affects you. We make sure your tuition money is well-spent and let you know when President David Boren cancels class because of snow. Consider OUDaily.com and @OUDaily your go-to spots for breaking university news. This year, more than ever, we’ll need your help and expertise as we launch a year-long study of our readership to learn what you want and need from The Daily and how we can better provide that. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me or any member of The Daily editorial board with story ideas, campus issues, questions or corrections. We’re here to serve you. Your time here will pass quicker than you can imagine, so don’t wait to say yes to new activities and new people. Your journey begins today, and I can’t wait to see where it takes you and how you change OU along the way. Laney Ellisor is a professional writing senior and the editor in chief of The Daily. You can follow her on Twitter at @LaneyEllisor.

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Your college experience is what you make it

ou are the perOPINION COLUMNIST son who will define your own college experience. When I first came to OU, I heard a dozen voices telling me what I should or shouldn’t do. “You have to rush. Tom Rains Fraternities define the Thomas.E.Rains-1@ou.edu college experience.” “You have to pick the perfect major so you can acquire a prestigious job.” “You have to be active on campus. Join clubs. Volunteer.” “You have to take at least 17 hours. Study hard and snag that 4.0. Get a job, too.” “You have to enjoy yourself. Skip a class from time to time. Go out on the weekends. Network.” I must confess I wasn’t sure what to make of all this advice. It seemed physically impossible to rush, pick a challenging major, take 17 hours, get a 4.0, join every club on campus that interested me, volunteer, go out on the weekends, network and get a job. I suppose there are a few multi-tasking Albert Einsteins out there who manage to do all this in one day and still have time for a full night’s sleep, but I’m not one of them. I decided to ignore what everyone told me and made my own rules. Surprisingly, it worked. My first piece of advice to incoming freshmen is deceptively simple: Don’t do what you don’t want to do. Instead, do what you want to do. I am amazed by how many times we do things we know we won’t enjoy. The only reason we do them is because we think we are supposed to, or we are worried what other people will think of us if we don’t. I contemplated rushing, joining four or five clubs, and going to networking events until I realized that I didn’t actually want to do any of that stuff. It was just what other people thought I ought to do. Now, there’s nothing wrong making friends this way, but I realized that, knowing myself to be introverted and independent, I couldn’t do these things. I opted, instead, to spend time with close friends and make new ones on my hall, in classes and through current friends. I dislike formal settings, so this was perfect for me. Decide what you like and what’s right for you, and then do what you want to do. It’s that simple. Second, remember that people are more important than paper. That is, at the end of your college career, you will receive a nice piece of paper we call a diploma. Congratulations and all, but what you’re really going to remember are the people you met and the things you did. I have no memory of any of my test scores, the small number of meetings I attended or my GPA. What do come to mind are late-night conversations with friends, snowball fights on campus, elevator pranks and shenanigans in general. You don’t have to sacrifice your social life to make good grades. Likewise, you don’t have to give up all hopes of a decent GPA just because you want to have some fun. Last, college is a place where people often reinvent themselves. I heard this concept many times before entering college. At first, it was off-putting to me. I imagined someone changing their hair, their fashion, their personality and their interests just to gain approval. That’s a bit much. However, maybe there’s a side to you that others haven’t seen. Maybe you’re terribly shy, but you’d like to try out dancing. Go for it. Maybe you were a class clown in high school, but you want to delve into biology in college. Why not? There’s a difference between totally reinventing yourself and merely tapping into a part of you that hasn’t been utilized much. College is a great time to try that out. You’ve got absolutely nothing to lose. Your time at OU really is what you make of it. Your expectations will affect your experience. If you welcome feverish studying, draining all-nighters and weekends so packed with academic duties that you have no time for friends, then that is exactly what will happen. If you think you will skip the majority of your classes, be hung over every other morning and fail all your courses, then your vision may just come true. The perfect balance is somewhere in the middle. Find it, and I promise you will have an amazing freshman year. Good luck and have fun. Tom Rains is a Spanish senior.

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Tobacco ban or not, smokers will find a way Opinion Columnist

for good, but it’s not going so great. Last semester, as soon as the stress hit, I was compulsively buying a pack of lights. I’m a raging addict. I know it, and I’m wrestling with it. But I’m not alone. About 28 percent of college students smoke, acTrent Cason cording to an ABS news recason.trent@yahoo.com port. I was unable to obtain national or local data on his fall, nicotine ad- smokeless tobacco use, but dicts like myself will it can’t be far behind judging by all of the spit bottles in have an additional campus trash cans. monkey on their backs as According to the same we get back into the swing of report, most of the students school. A tobacco ban is officially who leave OU as smokers in full effect. It applies to the will have started smoking here, which is sad. The bigentire campus — which is gest contributing factors probably quite a bit bigger to starting a nicotine habit than you think — and all are weight loss and alcohol buildings and lands owned consumption. Help your or leased by the university, friends out and give them including vehicles. Look at the campus map on oZONE, a hard time if they start everything tinted tan on the smoking. President David Boren map is OU property. A first violation of the ban initially intended to have two designated smoking results in a warning, a secareas on campus, which I ond violation is a $10 fine and a third violation will cost found to be a good compromise. It would eliminate $50. That’s a lot of money walking through clouds of as far as I’m concerned, so smoke around buildings my options are to walk off and sidewalks, while still of OU property to smoke accommodating people — if I have time — or creep who are sincerely addicted around campus all nimblyand need it to focus in their bimbly, sneaking drags of next class. cigarettes in the nooks and I appreciated this comcrannies of our honorable promise, and as a smoker, institution. How did I get to this place, I was satisfied with my end of the deal. I was prepared where I’m either walking to smoke only in designated down Lindsey Street for no areas and to keep those reason three to five times a areas as clean as possible by day or I’m evading the popolicing up stray cigarette lice between Philosophy butts, something I do anyof Aesthetics and Major way in gardens and founFigures in Literary Theory? tains around campus. It felt I started smoking in high like a win-win outcome. school when I was invinciEnter Gov. Mary Fallin, ble. Then I went into the milself-proclaimed proponent itary, where time could be of smaller, less-intrusive measured in cups of coffee government and individual and smoke breaks as easily rights. Fallin signed an execas hours and minutes. Now utive order recently, which I’m out and trying to quit

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completely banned smoking on all state property, including OU. It seems to me that Boren considered the best interests of the students and the surrounding landscape. Fallin appears to have considered only the political end of the decision, leaving a sizeable group of us alienated when a solution was already in place. Thanks, Governor. Unfortunately, now we are left at an impasse, the place where I and about 6,678 of my fellow smokers at OU are faced with being agitated all day or becoming cigarette ninjas.

I watched the same thing happen at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond before I transferred to OU. Every alcove and cubby on campus has two or three students or faculty huddled in it between classes, quickly smoking and looking around nervously. It’s undignified. In addition, the sidewalks, yards and parking lots across the street from the campus are littered with cigarette butts and grouchy-looking smokers, the ones who had time to make the walk to an approved smoking area, which in many cases is

someone’s front yard. Ideally, Boren would ignore Fallin and give smokers a place in one of the parking lots. It’s totally fair to give people a fine if you have provided them with a place to smoke away from the buildings and the South Oval and they break your rule anyway. Nicotine addicts are junkies — they will do some crazy stuff for a cigarette. A fine definitely falls into the category of acceptable risk versus the alternative — withdrawal. Giving people nowhere to go if they have a tight schedule is forcing their hand. A

few will hopefully just quit, and if they can, good for them. The rest of us who smoke or dip are going to break the rule sometimes. That’s my prediction, based on what I know of myself and smokers in general. It all seems like such a waste of energy and makes me that much more annoyed with myself for ever having started in the first place. Let the game of hide-andseek begin. Good luck, and welcome back. Trent Cason is a literature and cultural studies senior.

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Opinion Columnist he obese populaAmericans in general also spend far too much time sitting tion has skyrockin front of televisions, computer screens and at desks. eted in the last 30 According to a 2004 study at the University of California, to 40 years, increasing by Americans spend nine times more minutes watching en74 percent between 1991 tertainment than doing any kind of physical exertion. One and 2003 alone. As of 2010, of the most popular pastimes for Americans is to enjoy varinearly 78 million adult ous forms of visual entertainment while eating food that is American, 36 percent of the unhealthy. adult population, were conThe busy American lifestyle has led to a culture that is Scott Star sidered obese . largely structured around the concept of convenience. scott.e.starr-1@ou.edu According to research Many Americans have developed a grab-and-go mentalfrom July 2011, obesity rates ity, driven by the desire for instant gratification and massed in America have risen in the last 15 years and Oklahoma’s produced, low cost foods that can be handed over to them increase was the largest, jumping from 12.9 to 31.4 percent. almost instantaneously. This is not the category in which we want to be a national The problem with that is that these “convenient” or “fast” leader, people. foods are composed mostly of non-nutritional, “empty,” Research data also declares that Oklahoma is lowest in calories and insidious transfatty acids that clog arteries fruit and vegetable consumption and among the highest and hence make people more sluggish, more likely to gain for sedentary lifestyles. The state ranks seventh fattest and weight and make them even more less likely to exercise. is one of only 12 states having obesity rates more than 30 Although the fare typically found in regular restaurants or percent. pre-packaged in grocery stores is scarcely better, fast food is The consensus among experts is the obesity rates for a major culprit in the obesity epidemic. The advent of fast Americans began to climb when the food choices marketed food and fast food culture has made Americans considerto them became unhealthier and their lifestyle became more ably fatter and generally destroyed the health of the populasedentary — a trend that really took off in the late 1970s. tion for profit, according to Eric Schlosser and his book (and Freshmen and transfer students movie), “Fast Food Nation: The Dark should be aware of the unhealthy choicSide of the American Meal”. “It’s hard to perceive es that bombard students and how to The American appetite for convebiscuits, gravy and fried nient, unhealthy food including cheeseavoid unhealthy selections, especially when they live above a fried chicken resfood being marketed to burgers, loaded sandwiches,Tex-mex, taurant and a hop, skip and a jump away and all things fried and greasy has students right where they pizza from the famous cafeteria — home of become insatiable since the advent of reside as a solution to the “car culture” and mobility. Much evithe most unhealthy foods available on campus. dence supports Schlosser’s theory and obesity problem here.” We see unhealthy food marketing points to the fact that America has been not only in Norman, but on campus. enabling its own obesity and commitConsidering the trajectory of Oklahoma’s obesity rates and ting collective suicide by way of its own consumerism and the Healthy Sooners initiative. Allowing such marketing business practices . practices within the dormitories and student union seems Doctors and researchers also have begun to reveal that like a serious conflict of interests. there are many other cultural, environmental and societal There was a recent buzz around campus when the OU causes that contribute to the multi-layered problem of obeRegents recently awarded a food-service contract for Raising sity . New discoveries and statistics have shown that things Cane’s Chicken Fingers to set up shop in Adams Center — like genetic or racial predisposition, modern medications, which is essentially the lobby adjoining four dorm towers. pollution, sleep deprivation and generalized health and nuIt’s hard to perceive biscuits, gray and fried food being tritional illiteracy also are major contributors and agitators marketed to students right where they reside as a solution to to the obesity problem. the obesity problem here. Students should remember sleep debt can make them fatThe two leading causes of obesity are simple enough to ter as they pull “all-nighters” studying or partying. determine by just looking at the preponderance of inforDon’t let obesity destroy your health, your confidence or mation available from doctors: too much food, especially your social life. If you are a freshman, guard against gaining abundant fast or junk foods and not enough movement or the “freshman 15.” Become health and nutrition literate and exercise. work toward prevention or correction. Apparently Americans, Oklahomans and the regents do The life you will save will be your own. not think enough about the nutritional value, or the lack thereof, of the things they eat or allow to be marketed to Scott Starr is a Native American Studies senior. them.

