BACK TO SCHOOL VOL . 99, NO. 1
2013
Flat-rate tuition The new policy is in effect this semester. (Page A4)
New to OU? Find out how you can fit into campus’ puzzle (Page B3)
Guide to Norman
Make your way to local restaurants and shops. (Page B1)
Top sports moments
Multiple Sooner teams have been victorious this summer. (Page C2)
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Campus — Section A • Life, Campus — Section B • Sports, Arts — Section C PHOTO AND ILLUSTRATION BY AUSTIN MCCROSKIE/THE DAILY
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Paighten Harkins, campus editor Kelly Rogers, assistant editor dailynews@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com/news • Twitter: @OUDaily
news roundup
Eight things you missed over the summer These are a few things that happened around the Norman area this summer
Tuition increases New union eatery
Paighten harkins
While tuition and fees for in-state student stayed the same for this upcoming academic year, it increased for out-of-state students by 2.9 percent. Overall, the regents approved an average increase of 4.3 percent in nonresident tuition for all public Oklahoma universities.
Campus Editor
With Sooners coming to campus from all 50 states and 114 countries, OU news may have slipped under your radar. So for those less news-conscious, here’s what you may have missed.
Flat-rate tuition
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OU joined the ranks of five other Big 12 schools in switching to a flat-rate tuition plan. President David Boren announced his plans a few days before the regularly scheduled OU Board of Regents meeting in Ardmore and it was officially approved by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education on June 27. The new tuition plan requires students to pay a flat-rate based off of 15 credit hours a semester regardless if they take 12 or 21 hours.
Moore tornado
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J. Rufus Fears former position filled After an 8-month long search to find a replacement for the position formerly held by the late J. Rufus Fears, William McClay has been hired. McClay will become the G.T. and Libby Blakenship chairman in the History of Liberty. As chairman, McClay will be the director of the Center for the History of Liberty and is responsible for teaching students and community members about the concept and evolution of liberty in Western civilization. McClay currently is the SunTrust Bank Chair of Excellence in Humanities and a history professor at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. McClay will begin teaching classes in Spring 2014.
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On May 20, just a few days into OU’s summer session, an EF5 tornado sliced through Moore, Okla. The tornado killed 23 people and injured hundreds more. In response, OU set up a makeshift shelter for victims in the residence halls. Over 350 people sought shelter in Walker Center, Cate Center, Kraettli Apartment and Traditions Square Apartment before being transferred to more permanent lodgings provided by the Red Cross. As well, university officials set up a fund to help OU families impacted by the tornado. They raised around $50,000.
A new dining and marketplace option will open in Oklahoma Memorial Union this academic year. The market with have options for students like a salad bar, soups, bread, fresh food and more. As well, the market will function as a grocery story, where students can stop and get food to bring home. The market will fill the spot in the Union where Wendy’s used to be. Students will be able to purchase items with their meal plans, as well as with cash and credit card.
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CART updates For students who use Cleveland Area Rapid Transit to commute to campus or around Norman, the buses will be dropping off and picking up students in a new location. There will be two new transfer stations, one for city routes and one for campus routes. The city route transfer station will be located on Brooks Street near Jenkins Avenue. The Campus Depot station for students will be located on Asp Avenue, west of the Oklahoma Memorial stadium.
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D2L, oZone changes Renovations The Desire 2 Learn and oZONE websites both got a facelift this summer, which includes a more simple and streamlined interface. The new D2L now has a drag and drop option for the dropbox, a new minibar for navigation and alerts and is more mobile device and tablet friendly. oZONE completed the first part of a complete transformation. As of now, the only real change is a new layout but it will continue changing as OU IT receives more feedback from users.
GET HIRED SOONER. OU Career Services is a full service career planning and job search office located on the third floor of the Union. We offer a wide variety of workshops throughout each semester and host career and internship fairs.
Students looking to study in the library will notice some changes, as the lower level one and two have been renovated to allow students more room to study and collaborate. The updated floors now have new furniture, technology and classrooms to accommodate most types of studying.
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puzzles
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Puzzle 1
Previous Solution 1 - Very Easy Puzzle 2 - Easy Puzzle Puzzle 3 - Easy MondayVery Easy Puzzle 4 - Easy Tuesday-Easy Puzzle 5 - Medium Puzzle 6 - Hard WednesdayEasy
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Puzzle 2
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ACROSS 1 Oven setting 5 One of three bears 9 Two cups that don’t make a pint 12 Recovered from, as a cold 13 Forest vine 15 Coffee source 16 Seeing what is said 18 Put in order of significance 19 Pesticide banned by the EPA 20 More than passed the test 21 Sufficient 23 “... ___ after� 24 Sudden bit of bad news 25 Fixed, in a way 28 Annoying mike effect 32 Some challenging puzzles 33 Verbal feistiness 34 Great flair 35 Palindromic male name 36 Spymaster’s concerns 37 Candidate’s assistant 38 Remain unspoiled 39 Dispossess 40 Wide-eyed gaze 41 In an advanced
stage of pregnancy 43 Gas station option 44 Pair preserver 45 Singing insect-eater 46 Phony sort 49 Animal with a cub 50 Long time follower? 53 State confidently 54 Chatter 57 Salts on deck 58 Clock parts 59 Word in a New Year’s song title 60 Ferrell holiday film 61 Breed of terrier 62 They’re made daily DOWN 1 Typeset for emphasis 2 All fired up 3 Fulfilled, as a promise 4 Make a mistake 5 Identified, as a face 6 One lending a helping hand, essentially 7 Rendered, as a compliment 8 Shakers founder Lee 9 Regular boyfriend 10 Summoned staff,
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40 Historic Tuscan city 42 Repayment reminder 43 Flirt with sleep 45 Chicago adjective 46 Chopped hors d’oeuvre 47 Racetrack configuration 48 Fieldworker of yore 49 Chain segment 50 A malarial fever 51 Neuter, as a male horse 52 Unlikely winners defy them 55 Isn’t lacking 56 Blarneystone kisser’s gift
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11 Hillary preceded her 12 Brew hue 13 Writer’s cramp, e.g. 21 Animal house 22 Thick stew 25 Sash neighbor 26 Obstacles to quiet on the set? 27 Cathedral cross 28 Cultured 29 Mean mutt 31 Bad at enduring hardship 32 Old PC component 33 Woodwind with good range 34 ___ Bator (capital of Mongolia) 35 Nerve network 37 Young weaned pig
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52 Ruckus 53 Tolkien’s Legolas, for one 55 Acclaim 57 Kept up to date 62 Poker holding, perhaps 64 Band majorette’s move 65 Outer limit 66 ___-lock brakes 67 Hurried over? 68 Prima donna problems 69 Discarded apple part 70 Site of some rock shows 71 “___ we forget� DOWN 1 Razor’s replacements 2 Show up for duty 3 Type of street or ticket 4 Had no existence 5 Bingolike casino game 6 Give off, as an odor 7 Bad thing for gamblers to take 8 Went public with 9 Big argument 10 Withdrawn apple spray 11 Bright meteor 12 Tentacle 13 Writer Bradbury
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Universal Crossword Puzzle 5
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Universal Crossword
Edited by Timothy E. Parker August 9, 2013
ACROSS 1 Ancestor of Methuselah 5 Bring to a near boil 10 Cry of pity 14 Corporation emblem 15 Safari headgear 16 Pack down, as dirt 17 Cooking fat 18 Type of metal girder 19 Part of a military band 20 Accountant’s attribute 23 Breakfast spread 24 Turn swords into plowshares, e.g. 25 Chilled out 28 Peak of perfection 30 “Frankenstein� helper 31 Clean with elbow grease 33 Team’s pronoun 36 Is willingly up to no good 40 Hallucinatory stuff 41 Big and strong 42 “Nanny� animal 43 Recital artist 44 Longtime “What’s My Line?� panelist Francis 46 Port city of ancient Rome
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FACE THE NATION
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22 Part of POW 25 Knight’s gear 26 Seven timesa-week newspaper 27 Nonplus 29 “Love is blind,� e.g. 30 Not demanding, as work 31 Pick up the dinner check 32 King of Thebes, in myth 33 Colorful quartz in many marbles 34 Cowpoke competition 36 Her sweetness rivals apple cider 38 Provide with weapons 40 Where much dangling takes place 41 California’s
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Universal Crossword Rauch 49 Flaxseed byproduct 50 Postwedding title 52 Hit a new low? 61 Surroundings 62 Willing to face danger 63 Capital formerly known as Christiania 64 Have a sudden inspiration? 65 Noted Swiss mathematician (1707-83) 66 Castaway’s clothing 67 “No� voter 68 Ones skilled in divination 69 Historic blocks of time DOWN 1 With the bow, in music 2 Early hours 3 Discharge 4 Big wheel 5 Raise in relief 6 Goldbrick 7 Once, in the past 8 Ogden of verse 9 Property receivers, at law 10 Pulse 11 Frost 12 It’s not good 13 Pinochle declaration 21 Keller, to Sullivan
Universal Crossword
Edited by Timothy E. Parker August 8, 2013
ACROSS 1 Word from among the congregation 5 Daughter of Spain’s King Juan Carlos 10 The others 14 Capital of Italy, to Italians 15 Point of a fable 16 Raise, as an anchor 17 Cradle alternative 18 Deep, low voices 19 Horizontal fence post 20 In seventh heaven 23 Vehicle with an aisle 24 Catch 25 “Bleak House� girl 28 Hymn book 32 Word yelled to halt a street hockey game 35 Arm bones 37 Like some circumstances 38 Jason’s mythical ship 39 Weight gain, of a sort 42 Container for a spicy stew 43 Turkish honorific (var.) 44 Overdo, onstage 45 Loaf at the deli 46 Worried 48 Painter
Instructions: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.
