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A CART bus brings students to campus Wednesday afternoon. CART is sponsoring a "Dump the Pump" event Thursday with free bus rides, prizes, T-shirts and a concert held at Andrews Park at 6 p.m.

Transportation promotion offers free bus rides Residents can ride for chance to win prizes JAMES LOVETT The Oklahoma Daily

Norman residents can ride the city’s bus system for free Thursday as part of “Dump the Pump,” a national initiative promoting public transportation. The one-day event also will feature promotional giveaways, jugglers and performers at several bus stops; a date auction and a free concert at Andrews Park from Norman’s own hometown band Resident Funk. Dump the Pump is in its fourth year in Norman, and awareness of the event has grown tremendously since the first year, CART spokesman Kris Glenn said. “The first year was very new to CART, so it was not promoted as well as it is now,” Glenn said. “In the second year, there was about a 14 percent ridership increase, and CART realized for 2008 with the gas price increases, CART really needed to do something big, and that’s when we offered the free rides.” In 2008, 2,200 people rode the bus on Dump the Pump

David, the lead singer for Resident day, twice the average daily number Funk. of riders, Glenn said. Over the past “We’ve all found that riding the year, CART’s daily ridership has bus is a really economical way to increased 14 percent, he said. get to know someone, because no Dump the Pump is part of a one has to worry about driving,” national project from the American McKee said. “For students, you Public Transportation Association, can have a few drinks with a date and takes place annually on the Norman Dump the Pump Rally and get on the bus and not have to third Thursday in June. Those who Andrews Park worry about driving intoxicated. ride the bus during the day have 201. W. Daws All of the loops take you to great a chance to win $100, a Nintendo 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday places in Norman.” Wii, a bicycle and a pair of OU Free CART rides, all day McKee said she thinks support football tickets to the game of for increased public transportation their choice. Kara Joy McKee, Norman Sustainability Network spokes- in Norman is gaining momentum, and Dump the Pump is the woman, said many people are unaware of how convenient major outlet for that support. “Looking at our Facebook group, there are many comthe CART system can be. “It seems like people don’t really realize how convenient ments from people both living in Norman and who used to and easy it is to ride CART until they try it,” McKee said. “We live in Norman who are really excited,” she said. “The only way to make the bus system better is to demonstrate there keep cheering ourselves on, saying ‘Get on the bus!’” McKee said this is the first year the event will feature is support for it, and the only way to expand is to increase a bus-date auction, which will include ride-oriented date ridership. I think the citizens of Norman are ready for that opportunities with several members of NSN as well as Chris kind of convenient economical mass-transit system.”

Gubernatorial candidate Brogdon pushes for smaller government RICKY MARANON The Oklahoma Daily

State Sen. Randy Brogdon, R-Owasso, and his wife made a campaign stop in Norman Tuesday night to promote his run for governor in 2010. Before Brogdon spoke to members of Cleveland County Republican Women, he sat down to talk with The Daily. “I have a simple approach when it comes to government,” he said. “Government should be limited, efficient and very effective, and right now it is none of those.” Brogdon said because the government has taken on too many responsibilities, it has made itself inefficient, and is passing on debt “that we may not be able to get ourselves out of if we keep on spending without cutting back.” “There was a time in America during World War II when Uncle Sam would say ‘I need you,’ but now the tables have seemed to have turned and people look at Uncle Sam and say ‘We need you,’” he said. “The more government steps into our lives, the more it destroys our freedom.” Brogdon was said his Christian faith gives him a responsibility to help the less fortunate, but doesn’t think the government shares the same obligation. “I have a personal responsibility to help my fellow man,” he said. “Our communities need to be willing to help the less fortunate rather than just passing down the responsibility to a government agency. Government was never designed to be a crutch.” His wife, Donna, said there are benefits to serving the less fortunate personally, rather than relying on the government. “When you serve others personally, you