o freshman, it’s OPINION COLUMNIST your first time at OU. You’re overwhelmed. You’re in a completely new place and everything you thought you knew about the way the world worked is going to slightly shift Paighten Harkins and on top of that you’re paighten.harkins@ou.edu going to encounter new people and new things. Sure, it seems like a friendly place, but don’t be fooled. OU is a jungle, an urban wilderness home to some unpredictable creatures: squirrels.

Do not touch the squirrels Attempting to touch the squirrels is the first mistake anyone makes. Sure they’re cute, but if I went around touching everything that was cute I might be in jail right now and not saving your life. So don’t try to touch them. If you’re dying to pet a fluffy critter, say you’re missing Fido at home, volunteer at an animal shelter or get a job at a pet store. You’ll get all the fun of a pet without the added cost of responsibility, not mention the only pet you can have in the dorms in a fish. I’ve witnessed rouge squirrels throw acorns at weary students as they made their way back to the dorm from a hard day’s work, chirpings insults with each toss.

Do not feed the squirrels If you don’t attempt to touch the squirrels there is simply no need to feed them. Trust me, their little eyes are deceiving. They’re not hungry. It doesn’t matter if you put a peanut in a slingshot and shoot it across the South Oval to the hungry hoard — just don’t do it. It’ll disrupt the balance because food is the only way to a squirrel’s heart, and you don’t want their heart. It’s really simple. Don’t want to be attacked? Don’t let the squirrels know we’re harmless.

Watch the squirrels While I advised you to keep a safe distance from the squirrels, there’s nothing wrong with keeping an eye on them — just to make sure they’re behaving peacefully and not conspiring to attack or perform some other bit of squirrel treachery. Not only does it keep you entertained, but it keeps the squirrels out of trouble. If they know we’re watching they’re far more likely to attack. I’m not saying to go as far as to wear a mask on the back of your head, but perhaps when you have some down time or need a study break, you could plop down on a bench and just let the little troublemakers know you’re watching. Just be aware and ever vigilant, and your first semester at OU should be far less stressful. Paighten Harkins is a journalism sophomore.

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Top: Anonymous artists decorated the lower level of the Elm Street parking garage June 5. Bottom: A bouquet of flowers sits at the base of the west side of Evans Hall, where a fire escape used to be. A plaque remained in place that read: Unauthorized use of this fire escape will result in a $750 fine. The fire escape was removed shortly after the June 3 death of zoology senior Casey Cooke. Cooke fell from one of the hall’s fire escapes, which resulted in the removal of both external escapes.

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The OU softball team carries a panel of the outfield wall that will display the Sooners’ participation in the 2012 Women’s College World Series. Oklahoma earned a spot in the series after defeating Arizona, 7-1, on May 26. The Sooners lost two of three games in the championship series against Alabama on June 6 at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

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Top: Modern dance majors rehearse for a free summer performance June 22. The dancers performed a piece choreographed by Austin Hartel for visitors to Holmberg Hall on June 28-30.

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Left: Sociology junior Erin Maloney slides down a slip ’n’ slide outside of Walker-Adams Mall on July 19.

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Student government

Registration campaign, leadership conference on agenda for study body president this fall Freshman Council provides opportunity for immediate involvement, VP says Nathan Robertson Campus Reporter

UOSA will bring back a campuswide push to get Sooners registered to vote in time for the November elections, student leaders said. UOSA President Joe Sangirardi and Vice President Rainey Sewell said they are excited because those kinds of events don’t come around every year. OU also will host the Big 12 Student Government Conference this fall. D espite the different things happening on campus this year, Sangirardi said he thinks some people don’t realize how big an impact UOSA has at the university. The organization allocates more than $800,000 per year to more than 400 student organizations, he said. UOSA also has an impact on the students involved in it, Sangirardi said. This summer, Sangirardi’s involvement with UOSA had him attending conferences in Moscow and in Washington, D.C. Sewell said UOSA also has played a key role during her

AT A GLANCE UOSA overview

“Change is the one thing that is guaranteed in college, so you may as well embrace it.”

The University of Oklahoma Student Association derives its power ultimately from the students, all of whom are members. UOSA is designed to be the highest level of student power at OU.

Joe Sangirardi, UOSA president

Sooner journey. “I can’t tell you what all I’ve learned in the classroom necessarily, but all the relations I’ve built with UOSA are lifelong,” Sewell said. “This is what I’ll remember from college.” UOSA isn’t just for upperclassmen either; Sangirardi got involved almost immediately after getting to campus his freshman year, he said. “I put my name on a list at Camp Crimson, and within the first two weeks of school, I met the student body president, and she told me to apply for executive cabinet,” Sangirardi said. For freshmen looking to jump right in and involved o n ca m p u s, U O SA c re ated the Sooner Freshman Council.

UOSA consists of four branches: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch (Undergraduate Student Congress and Graduate Student Senate), Superior Court and Campus Activities Council.

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UOSA President Joe Sangirardi poses with his vice president, Rainey Sewell. Sangirardi and Sewell have been involved with UOSA since they were freshmen and encourage new freshmen to do the same.

“[It] is an opportunity for a select group of freshmen to get a holistic sense of how our student government operates,” Sangirardi said. “They will be able to figure out where they belong, and

they will have the tools to succeed in whatever path they choose.” Applications for Sooner Freshman Council will be available this fall on UOSA’s website.

associate member and run in the November elections for a seat in University College,” she said. Sangirardi and Sewell said new Sooners should be bold and make the university their new home. “Change is the one thing that is guaranteed in college, so you may as well embrace it,” Sangirardi said.

The freshman council isn’t the only way for new students to get plugged in with UOSA, Sewell said. Student Congress is another avenue for involvement. Nathan Robertson, 405-325-3666 “They can join as an nathan.c.robertson-1@ou.edu

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Student Life

Sooner OneCard

Sooner kickoff event to provide students chance to mingle Jenna Bielman Campus Reporter

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Sooner OneCards can be used for many things on campus, including meals, access to facilities, computer labs and athletic events.

OU ID card provides students access to university services Staff Reports

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The Sooner OneCard is more than just a key to the dorms — it provides access to various campus services. The card serves as students’ meal ticket, library card, facilities access and more, said Ryan Trevino, community experience director. “It identifies you as a member of the OU community,” Trevino said. The Sooner OneCard is how students access their meal plan, Trevino said. Students can use it to spend meal points and meal exchanges at campus dining locations. Sooner OneCards feature another form of payment called Sooner Sense, which is the university’s debit system, Trevino said.

OUDaily.com Learn more about the Sooner OneCard, including where to go to load Sooner Sense. oudaily.com/news

“It’s the most flexible form of payment available,” he said. Walker Tower and Couch Center have value-transfer stations where students can load their card with Sooner Sense, Trevino said. Sooner Sense can be used in certain vending machines across campus, he said. The Sooner OneCard also allows students entrance into the Huston Huffman Center, campus computer labs and athletic events such as gymnastics or baseball,

Trevino said. The O neCard can be used to check out books from the library or to ride on the Cleveland Area Rapid Transport bus system. In order to take advantage of this service, students must receive a free sticker to put on the back of their Sooner OneCard, Trevino said. These are available at the OneCard office in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, Room 127; the OU Parking Services in Robertson Hall, Room 304; and the CART Office on 510 E. Chesapeake St. Honors students can use their card to get into the computer lab on the first floor of the Honors College. “To sum up the OneCard in two words — it’s official,” Trevino said, quoting the OneCard tagline.