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Universal Crossword concern 53 Insufficiently filled, as a printed page 55 Kiki, Sandra or Ruby 56 Judge of the Simpson trial 57 14 pounds of maraschinos? 62 Author Harper 63 Skin moistener 64 Kill, as a dragon 65 Magazine money makers 66 Odorless fuel gas 67 Cutting ___ (most advanced) DOWN 1 Skateboarder’s knee protector 2 Eggs, scientifically 3 NYC opera house 4 Aspiring doc’s course 5 Whacks 6 Antietam soldier 7 Crickets or grasshoppers 8 Hanging tapestry 9 Insect eggs 10 Big beer glass 11 Confesses to 12 Person with property 13 Popularly ac-
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ACROSS 1 “___ and Circumstance� 5 Instruments with pedals 11 Word with “pro� or “purpose� 14 Assert confidently 15 Containing iron 16 Game cube 17 Driver’s license info 19 Ryan or Tilly 20 ___ Butterworth’s 21 Molotov cocktail ingredient 23 Drifting on the Pacific 26 Equine beast 27 Like Cheerios 28 Urban baseball field 30 Left over 31 La-la opener 32 One might be early or late 35 Certain alcoholic beverage 41 Bad movie rating 42 Retirement planning opt. 43 Kidnap 46 Half of a dancing duo 49 To some degree 50 Mai ___ (rum-based beverage) 52 Stylebook
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Edited by Timothy E. Parker August 10, 2013
ACROSS 1 Devour, slangily (with “down�) 6 Folks with return engagements? 10 Animated chipmunk 14 More humongous 15 Govt. workplace monitor 16 Oscar nominee Clive 17 Light pat from de Milo? 20 Battery or folic 21 Partial beards 22 Poetic contraction 23 Tabby’s defensive weapon 24 Linen tape used in trimming 28 Horn of Africa people 30 Plant with colorful flowers 32 It has nine angles and nine sides 35 Night before a holiday 36 Aphrodite is one 40 Name among boxing legends 41 Fish market fare 42 Etheridge of music 45 Gnawing critter
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49 Sauce made with pine nuts 50 Sure winner 52 Tropical neckwear 53 Printer option 56 “The King of Queens� first name 57 Mira Sorvino’s Oscar film 61 Moisturizer additive 62 Greet the judge 63 CD player component 64 Walk with effort 65 One who nails a test, say 66 Hair colorists DOWN 1 Little pigs 2 Vatican emissary 3 Type of hiring discrimination 4 Like many on a fixed income (abbr.) 5 To’s reverse 6 Drink served with marshmallows 7 “Oh, baloney!� 8 “Cat On ___ Tin Roof� 9 Out of harm’s way 10 “Alice ___ Live Here Anymore� 11 Bristle on barley or rye 12 Romanian
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40 Sound investment? 43 Reacted to poison ivy 44 Flue residue 46 Kay Thompson character 47 Keep from reproducing 48 Clemson’s team 50 Concentration problem 51 Catchall category 54 Vega’s constellation 55 Non-clerical 56 Make-orbreak date 57 Google Earth offering 58 Indisposed 59 Moo ___ gai pan 60 Like an antique
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MYTH MAKERS
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Campus student government association
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academics
Meet student representatives Flat-rate tuition begins, students pay for 15 hours President, vice president here to serve you Ryan Blackburn Campus Reporter
During your stay at OU, the actions the Student Government Association takes will affect your day-today life. Here’s a look at OU’s government to help break it down for you. OU is composed of four different units that were created to represent the needs of the entire student body. The first branch is the executive branch, which is composed of 10 different departments and also houses the SGA president and vice president, who are the students’ voice to all OU faculty and staff, as well as the board of regents and President David Boren. The student body elects the SGA president and vice president in the spring and their term lasts a full academic year, according to SGA's website. The second branch of OU’s government is the legislative branch that includes the Graduate Student Senate and the Undergraduate Student Congress. The senate represents every graduate student enrolled, and the congress represents the undergraduates. These two groups are the law making bodies of OU. The third branch is the judicial branch that houses the Student Superior Court. The court is responsible for upholding the laws set forth by the SGA constitution, acts of the legislative branch and the Student Code. The fourth is the programming branch, which includes Campus Activities Council. The council is responsible for bringing campus wide events to the university and keeping traditions.
Ernest ezeugo SGA president
“At the end of my term, I want to be able to say that my administration made it easier for Sooners to be successful than it was when I first came to the university.” Major/Year: Political science senior G oals : Increase OU ’s community service efforts, continue support for student organizations and fight back against the increasing costs of higher education by upping scholarship revenue. Hobbies: Playing basketball, writing and listening to spoken word poetry and watches "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Favorite part of his job: Seeing the hard work faculty and staff do and connecting with and bring students together.
Madeline Grunewald SGA vice president “My goal at large is to make the Sooner experience the absolute best that it can be, for as many students as possible.” Major/Year: Political science junior Goals: Get more students involved with community service and make better the entire Sooner experience. Hobbies: Taking walks, napping, dancing ballet Favorite part about the job: Serving peers and being a voice for students.
All full-time students will pay a flat-rate for tuition Paighten Harkins Campus Editor
This fall, OU will begin charging fulltime students a flat-rate for tuition and fees that is based off of 15 credit hours per semester. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved OU’s bid for the new tuition plan on June 27 during its regularly scheduled meeting. The tuition plan would make it so students would pay for 15 credit hours a semester regardless if they took 12 or 21 hours. President David Boren david backed the plan in hopes four-year graduation rates boren would improve, because students would be more inclined to take 30 hours a semester to stay on track with their degrees, he said June 20. As well, Boren said the new plan would save Sooners money, around $13,384 if they graduated in four years instead of five years, according to the press release. If they graduated in four years as opposed to six, they’d save an estimated $26,768, according to the press release. “It saves money for families and students,” Boren said. The new “It saves money m o d e l a l s o for families and s u p p o r t s t h e Complete students.” C o l l e g e Initiative that ou president david Gov. Mary Fallin boren a n d t h e St at e Regents for Higher Education unanimously support, according to the press release. Under the new initiative, the goal is to raise the number of degrees and certificates earned in the state to 50,900 by 2023, according to the press release. In addition, Boren sees this as a step all public higher education institutions are moving toward, as many public institutions are receiving less of their funding from the state and more from private
entities, he said. In adopting the plan, OU became the sixth Big 12 school to have flat-rate tuition, joining the ranks of Baylor University, Iowa State University, Texas Christian University, University of Texas and the “I think I would University of have taken more West Virginia. For some stu- classes because dents, like those getting loans is with disabilcrazy. I’m out of ities or fewer than 15 hours state and I think it left to graduate, the new tuition would really have plan won’t be as helped to have beneficial, and flat rate tuition.” they will be able to appeal for an Courtney Wilson, exemption from microbiology senior the plan. As well, part-time students, visiting students, Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship students and more can be exempt from the plan. A review committee that is composed of both administrators and students will meet a twice a semester to determine appeals, according to flat-rate tuition website. Microbiology senior Courtney Wilson said she would consider appealing for an exemption because the flat-rate tuition wouldn’t be conducive to her right now as a senior. This fall, Wilson is taking 12 hours, and three of those classes are sciences classes that will take up a lot of her time, she said. “I’m okay with [flat-rate tuition], but it just seems like a bit much. Right now, as a senior, I’m to a point where I can’t take 15 hours without being overloaded,” Wilson said. While Wilson feels the new tuition plan doesn’t work for her right now, she said if this plan had been implemented her freshman year or before it, would have. “I think I would have taken more classes because getting loans is crazy. I’m out of state and I think it would really have helped to have flat rate tuition,” she said. Paighten Harkins paighten.harkins@ou.edu
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STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
• Monday, August 12, 2013
KELLY ROGERS • ASSISTANT CAMPUS, L&A EDITOR
OU STUDENTS COME FROM
50 114 U.S. STATES
COUNTRIES
0-19 20-39 40-99 100+
25,000
OF THE 22,464 STUDENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES
FALL ENROLLMENT FROM 1990 TO 2012 22,500
24,144 20,000
17,500
’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12
AGE DISTRIBUTION
HOW OLD ARE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS?
25-30 6%
31-35 2%
36+ 1%
14,831 CALL OKLAHOMA HOME
RACIAL BREAKDOWN
HOW DO STUDENTS IDENTIFY THEMSELVES? Am. Indian 4%
Under 19 18%
Black 5%
Asian 5% Hispanic 7% Not Reported 10%
Non-U.S. 7%
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
WHERE ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM? Europe 16%
Africa 9%
Latin America 9% Middle East 10%
22-24 19%
Other 2%
19-21 54%
Asia 54%
White 62%
ALL INFORMATION BASED ON 2012 DATA FROM THE OU FACTBOOK
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OPINION EDITORIAL
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COLUMN ROUNDUP COLUMN
Get the low-down on events of the summer, piece by piece
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OPINION COLUMNIST chool is right around the corner, and in the event that you have lived under a rock far from Wi-Fi Jared Glass this summer, we jrglass@ou.edu here at The Daily would like to catch you up on some of the most opinion-y things that happened since May.