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get to see the smiles on their faces, and actually see the work being done,” she said. “If we leave it up to the government, we personally miss the blessings of serving others.” Sen. Brogdon said government does have some responsibilities, however. “I’m a constitutional conservative,” he said. “The government should protect us and the rule of law, my God-given rights, the right to free enterprise and our personal liberties given to us in the Constitution.” On the economy, Brogdon cites his experience as a businessman. He said he follows the examples of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, both of whom have declined to spend parts of the federal government’s $787 billion stimulus package, saying it will lead to future tax increases. “The stimulus package was the wrong thing to do on so many levels,” Brogdon said. “Not only can we not afford to pay for these things later, but the government is getting too involved in the marketplace. I have created good paying jobs with benefits as a businessman for over 30 years before I was involved state government, and I didn’t need the government’s help doing it. I know how to create jobs in a free-market society, and I have the personal experience and results to prove it.” When it comes to the stimulus package, Brogdon believes he has the edge over his opponent in the primary, Congressman Mary Fallin, R-Oklahoma City. “She is a strong conservative, but she voted for financial bailouts last year,” he said. “And, while opposing the stimulus package, has also said that Oklahoma should get earmarks in the package.”

Biochemistry professor on path to ‘atomic glory’ KYLE WEST The Oklahoma Daily

Biochemistry professor Ann West’s love for science started in a small suburb of New York when her father gave her a chemistry set. “There was a natural curiosity for how things work, and you’re interested in answering those questions,” she said. She is now an accomplished molecular biologist. Shortly after OU hired her in 1996, she became the chemistry department’s first woman to receive a full professorship. West currently is studying proteins in the signaling pathways of cells that will be used to design drugs of the future, and is the first person to see the structure of a specific type of protein at an atomic level. “You can physically imagine what this very small molecule is in its atomic glory,” she said. “To be able to be the first one to see it in all history was amazing.” West’s fascination with the structure of proteins consumes much of her research, she said. “Proteins are the workhouse of the cell, and there are many types that do many things,” West said. “To be able to dissect how they operate and function, that’s the most intriguing thing.” Studying the structure of proteins is often a prerequisite to learning how to combat cancer, she said. “Even though we’re not studying cancer specifically, learning how proteins turn and off is extrapolatable to cancer research,” West said. George Richter-Addo, West’s friend and colleague, said the chemistry department is

very fortunate to have her. “She’s always available for someone seeking help for schoolwork,” he said. “She’s very interested in how students could be trained in the future.” Colleague Paul Cook has been friends with West since in 1996, and said he admires what she brings to the department. “She’s honest, she’s intelligent, her papers and research projects are always well-conceived, she’s open, fun-loving,” Cook said. Richard Cichewicz has worked with West for four years, and said she knows what direction to take her teaching and research. “She is always able and ANN willing to make time help WEST out fellow colleagues in need,” he said. “It would be wonderful if there were more people like her.” West said one of her favorite aspects about being a molecular biologist at OU is the interaction with her peers. “I love the hands-on aspect, and I love the mentoring aspect, to be able to learn from other people more senior than you,” West said. “Then when you’re more experienced, you mentor others.” West said she wishes there was a greater connection between faculty and students. “I think we have a lot more in common then we realize,” West said. “You only get to know that if you talk to your professors, if you get to know them.”

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‘Dump the Pump’ step in the right direction For one day out of the year, Norman residents can enjoy free transportation, courtesy of the city’s public transportation system. But is this initiative enough to reduce our carbon footprint or make a dent in the emissions we create? Unfortunately, it doesn’t. But it is a step in the right direction. The program, which takes place every third Thursday of June nationwide, offers riders across the country a chance to save money, reduce pollution and a way to get out of the heat. But as green initiatives go, people usually don’t think of Norman as a city with a great public transportation system. With the success of “Dump the Pump Day,” CART should consider extending the pedestrian holiday or giving citizens a chance to enjoy a day of free rides throughout the

year. Not only will this save people money, but it will offer publicity to CART, bringing more riders and participants in public transportation, truly denting our greenhouse gas emissions. By offering prizes like a Nintendo Wii and OU football tickets, CART already has generated a buzz that should bring more people to ride. It did last year. According to CART spokesman Kris Glenn, daily ridership increased by 14 percent. With gas prices and temperatures rising once again, the citizens of Norman should take advantage of this free day, understand its mission and change their lifestyles to truly create a difference. It’s not the thought that counts, it’s the actions of the people of Norman who take advantage of this opportunistic event.