AT A GLANCE OneCard use Your Sooner OneCard can be used at: • Campus dining locations

Students will have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the Norman community and fellow new Sooners at a kickoff event following freshman move-in. The Norman Chamber of Commerce is working with the OU Housing and Food Department to sponsor the Norman Sooner Kickoff event. This year’s kickoff is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at Walker-Adams Mall. Homeland, Walgreens, Ratcliff’s Textbooks, Community Afterschool, Victory Church, FAA Credit Union, Wesley Foundation, Eden Clinic and University Town Center will all be represented at the event, Norman Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Member Services and Sales Lisa Allen said. Allen said they plan to add more vendors on that list. “This event is a festival for new OU students to orient and acquaint them with the services and products available in the Norman community,” Allen said. Allen said the vendors will have coupons, food and product samples, giveaways and information for the students. There also will be music and OU Food Services will be there serving dinner. It’s a fun, social and informative event for new OU students, Allen said. Additionally, Adrian Buendia with Nexus Productions will have a DJ booth and an Eskimo Sno booth. Target and Best Buy also will be there with free giveaways, Allen said. OU Housing and Food Services is also hosting another event called the Target After Hours Shopping Event, spokeswoman Amy Buchanan said. The event is 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Aug. 18. Students can access the bus from the south side of the Walker-Adams Mall, Buchanan said. Jenna Bielman, 405-325-3666 jenna.a.bielman-1@ou.edu

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University to provide parking information through Twitter

OU offers options for students to get help with classes

Parking Services set up account to help, official says

Tutoring programs available for variety of subjects, time management

Jenna Bielman

Wesley Wehde

Campus Reporter

To help alleviate congestion during the first few weeks of classes as students get acclimated to the university’s parking system, OU Parking Services set up a Twitter account — @OUParking. Instead of driving from garage to parking lot to garage and back again looking for parking, students can get an update about available parking on campus from the Twitter account every 15 minutes from 8 to 10 a.m. each day of classes, said Vicky Holland, OU Parking Services spokeswoman. Students shouldn’t wait until the last minute to order or pick up parking permits, Holland said. Students can pick up their parking permit on the third floor of Robertson Hall, or they can purchase it online at ou.edu/parking. Payment can be made by credit card or charged to a student’s bursar account. If students purchase online, they have the option to pick it up at the parking office or have it mailed to them. If students choose to pick up their permit, they can within five days. All OU students can park permit-free in a section of the Lloyd Noble Center and ride the CART bus to the South Oval. Buses run every five to 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Parking permit restrictions in student parking areas are

sell more permits than it has spaces available, Holland said. Parking should always be available, but it may not always be close to students’ classes, she said. Because of that, Holland encourages students to plan ahead and leave with enough time for a trek, particularly if they arrive on campus after 10 a.m. The Elm and Asp parking facilities fill first, followed by the lots along Lindsey and at Brooks/Monnett, Brooks/ Jenkins and behind Boyd House, Holland said. She said the lot by the Duck Pond — east of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — typically always has open spots.

OU offers several tutoring options and venues available to incoming freshmen, many of which are professor- or student-requested, a program director said. Action Tutoring helps to motivate and focus students, Student Learning Center director Mark Walvoord said. University College offers tutoring options through the Action Tutoring program, which is located in Wagner Hall, Room 245. Action Tutoring also is available in the Housing Learning Center in Muldrow Tower in Adams Center. The Learning Center also offers Study Skills Seminars throughout the year. These include “Time Management” and “Deciding on a Major or Minor.” The full fall schedule of seminars will be available by August, according to the seminar website. The Writing Center also is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Get more information Thursday in Wagner Hall, about tutoring resources Room 280. offered by the university. The Honors College has a writing center on the oudaily.com/news first floor of Hamill Dorm for students in an Honors Perspectives class. The Modern Languages Learning Center provides resources to enhance foreign language learning Kaufman Hall, Room 228. The Chemistry Help Lab for help in Chemistry 1315 and 1415 is available from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Physical Sciences Center, Room 303. The Mathematics Help Center is available 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the Physical Sciences Center, Room 425A. The Mathematics Help Center is available for students in Pre-Calculus courses, Business Calculus courses, and Calculus and Analytical Geometry 1 and 2. Physics and Astronomy Tutoring is available in Nielsen Hall, Room 100. The Zoology Aide Program provides tutoring for Intro to Zoology in Richards Hall, Room 207. Students in the College of Engineering can take advantage of the Dean’s Leadership Council Division of Tutoring from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday in either the Engineering Library or the Engineering Practice Facility, Room 230.

Jenna Bielman, 405-325-3666 jenna.a.bielman-1@ou.edu

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Parking staff member Missy Stewart files through parking tickets at Robertson Hall. Parking permits are required to park at most areas on campus and are available for purchase at parking.ou.edu.

AT A GLANCE Permit prices Commuter: $195 Evening: $69 Housing: $195 Motor: $38 Source: Parking Office

enforced from the first day of class through the last day of finals each semester, according to Parking Services regulations. Citations are given for a number of reasons, mainly for failure to show a parking permit, she said. The first citation usually is forgiven, but

most others will cost students $25 and up, she said. Details about the cost of fines for each offense can be found in a traffic regulations booklet on the parking website. Students who believe they have been cited in error can file an appeal within 14 days of receiving a ticket, according to the parking office. Holland said Parking Services’ goal is to help students know when and where to park, and how to avoid citations. The office provides a map that shows all commuter, housing, and multipurpose parking. For more information, students can call the parking office at 405325-3311 or email parking@ ou.edu. Parking Services does not

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Resources

300-plus databases available at the library Services include online tools, staff, special collections Wesley Wehde Campus Reporter

Bizzell Memorial Library houses rental copies of textbooks from the commonly taken classes and fields a staff of librarians to help students navigate its shelves, a library spokeswoman said. With more than 300 databases available, students might find themselves overwhelmed by the library and its vast collection of resources, so that’s why the library employs people to help, library spokeswoman Sarah Robbins said. “The most important things freshmen need to know about are our librarians,” Robbins said. They all have their own reference expertise and are available for one-on-one appointments to aid students in their research, she said. Students can access online databases, such as Lexis Nexus, through the library’s website. Many of the databases are organized by subject. Another tool for conducting research is the Interlibrary Loan service. “The Interlibrary Loan is a service that will obtain books, article photocopies and other materials not owned by [OU] libraries,” according to the library website. Another service students should know about is the Got Textbooks? Program, Robbins said. This program offers twohour in-library rentals of high-cost text books in highenrollment classes that many freshmen are likely to take, she said. According to the library’s

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Energy management senior Nick Graham (left) helps engineering junior Ian Elkin at the Bizzell Memorial Library checkout desk. Beyond checking out books and using computers, students can access many of the library’s resources online, including interlibrary loan requests and research databases.

AT A GLANCE Places to know Reflection Room, Room 214 — A room dedicated to reflection, quiet time, prayer and meditation.

Computer Lab, Room 108 — Available to work on and print your projects and essays.

The Great Reading Room — One of the quietest places on campus.

Bookmark Café, Lower Level 1 West — A busier area that sells coffee and snacks.

website, the library has the most copies of the textbook for the four Calculus and Analytical Geometry classes, followed by the book for

Organic Chemistry and the textbook for Introduction to Psychology. “This can really help cut down on costs for students

and parents,” she said. Also, it is useful for between classes so students don’t have to lug around textbooks, Robbins said. Robbins said she recommends students find their own place in the library that they like. Her favorite spots are the study rooms on the third floor, she said. The library also houses special collections students can use for research. One such collection is the Bizzell Bible Collection, which contains 665 different

special collections, along with the Bass Business, Nichols and Western History collections. There also are branch liAppointments with braries on campus that are librarians can be made available to students. by filling out a research consultation form or These include the arcalling 405-325-4142. chitecture library, the fine arts library, the engineering library, the physics and Bibles in languages from astronomy librar y, and Greek to Cherokee. the Youngblood Energy The collection is located Library. in the Gaylord Room of the Bizzell Memorial Library. The History of Science Wesley Wehde, 405-325-3666 collection also is among the wwwehde@gmail.com

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Health

Where does your money go? Kendra Whitman Campus Reporter

esident and non-resident students pay thousands of dollars each year in tuition and fees. Incoming freshmen and returning upperclassmen alike might be interested

to know where that money goes and what it pays for. Both in- and out-of-state students pay $140.75 in additional fees, according to the bursar office. Here is a breakdown what students are paying for:

$140.75 Tools, maintenance

Student services

In the classroom

$3.65 – Security Services Fee. This fee helps pay for studentsecurity-related amenities, such as improving campus lighting and providing emergency phone stations.

$0.50 – International Programs Fee. This fee supports scholarships for study abroad.

$1.25 – Assessment Fee. This fee helps fund general education courses and universitywide annual assessment and support programs. Law students do not pay this fee.

$11 – Library Excellence Fee. This fee supports the staff, as well as paying for physical and electronic books and scholarly journals. $14.80 – Education Network Connectivity Fee. This fee supports the maintenance and operation of the university educational networking services, including the email and lab printing terminals.

$2 – Special Event Fee. This helps fund guest speakers and conferences. $2 – Transit Fee. This fee helps pay for the maintaining and operating of campus transit services, such as eliminating fare for students and repairing stops on the bus routes. $5.95 – Student Activity Fee. This fee supports student organization and services, including career services, transportation, counseling and testing, and Student Media.

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$20 – Academic Facility and Life Safety Fee. This fee pays for renovating classrooms and academic facilities to keep them up to code and provide the maximum learning environment. $65.60 – Academic Excellence Fee. This fee helps recruit and retain faculty, as well as support their scientific and academic research. This includes funding their labs, classrooms and research assistants.

$14 – Student Facility Fee. This fee supports the employment and upkeep of student-used facilities, such as the Huston Huffman Center and the Oklahoma Memorial Union.