determine if Martin’s African American ancestry played a role in the tragedy, but it is not a stretch to see how American culture views black youths--as part of a culture of violence. Racism is clearly still an issue in the U.S. This is evident Google Glass user The Farm Bill strips in the media storm that has surrounded the case, and the captures an arrest on July funding from food Fourth. stamps, leaves fact that the media has paid special attention to the racial agribusiness subsidies in aspect of the case. What if Martin was not black? I can only Egypt ousts leader place. speculate that if an unarmed white teenager was killed after elected after previous defending himself against a full grown man who failed to revolution. Protests Boston Bombing suspect identify himself as a somewhat established authority, the sitcontinue for and against pleads “not guilty.” uation would have unfolded differently. detained leade r. Zimmerman was a neighborhood watchman who, after calling police to report Martin as a suspicious person, disobeyed the dispatcher’s instructions to remain in his veSupreme Court overturns DOMA hicle. After exiting the vehicle and confronting Martin, a In a decision months in the making, the Supreme Court confrontation resulted during which Martin became violent, NSA, Snowden, Manning, and American overturned sections of the Defense of Marriage Act and deinjuring Zimmerman before he fired on the teen. If I were civil liberties. nied an appeal concerning the legality of California’s Prop approached in my neighborhood by an unidentified man You do not have to be Ron Paul to talk about liberty 8. This is a great step forward for same-sex marriages in the attempting to detain me, I would be scared and likely react anymore, and this is all thanks to the NSA and Edward U.S., but activists should not go home quite yet. with violence as well. Snowden, a contractor for the NSA who leaked information While the decision enables same-sex couples to receive We must always champion equality and seek to eliminate to the American public through the British newspaper The the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples, it does racism, but we must also pay attention to the other human Guardian in June. Snowden continues to release informanot prohibit states from outlawing gay marriages. Had the rights issues. Does willingly putting yourself in a position tion even now, and each reveal exposes more about how the Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal for California’s which leads directly to the use of your weapon equate to NSA gathers and stores Internet and cellular data of effecProp 8, which had been deemed unconstitutional by the simply pulling the trigger in the first place? If you defend tively all Americans. California Supreme Court, they might have deemed all sim- yourself from an unknown policing agent who fails to identiSnowden currently is chasing asylum across the globe ilar legislation in the land unconstitutional. Instead they de- fy themselves, are you responsible for any force used against and for good reasons. Army Private Bradley Manning, the nied the request for an appeal, citing the lack of a case for the you? Responsible gun ownership and our expectations last whistleblower to reveal injustice in the U.S. government, proposition’s legality. about search and seizures are some broad areas to consider stands accused of aiding the enemy, despite revealing the Those hoping for a nationwide ruling on the issue may not concerning this case, in addition to the allegations of racial information publicly to the American people. Manning is ac- have received exactly what they wished for, but the ruling profiling. cused of leaking government documents to WikiLeaks in the has established precedence and will be pivotal in the contin2010 scandal which revealed, among its trove of data, target- ued struggle for marriage equality. Student Loans; the tent pole of the federal ed killings of civilians in Iraq. budget Manning’s trial is expected to begin closing arguments Zimmerman Trial and Remembering As of July 1st, the federal government was unable to reach in the coming weeks. If convicted of the “aiding the enemy” Trayvon Martin a decision concerning student loan interest rates. The Daily charge, he could face the death penalty. If you are scratchGeorge Zimmerman was found has reported on this all summer as the situation has develing your head, you are in good company. President Jimmy not guilty in July for the fatal oped. In short, inaction on behalf of congress has caused the Carter has gone so far as to say that America no longer has February 2012 shooting of 17 year student loan interest rate on federal loans to double to 6.8%. “functioning democracy.” Compared to 0.75% interest rates big business pays on their Is it any wonder, really? The Obama administration has is- old Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman federal loans. sued only one statement regarding lawsuits surrounding the was found to have been acting This will increase the amount of revenue the nation’s colrevelations of NSA spying, which many Americans deem as in self-defense. The verdict has prompted protests in over 100 U.S. lege graduates generate for the federal government. In adan invasion of privacy and unconstitutional per the Fourth cities. justments to the 2013 Fiscal Year forecast for the Amendment. The statement claims the program cannot be The story is tragic, regardless of Department of Education, the Congressional tested in court. This is likely true, as executive powers granthow you feel about the verdict. Budget Office increased the profit estimate ed by the Patriot Act in 2001 paved the way for the NSA. Sadly, there is large concern from $36 billion made in February to $51 The NSA spying in conjunction with the Smith-Mundt that Martin’s death was billion. This is over $6 billion more earned Modernization Act of 2012, which ends a ban preventing influenced by his skin in profits than America’s most profitable State Department created propaganda to be broadcast to color. Racism aimed at company in 2012, ExxonMobil. Loan Americans, begs us to question the validity and effectiveboth parties abounds as borrowers, like me, are the driving econess of Orwellian programs aimed at preventing terrorism. Zimmerman is Hispanic nomic force in America today! At least In all of 2012, only 10 Americans were killed as a result of we can put that on our resume. terrorism; all 10 of which occurred in Iraq and Afghanistan. but is seen in this case to be the white aggressor Domestically, the NSA spying was unable to prevent the in a racially motivated Jared Glass is an English writing Boston Bombing earlier this year, despite the use of the crime. It is impossible to senior. Internet in planning the attacks.
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ello, freshmen, community rose up to fight EDITOR IN CHIEF and welcome to against inequality in the OU. dorms. It has been a short sumThey wanted a living situmer, but you’re finally on ation that was blind against campus, where you will be gender. It was a powerful welcomed with open arms movement, because they by other students, faculty strongly believed in it. What and staff. made it even stronger is that Kyle Margerum Here, you’ll be able to President David Boren heard kmargerum@ou.edu explore the many aspects it in his office in Evan’s Hall, of OU and even yourself. and a change was made. Whether you want to believe it or not, your Men and Women now can live on the same college years are a great opportunity to try hall of one of the residence halls. new things, explore who you are and meet Once you find your voice, use it wisely. new people on your journey. But don’t let Getting involved can be fun that scare you. I once was a freshman, just like you. Join an organization you think might be When I got to campus, I instantly was overinteresting. With over 480 organizations on whelmed by how big OU really was. How campus, there is bound to be one that interwas I going to find my classes? How was I ests you. OU pretty much has everything, going to meet new people and make friends? and if it doesn’t, create a new organization. How did I know if college was right for me? Contact the people at Student Life to get that process going. It’s also something you can I survived, and if I can survive, you can, add to your resume. too. Maybe you have always dreamed of joinTalk to strangers ing a fraternity or sorority. Those are great I know what you’re thinking, “But my options for meeting people, especially mom told me never to talk to strangers.” during rush week. I hear you make friends While your mom is correct, I met so many for life. They also always lend a helping hand people by getting out of my dorm room and to the Norman community, like particiexploring. Yes, I know how terrifying that can pating in OU’s Big Event during the spring be, because you don’t want to get out of your semester. comfort zone, but it gets easier the more you I chose to get involved by joining The do it. Just put one foot in front of the other. Daily my sophomore year as a copy editor. It Go up to strangers on the South Oval and was a great opportunity to be among the elite strike up a conversation. You never know of OU’s journalists, and I took it. who you might meet or what fascinating tale The Daily is a real job that provides rethey may tell. al-world work experience, where we teach I promise they won’t bite. you how to be the best reporters, photographers, videographers, designers, online Speak up technicians or copy editors. It’s a great reI’m generally a quiet person, so I know sume booster, and there are many Daily how hard it can be to speak up for what you alumni who have gone on to work for believe in, but after you find that voice, you’ll some of the nation’s top newspapers and never be able to silence it. magazines. Speaking up can be as simple as givAll of our jobs are per semester, so after ing your opinions in a class discussion. four years of working here, you could have Everyone has a different perspective on served on every desk, leaving you with an arlife, so your opinion matters, even if Johnny senal of knowledge. in the back of the room doesn’t think your You also learn time management, people opinion is worthy of discussion. Just remem- skills, how to manage people and how to ber that you’ll be more successful in the pace yourself when it comes to doing work. class, because the professor has gotten to Now is your opportunity to find yourself know you more than Johnny. When you’re — your young adult self. How will find him on the fence with your grade, those discusor her? sion points will come in handy. Speaking up can be as hard as leading a rally for something you believe so strongKyle Margerum is a professional writing ly in. A few years ago. A group of the GLBT senior.
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ndividuals from across news columnist the country and the world will converge on OU's Norman campus this fall semester to pursue the noble calling of education, to learn from their professors and each other. Then, around 20,000 of Bennett Hall those individual seemingbenhall@ou.edu ly converge on the South Oval — and they do it simultaneously. That’s what getting to class at OU is like. There comes a time in the college experience when people learn that there are common customs for how students go from point A to point B on campus. These are the people that muddle around the South Oval, dodging bikes, golf carts and other pedestrians, all the while checking their watches and hoping they make it to class on time. Then there are the others, the go-getters who capitalize on more esoteric tactics to move around campus efficiently. It might seem counterintuitive to avoid the South Oval during your morning commute to, say, Catlett Hall. After all, if so many people pass through the oval throughout the day, then there must be some benefit to it. But besides the initial Times Square-esque flair of that pedestrian hub, many experienced walkers happily and strategically avoid it. Julia Tully, criminology and political science junior, often takes the trolley onto campus and then goes around to the back entrance of Kaufman and Gittinger Hall on the way to class, she said. "If I take the back door then it usually beats the rush of everyone on the South Oval," she said. The three-fourth mile trek from Walker Tower to Catlett Hall via Elm Street on the west edge of campus, with its less frequented sidewalks and dense tree shade, takes about 12 minutes from door to door at a brisk, oops-I-woke-up-a-little-too-late pace, according to the MapMyWalk iPhone app. Add about a minute or two to that time to compensate for running into crowds on the South Oval and perhaps you're running the risk of angering your professor with a late
as fee-paying students are helping to pay for it then we might as well treat it how we want, Owens said. Freshman walkers can look at the bright side if they begin or end their class days in such far-flung places as Sarkeys Energy Center. While the walk between there and Walker Tower takes about twelve minutes at an energetic pace, the average-sized adult male will burn 63 calories along the three-fourth mile route, according to the app. That caloric exertion makes up for approximately 4 percent of the 1,792-calorie David Boren Bacon Double Cheeseburger from Crossroads you might have chosen to eat at some point on that day, according to the OU Housing and Food website. However if you choose to navigate the competitive world of pedestrianism while rushing from one building to another this fall, heed the advice of your elders. Pedestrian-vehicle collisions along busy areas such as Lindsey Street and Boyd Street are exceedingly rare, but walkers would do well to follow Norman law and use the crosswalks, Lt. Police Chief Bruce Chan said. Follow the basics: look both ways, don't talk on the phone or text and put the headphones away at intersections, Chan said.