Mai-Thao Nguyen is a biochemistry senior.

OBAMA’S HEALTH CARE PLAN GOOD FOR CONSUMERS For the past few weeks President Obama has been heavily campaigning his new health care reform plan, hoping to have a new law enacted by October. The new plan is not the all-in-one universal DARA health care plan you may MIRZALE have already heard about. Instead, it creates a new government-sponsored health insurance package. If passed, people would have the option of choosing between their existing insurance policies and the government’s public plan. The public plan is intended to be cheaper than most options available today in hopes it would provide insurance to the current 45 million Americans without health care. Obama’s plan also would offer tax cuts everywhere from the cost of medication to tax

cuts for businesses for their cost of insuring employees. Obama hopes to fund the new plan by eliminating former President Bush’s tax cuts for people making over $250,000. Proponents argue the new plan would offer nearly everyone insurance who cannot currently afford it, as well as keeping private companies accountable by giving consumers another option to choose from. Opponents argue the quality of health care in America would go down and drive out private business, as consumers would likely go for the cheaper government option. As well as worries of having to pay more in taxes. Those against the current health care reform plan do have valid concerns. Our government has dropped the ball on other public programs in the past. For example, education is mostly left up to the politicians and our grade schools are hardly something to be proud of.

Those who live a healthy life and only have health care in case of emergencies also have legitimate complaints. After all, why should they pay more in taxes to pay for the insurance of someone who, for example, is a lifelong smoker? However, this policy seems to offer a good middle ground for those who believe in universal health care, and the people who want government to stay out of health care. First off, it keeps us, the consumers, in control. Currently corporations are in charge of our nations health care. Companies, who are mostly concerned with running a profitable business, should not be in charge of our nation’s health insurance. Right now there are few restrictions on what private insurance companies can charge customers, and costs are spiraling out of control. After all, when it is a matter of life or death, you are likely to pay anything for the medical procedures you need, regardless

of how much debt it puts you in. People concerned about the quality of health care dropping also do not need to worry with the proposed policy. If the new public plan does drive out private insurance companies, it simply means the public plan is better, and we as consumers chose to leave those companies and go with the government plan. If the government-run system turns out to worsen health care, more people are going to stay with those private companies which will have competition to ensure they do not take advantage like they have in our current system. Most importantly, this new plan offers many Americans who cannot pay for health care an affordable option. We can all agree that hard-working citizens should not be left uninsured, and this plan is the closest we have come to giving them a realistic option. Dara Mirzaie is an economics senior.

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National golf championship comes to OU EDDIE RADOSEVICH The Oklahoma Daily

All eyes of the amateur golf world will be centered on Norman. July 13-18, when OU plays hosts the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship at Jimmie Austin Golf Club. The championship will mark the first time the Publinx will be held in Oklahoma, and the first time for the event to be held at a university facility. Last year, the Amateur Public Links Championship was held at the 7,551-yard, par 71 Murphy Creek Golf Course in Aurora, Colo. The championship is open to amateur public course golfers who hold a USGA handicap index not exceeding 4.4 strokes. Players also are not allowed to be members of any private golf clubs. “Before I got here [in 2005], there were individuals like Greg Gross, Stan Ball, former OU head pro and Gene Mortenson, a former USGA official,” said Rodney Young. OU director of golf. “They all worked diligently to get a major event here. They wrote letters and worked with the USGA, but were denied several times. However, their tenacity and Stan Ball’s ability to stay on top of it is what got it awarded to us.” As for the participants, they will come to Jimmie Austin the second week in July with hopes of becoming the next champion. One hundred fifty-six players will qualify to play in two rounds of stroke play. The field will then be