Goddard provides on-campus medical services to students Nathan Robertson Campus Reporter

If you come down with the flu, don’t fret — OU Health Services exists for you. The Goddard Health Center provides students, faculty, staff and their dependents with oncampus medical services. University community members usually can schedule day-of or next-day appointments, with exceptions during cold seasons, when the turnaround can last a little longer. Walk-in appointments are available for urgent matters, according to Health Services. Licensed physicians, physician assistants and medical assistants provide care in family medicine, sports medicine, illness, injuries and prevention, according to Goddard’s website. The AT A GLANCE nurses who staff the inGoddard formation line issue test results, prescription refills Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and advice about medical Monday to Friday conditions. There also is a Location: 620 Elm Ave. registered and licensed dietitian who provides nutrition consultations. For mental health, licensed counselors, psychologists and a psychiatrist provide individual and group counseling for general mental health and career planning. The staff also helps advocate the growth in awareness and education to aid students, faculty and staff promote wellness and increase disease prevention through free campus outreach events and programs, according to Health Services. Programs include up-to-date information about alcohol, substance abuse, tobacco cessation, self-defense, fitness and nutrition, and stress and time management. Preventive and rehabilitative physical therapy is provided as well. A physician’s referral is required for treatment. The Women’s Center offers services related to a woman’s physical, psychological and emotional needs in a confidential setting, according to Health Services Students who have paid the student health fee — one of five mandatory fees students pay — are eligible to receive services at reduced rates from the Goddard Health Center, according to Health Services Information. While a medical insurance policy is not required to receive care from Health Services, the clinic and pharmacy do file claims with several insurance companies. UOSA endorses the Student Health Plan, a policy specifically for OU students with Health Services as the primary care provider. Student can enroll for the plan on the OU Human Resources website, which charges the premium to students’ bursar accounts. Nathan Robertson, 405-325-3666 nathan.c.robertson-1@ou.edu

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Worship Times Sanctuary: 8:30 & 10:55 AM (Traditional) Lifeline: 10:55 AM in Fenn Hall (Contemporary) Sunday School: 9:40-10:40 AM Vespers: Tuesday Night Worship at 8 AM at the Wesley Foundation. Visit okwesley.org for more information. Bible Study: Thursday Evenings (time & place will be determined at a later date). Contact Tino Herrera for more information at therrera@mcfarlinumc.org. 405.321.3484 419 S. University Blvd. www.McFarlinUMC.org Norman, OK 73069

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CART 101 � If you don’t have a parking permit, you can take the bus — for FREE. Just park on the north side of the Lloyd Noble Center and �� constantly during peak class hours. � CART operates 10 routes all over Norman, including one to Oklahoma City �� the car at home is an option. � Route schedules are available on every bus and online at rideCART.com. � You don’t have to wonder when the next bus arrives. Visit CARTgps.com, phone �� number for bus arrival predictions.

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Explore interesting places on campus Hillary McLain Campus Editor

Sometimes, it’s easy to get lost while looking for a class in an unusual building. But sometimes, getting lost is the best way to find an unexpected safe haven on campus.

Foucault Pendulum Named after the French scientist Jean Foucault, the Foucault Pendulum can be found in Nielsen Hall. The Pendulum, which appears to be spinning, is actually in the same inertia plane which proves the Earth is rotating. The pendulum was added after a $6 million gift funded renovations to Nielsen Hall in 2005, according to Daily archives.

Laurence S. Youngblood Energy Library The Sarkeys Energy Center is among the easiest buildings to get lost in on campus. But, even if one gets lost, there’s plenty to look at in the building. Near the library entrance, there are five selenite crystals that range from 4 to 4.24 feet tall. The lit crystals are only one of the specimens on display in the library. There is also a large ammonite and a large cephalopod slab to see here.

Laurence S. Youngblood Energy Library

plenty of greenery. Right next to the Grant Fine Arts Library.

Honors College courtyard

Nichols Family Terrace On the 5th floor Devon Energy Hall, there is a breezy terrace scattered with wooden tables and chairs. This location overlooks the red-brick buildings of the main campus, and even provides a view of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Elizabeth Tolleson Taylor Reading Room Tucked in the north

Hiawatha T. Estes Courtyard

corner of Adams Hall, the reading room has a few supple leather couches, and from the window the Oklahoma Memorial Union clock tower and Campus Corner are visible. One floor down art ranging from tapestry to oil paintings to metal sculptures are hung in the hallway.

Catlett’s lower level

Though it’s close to many of the dorms, many students may not realize there is a quaint courtyard at the center of the honors college. Complimented by short, geometric hedges and several benches and patio tables, this area is canopied by tall, slender trees. This courtyard is in memory of Wanda Winn Shi, and also features a dove statue and a small fountain.

Stephanie Bell Performance Courtyard. Concrete steps and large shade trees. Spacious enough to stretch out, and right at the heart of the most Gaylord balcony On the third floor of musical place on campus. Adjacent to it is the Hiawatha T. Estes Courtyard. Here, there are five benches, flowers and

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Gaylord Hall, there is a bright balcony with 12 sets of wooden patio furniture for students seeking air from a slightly higher altitude. Near the professional writing alcoves, the balcony overlooks the grassy area and flowers that the building’s arms wrap around.

Fred Jones Art Center Lightwell Gallery On the second floor of the center, skylights brighten the room during the day, is where art exhibits of student-created pieces are commonly displayed. Exhibits can be viewed from inside the gallery itself, or from the open-air hallways of the two floors

above it.

Molly Shi Ballroom balcony With its parquet wood floor, arched windows and antique chandeliers, the Molly Shi Ballroom is a testimony to the upscale side of the university. A little known fact about the ballroom, however, is the grand balcony on the west side. When the weather is pleasant, this makes for an excellent hole-in-thewall study location — or an even better place to simply unwind during that threehour break between classes. Nathan Robertson contributed to this report.

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When the OU volleyball team started its voluntary summer workouts this year, senior outside hitter Morgan Reynolds and junior middle blocker Sallie McLaurin noticed a positive change in the attendance. Although the official season doesn’t begin until Aug. 24, when the Sooners host the Nike Invitational, and the players usually don’t report to team prac- UP NEXT tice until that same month, this year’s Nike team members — Invitational both veterans and underclassmen — When: Aug. 24-25 found ways to stay together during the Teams: Missouri offseason. State, Western “This summer has Michigan, Tulsa been different than previous ones because pretty much everyone is here and working out three times a week,” Reynolds said. “It’s going to be such a huge benefit to the team because we don’t have to shake the rust off in August like we’ve been used to.” Reynolds said that in previous years, the Sooners usually spent the first couple practices of the season working on fundamentals and drills to tighten up their game and usually spent some time getting to know the newcomers. “It’s hard to bring girls right into the

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A coaching change is a difficult transition for players and coaches of any sport. New Oklahoma soccer coach Matt Potter calls it a “fresh challenge,” citing an ambition to reach the elite level of coaching as his main reason for swapping crimson and gray for crimson and cream. Prior to coming to OU, Potter coached at Washington State for nine seasons, where he won 88 games, had only two losing seasons and coached 30 all-conference selections. “At Washington State, it would’ve been very easy to stay,” Potter said. “But when a university like [OU] calls, you listen.” In his first season with the Sooners, Potter compared the experience to a freshman’s first year of college. “If you embrace everything as being new, you’ll get to find out where you’re at, you’ll get to find out what you’re capable of, and, ultimately, you’ll have the see SOCCER page B2 Photo provided

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Sophomore outside hitter Tara Dunn (12) jumps for a serve in a 3-1 loss against Baylor last season. After being named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team in 2011, Dunn is a player the Sooners will look to as a leader this year.

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ith a history of success and a high national profile, there is no doubt football is the big man on campus as far as OU sports are concerned. But the athletic accomplishment spans farther than the gridiron at OU, and you have a front-row ticket to all of the action.

The prestige Last season, 16 of Oklahoma’s 21 teams advanced to the postseason, Astrud Reed/The Daily The women’s basketball team celebrates after a three-point ending with top-10 finishes in seven sports, and no, victory over Texas Tech on Jan. 11 in Norman.

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football wasn’t one of them. The softball and men’s gymnastics teams were national runners up in their sports, while women’s golf (sixth), men’s cross country (sixth), women’s track and

field (seventh), women’s gymnastics (seventh), and men’s tennis (10th) all ended the season with a top-10 ranking. With that level of success, it’s no surprise OU added several conference titles to its trophy cases last year. Five teams — women’s golf, men’s and women’s gymnastics, softball, and men’s tennis — combined for an astounding 57-7 in conference play to finish atop of the standings in their prospective sports. All five coaches of the teams also earned Coach of

the Year awards, while six Sooners were honored with Player of the Year awards from the conference. Oklahoma also added four individual national champions last season, including the first-ever women’s golf champion, junior Chirapat Jao-Javanil. Track throwing veterans Tia Brooks and Brittany Borman also earned national champion honors in the shot put and javelin, respectively. Junior gymnast Jake see Benefits page B2

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Benefits: Most sports’ games are free, close to campus housing Continued from page B1 Dalton became the first OU gymnast to earn All-America honors in all six events and added his third and fourth national titles last year as the NCAA All-Around and Parallel Bars champion. The latter three athletes also were selected to represent Team USA in the 2012 Olympics. What probably makes all of this prestige more interesting for OU fans is the fact that most of these athletes will return this year: Softball only graduated one starting senior, and Jao-Javanil, Brooks and Dalton all have eligibility remaining.

The proximity OU’s athletic success makes Norman a prime spot for regional host sites and a hot bed to see some of the best athletes in the county. Just north of the football field, you can find the McCasland Field House, where men’s gymnastics, volleyball and wrestling compete. Most events are scheduled during the evening, which provides a great break from studying, and the close proximity of the student section to the court gives you the best seat in the house. But if outdoor sports are more to your liking, “You’ll hear all take a short trip down Asp about how the Avenue — that’s the street east of the dorms — to L. university is a Dale Mitchell Park, which family and that consistently hosts some of there’s only one the top teams in baseball. You’ll quickly learn the Red Oklahoma, but River Rivalry between OU both statements and Texas isn’t limited to football, and most fans line bear no weight up lawn chairs on the hills without athletic surrounding the ball field, so you’ll always be a part of fan support for the crowd. every sport.” And don’t miss out on smelling the freshly cut grass mixed with hot dogs and salty popcorn for Sunday afternoon games at OU’s softball complex. Skip over two blocks from the baseball field to find Marita Hynes Field bustling with softball fans who continuously witness some of the best power hitters in the country. The OU softball team boasts one of the top facilities in the country and is one of the only places that allows you to sit directly behind the umpire, where the best heckling against opponents can be found. And best of all for students, all of these experiences will fit in a college budget.