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entrance during the foreword of his or her lecture. If you ever find yourself caught up in conversation at the Starbucks on Campus Corner and realize that your class in Carnegie Hall starts in four minutes, there's no need to fret. Door to door, the journey takes roughly 3.5 minutes down Asp Avenue and past the south side of the Oklahoma Memorial Union, according to the app. While many students stick to the sidewalks out of habit and propriety, there are those who are willing to take the road less traveled when they're running a tight schedule. "If you want to get to class faster, just walk through the grass," anthropology sophomore Alex Owens said. Even though the grass is primped and pruned often, if we
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Walker Tower to Catlett Hall, along Elm Street — 0.75 miles, ~12:07 minutes, 61 calories Physical Sciences Center to Starbucks, from Parrington Oval to Boyd St — 0.31 miles, ~5:42 minutes, 23 calories Starbucks to Carnegie Hall, down Asp Ave past south side of the Oklahoma Memorial Union — 0.24 miles, ~3:28 minutes, 21 calories
Carnegie Hall to Sarkeys Energy Center, from Felgar Street to Jenkins Avenue — 0.32 miles, ~4:48 minutes, 27 calories Sarkeys Energy Center to Cate Center, from Jenkins Avenue to Roy T. Oliver Walk to east side of South Oval - 0.76 miles, ~11:58 minutes, 63 calories *Calories based on average-sized adult male. SOURCE: MapMyWalk app
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djusting to a new town can be tough. You may find yourself eating at the familiar Taco Bell and hiding out in your dorm room because exploring the city seems daunting. Here’s a guide to make the restaurants, nightlife and other attractions unique to Norman a little simpler.
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Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails
Location: 132 West Main St. Hours: Monday to Thursday. (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.), Friday (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.), Saturday (9 a.m. to11 p.m.), Sunday (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scratch is a new restaurant on Norman’s Main Street that offers dishes with interesting twists on American food. The joint could be the perfect place to have a social lunch with friends. Plus, the place is right next to some of the shops and art galleries that are sprinkled throughout Main Street.
The Library Bar & Grill
Café Plaid
Location: 333 West Boyd St. Hours: Monday to Friday (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Saturday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Café Plaid is perfect for a busy OU student. The cozy restaurant is walking distance from campus, so you’ll be able to make it to you next class. With tall bookcases and an espresso bar, Café Plaid is the perfect place for an intellectual conversation with your classmates or even a lunch date. As an added bonus, almost everything there is made in-house, so you can be assured that the food will be fresh.
LOCAL
Location: 2262 West Main St. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday (11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ), Friday to Saturday (11 a.m. to 1 a.m.), Sunday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) LOCAL is a locally-sourced, sustainable option for those of you with the environment on your minds. The restaurant offers everything from truffle chips to ratatouille. Unique choices make for an exciting dining experience. The place’s environment is modern yet quirky with colored glass pieces and interesting light fixtures. LOCAL is a favorite with Norman families and students alike.
Tea Café
Location: 788 Asp Ave. Hours: Monday to Thursday (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.), Friday to Saturday (11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.), closed Sunday Tea Café is also just walking distance from campus. The Asian-style food is always tasty, and the restaurant offers a variety of teas, including the ever-popular milk teas with boba.
Victoria’s The Pasta Shop
Location: 327 White St. Hours: Monday to Sunday (11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) Victoria’s is tucked into a tiny space in Campus Corner. The pasta house is a date night favorite, with local artwork lining the walls for a sophisticated vibe. Seating is usually available at lunch, but make sure to get there early if you want to eat dinner. The small restaurant has limited seating, but the amazing pasta is worth the wait.
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The Deli
Location: 309 White St. Hours: Sunday to Saturday (4 p.m. to 1:55 a.m.) The Deli is a favorite with locals who enjoy live music. The smoky venue is usually filled to the brim with music lovers with their favorite drink in hand. If you want to get familiar with the local music scene in Norman, The Deli is a great place to start. Just prepare yourself to pay a cover charge. The venue is 21 and over.
Location: 807 W Boyd St. Hours: Sunday to Saturday (11 a.m. to 2 a.m.) Tucked into a grove of trees on Boyd St., The Library is a homey bar that is always crowded on the weekend. The bar also offers a nice patio and a bar menu to satisfy any drunken hunger. Lucky for those of you who are under 21, The Library is open to all. Of course, you won’t be able to order any drinks.
Logan’s
Location: 796 Asp Ave. Hours: Sunday to Saturday (3 p.m. to 2 a.m.) Logan’s is a Campus Corner favorite, mostly popular with the college crowd in Norman. The place plays the quintessential club music that makes for fun — albeit messy — times as you and your friends drink the night away and dance to the beat. If you’re not a fan of crowds, Logan’s probably isn’t for you. The bar is 21 and over.
Blackbird Gastropub
Location: 575 S. University, Suite 110 Hours: Sunday to Saturday (11 a.m. to 2 a.m.) Blackbird is a newer bar and restaurant that features unique twists on your average bar food. The drink menu is extensive, and the environment is a little classier than your typical college bar. As an added bonus, Blackbird also offers The Bird’s Nest, a whiskey and tobacco lounge.
OPOLIS
Location: 113 N. Crawford Hours: Thursday to Saturday (8 p.m. to 2 a.m.) If you really want to spend some time getting acquainted with Norman’s music scene, OPOLIS is the perfect place. The concert venue focuses on music rather than drinks, but still features a small bar. The venue features concerts on the weekends, including special events like karaoke and trivia night. OPOLIS is 21 and over.
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Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
Location: 555 Elm Ave. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Sunday(1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is a gem on the OU campus. The permanent collection features priceless works of art including a huge French impressionist exhibit. There’s no reason not to visit since admission is free to everyone.
Sam Noble Museum of Natural History
Location: 2401 Chautauqua Ave. Hours: Monday to Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Sunday (1 to 5 p.m.) The Sam Noble Museum is an amazing building located just south of campus. The museum’s five galleries include incredible exhibits detailing the natural and cultural history of Oklahoma. Admission is free to OU students.
Moe’s Hookah Bar
Location: 117 N Crawford Ave. Hours: Monday to Wednesday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.), Thursday to Saturday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.) Moe’s Hookah Bar is a place with a lot of character. The bar offers a fun environment for you and your friends to sit around and inhale some deliciously flavored smoke. The joint is open earlier in the day too, so why not start the party early?
Guestroom Records
Location: 125 E Main St. Hours: Monday to Saturday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.), Sunday (1 to 6 p.m.) Music enthusiasts beware. It’s easy to spend your life away in Guestroom Records. The unique record store features CDs, vinyl records, and even cassette tapes. Browsing through the stacks of records is always an adventure.
Campus Corner shopping
Location: directly north of campus Hours: varied Campus Corner is just a short walk from campus. Once you get out of class, you can easily walk over for a little retail therapy. Cute boutiques are sprinkled throughout the area, allowing for a shopping experience that outdoes your trip to the local mall. Megan Deaton is a journalism and international area studies senior.
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An OU student is putting his talent to work even before graduation by codirecting a music video for the Pixies. An OU student and his filmmaking buddies are getting attention from music news outlets like Rolling Stone with their self-produced music video for alternative rock band, the Pixies. The video for the band’s new single “Bagboy” — shot in Norman — features a mischievous boy who spends his day causing trouble in a house with everything from colored smoke bombs to a baseball bat. The project has gotten attention from TIME Magazine, The Huffington Post, Billboard and more. Jesse High, OU broadcast and electronic media Megan Deaton • life & arts editor senior, and his co-partner Nik Harper make up LAMAR+NIK. The two friends started directing together about three years ago. “Before that, we were just filming skateboarding montages, ended up working on a couple small projects together, and we wanted to do more,” Harper said. “Soon after that, we both started going to the [Oklahoma City Community College] film program.” LAMAR+NIK’s website displays many examples of their past work, including music videos for Samantha Crain and Lushlife. The duo’s previous work caught the attention of the Pixies’ manager. He sent the filmmakers an email about directing a video for the Pixies. “The whole process was really secretive,” High said. “We had to keep it really quiet since it was their first release in nine years.” High and Harper accepted the project and pulled it off with the help of Spenser Sakurai, director of photography for the video. Photo provided Contrary to popular belief, Jesse High, broadcast and electronic media senior, films a scene from the “Bagboy” music video, which a band often has little influincludes colored smoke bombs, a playground and a Froot Loops cereal and milk bath among other scenes. ence over the concept of its own videos, Harper said.
“It’s fun to think that Lady Gaga comes up with the ideas for her videos, but she doesn’t,” Harper said. “The reason why one director is preferred over another in the music video world is because of their ideas.” The video was shot in Norman, with the majority of the scenes taking place in High’s mother’s house. Locals may also recognize the Homeland on Lindsey St re e t a n d g l i m p s e s o f Norman’s Main Street area. The directors faced a challenge when trying to find a place to film their project, Harper said. “Well, two main problems were finding a house we could trash and finding a kid that didn’t have to check in with his parents all day,” Harper said. They decided to use High’s mother’s home and Harper’s little brother as the setting and star of the video, Harper said. From the looks of the video, Harper’s brother got to have quite a bit of fun during the process. The kid smashes dishware, fills the house with thousands of bubbles and even takes a Froot Loops cereal and milk bath. “We’ve had that idea for a while now, so it was great to finally do it,” Harper said. “When the Froot Loops were added, it was a nice touch that we hadn’t originally planned on.” High has some advice for anyone with big aspirations. “If you want to make something then go make it,” High said. “Don’t ask permission, don’t wait until you have money. If you want something bad enough, you’ll make it happen.” Megan Deaton meggiejennie@ou.edu
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Students perform odd tasks as part of a relay race during an event for Camp Crimson. The goal of this leg of the race was to write OU on the cheek of your teammate in chocolate with your nose.