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The Jimmie Austin Golf Club will play host to the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in July. The course opened in 1950, and was later redesigned in 1996. cut to the top 64 players who will then compete under the match play format to find the United States champion. The Jimmie Austin Golf Club is a Perry Maxwell/Press Maxwell layout originally opened in 1950. It was then redesigned by Robert Cupp in 1996. As for the track, it couldn’t be in any better condition, Young said. “We made major changes during the fall of 2007,” Young said. “We redesigned all of the greens, all

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of the bunkers and all of the green surroundings, as well as adding several tee boxes.” And like any USGA set-up, expect the course to play fair but tough. “The USGA will set the tees everyday. We actually built eight specific tee boxes for them (the USGA) to use,” Young said. “They want the rough to be thick but consistent, and the greens will run fast and firm.” Young also added that the rough is currently at two inches but would

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be raised to about two-and-onehalf inches until the USGA tournament officials arrive in Norman July 6. So what could be a winning score? “It just depends on the weather,” Young said. “If someone in the medal play shoots a 135, there’s a good chance of winning. The course is going to be fair if they keep it in the fairway, if they don’t make any mistakes. It’s going to be possible to see a course record out The Oklahoma Daily is a public forum and OU’s independent student voice. Letters should concentrate on issues, not personalities, and should be fewer than 250 words, typed, double spaced and signed by the author(s). Letters will be cut to fit. Students must list their major and classification. OU staff and faculty must list their title. All letters must include a daytime phone number. Authors submitting letters in person must present photo identification. Submit letters Sunday through Thursday, in 160 Copeland Hall. Letters can also be submitted via e-mail to dailyopinion@ ou.edu.

there.” The current course record is 65. Shot by former Sooner and current professional golfer Hunter Hass during his bid for qualification into the U.S. Public Links in 1999, the score marks the lowest competitive course record since the redesign. For Norman residents and golf enthusiasts alike, the championships are a tremendous opportunity to show what Oklahoma golf has to offer. “It’s free to get in; free parking as well,” Young said. There will be gallery ropes around the greens of No. 9 and No. 18 only. Other than that, the gallery is welcome to walk alongside the competitors. Even more incentive for golf fans to come watch the action will be two participants with local ties who have already qualified for the tournament. Oklahoma assistant golf coach Phillip Bryan and current Sooner golfer Liam Logan both have qualified to play. Logan, a Fort Worth native, qualified last week at Oklahoma City’s Lincoln Park Golf Course, en route to shooting a 10-under-par score to win medalist honors. Oklahoma 2009-10 recruit Nathan Chambers is the first alternate for the tournament. As the tournament draws closer, there is still room for volunteers and caddies. For more information on becoming apart of the 2009 U.S. Public Links, call 325-6716. Guest columns are accepted at editor’s discretion. ’Our View’ is the voice of The Oklahoma Daily. Editorial Board members are The Daily’s editorial staff. The board meets Monday and Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. in160 Copeland Hall. Columnists’ and cartoonists’ opinions are not necessarily the opinions of The Daily Editorial Board.

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Professor’s book club satisifes readers’ ‘hunger’ I love to read. And I’m not talking about reading blogs or video game manuals or text messages, either. I mean books, plain and simple. So when a friend invited me to a book club this summer, I naturally accepted, no questions asked. As it turns out, the book club is led by popular political science professor David Ray. I’ve never had the opportunity to take one MEGAN of his classes, but I’d have to MORGAN be earless to say I’ve never heard of him. Ray has held informal book clubs for years, which are unrelated to his classes. Anyone can attend. When I showed up at the first meeting, I could barely contain my excitement when Ray began pulling massive hardback books out of a big box and handing them out to everyone present. Nothing quite gets my attention like a free book. This book was Chilean author Roberto Bolano’s “2666,” which had already been decided by the club regulars to be the summer choice. I gripped it tightly, as if I had imagined the gift, and it would vanish if I let go. (It didn’t.) Ray said he believes that the book club exists because students are interested. “There’s a hunger for it,” he said. Looking around at the 12 or so students who requested to read such a lengthy book in the summer, I’d say he’s right. This is the first summer Ray’s book club has met. Although some might say that reading is on the decline (which it is, unarguably) and scoff at the idea of a successful, voluntary reading group for students, this fact remains. “Here are OU students demanding to read a 900-page book in the summer,” Ray said.