The price (or lack thereof…) While NCAA games are required to charge admission, your student ID is your VIP pass to every sporting event sans football and men’s basketball. As a student, it’s hard to argue with free admission to anything, and most student sections also give away prizes and food just for showing up. Swipe your card and get into the Friday night soccer game, where you can sit in the stands at midfield without needing a season pass. Use your ID to watch coach Sherri Coale and her women’s basketball team battle last year’s national champion, Baylor. And I don’t know what it is about ice cream in December, but the delicious swirl at Lloyd Noble Center during a basketball game is some of the best in Norman. Whether you join a team’s fan club or just take some time to enjoy being outside your dorm room, one of the best reasons to go to an OU sporting event is watching and supporting fellow students during their competition. You’ll hear all about how the university is a family and that there’s only one Oklahoma, but both statements bear no weight without athletic fan support for every sport. The fact that the teams are successful makes the competition that much more enjoyable because sports fans don’t like to be on the losing end. The fact that the facilities are easy to get to means you don’t have to drive your car all around campus just to find out there isn’t enough parking anyway. And the fact that students get into the games for free means you really don’t have a good excuse not to make it to at least one game of every sport during your time here at OU. Tobi Neidy is a public relations senior and sports reporter for The Daily. Follow her on Twitter at @TobiAnn.

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Senior defender Brianna Turang (3) chases down a ball in a 2-0 loss against Texas Tech on Oct. 2 in Norman. The Sooners ended the season with a 7-12 record, losing to Oklahoma State in the first round of the Big 12 Championship tournament.

Soccer: Coach looks to help on field, classroom Continued from page B1 ability to figure out a path of where you want to go in the future,” he said. Potter inherits a team two years removed from a thirdplace finish in the Big 12, and he believes the Sooners already have a foundation for success. “ Th e y ’ve b e e n to t h e NCAA tournament, and I think that’s the expectation,” Potter said. Coming into an established program, the focus of Potter and his staff will be implementing the new staff’s coaching culture. “O u r c h a l l e n g e i s t o change the mindset,” Potter said. “There’s talent on the team — that’s evident. The challenge is going to be: Do they want to follow through in reaching that potential?” Potter’s philosophy — one that produced three tournament trips in the last four years at Washington State — is divided into three parts: soccer, academics and life. Former Washington State players Kiersten Dallstream (2006-2009) and Mallory Fox (2006-2010) both said the system helped them get by in the classroom, not just the field. “What Coach Potter provided for all of us was an easier route to success as a soccer player, student and person,” Dallstream said. “He provided endless support, whether it was direct help from him or a designated associate of the team.” Success is about creating relationships and inspiring growth, Potter said. “Our job (as coaches), I believe, is to facilitate all our players, and the challenge for them is to leave a more complete person from when they walk in to when they leave,” Potter said. Along with his philosophy, Potter also brings a new coaching staff to Norman. Graeme Abel, a former

AT A GLANCE Potter’s coaching staff Graeme Abel

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Potter’s take: “There’s no greater positive than to have someone you can trust and you know has been through good times and challenging times and know they’re in your corner. Graeme, obviously, exemplifies all that.”

Potter’s take: “Kacey White fulfilled her potential and achieved great things. She is full of life and full of energy, so it’s a great complement to our staff and a great role model for our student athletes.”

goalkeeper coach at OU in 2008 and 2009, followed Potter back to Oklahoma after spending time at Washington State, and Kacey White, a former member of the U.S. National team, joined the staff in February. Abel should prove a valuable asset to the staff thanks

to his level of familiarity with the program. “It was great to come in and hit the ground running in the sense of knowing how the department works and knowing the people in the department, knowing who to go to for certain things,” Abel said.

While Abel provides muchneeded experience and familiarity to Potter’s staff, White brings experience of a different kind: the ability to relate to the players. “I can see where the girls are coming from and hopefully help them through that process and to maximize their abilities,” White said. Despite facing the typical trials of a new coach, Potter said he and his staff will draw upon past experiences and apply them this fall. “There’s somewhat of an unknown, but ... the expectations are, basically, let’s go find out who we are, what we are and what we’re capable of,” Potter said. “If the players take care of their piece, then the signs are very good.” Dillon Phillips, 405-325-3666 dphillips@ou.edu

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OU fans await a kickoff at OU-Texas on Oct. 9 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Sooner fans will keep their arms outstretched until the kicker makes contact with the ball.

Chants, songs and rituals every OU fan needs to know

ooner sports are steeped in history and tradition. Many of those traditions are upheld by not just the players but by members of the OU fan base. These are things Sooners need to know and need to be doing at all games.

When an opposing player fouls out, the student section narrates his actions as he walks to the bench: “Left, right, left, right, left, right ... Sit down!”

Gameday attire

This should really go without saying, but Sports-specific rituals Sooner gear is a must at games. Football: Leading up to each kickoff, the You should always wear an OU shirt, at fans hold up their index finger and say minimum, to any game you go to. On foot“OOOOO” as the kicker runs up to the ball ball gamedays, whether you are going to the and end with a resounding “U!” at contact. game (if you have tickets, you should be) When the game is essentially won — usu- wear a shirt — no exceptions. ally in the last two minutes of the game, but If there’s a game in any sport that day, speit’s been known to happen as early as the cifically an OU-Texas game, wear an OU shirt third quarter — the band plays the first strain to show your Crimson Pride. of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” and the student section sings along. “Sweet Caroline National Anthem ... bum bum bum!” Like just about every sporting event in the country, OU games are kicked off with a Basketball: When the announcer rendition of the national anthem. Unlike all introduces the opposing team’s starters, of those other games, however, the Sooner the student section — with newspaper faithful put a little spin on the song. pages raised in front of their faces — loudly Despite what some might try to convince say, “Who cares?” after each name is you, at OU, the song ends “...O’er the land of announced. the free. And the home of the...Sooners!” After the opponents are finished, the stuThis is almost always true, except for when dents crumple the papers and throw them OU plays one of the military academies or before the home team is introduced. plays a Sept. 11 game.

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Boomer Sooner Now, despite anything you might have heard, the OU fight song does not consist of saying “Boomer Sooner” over and over — at least not only those two words. There are, in fact, lyrics to the song. The fight song goes: Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner Boomer Sooner, OK U! Oklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, Oklahoma Oklahoma, OK U! I’m a Sooner born and Sooner bred And when I die, I’ll be Sooner dead Rah Oklahoma, Rah Oklahoma Rah Oklahoma, OK U!

Learn it, know it, love it. If you don’t, you’re going to have a pretty miserable time. This song will be played roughly every 20 seconds at games. Embrace it; sing along.

Oklahoma Chant After every game — win or lose — fans pay tribute to the university by singing the

OU Chant. Put your left hand behind your back, extend your right arm and point your right index finger to the sky while reciting the chant: O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A Our chant rolls on and on! Thousands strong Join heart and song In alma mater’s praise Of campus beautiful by day and night Of colors proudly gleaming Red and White ’Neath a western sky OU’s chant will never die Live on, University!

It’s a great way to feel united after a game. It’s admittedly a lot easier after a win than a loss, but win or loss, do it anyway. These are just a few of the traditions done on a game-by-game basis at OU. You’ll learn more as you go to games. The most important thing to remember is participation. Participating in the traditions make all the difference. Kedric Kitchens is a journalism junior and the sports editor for The Daily. You can follow him on Twitter at @KedricKitchens.

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A look at upcoming fall sport matchups AUGUST 11

Soccer vs. Tulsa, 7 p.m. in Norman

Soccer vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m. in Norman

Soccer vs. LSU, 7 p.m. in Norman

Soccer vs. Nicholls State, 7 p.m. in Norman Volleyball vs. Missouri State, 7 p.m. in Norman

Sooner fans watch with disappointment as the clock runs out during OU’s loss to Texas Tech on Oct. 22 in Norman. The Sooners had won 39 consecutive home games prior to the loss to the Red Raiders. The loss effectively ended OU’s chances at a national championship.

Warning: Buying into hype hurts SPORTS COLUMNIST

cruise control until an imminent one-versus-two showdown for what was sure to be the biggest Bedlam game OU-Texas ’08 — Losing is never fun, but in the rivalry’s 103-year Magnavox MDC2300 DVD when the devastation of Player: $30 a loss mixes with your history. » It was already broken, unrealistic expectations, And then the Sooners lost. so we dragged it behind it can be costly. Then they lost again. And my friend’s truck and then again. Dillon Phillips The Daily’s Dillon Phillips ran it over. In sports, there’s a theory dphillips85@ou.edu shares a few material that says teams gradually West Virginia ’07 — First casualties that have callous themselves against occurred at his hand after Generation iPod Nano: $250 the agony of losing — that ther than my iman OU football loss. » This was already broken, with each successive loss a mediate famtoo. It was actually Bedlam 2011 — Walmart recalled in 2011 for a team incurs, the next one ily, grandparents, Coffee Maker: $6 defective battery that hurts a little less. dog, a few friends, Brand » I threw the coffee pot would overheat and And maybe that’s true. But New and season two of “The out the window, and then sometimes cause the I’m here to tell you as a fan, Office,” there’s nothing in broke the coffee maker iPod to catch fire, so I it’s horse you-know-what. this world that I love more outside with a 9-iron. guess I did it a favor. To expect a national title than OU football. and receive a three-loss I honestly can’t remember season and a trip to the a moment in my life when I ESPN camera crews were Insight Bowl in its place is was happier than right after Tebow through a television screen if the team fell short. abuzz around campus docu- like ordering a steak at a nice Josh Heupel took his final restaurant only to have the So I tried to avoid high menting every practice, knee on Jan. 4, 2001, and expectations to the point of every meeting, every second waiter — who just so hapwon the Sooners’ seventh pessimism. I tried to conof the coaches’ and players’ pens to be an angry Mike national title. Tyson — bring you a cold, existence. That was my peak; I was 9. vince myself that each year petrified McDouble and upwould bring yet another Each SportsCenter, we Maybe that’s a sad thing percut you in the stomach two-loss season (think about were shown an interview to say. Maybe my priorities for not scarfing it down like that: How spoiled are we with a player, a sound bite aren’t where they’re supit was the most delicious OU fans, complaining about from a coach or a clip from posed to be. Maybe I need two-loss seasons?), remind- practice that all but shouted, thing you’d ever eaten. to stop relying on what 20There are few things more “This is our time.” year-old kids do during a 60- ing myself that the odds of difficult as a fan than keepus winning a national title OU fans had waited 11 minute game to determine ing your feet firmly groundlong years, endured three how good of a weekend I’m are 120-1(ish), after all. ed in reality and staying But every year, I still beexcruciating losses in nagoing to have. But it’s still lieve in the back of my mind tional championship games away from the hype. It’s too true. that this will be the year the and witnessed, perhaps, the easy to get caught up in the When football starts, I’m excitement, slap on some greatest quarterback and wired in like Jesse Eisenberg Sooners bring another one crimson-colored shades, in “The Social Network.” For home. Every time I look at a running back in OU footdrink the Kool-Aid and beschedule in the offseason, I ball history pass through four months, I take every loss like a prizefighter on his visualize a column of W’s to Norman — all without a na- come another member of the brain-dead hype-montional title. last legs takes a jaw-shatter- the right of each game and a crystal ball being passed But now, this was the year. ster hoard. ing hook or a rib-crushing But trust me — it hurts to The “Chase for Eight” was body blow. I live vicariously around. go all in and lose. It really, I can’t escape it. in full swing, and I was sitthrough the successes and really hurts. So before the 2012 season ting in the front row wearfailures of a college football I know — I do it every kicks off, I’d like to share a ing crimson and cream and team. checking Stub-Hub daily for season. But after the 2008 national little piece of advice with you: Don’t believe the hype. Sugar Bowl ticket prices. championship game — of Remember this time last I bought in. which we will not speak — I Dillon Phillips is a year? OU was preseason No. How could I not have? learned I needed to tone it journalism junior and The Sooners won their first down. I couldn’t expect OU 1 — poised to run the table and capture the program’s five games, waffle-stomped assistant sports editor for The to win a title every year and elusive eighth national Texas and precariously — in Daily. You can follow him on become irate to the point Twitter at @DillionPhillips_. championship. retrospect, foolishly — hit of violently cursing at Tim