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uge white letters line the stage of Catlett Hall spelling out “Camp Crimson," more than 600 incoming freshmen file into the auditorium, music is playing, lights are flashing. We begin opening ceremony by doing our small group roll call chants. I was part of the "Mex" group, named after one of OU’s first mascots. With some confusion we yelled “Viva, viva, viva Mex!” The surprise of what Camp Crimson really was hadn't sunk in yet. Then Zac Stevens, Camp Crimson director and assistant director for Student Life, gets up to tell a story about his son, Caskey, that puts camp crimson and college into perspective. When Caskey was two years old, he liked to race around the house with Stevens. Stevens would say, “get ready, get set, go,” and off they would go. Stevens said that at first he let Caskey win, but that’s no fun. As Stevens started to take the victories, Caskey got frustrated until Stevens' wife suggested to Caskey that instead of going on “go," to go on “get set.” So, the next father-son race comes along and Caskey says, “Ready, seget, go!” mashing up the words “get set” and going, of course, on “seget” instead of go. Stevens said Camp Crimson was our “seget.” At Camp Crimson, campers are divided up into three large families, and within the families are 10 small groups made up of around 20 campers and two or three Small Group Leaders ranging from every major and every year, giving campers a network for support their freshman year and all
throughout college. “Since in our group we’re sophomores, we’ll be going to school with you guys the longest, so it’s great to get to know everyone,” said Hunter Guarnera, sophomore and Mex leader. “So, I bet you could set us down…and we could break down week by week. You’re not going to be ready for a test this week. This is your first big one. You get ready for a test the week before. It turns out you needed three to prepare.” Camp Crimson also provided campers with a network between each other, allowing them to meet people who are about to be in the same boat. “It’s definitely a head start to meet people who other people aren’t going to know instead of being thrown out into the middle of everyone,” said Annie from Alex, Okla. When sophomore and Mex leader, Joey D’Amato, came to Camp Crimson as a camper, his experience was an eye-opener that taught him he was on his own. “In previous environments, like high school, you have your friends, you have people you rely on, and then when you go to camp crimson and the university environment, you’re by yourself,” D’Amato said. “And then something happens, something changes inside of you until you’re just like “You know what? It doesn’t matter what’s happened before, it doesn’t matter who I relied on before, because all I have is myself.
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s rushing past monstrous brick buildings has become a part of everyday student life, it’s easy to forget that each building has it’s own history, apart from being a lecture hall or classroom. The most “famous” buildings on campus hold history deep between their bricks and old wooden doors, and if these walls could talk I’m not sure we would ever get them to be quiet. If you’ve ever been curious about those buildings you seem to find yourself in time and time again, we’ve got a little history lesson for you.
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Opened in 1967, Dale Hall was named after Edward Everett Dale, the head of the history department from 1924 to 1942. After publishing more than two-dozen books, Dale became one of the best-known historians of the American West and Southwest. One of his works included a textbook on Oklahoma history, which was extensively used for many years. Containing some of the largest lecture halls on campus, Dale Hall is dedicated to the social sciences.
Named after Dr. Gayfree Ellison, this building served as OU’s student infirmary in 1928. Originally named “Hygeia Hall,” these floors once held four-dozen hospital beds for the students of OU. Once the Goddard Health Center was completed, Ellison Hall became home to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Constructed in 1936, the Gothic style architecture and long central hallways mimic the style of Adams Hall, which also was constructed at the same time. The ornamentations around Richards Hall were sculpted by Joseph Taylor, late art professor and head of OU’s sculpture department. Taylor also sculpted the statue of William Bennett Bizzell just outside of the campus library.
As the heart of the campus, Bizzell serves as the largest research library in the state of Oklahoma. Built in 1929 with seven levels of more than five million volumes total, OU’s library holds not only modern works but also British and American Literature from the 15th century to the present. The Bookmark Café can be found on the library’s first lower level, where students can enjoy a hot cup of coffee and space to study between classes. Wander into the Great Reading Room to catch a glimpse of intricately carved bookcases that hold dissertations of OU graduates who also walked the halls of this very library.
As World War II came to an end, OU officials were looking for a way to honor those OU students who were now veterans. James S. Buchanan, the president of OU at the time, organized a fundraising campaign to build a memorial union and stadium. Funded by donations and student fees, both of these facilities were completely paid off by the mid 40s. The famous Clock Tower that looms over the union was completed in the 1930s, with chimes to follow a few years later.
Kelly Rogers is a journalism sophomore.
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f you’re a freshman, figuring out meal plans and the best places to eat on campus can be incredibly overwhelming. Here’s a guide to help clear up some of the confusion.
If you’re a freshman living in the dorms, you’re going to have a meal plan. When you chose your meal plan, you were given the option File art to choose a certain number of exchanges and a certain Students peruse the salad bar in Couch Restaurants (a.k.a. The Caf), a popular dining choice on campus. number of points per semester. Each exchange represents one meal in a number of campus restaurants, and each point is representative of one dollar that you can spend in a campus eatery. Cate Center is a little less overwhelming than The Caf My freshman year, I started out with the plan that allowed and allows for take-away meals. The building is right by the 10 meals per week and 300 meal plan points per semester. dorms, so it’s a good option if you’re not wanting to trek to At the end of each week (Saturday night), any meal exfind food. Cate features Cucina Italiana, O’Henry’s, Taco changes you haven’t used disappear, and you get your next Mayo and Oliver’s. Unlike the Union restaurants, all of the batch of exchanges for the next week. With my 10 meals restaurants in Cate take meal exchanges, and the food court per week, I soon found that I wasn’t eating whole meals on is open until later at night. campus 10 times per week, so my exchanges were often wasted. The good news is that I was able to change my meal plan to eight meals per week and 450 meal plan points per Couch Express is the vice of many students who have lived semester. With this new plan, I usually used all of my exin Couch Center. The tiny restaurant is located in the bottom changes and I had more points to spend at restaurants in floor of Couch, so it’s just a short trip down the elevator to acOklahoma Memorial Union that don’t take exchanges and cess a delicious grilled cheese sandwich or a chocolate chip the convenience store Xcetera in the bottom floor of Walker cookie. Couch Express also takes exchanges and points. Center. Adams Center features a Raising Cane’s on the bottom Students can change their meal plans two weeks after the floor. This is a step up from the Burger King and ice cream first day of the semester. At that point, they have two weeks joint that used to occupy the space. The restaurant takes to change their plan, but can only change once. meal exchanges and points. Mastering this system can take a bit of time, but after the Walker Center has Xcetera, a handy convenience store first couple of weeks of your first semester, calculating meal where you can spend your points to buy snacks and even a points and exchanges is a breeze. few school supplies. Xcetera is great if you’re in a jam and need something right away, but the prices can be inflated, so it’s best to shop at a grocery store for necessities.
Couch Restaurants (a.k.a. The Caf) is the mecca of university dining. The huge building contains every kind of food from American-style cuisine to Greek. Hungry college students often visit The Caf since it only costs one exchange to get in. Once you’re in, the place is an all-you-can-eat smörgåsbord. Just be careful not to stuff yourself too much or you’ll be a victim of the dreaded “freshman 15.”
The union features a Starbucks, Sbarro, Chik-fil-A, Wong Key, Laughing Tomato and Quizno’s in the food court. You can only use meal points at these restaurants after 2 p.m., but most of the restaurants close by early evening. An interesting campus dining concept will be new to the union fall semester. The eatery and marketplace will feature options such as a salad bar, fresh fruit and other café style cuisine. The market also will be a grocery store where you can pay for items with your meal plan. Crossroad is the last and most diverse dining option in the union. The 24-hour restaurant features a variety of dishes and is perfect for those late night cravings during an intense study session. Crossroads takes meal points and exchanges.
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A student uses her Sooner One Card to pay for a meal at Crossroads, a 24-hour restaurant in the Union.
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Bake in your dorm room A Kelly Rogers kelly.n.rogers-1@ou.edu
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re you moving into the oven-less dorms this semester? Does the hiss of an oven warming up intimidate your inner desire to bake? Do you ever crave a spongy slice of dessert, but dread the thought of having to make a whole entire cake? If you answered yes to one or more of those, this recipe is for you. If you’re anything like me, the thought of not having an oven close by for baking is nearly heart breaking. As you settle into your dorm room, there’s one electrical appliance that will soon become your lifeline — the microwave. For those rainy days when you need a nice pick me up dessert, or for your roommate’s birthday, a mug cake is a great alternative to baking a “real” one in the oven. A recipe from the legendary Food Network website gives some simple instructions on how to turn that 1100 watt microwave into a full size bakery. So grab your coffee mug, round up some of your hall mates — you aren’t going to use that whole bag of flour yourself — and get to “baking.”
2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil a dash of vanilla extract a dash of salt
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he illustrious freshmen fifteen — a scary thought for all incoming freshmen. Most easily defined as: “an expression commonly used in the United States that refers to an amount (somewhat arbitrarily set Luke Reynolds at 15 pounds) of weight reynolds.luke5@gmail.com often gained during a student’s first year at college. In Australia and New Zealand it is sometimes referred to as ‘first year fatties,’ ‘fresher spread’ or ‘fresher five,’ the latter referring to a five-kilogram gain.” Wikipedia really has a way with words. Before you contemplate walking on to the football team, take comfort in knowing that you’re attending a university that genuinely cares for your health. Here’s a few pointers to keep that six pack in pristine condition: Dorm rooms are not spacious living quarters. No bother. The Huston Huffman Fitness Center offers over 50 group fitness classes a week, said Heather Kirkes, registered dietitian and fitness and outreach coordinator for the center. Cardio equipment like treadmills and elliptical machines will allow you to workout solo. Plus, strength equipment File art can help you tone those muscles. If you need a little more guidance, the center offers personal training at $30 per hour. The best part of the Huff is that if you’re taking one credit hour at OU, you’re already paying for it suggested and you have access. The snacks hardest part is getting off the couch in the lounge. Apple or banana with one tablespoon of peanut butter Carrots or pita chips with two tablespoons hummus Low-fat yogurt with fruit or 1/4 cup whole grain cereal (like granola) Lightly buttered popcorn with a handful of nuts and 1/4 cup dried fruit Sugar snap peas or carrots with two tablespoons ranch dressing Granola bar or peanut butter crackers and 1 cup strawberries 10 tortilla chips and 1/2 cup salsa or guacamole A handful of fruit and nut trail mix String cheese and seven whole grain crackers or pretzels Single serve packet of fruit or apple sauce Source: Provided by the OU Fitness and Outreach Coordinator
Let’s be honest — the cafeteria’s chocolate cobbler is phenomenal. However, you will certainly succeed in achieving the “freshman fifteen” if you’re eating that every time. Couch Restaurants has healthy options too. Kirkes recommends starting with the salad bar to prevent overeating or taking a trip to the stir fry line to get some veggies on your plate. If all else fails, eat the cobbler, recover from your food coma and head to the Huff. All is not lost. Your dorm room is not a candy store. There are plenty of healthy snack options. To prevent gaining copious amounts of weight, try to keep the sugary, saturated fat snacks out of the bed chambers. Not only will your body thank you, but your roommate will too. Snack wise, try to drive the fruits and peanut butter, pretzels or bell peppers and hummus route. You’ll feel better if you do, I promise. Luke Reynolds is a University College freshman.