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Professor David Ray speaks with students about select book readings at his book club’s weekly meeting on June 11 in Dale Hall Tower. The students come to the discussions seeking education outside the typical school semester. Because of this, he believes there is a group of students on campus thirsting for more knowledge. He wants students to pursue an active intellectual life outside of class, he said. Ray said he thinks there is a stark contrast between the best students at OU and those less serious. “But the important question is, what percentage in the middle could rise to the occasion to get a better education?” he said. Students in the club said they participate simply because they want to get together and

“HERE ARE OU STUDENTS DEMANDING TO READ A 900-PAGE BOOK THIS SUMMER.” DAVID RAY, POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR discuss books, and Ray’s book club provides an outlet for this. The discussion group does not have a fixed structure, giving members the chance to make comments and observations, or pose questions to the group as time allows. The summer book club meets at 4:30 p.m. every Thursday in Dale Hall Tower.

REBELLIOUS ROCKERS STIRRING UP LOCAL MUSIC SCENE You might have noticed a new Oklahoma band popping up on concert bills across the state. With a name that basically screams rock ‘n’ roll, The Pretty Black Chains has quietly — scratch that — loudly been stealing the thunder of nearly all the alternative rock bands on the Oklahoma music scene. Bristling with rebellion and a signature punk rock attitude, PBC has been cutting loose and showing Okies what music is all about. JOSHUA Rising from the ashes of the now-de- BOYDSTON funct The Stock Market Crash, with additions from The Boom Bang and Third Grade Scuffle, The Pretty Black Chains already has risen toward the top of the Oklahoma music food chain. And for good reason. The band crafts simple garage rock that is nearly impossible not to hum along to. If early demos like “Ambulance” and “King Faker” are any indication, it is only going to get more outrageously catchy. Think of it as sort of ’70s garage rock revival with a modern twist. Its music brings to mind the melodies of Locksley, the spirit of The Horrors, the grit of Sonic Youth and the energy

of The Hives. The Pretty Black Chains’ music is wild, rebellious and most of all, fun. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect to the band is that all of this translates live. In fact, it is probably where it shines the most. PBC is quickly becoming the most notorious live band in Oklahoma — a goal of the band from the start. Lead singer Kellen McGugan announced an energetic show as a sort of mission statement. “We have all been to far too many shows where artists get up on stage and try to be artists,” McGugan said. “It’s boring. We play rock ’n’ roll for people who like to have a great time. When we’re on stage, it’s the most fun we all have collectively, and we like to give that back to our crowd.” There seems to be a growing market for fun, balls-out garage rock, and The Pretty Black Chains seems to have a corner on it. If you want to witness PBC’s meteoric rise for yourself, you can catch them Thursday at the Conservatory in Oklahoma City or July 24 at DFest in Tulsa. Just heed Kellen’s warning: “Disclaimer: Coming to a PBC show will cause you to shake, sweat, drink, dance and break everything around you. If you enjoy doing any of these activities, we strongly suggest coming to the show. Bring your friends.” Joshua Boydston is a psychology sophomore.

Ray also is expected to be named interim dean of the Honors College for the next two years. If this happens, he said he plans to launch up to nine new book clubs. Anyone interested should be on the lookout for these clubs in the fall. I know my name will be on the list. Megan Morgan is a professional writing senior.

HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol

Thursday, June 18, 2009 GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you think you have to outmaneuver others to accomplish your purposes, make sure that you stay clear of devious or dishonest actions. Be smart, not sinister. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -It’s not unusual for companions to have an enormous influence over a person’s attitudes and actions. So if you want to be inspired and successful, hang out with the doers of the world. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Small but effective steps can be taken toward achieving an important personal goal. Make it a priority by putting it on top of your to-do list. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It doesn’t matter that you don’t think you’re a fascinating person to be around; you’ll sparkle anyway at a social gathering where you’re apt to get a chance to meet and make several new friends.

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The Pretty Black Chains’ brand of rock ‘n’ roll is burning up Oklahoma stages. The band plays Thursday at the Conservatory.

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