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Soccer vs. SMU, 7 p.m. in Dallas

Volleyball vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m. in Norman

Soccer vs. Baylor, 7 p.m. in Norman

Volleyball vs. Texas, 7 p.m. in Austin Football vs. Kansas State, TBA in Norman

Soccer vs. Texas, 1 p.m. in Norman

Volleyball vs. Tulsa, 7 p.m. in Norman

Volleyball vs. Western Michigan, noon in Norman

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Soccer vs. Vanderbilt, 1 p.m. in Norman

Volleyball vs. Air Force, noon in Greeley, Colo. Volleyball vs. Northern Colorado, 8 p.m. in Greeley, Colo. Soccer vs. UNLV, 9 p.m. in Las Vegas

SEPTEMBER 1

Volleyball vs. North Dakota, 11 a.m. in Greeley, Colo. Football vs. UTEP, 9:30 p.m. in El Paso, Texas

Soccer vs. Northern Arizona, 1 p.m. in Las Vegas Volleyball vs. Colorado State, 3 p.m. in Fort Collins, Colo.

Volleyball vs. Arkansas, 7 p.m. in Fayetteville, Ark.

Volleyball vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m. in Lincoln, Neb.

Volleyball vs. Kentucky, 7 p.m. in Lincoln, Neb. Soccer vs. Oklahoma State, 7 p.m. in Norman

Volleyball vs. Duquesne, TBA in Lincoln, Neb. Football vs. Florida A&M, 6 p.m. in Norman

Soccer vs. Oral Roberts, 1 p.m. in Norman

Volleyball vs. SMU, 7 p.m. in Norman Soccer vs. Rice, 7 p.m. in Houston

Volleyball vs. Arkansas-Little Rock, noon in Norman Volleyball vs. New Mexico, 7 p.m. in Norman

Soccer vs. Texas Tech, 7 p.m. in Lubbock, Texas

Volleyball vs. West Virginia, 7 p.m. in Norman

Soccer vs. Oklahoma State, 1 p.m. in Stillwater

OCTOBER 3

Volleyball vs. Wichita State, 6 p.m. in Norman

Football vs. Texas Tech, TBA in Lubbock, Texas Volleyball vs. TCU, TBA in Fort Worth, Texas

Soccer vs. Virginia Tech, noon in Blacksburg, Va.

Volleyball vs. Kansas, 7 p.m. in Norman

Soccer vs. Kansas, 7 p.m. in Norman Volleyball vs. Baylor, 7 p.m. in Norman

Football vs. Texas, TBA in Dallas

Soccer vs. TCU, 1 p.m. in Norman

Volleyball vs. Texas Tech, 7 p.m. in Lubbock, Texas

Soccer vs. West Virginia, 6 p.m. in Morgantown, W.Va.

Volleyball vs. Iowa State, 7 p.m. in Ames, Iowa

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Volleyball: Sooners seeking strong start following early playoff exit Continued from page B1 program, and we usually have to spend the first couple of weeks working on technique drills,” Reynolds said. “Now, when official practice starts, we can jump right into playing against one another.” And having the advantage of game-like practices will be important going up against in-state rival Tulsa during the first tournament of the season. OU exited the 2011 NCAA tournament with a 3-1 loss to Tulsa. But instead of waiting around to face the Golden Hurricane later in the season, OU will get its first crack at redemption in the third game of the 2012 season schedule. “(Tulsa) beat us last year because we weren’t on top of our game,” McLaurin said. “We want to prove we can bounce back against them

coach PROFILE Santiago Restrepo Years at OU: Eight Previous: Southern Mississipi, 2001-2003 Statistics: 146-106 at OU, 2006 Big 12 Coach of the Year, five All-Americans

and be the better team this year.” One way the Sooners can improve from last season’s loss is getting some valuable help from this year’s incoming class, McLaurin said. “The freshmen are all great additions to the team, and they will make immediate contributions,” McLaurin said. “We‘re going to put the best players out on the court in order to perform at our

best, and having [freshman] fill some spots will help us do that.” The 2012 class of nine freshmen is the largest recruitment group in coach Santiago Restrepo’s tenure, and the class also is one of the tallest in the program’s history with six newcomers standing over 6-feet tall. Having both the size and the availability of several alternates will only help a program that is becoming a perennial returner to the NCAA postseason tournament. “It’s not just a goal to get to the tournament anymore,” McLaurin said. “It’s a standard we’ve set at OU to keep making it to the postseason, and the way the program is going right now with our summer workouts, we’re just working to maintain that standard.” Astrud ReEd/The daily

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The seniors from the 2011 OU volleyball team at Senior Night on Nov. 23. From right to left: Brianne Barker, Caitlin Higgins, Suzy Boulavsky, Kylie Cowan and Carlee Roethlisberger. After losing five seniors, the Sooners look for new leadership and big performances from the new incoming class.

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he OU football season kicks off Sept. 1, and — as always — the national spotlight will be on Oklahoma this fall as the Sooners are ranked as high as the top five in preseason polls. Here are my four bold predictions for how OU’s season will turn out.

OU will beat Texas, win its fifth Big 12 title in seven seasons and get left out of the BCS title game. Texas is still without a quarterback, so the first part of this prediction isn’t too much of a stretch. But with the newly realigned Big 12 making its debut in 2012, the Sooners will have a difficult time navigating a deceptively dangerous conference schedule that ends with road trips to TCU and West Virginia in two of the last three weeks of the season. I think the Sooners win both of those games but lose a few they aren’t supposed to — Texas Tech and

Iowa State are classic trap games — and miss out on a chance to play for the national title.

Landry Jones will claim Oklahoma’s sixth Heisman trophy and be recognized as the greatest quarterback in OU history. Jones is poised for a colossal season in 2012 after three productive years under center. Jones enters his senior season ahead of Sam Bradford in every statistical category for quarterbacks except for completion percentage. Still, Jones is the LeBron James of Oklahoma football and has never been truly

appreciated for the rare talent that he is. Maybe a Heisman Trophy will change the tune of Sooner fans.

Trey Metoyer will go H.A.M. Enough said. Metoyer may be the most talented receiver Bob Stoops has ever recruited, and it’s really not even that close. The former five-star recruit turned prep star showed glimpses of his monstrous potential in the Red-White game last spring, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Mark my words, this kid is for real.

PLAYER PROFILE Trey Metoyer Year: Freshman Position: Receiver 2010 stats: 108 catches, 1,540 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior in high school

Oklahoma will have a steadier running game this year without a true lead back. After the loss of Dominique Whaley to

injury last season, the Sooners running back-bycommittee approach to the running game was anemic at times and decent at best. Whaley returns in 2012 fully recovered from a season-ending ankle injury, but look for the Sooners to once again share the load in the backfield, distributing carries among Roy Finch, Brennan Clay, Trey Millard and newcomer Danzel Williams. Dillon Phillips is a journalism junior and the assistant sports editor for The Daily. You can follow him on Twitter at @DillonPhillips_.

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Key matchups to watch this season Fans should keep their eye on West Virginia, TCU, Notre Dame KEDRIC KITCHENS Sports Editor

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ootball season is around the corner, and there are a few games to pay especially close attention to. Other than the standard big rivalry games of OUTexas and Bedlam, the Sooners have three matchups this year that could play a major role in how the season goes. After conference realignment reared its head once again last year, the Big 12 saw Texas A&M and Missouri head to the SEC but gained TCU and West Virginia. This makes for an interesting football schedule that will send the Sooners on trips to both Fort Worth, Texas, and Morgantown, W.Va., this fall. With both newcomers on the rise, their addition provide new rivalry opportunities for Oklahoma. In addition to the new conference members, Sooner fans once again will see the team line up for a marquee matchup this season. The last two years, the nonconference schedule has included Florida State. This year, it’s Notre Dame. The Sooners and Fighting Irish are two of the most storied programs in the nation, and they will look to test their mettle in the Oct. 27 matchup. The spread of the schedule also gives OU tests at three different points of the year, which should provide good litmus tests for the Sooners. Oklahoma should be in the hunt for the national championship this year, but these three games could determine whether the Sooners are contenders or pretenders.