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Students have until Sept. 2 to New professor finalize decision for meal plan to join OU this Four basic freshman meal plans to choose from Paighten Harkins Campus Editor
Students have until Sept.2 to find the meal plan that best fits their dietary needs and then two weeks after that to revert back or find another plan — but not all meal plans are valued the same. At OU, there are around a dozen meal plans for students to choose from, but while all freshmen meal plans cost the same, $1,973, you don’t get the same amount of food with all plans. For freshmen, there are four basic plans, ranging from six meals a week and 600 points to 12 meals a week and 150 points, according to the Housing and Food website. Within the plans, as the number of meals increase, the number of points decrease, said Amy Buchanan, Housing and Food spokeswoman. An exchange is worth $7, while a point is the equivalent of $1. In reality, exchanges are meant to be used at Couch Restaurants where the value of a meal increases to $11, according to the website. If a meal exchange is worth $11, then the value of a the six meals a week plan
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A Couch Restaurants worker swipes a student’s card to pay with a meal exchange.
is actually $251 less than the $1,973 flatrate for freshman meal plans. On the antithesis, if a student opts for the 12 meals a week plan, they would come out $421 ahead of the cost they originally paid. Essentially, by spending more exchanges than points, and using those
exchanges at the cafeteria, students are getting more food for their money. Though having more meals gives students a better value, having more points gives them more options, Buchanan said. “Points are the most flexible option,� she said. So while the plans with more meals ends up being more cost-effective, many students still chose to get the smaller plan because it worked better with their schedule, Buchanan said. Human relations junior Stephanie Terrazas got the 6 meals, 600 points plan her freshman year because most of her classes were on the north side of campus, where many of the restaurants don’t use exchanges before 2 p.m., and having more points made sense. “It was the perfect one for me,� she said. Another student, professional writing senior Shelby Young, found that the smallest plan was the best fit for her too. While many of friends had too many meals she always had just enough, she said. “A lot of my friends saved theirs because they got so many, then they’d give them away. Take everybody to lunch one day,� Young said.
fall semester
Love for music helped pave Julliard graduate’s road to future teaching at OU Kelly Rogers
Assistant Campus, Life and Arts Editor
A new professor in the School of Music hopes to make his mark on OU students by not just helping them succeed as musicians, but grow as people with music. Stephen Beus, Julliard graduate and solo piano performer, is one of the new additions to OU’s faculty this fall. Beus will be teaching Applied Piano and Keyboard Literature within the School of Music, he said. Music has always been a huge part of Beus life since he was only 2 years old, taking the cue from his mother who was an accomplished pianist, he said. Beus was the only one of his seven siblings to take an interest in piano, which really peaked while listening to his mother play when he was younger, he said. From there he took his interest with the piano and ran with it, he said. “I became obsessed with it and couldn’t stop practicing,� Beus said. The passion for music that Beus developed at 2 years old would eventually shape his future as a musician. This past December, Beus met with OU music faculty members throughout his interview process, which included a short recital and public master class. see music page B6
transportation
CART to offer new dropoffs New pickup, dropoff locations near union
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This fall, Cleveland Area Rapid Transit will be offering a number of new pickup and drop off locations for students who ride the bus to campus. O ne of thes e new locations will be on Asp Avenue near the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. This location will be known as Campus Depot, said Vicky Holland, OU parking and transit spokeswoman. Another new drop off location will be on Brooks Street near Jenkins Avenue and will be used mostly for
Jessica Jensen, chemistry graduate student, rides No.40 CART bus and access for free Cart Wi-Fi Sept. 7.
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Library Orientation Sessions
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CART: Spokeswoman Music: Professor comes with years of experience says park free at LNC, Continued from page 1 ride bus to campus Continued from page 1 city routes, Holland said. Students who commute to campus are encouraged to park near Lloyd Noble Center and take the CART shuttles to campus, Holland said. CART runs buses all day every day that class is in session and at peak times there are four buses running on Lloyd Noble Center Shuttle route, she said. All OU students, faculty and staff ride CART routes free, Holland said. “There’s no point in driving around looking for a spot when you can park permit-free at [Lloyd Noble Center] and ride the CART shuttle to campus for free,” she said. In order to ride the CART bus for free, students will need to obtain a current semester sticker from the OneCard office in the Union, Holland said. Stickers can also be obtained from the parking office in Stubbeman Place or the CART office at 501 E. Chesapeake St. The OU ID allows bus drives to know you’re riding for free, Holland said. “The OU CART system is here for you, the students, you should use it,” Holland said. “The OU bus drives are a wealth of knowledge, they know a lot about campus and are always happy to help.” Ryan Blackburn ryan.c.blackburn-1@ou.edu
Richard Taylor, Dean of the Weitzenhoffer College of Fine Arts, was among the School of Music staff that interviewed Beus for the position. “We are thrilled to have Stephen with us… a world class teacher and performing artist,” Taylor said. Beus has been teaching piano lessons since he was 14, including teaching at the Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City, Utah Valley University and most recently at Miami University of Ohio. After doing undergraduate work at Whitman College, Beus moved on to spend four years at The Julliard School in New York City, where he completed his masters and artist diploma. Beus most recently attained his doctorate at Stony Brook University on Long Island in 2011. “An important part of my musical background is my life as a performer,” Beus said. “I’ve had the opportunity to perform quite a lot
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Stephen Beus performs in recital during the preliminary round of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 21, 2005.
over the past 8 years.” Playing in places like Carnegie Hall, or Moscow and Venice, Beus is an active performer who has also serenaded various cities across the U.S. Beus said the university has welcomed him kindly as a professor and a part of the OU family.
“I was really impressed by the beautiful facilities and obvious support the School of Music enjoys on campus,” Beus said. In addition to teaching the technicalities that go along with mastering the piano, Beus has bigger plans for his students to not only succeed as musicians, but to grow
and nurture their talents. “I want to ignite an excitement for music, and challenge and encourage students to explore ideas and sounds beyond what they’ve considered,” Beus said. Kelly Rogers kelly.n.rogers-1@ou.edu
howdy week
New Sooners to be immersed in OU culture, events Campus Activities Council responsible for planning Paighten Harkins Campus Editor
This year’s Howdy Week is about more than free food and programming; it’s a chance for new Sooners to make the transition from college to high school — and get programming and free food along the way. Campus Activities Council is primarily responsible for planning and putting together Howdy Week to help welcome incoming freshmen to campus, said daily file photo Volunteers pass out free items to freshmen on the Walker-Adams Tyler Tennant, Howdy Week vice chairman of programming. Mall.
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This year, the Howdy Week committees have spent time hammering out every detail of the event, from the types of programs they wanted, to the types of food available, to the prizes they give out, Tennant said. The welcoming week will include a blood drive, a midnight breakfast, a scavenger hunt, a foam party to end the week and more, Tennant said.
One of the events Tennant is most excited for is a balloon-lifting event, during which students will congregate on the South Oval and write their goals and dreams on balloons and then lift them up together to start off the semester, he said. “When I was a freshman, Howdy Week helped me find my way to a lot of student organizations and causes that have become prominent passions in my life, and I’m really thankful that I can provide that opportunity for others,” Tennant said. This year’s Howdy Week schedule wasn’t finalized by press time, said KatieBeth Gardner, CAC’s public relations chair.
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Incoming transfer student Kyle Andrews flips into the Unity Garden on the South Oval, July 9. Andrews is involved with Oklahoma Parkour Association, or OKPK.
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Competitors in the beer pong tournament play June 25 at O’Connell’s Irish Pub on Campus Corner.
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Cars line up along the sides of Southeast 4th Street in Moore after Monday, May 20, 2013 tornado. Pedestrians gave information to passing people in cars as many made their way west down the road toward the center of destruction from the storms.
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Marissa DuBois, Public Relations senior and Summer Session volunteer, hands out information about summer events to students as they are given free snow cones from the Eskimo SnoMobile Tuesday outside Nielsen Hall.
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Counselors make up the famous “welcome tunnel” and swarm campers as they arrive.
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Students sing "Ain't No Thang" by Ronald v at Crimson Chaos. The song is introduced as a Camp Crimson tradition.
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Campers dance during Camp Crimson.
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Transfer students sing the Oklahoma chant displayed on a projector at Opening Session of Camp Crimson.
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Fall, spring success carried over into summer sports columnist
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ong after final exams were over, many Oklahoma teams still were pursuing their ultimate goal: a national championship. For the OU softball team, that’s exactly what they got. Others fell short, but they carried on the Sooners’ tradition of success. Softball coach Patty Gasso and her team reeled in the team’s second national championship, sweeping the Tennessee Keilani Volunteers Ricketts in a best-ofthree series. Looking back, the title comes as no surprise. The Sooners dominated all
season, largely in part to the dominance of pitcher Keilani Ricketts and first baseman Lauren Chamberlain. Ricketts and Chamberlain enter the category as two of the best to ever put on a Sooners jersey, and Chamberlain’s career in Norman is far from over. But the women’s softball team wasn’t the only one riding success. The Sooner baseball team won the Big 12 Tournament over Kansas and earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Drawing the two-seed in the Blacksburg Regional, the Sooners were looking to get back to the super regionals. Wins over Coastal Carolina and Connecticut set up a one-two matchup against Virginia Tech, who was coached by the current OU skipper, Pete Hughes. At this point, the Sooners were playing their best of the season, winning seven in a row. OU knocked off the Hookies, the regional’s host
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Sophomore first baseman Lauren Chamberlain rounds third and heads home following her walk-off homer to defeat Tennessee on June 3 in game one of the championship series of the Women’s College World Series at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.
and advanced to Baton Rouge Super Regionals. Now a best-of-three series against LSU was on the plate for the Sooners. Their success came to a halt there with the Tigers’ swift sweep. Following the early departure, coach Sunny Golloway left to take the head coaching job at Auburn. Who else to hire than the coach the Sooners sent packing in regionals?
The Sooners named Hughes their head coach just a few weeks later. Also, six Sooners were taken in the MLB Draft, led by pitcher Jonathan Gray, the third overall pick by the Colorado Rockies. A few weeks before baseball wrapped up, men’s and women’s golf concluded the seasons successfully. The men took 11th place at the NCAA tournament
aspects. Bringing back another national title is great for the program, especially under the circumstances the softball team was in, dealing with the tragedy of the Moore tornado just weeks before hoisting a trophy. Gray has a bright future in the MLB, and with Hughes taking over as head coach, the Sooners won’t skip a beat. Both golf teams showed signs of excellence in their postseason runs. The men lost two of their top golfers but with Titsworth leading the team as a freshman, the future looks bright. The girls only lost one of their top five, Taylor Schmidt, so the next few years for them should only get better. Now, school is right around the corner, and all of these teams will be starting over again, hoping to meet or exceed their results from this past year.
in Atlanta with a total score of 845. Freshman Beau Titsworth was the high point man for OU, placing 22nd overall with a 208 total over the three days. As for the women, they found themselves higher on the leaderboard than the men, finishing for a tie for ninth. Looking back, the sumCarson Williams is mer treated the Sooners a University College well in many different freshman.
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Softball team dominates en route to program’s second national title This season’s Oklahoma softball team may have been one of the most dominating teams in the athletic department’s history. Following a regular season the Sooners went 47-4 and claimed another Big 12 title, the Sooners somehow stepped up their game to another level in the postseason. During the regional and super regional rounds, both held in Norman, OU went through its opponents with ease, winning its games by a combined score of 59-8, to advance to the Women’s College World Series at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. Getting through the postseason’s first two rounds was not the challenging part. Rather, getting back the Women’s College World Series championship round and finishing the job the
Baseball thrives, turns toward new direction
team couldn’t a year ago was the Sooners’ ultimate goal. And boy did they finish the job in 2013. OU swept through its bracket with relative ease before meeting up with the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in the championship round. The Lady Volunteers seemed to take control of game one of the championship round heading into the bottom of the 10th with a 3-0 lead, but the Sooners rallied for three in the frame before getting the game-winning, walk-off homer from sophomore Lauren Chamberlain to go up in the series 1-0. The following night, June 4, coach Patty Gasso’s squad finished the job, beating Tennessee, 4-0, to earn the right to dog pile and call itself national champions for the first time since 2000.
Rowing makes waves in first NCAA championship
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After a disappointing ending to the regular season, the Oklahoma baseball team was one bad week from possibly missing the NCAA tournament. But the Sooners were a resilient bunch and had a never-say-die attiFive years ago, OU having a rowing team was a new concept. Now, the protude heading into late May’s Big 12 Tournament. OU swept the tournagram is competitive on the national level. ment to claim the team’s first conference tournament title since 1997. The Sooners won their first two conference titles — in the Big 12 and Conference USA Then, OU went on to win Blacksburg Regional to get the right to — in their history to advance to their first NCAA Championships. Under the leadership of play LSU in the Baton Rouge Super Regional, a round from which the Leeanne Crain, the only coach in the rowing team’s history, OU finished 17th. Sooners would not advance. With the season’s end came another end: Although the season didn’t end in a national title or a top-10 finish, this was exactly the Sunny Golloway’s tenure as the Sooners’ head coach. type of year a young program like this needed to build upon in the With Golloway’s departure, the Sooners found a quality replacefuture. ment in new OU skipper Pete Hughes to run the program.
Ricketts keeps piling on the career accolades
Former Oklahoma softball pitcher Keilani Ricketts quickly was becoming the face of college softball, and both during and after the Sooners’ national championship run, she was recognized with hardware as the best in the business. For the second straight year, Ricketts was named Player of the Year, beating out teammate sophomore Lauren Chamberlain and Tennessee’s Raven Chavanne for the honor. Then, the Collegiate Women’s Sports Awards honored Ricketts with the Honda Cup, naming her the top collegiate female athlete from this past year. Ricketts is the first player in OU history to earn the Honda Cup, capping off her illustrious career in the crimson and cream.
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Sooners taken early in professional drafts Of the two major drafts that occurred in professional sports this summer — the NBA Draft and MLB Draft — three Sooners heard their names called in the first two rounds. On June 6, former Oklahoma baseball pitchers Jonathan Gray and Dillon Overton were taken in the first and second rounds — third and 63rd overall — respectively. Then, on June 27, the Orlando Magic drafted former Oklahoma basketball player Romero Osby in the second round as the 51st overall pick. Although Overton will delay the start to his career because of Tommy John surgery, Gray and Osby have started their paths in the minor leagues and NBA Summer League, respectively.
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Be calm, Sooner fans, it’s just a preseason poll assistant Sports editor Norman.
This couldn’t be more evident in the recently released Big 12 preseason polls. Only two players from the Sooners were named to the Preseason All Big 12 team — senior offensive lineman Gabe Ikard and senior Julia Nelson cornerback Aaron Colvin julia.nelson33@gmail.com — and Oklahoma came in verybody just needs second in the Preseason Big 12 rankings. to calm down. For a team used to sitting Ever since Oklahoma’s somewhat-em- at the top of the polls and dominating the best-of lists, barrassing loss to Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl last it’s a little jarring. But let’s remember someseason, people have been up in arms about the future thing: A team is only as good as its last game. Fans, voters of college football here in and media alike all have a bad taste in their mouths because of that blowout loss AT A GLANCE in January. Big 12 Even players like former Sooner linebacker Brian Preseason Poll Bosworth have raised alarm 1. Oklahoma State about the state of Oklahoma (15) 365 football. 2. Oklahoma (8) 355 Is it really that bad? 3. TCU (9) 347 Let’s broaden the scope 4. Texas (8) 337 a little bit. Maybe the dis5. Baylor (2) 282 tress is coming from the two 6. Kansas State (1) dropped home games in 240 addition to the Cotton Bowl 7. Texas Tech 161 loss. 8. West Virginia 126 9. Iowa State 96 So you’re telling me 10. Kansas 56 Oklahoma football as we know it is over because First-place votes are of losses to the Big 12 marked in parentheses Champion, a national title contender and a team lead Source: big12sports.com by the current Heisman Trophy winner? I don’t buy it.
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Senior running back Damien Williams (26) had a huge game against Texas last year, including this 95-yard touchdown dash that helped put the Sooners up early. His Sooners sit two spots ahead of the Longhorns in the Big 12 Preseason Poll as voted on by the media.
Everybody just needs to calm down. It’s scary going into this season, I get that. With major question marks on both sides of the ball, there’s a lot to be discovered with the Oklahoma football team. But that’s just it, there’s still so much to be discovered. That’s the whole point of the offseason, to look at mistakes made during the season and fix them. To
improve your skills and your team. To grow players and bring in new ones. Nobody knows what this team is going to look like come Aug. 31. Not even coach Bob Stoops. So in reality, all this preseason chatter is pointless. Everyone’s getting antsy waiting for football season to start, but let’s not take any of this too seriously. No team has played a real game yet; it’s all just speculation. This season might be a
little rocky; it also could be one of the best to go down in Sooner history. That’s what’s so great about it — nobody knows. Everybody just needs to take a deep breath and let it go. There’s nothing to worry about yet. How could there be? Maybe the talent is there and maybe it’s not. But in Stoops’ first season at Oklahoma in 1999, he only had two players on the All- Big 12 team. Sound
familiar? The next year he won a national championship. There lies the beauty of college football. All the speculation of recruits, players, teams and expectations doesn’t matter as much as it should. All that matters is how you play. Julia Nelson is a journalism senior.
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position: the coaching staff. The average fan will judge, whether good or bad, Bell’s performance to see if he really has more to bring to the table outside of his ability to run between blocks and pick up first downs or touchdowns near the goal Demerye Paulin line. Hopefully, during his demerye.j.paulin-1@ou.edu time wearing the headset he most crucial and watching former OU and most watched quarterback Landry Jones aspect of the rewrite almost every record Oklahoma football this for an OU quarterback, he season of course will be picked up certain mechanthe quarterback position, ics to help him success. which, all things considered, Bell’s job will be to not is not in bad shape. force the ball down field, Junior Blake Bell has little and he will be called upon to room for error, no question, throw balls short to receivbut his only hope for a good ers and allow them to make or decent season is to trust plays with their athleticism. those who put you in this As the season progresses,
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The total number Bell’s completion of touchdowns percentage in Bell has in his career, all of this past Red-White spring which are rushing game Source: soonersports.com
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Bell’s playbook options should grow based on the positive things he reveals, such as good decision making to coach Bob Stoop sand the coaching staff. A key point here in understanding what the Wichita, Kan., native has to deal with is this: Bell probably will not perform at the same level as former OU quarterbacks Sam Bradford, Jones, Jason White or Paul Thompson — just to name a few. However, this does not mean his level of play is not up to par with Stoops’ expectations. There are two “ifs” I want to point out here. First, if Bell only throws for 100 yards and the Sooners win by 20, job well down. Second, if he plays according to the game plan the coaching staff created, the Sooners could be in line for a win total higher than expected. With games looming on the horizon in which the “Belldozer” most assuredly will have to pass the ball, he must be patient in the pocket and put the ball where only the receiver can make a play on the ball. Opponents, such as West Virginia, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and
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Junior quarterback Blake Bell (10) is the favorite to lead the Sooners in 2013 under center, but he will have a lot to prove considering he is a different style of quarterback to which OU fans have become accustomed.
Texas, will be out to prove if Bell really has developed as a quarterback. If he does, they could be in for a shock. Based off the Sooners’ performance against Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl a season ago, this team will use it as motivation to prove it learned from its mistakes
and everyone will be held accountable. This is the type of leadership I expect out of Bell this year, because the other 10 guys in the huddle will give him the room to take charge. It has been said by numerous football experts the quarterback is an extension of the mind of the
head coach. If this is true, that statement can’t be tested any better for Bell and Stoops this season. The first game on Aug. 31 against Louisiana-Monroe will show what shape this offense is in. Demerye Paulin is a broadcast journalism senior.