Mountaineers to bring familiar face back to Big 12 Holgorsen’s West Virginia will look to contend for conference crown TOBI NEIDY

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It may be hard to believe, but the marquee matchup in the Big 12 this year won’t be between perennial powerhouses Oklahoma and Texas in the Cotton Bowl. No doubt, the Red River Rivalry has its own mystique, but when one team is struggling to find its rhythm — this year’s Longhorns are still working on getting their offense back on track — the rivalry ends up stepping aside for other key matchups in the conference. Welcome, West Virginia. OU’s 48-28 loss in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl to the Mountaineers is enough to make any Sooner fan cringe at the announcement that West Virginia will now be on the annual schedule. But if both teams are sitting at the top of the league standings — and there‘s a good possibility they will be — Morgantown, W.Va., will think Christmas has come early during the Nov. 17 de facto Big 12 championship matchup. Sure, a lot of things can happen between the first game of the season and then, but both teams have

m o m e ntu m, p ro m i si ng offensive producers and coaches that make this a game not to be missed. OU fizzled out during the last half of the season, finishing fourth in a quarterback-heavy Big 12 that saw a lot of firsts from teams not named Texas or Oklahoma. Who guessed Baylor would produce the Heisman winner or that Oklahoma State would win a conference championship? But the Sooners aren’t without talent, and now that the team doesn’t have the preseason No. 1 ranking to defend, OU has mental breathing room to make its way back to the top. West Virginia is still riding the momentum from last season’s Orange Bowl v i c t o r y t hat f e at u re d a Mountaineer team that manhandled Clemson, 70-33, courtesy of quarterback Geno Smith’s records etting, six-touchdow n performance. If the win proved anything, it showed teams all over the country that West Virginia should never be overlooked on anyone’s schedule. And hopefully the Big 12

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HOW THEY MATCH UP Oklahoma vs. West Virginia The Sooners will travel to Morgantown, W. Va., to face the West Virginia Mountaneers on Nov. 17. Here is a statistical comparison of the teams from last season.

RECORD Sooners 10-3, Mountaineers 10-3 POINTS PER GAME

349.4 346.8

SOONERS 39.5 MOUNTAINEERS 37.6

Sooners Mountaineers

162.9 122.7

ATTENDANCE PER GAME

MOUNTAINEERS 85,161

teams received that memo. What also elevates the status specifically on this game is the fact that defense may win ball games but fans have a love affair with offensive production. Luckily for Big 12 fans, these two teams will be riding on the arms of their prospective Heisman candidate quarterbacks, OU’s Landr y Jones and West Virginia’s Smith. Even though the Sooners were mediocre in conference, Jones threw for more than 4,000 yards last season

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and finished with a 63.2 passing completion percentage. He will need to figure out which wide receiver will be his go-to guy this season following the departure of Ryan Broyles. Smith also collected more than 4,000 yards passing last season, but he has an established wide receiver partner with senior Tavon Austin, who had more than 1,180 yards receiving last season. However, perhaps the best argument for West Virginia’s induction as one

of the league’s most potent teams is the fact that coach Dana Holgorsen is no stranger to the strategies of the Big 12. Ho lg o r s e n re tu r n s t o the league he spent nine years perfecting his coaching repertoire in, and now he’s bringing with him a team poised to be a top-10 contender. As Texas Tech’s offensive coordinator, Holgorsen’s offenses were ranked No. 8 (2006) and No. 3 (2007) in the nation. At OSU (2010), Holgorsen turned a mediocre Cowboy offense into the top passing team in the country that averaged 537.6 yards per game. Overall, five OSU offensive records fell during Holgorsen’s single year in Stillwater. I f Ho l g o r s e n ’s p re v i ous success in the Big 12 is a premonition of things to come, West Virginia is a solid fit in the newly reformed conference. If there’s one Big 12 game to watch this year, it’s undoubtedly the OU-West Virginia game that already promises to be one of the most-anticipated games o n t h e c o l l e g e f o o tba l l schedule. Tobi Neidy, 405-325-3666 tneidy@gmail.com

AT A GLANCE 2012 schedule Sept. 1 at UTEP (Previous: W, 68-0, in 2002)

Sept. 8 vs. Florida A&M (Previous: N/A)

Sept. 22 vs. Kansas State (Previous: W, 58-17, in 2011)

Oct. 6 at Texas Tech (Previous: L, 38-41, in 2011)

Oct. 13 vs. Texas* (Previous: W, 55-17, in 2011)

Oct. 20 vs. Kansas (Previous: W, 47-17, in 2011)

Oct. 27 vs. Notre Dame (Previous: L, 30-34, in 1999)

Nov. 3 at Iowa State (Previous: W, 26-6, in 2011)

Nov. 10 vs. Baylor (Previous: L, 45-38, in 2011)

Nov. 17 at West Virginia (Previous: L, 28-48, in 2007)

Nov. 24 vs. Oklahoma St. (Previous: L, 10-44, in 2011)

Dec. 1 at TCU (Previous: W, 35-10, in 2008) Bold games are in Norman *OU-Texas is played in Dallas

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Sooners to kick off new conference rivalry Oklahoma, TCU split the last two games played Kedric Kitchens Sports Editor

Another shuffling of the Big 12 means the OU football team have some new rivals to play, including TCU. The Sooners and Horned Frogs have faced off 11 times, with OU taking home seven of the 11 contests. The last time the two played, TCU came into Norman against quarterback Sam Bradford and the 2008 Sooners — a team that set nearly every offensive record there is. OU won easily, 35-10, with Bradford throwing for 411 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Three of those touchdowns and 206

He threw for 212 yards, no touchdowns and one HOW THEY MATCH UP interception. Oklahoma vs. Texas Christian The 2008 game was a redemption for the Sooners The Sooners will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to face after losing the 2005 season the TCU Horned Frogs on Dec. 1. Here is a statistical opener to TCU at home — comparison of the teams from last season. the last time OU had lost at home prior to last year. RECORD Sooners 10-3, Horned Frogs 11-2 In stark contrast to Bradford’s 2008 team, the 349.4 POINTS PER GAME OU quarterback situation in Sooners Horned Frogs 2005 was in turmoil. SOONERS During the TCU game, 39.5 231.6 Paul Thompson and Rhett 208.6 Horned Frogs Bomar split time at quarter40.8 162.9 back. Thompson threw for 109 yards, no touchdowns and an interception while Attendance PER GAME Bomar was two-for-five with Horned Frogs 19 yards and a lost fumble — 33,686 one of four in that game — PASSING RUSHING that led to the Horned Frogs’ go-ahead touchdown. Now the Horned Frogs will of those yards went to senior quarterback Andy Dalton receiver Manuel Johnson. was TCU’s starter in that welcome the Sooners to Fort F u t u r e u n d e f e a t e d g a m e a s a s o p h o m o re. Worth, Texas, in the teams’

inaugural in-conference matchup — and these two teams look nothing like the 2005 or 2008 versions. The 2005 Sooner team featured All-American running back Adrian Peterson — a talent the S ooners haven’t had since and don’t have now — but senior Dominique Whaley will be a solid presence in the back field for the Sooners. TCU will answer with quarterback Casey Pachall and two running backs who each ran for more than 700 yards last season. Pachall’s primary target from a year ago, sophomore receiver Josh Boyce, returns as well after having a 998-receiving-yard season in 2011. But TCU dismissed three of its defensive leaders in the offseason following a drug ring scandal.

The team’s best defensive lineman, best defensive back and one of their leaders at linebacker are gone, leaving holes in the defense for OU to exploit. Defensively, OU is under new management with the return of Mike Stoops as defensive coordinator. Stoops’ biggest change so far has been to move junior Tony Jefferson back to safety, a shift that could prove hazardous for Pachall. The Sooners play TCU in the last week of the regular season and could be contending for a spot in a BCS game if not the national championship. The won’t want to stumble at the finish line. Kedric Kitchens, 405-325-3666 kitchens_kedric@ou.edu

History vs. history will dominate OU-Notre Dame game Sooners, Fighting Irish to face off in Norman for first time since 1966 Dillon Phillips

Assistant Sports Editor

When Notre Dame travels to Norman on Oct. 27, it will be only the 10th time the Sooners and Irish have met on the football field. The rivalry between the two college football titans transcends the nine meetings in the series, however, which Notre Dame leads eight games to one. Similar to the NBA’s longstanding Lakers-Celtics rivalry, the Sooners’ and Fighting Irish’s strife is one rooted in history — trophies and titles decide the victor, not headto-head meetings. And as of 2012, Notre Dame has a slight lead.

Notre Dame ranks third for the most national titles in college football history with 11; Oklahoma is fifth with seven. Notre Dame is fourth in all-time wins with 853; Oklahoma is seventh with 825. Notre Dame has seven Heisman Trophy winners; Oklahoma has five. Notre Dame ended OU’s storied 47-game winning streak in 1957. Notre Dame won the last meeting between the teams, 34-30, in South Bend, Ind., in Bob Stoops’ first season at OU in 1999 — a game that the Sooners led 30-14 in the second half. Simply put, there are few teams in college football that possess a more prestigious

history than Oklahoma, and Notre Dame is one of them. But during the last decade, OU has gained significantly on the Irish. The Sooners won a national championship, seven Big 12 titles and appeared in eight BCS games. In that same 10-year span, the Irish have played in three BCS games — losing all three by an average of 24 points — and have posted double-digit win totals only twice. It’s been six seasons since Notre Dame last finished the season in the top 25, and a four-way battle for the starting quarterback job coupled with a question mark for a defense won’t bode well for the Irish in 2012. With Notre Dame going through four coaches in the past 10 seasons and conference realignment threatening

to render the program irrelevant, this season’s matchup provides the Sooners a better opportunity for vengeance than to make any statement of program supremacy. Though OU has a much better football team on paper, this will still be a must-watch game because of the teams involved — but that doesn’t guarantee a classic. Remember Miami in ’07? Florida State in ’10? Oklahoma won soundly in both of those matchups — 51-13 against Miami, 47-17 against FSU. So gear up for Notre Dame in ’12; it has all the makings of another Owen Field massacre.

HOW THEY MATCH UP Oklahoma vs. Notre Dame The Sooners will welcome the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Oct. 27 for the first time since 1966. Here is a statistical comparison of the teams from last season.

RECORD Sooners 10-3, Fighting Irish 8-5 POINTS PER GAME

349.4 Sooners Fighting Irish

SOONERS 39.5 Fighting Irish 40.8

252.6

162.9 160.4

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University helps students engage in arts Schools offer ways for involvement

AT A GLANCE Ways to plug in

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To delve into the universal language of music with a choir or orchestra, contact the School of Music.

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OU offers a plethora of extracurricular activities for students who want to be involved in the arts. Whether it is through musical theater, drama, art history or music, both majors and non-majors have plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience. One activity students can get involved in is the choir program. Richard Zielinski (who students call “Dr. Z”), head of the vocal department, said that in addition to being worth college credit, students also will be able gain experience and hear many different forms of music with the program. In addition, Zielinski and his staff are very collaborative with other music groups on campus, he said. Tryouts are Aug. 19-21. For those students who may not be vocally inclined, fear not — there also are plenty of activities available in the OU School of Art and Art History. In this field of study, students have the option to be involved in one of more than seven student organizations, including the Graphic Design Association, Visual Arts Student Association and the Art History Association. The school’s events include head-shot exhibitions, lectures and fundraisers. The action starts as early as Aug. 20. Students interested in something they can dance and sing to should contact the School of Musical Theatre for opportunities to be a part of its productions throughout the school year. The Campus Activities Council also hosts University Sing, an annual event open to all OU students.

» 405-325-0311 » oumusic@ou.edu To unleash your visually creative side, contact the School of Art and Art History. » 405-325-2691 » art@ou.edu To taste the fun of performing in or helping put on a theater production, contact the School of Musical Theatre. » 405-325-0538 » musicaltheatre@ou.edu To put yourself in someone else’s shoes and try your hand at acting, contact the School of Drama. » 405-325-0311 RICARDO PATINO/THE DAILY

Above: Diana Robertson rests gracefully on Zach Leighton’s feet during a dress rehearsal for the Young Choreographers’ Showcase in January. Leighton and Robertson performed in Brett Young’s “Sammen Son Én,” one of eight dances in the showcase. Bottom: Drama sophomore Jeremy Eoff (as Count Bellievre) kisses the hand of drama junior Laurel Sein (as Queen Elizabeth) during the OU School of Drama’s production of “Mary Stuart” in February.

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It has more beers on tap than most places in the area, which is great for beer snobs.

It’s a great little music venue and bar that’s a good start for a bar-hopping night.

Just $7 buys you an entire day of stuff to do, and it’s usually adding new exhibits all year.

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Take your dog for some exercise and fun just past Robinson Street off 12th Avenue.

The OU Write Club hosts a poetry and prose open mic night Thursdays at Café Plaid.

Sonder Music, Dance & Art hosts an open jazz jam the last Wednesday of every month.

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It offers a good drink selection, quality food and realistic prices for a college town wine bar.

It has a classic pub atmosphere with a huge beer list and traditional food options. 121 E. Main St.

It offers half-price nachos and pizzas (3-6) and $2 house brews (3-6, 11-2) every day. Cheap and tasty.

It’s the source of the local brews served at several Norman bars, and it has pool tables.

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ummer might be over, but if you’re still dreaming of snow cones and swimming — studying is pretty much the last thing on your mind. But once the weather cools down and school heats up, you’ll be glad you know of a few places to tackle that pile of homework.

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with people, but the second floor’s Beaird Bizzell Memorial Library Lounge is surprisingly quiet. The lounge has plenty of tables and couches, and in the As OU’s main library, Bizzell may seem like an obvious choice. What makes it great, winter, you can warm up near the fireplace. If you’re lucky, someone might be playing though, is that it offers different levels of a tune on the lounge’s grand piano. quiet to fit all your studying needs. If you prefer the first-floor excitement, The first floor tends to be full of “studiers,” the Schooner Room is worth a shot. It is some of whom don’t seem to know what “studying” means. But if you think studying filled with restaurant-style booths. The wooden back of each booth extends several is better together, this is the place for you. feet more than necessary — providing a If you’re looking for something a little haven of privacy for those trying to study. quieter, try the second, third and fourth The seats fill up quickly, though, so you’ll floors. The higher you climb, the quieter it have to be fast if you want to study here. gets. And if you’re looking for the ultimate quiet, venture into the Great Reading Room The dorms — just be sure to unzip your bag and turn If a trip to Bizzell or the union seems too off your phone before you do. far, you could just stay home to study. If you need to break the silence, head Students may be partying in the halls, down to the Bookmark Café for a cozy, cofbut you can find solace behind the nearly fee-filled conversation. sound-proof walls of the dorm study rooms. Oklahoma Memorial Union The 12th floors of Walker and Couch centers have been converted into study rooms, Just a short walk from the library is the too, but Adams Center’s half-study, halfUnion. The first floor is always buzzing

Advice for new Sooners in 140 characters or less @MaxMeier6 — Max Meier, life & arts reporter Don’t ever register for an 8 a.m. class. People often think that they’ll go to bed early, but social activities and homework get in the way.

lounge is the best place to be. Ride the elevator to the top and lose yourself for a while. One look out the window is all it takes to feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of student life.

Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Schooner Room

Sarkeys Energy Center Sarkeys is a trek from the dorms, but The Edward L. Gaylord Family Atrium in its basement offers comfy chairs and couches in an airy, sun-lit setting. You can refuel your think-tank at the Bedrock Café, which serves snacks to hungry studiers. Adams Center’s 12th floor study room

The O-Deck The National Weather Center’s observation deck is best reached by bus or bike — it’s a 30-minute walk — but it’s well worth the trip. The panoramic views are some of the best on campus. If you go early in the morning, it’s nearly deserted. And if you get hungry, head downstairs to the Flying Cow Café for some coffee and a whoopie pie. Find a favorite place to study, switch it up every day or go exploring to find the study spot that’s perfect for you. Tory Smith is a journalism sophomore.

AT A GLANCE Campus cafés Bookmark Café (Bizzell) Monday-Thursday — 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday — 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bedrock Café (Sarkeys) Monday-Friday — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flying Cow Café (Weather center) Monday-Friday — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Library open house Thursday, August 16, 10 AM-3 PM Friday, August 17, 10 AM-3 PM

@ryanknorthcutt — Ryan Northcutt, finance senior Don’t walk under the clocktower. @palisooner — Jim Slemaker, 1978 OU graduate SIT IN FRONT! Studies have shown a correlation between students who sit in the front and better grades. @OUITJobs — OU Information Technology Consider a job on campus! It’s close, looks great on your resume, and often can be related to your career goals! @wfranklin87 — Wes Franklin, 2010 OU graduate These are the best years of your life, don’t waste them. #dowork Mary Rogers, life & arts reporter Avoid eating at the Union from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Unless you like waiting in line and not having a table. @NickMurray55 — Nicholas Murray, health and exercise science sophomore Don’t stress, it’s your first year of college. Experience new things and have fun! @TheloniousHux — Brad Senters, 2007 OU graduate Light beer. You’ll thank yourself when you’re 27. @ScarahElaine — Sarah Wilson, life & arts reporter When it’s bad outside and you have to walk all the way across campus, find buildings to cut through for a brief reprieve from the weather. @Shawnzzy — Shawn Stafford, life & arts reporter Park at Lloyd Noble and take the bus. It’s free, and parking tickets are not. @OUArtsSciences — OU College of Arts and Sciences Best advice for new #Sooners: Go to class; ask questions; visit instructor office hours; get involved. @wmichaeld — Michael Davis, 2012 OU graduate Walk from one side of campus to the other, then top of campus to bottom. Know how long it takes you to walk it.

Stop by Bizzell Memorial Library for a quick “meet and greet.” Meet a few of the library staff members, learn how the library helps students succeed at OU, and find out why Bizzell is packed with students all the time, all semester long. Short library tours will be offered for those who would like them. For more information, please call (405) 325-4142 or e-mail librarian@ou.edu

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Four movies to keep your eye on this

‘Skyfall’

‘The Hobbit’

‘Les Misérables’

‘Django Unchained’

“Skyfall,” the 23rd film in the James Bond series, will be Daniel Craig’s third performance as 007. The film’s release will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Bond series.

This movie is the first in a two-part epic fantasy-adventure film directed and produced by Peter Jackson and based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel of the same name.

“Les Misérables” is a film adaption based on the musical of the same name, which is in turn based on an 1862 French novel by Victor Hugo. The movie is directed by Tom Hooper.

This film is an upcoming western written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The title and setting of the film are inspired by the 1960s western “Django.”

Bond’s loyalty to M (Judi Dench) is challenged after secrets from her past come back to haunt her. When MI6 is attacked, it becomes Bond’s duty to seek out and eliminate the threat — regardless how personal the cost.

The adventure follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen), Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage).

The film tells the story of Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, has broken his parole and must flee from Javert (Russell Crowe), a police inspector.

Release date: Nov. 9

Sam Mendes, the film’s director, says “Skyfall” begins with Bond as he is experiencing a combination of lassitude, boredom, depression and difficulty with what he’s chosen to do for a living. The film stars Craig, Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney and Naomie Harris.

Release date: Dec. 14

Although their goal lies to the East, first they must escape the goblin tunnels where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever: Gollum (Andy Serkis).

Release date: Dec. 14

The pursuit consumes both men’s lives, and after two decades on the run, Valjean finds himself in the midst of the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris. In addition to Jackman and Crowe, the film also stars Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmaybe, Amanda Seyfried and Sacha Baron Cohen.

Release date: Dec. 25

Django (Jamie Foxx) is a slave living in the Deep South after having been separated from his wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington). When Django is held for a slave auction, Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz), a bounty hunter, frees Django from his vicious owners (James Remar and James Russo) and gives him the option of hunting down and killing the Brittle Brothers, a ruthless gang of killers whom only Django has seen. In return, Schultz will free Django from slavery completely and help rescue Broomhilda from Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), a ruthless plantation owner.