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a quick look Volleyball Sam Hoffman Sports Reporter
Following a 22-11 season that ended in the second round of the NCAA tournament, the Oklahoma women’s volleyball team enters a 2013 season looking to do something no OU volleyball team has done in the program’s history: Win a Big 12 title. Coach Santiago Restrepo, who led the Sooners to five NCAA tournament appearances, will have to do so without his top two players from 2012. Here’s a quick look at the Sooners in 2013:
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PLAYER PROFILE Sallie McLaurin Year: Senior Position: Middle Blocker 2012 Honors: All-Big 12 First Team AVCA AllCentral Region First Team AVCA All-American Third Team
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coach PROFILE Santiago Restrepo
Despite losing the team’s t o p p l aye r, c o a c h Matt Potter and the Sooners look to improve upon that finish and make their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2010. To do so, some of the young players and new seniors, such as Zoe Dickson and Bailey Boulware, will have to step up and make bigger contributions this fall. Here’s a quick look at the Sooners in 2013:
Ninth Year Record: 143-106 Career Honors: 2006 Big 12 Coach of the Year 2006 CVU.com National Coach of the Year Postseason Appearances: 5
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Senior defender Kathryn Watson (14) dribbles the ball down field against LSU in a double-overtime loss Aug. 12, 2012, at John Crain Field. The Sooners begin their 2013 home season at 1 p.m. on Sept. 1 against Texas State.
PLAYER PROFILE Zoe Dickson Year: Senior Position: Midfielder
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Sophomore setter Julia Doyle (2) sets up her teammates for a spike Sept. 14, 2012, in the volleyball team’s sweep of SMU in McCasland Field House. Doyle will be one of the younger players who will be called upon to step up and have a big season if the Sooners want to play past the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Career Stats: Games Played: 62 Games Started: 60 Shots: 25 Goals: 3 Assists: 2 Points: 8 Game-Winning Goals: 1
AT A GLANCE 2013 Schedule Aug. 16: @ Idaho, 6 p.m. Aug. 18: @ Gonzaga, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 23: @ Tennessee, 6 p.m. Aug. 25: vs. Kennesaw State, 11 a.m. Aug. 30: @ Oklahoma State, 7 p.m. Sept. 1: vs. Texas State, 1 p.m. Sept. 6: @ Florida, 6 p.m. Sept. 8: @ Florida State, 12 p.m. Sept. 13: vs. Oral Roberts, 7 p.m. Sept. 15: vs. North Texas, 1 p.m. Sept 19: @ BYU, 8 p.m. Sept. 22: @ Utah, 2
p.m.* Sept. 27: @ Baylor, 7 p.m.* Oct. 4: vs. Oklahoma State, 7 p.m.* Oct. 11: vs. Texas Tech, 7 p.m.* Oct. 13: vs. Iowa State, 1 p.m.* Oct. 18: @ TCU, 7 p.m.* Oct. 20: @ Texas, 1 p.m.* Oct. 25: vs. West Virginia, 7 p.m.* Nov. 1: @ Kansas, 3 p.m.* All Times are Central *Conference Games Source: soonersports.com
AT A GLANCE 2013 Schedule Aug. 30: Milwaukee, 4 p.m.** Aug. 31: Northwestern, 9 a.m.** Aug 31: @ Western Michigan, 6 p.m.** Sept. 3: vs. Arkansas, 7 p.m. Sept. 6: vs. Pacific, 6 p.m.^ Sept. 7: @ Portland State, 2 p.m.^ Sept. 7: BYU, 7 p.m.^ Sept. 13: vs. Alabama A&M, 4:30 p.m.# Sept. 14: vs. Middle Tennessee State, 10 a.m.# Sept. 14: @ Missouri State, 7:30 p.m.# Sept. 17: @ Tulsa, 7 p.m. Sept. 19: vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 7 p.m.~ Sept. 20: vs. LIU Brooklyn, 7 p.m.~ Sept. 21: vs. Miami, 7 p.m.~ Sept. 25: vs. Texas Tech, 7 p.m.* Sept. 28: @ Texas, 3 p.m.* Oct. 5: vs. Iowa State, TBA* Oct. 9: @ Kansas, 6:30 p.m.* Oct. 12: vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m.* Oct. 19: @ Baylor, 7 p.m.* Oct. 23: @ TCU, 6:30 p.m.* Oct. 26: vs. West Virginia, TBA* Oct. 30: @ Kansas State, 7 p.m.* Nov. 2: vs. Texas, 7 p.m.* Nov. 9: @ Iowa State, 7 p.m. Nov. 13: vs. TCU, 7 p.m.* Nov. 16: vs. Baylor, TBA* Nov. 20: @ Texas Tech, 6 p.m.* Nov. 27: @ West Virginia, 5:30 p.m.* Nov. 30: vs. Kansas, 7 p.m.* All Times are Central *Conference Games **Holiday Inn West Invitational ^PSU Tournament #Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational ~Nike Invitational Source: soonersports.com
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he beginning of the school year can be incredibly busy, but it’s always a good idea to keep an eye (or ear) out for any new albums that might be coming up. I’ve made the task a little simpler by pointing out a few albums I’m looking forward to that I hope you’ll enjoy as well.
Album: “AM” Releases: Sept. 10 In a funny twist of fate, Franz Ferdinand and Arctic Monkeys, which both originated as future indie-rock icons in the early 2000s, will both be releasing a new album within weeks of each other. As a self-proclaimed Arctic Monkeys fanatic, I’m looking forward to this album the most. A recently released single, “Do I Wanna Know?” is already on my favorites playlist. If “AM” is anything like the single, I know I won’t be able to stop listening.
Album: “Big TV” Releases: Aug.12 The hauntingly melancholy sounds of White Lies soon will fill our ears again. The English post-punk band soon will release its third album “Big TV.” The first single from the album, “There Goes Our Love Again,” already has been released and promises an album full of the White Lies sound we know and love if the rest of the tracks stay true to its example. Lead singer Harry McVeigh’s voice is just as soothing and thought-provoking as ever, with a tone that is reminiscent of famous ’80s era musicians. If past work is any indicator of success, “Big TV” will be the perfect album for those moody summer and fall nights.
Album: “MGMT” Releases: Sept.17 MGMT soon will release its third full-length album, “MGMT.” The psychedelic rock band has been releasing hits such as “Time to Pretend” and “Electric Feel” for years, but it’s about time for a new party anthem. The single “Alien Days” from the new album already has been released. The incredibly trippy track is hopefully a great precursor of things to come.
Album: “Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action” Releases: Aug. 27 The indie-rock heroes of Franz Ferdinand are at it once again with “Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action.” It seems like forever since hits like “Take Me Out” and “Do You Want To” from past albums were all I could listen to for days. “Love Illumination” and “Right Action” are the tracks from the album that already have been released. The songs are promising but lack the catchy qualities of past hits. I hope the rest of the album contains one of those addicting party favorites that we’ve come to expect from Franz Ferdinand.
Album: “The 20/20 Experience Part 2” Releases: Sept. 30 Though I’m not a Timberlake fan myself (unless we’re talking about his ‘N Sync days), the first part of his newest album gathered so much buzz that I think the second part will deserve a listen. Mixed reviews from the first part of his album are raising curiosity over whether the second half will better live up to fans’ expectations. Hopefully we’ll have another hit like “SexyBack” to amp up the beginning of the school year.
The dates for album releases later in the fall have not yet been released. Check oudaily.com for our New Music Tuesday columns throughout the semester. Megan Deaton is a journalism and international area studies senior.
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he excitement of the summer movie season has ended, but that doesn’t mean you should skip the complexes this fall. Late summer and fall have become a proving ground for future summer blockbuster franchises and a time that stuTony Beaulieu anthonybeaulieu78@gmail.com dios recognize as a profitable season for more genre-centric fare. That means fall gets it all, from summer high-concept action epics to horror and science fiction niche films. Here’s a few to bookmark for the coming months that may tickle your cinematic fancy:
The remake of Brian De Palma’s 1979 horror opus is being unleashed Oct. 18. The original is considered a classic of the genre — and the first successful Stephen King adaptation, to boot. This time around Chloe Moretz (HitGirl from “Kick-Ass”) is taking on the title role, with Julianne Moore playing her stiff, religiously deranged mother.
honorable mention “Kick-Ass 2” Release: Aug. 16 “The World’s End” Release: Aug. 23 “The Grandmaster” Release: Aug. 23 “You’re Next” Release: Sept. 6 “Riddick” Release: Sept. 6
The team behind “Saw” and the original 2010 frightener return with “Insidious: Chapter 2” to be released Sept. 16. The original cast is also making a comeback, including writer Leigh Whannell as paranormal technician “Specs” and Patrick Wilson as the haunted head of the Lambert brood. The director, James Wan, also is responsible for the summer horror hit “The Conjuring” and is set to direct “Fast & Furious 7,” but don’t let that dissuade you.
The acclaimed novel (considered a canonical work of contemporary science fiction) by Orson Scott Card finally gets a cinematic adaptation courtesy of writer/ director Gavin Hood. The story follows a generation of children who train their entire lives for an alien invasion — sort of like a high concept summer movie, but with brains. “Ender’s Game” is invading theaters Nov. 1.
“Machete Kills” Release: Oct. 4 “Man of Tai Chi” Release: TBA “The Wolf of Wall Street” Release: Nov. 15
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The latest in Marvel’s hit streak continues Nov. 8 with “Thor: The Dark World.” The film is a sequel to both the original “Thor” and 2012’s “The Avengers.” With stars Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman returning, if there ever was a surefire hit for the fall 2013 season, this is it.
Hollywood’s youngest blockbuster franchise returns for another round of PG-13 preteen death matches Nov. 22. Co-writing this sequel is Michael Arndt (“Little Miss Sunshine,” “Toy Story 3” and the upcoming Disney “Star Wars” sequel) so expect this installment to have a little more substance than the original. In addition to the first film’s broad, ensemble cast returning, anticipate newcomer Philip Seymour Hoffman filling the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. Tony Beaulieu is a film and media studies senior.
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