Collegian: 17 January Issue, Volume 97

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Sports

NBA returns at last, OKC Thunder is dominant p. 4

Variety

Dueling “Dragon Tattoo” film reviews p. 6

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Opinion

Tulsa founder Brady should not be erased p. 8

january 17, 2012 issue 13 ~ volume 97

Hurricane buries UTEP Miners

Chris Byrd: A senior economics major, Byrd said his service trip to Southeast Asia provided clarity about his future.

Service fraternity VP Chris Byrd wins Marcy Lawless service award Molly Noah Student Writer

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Freshman guard Eric McClellan dunks over the UTEP defense. The Hurricane crushed the Miners in a 59–48 landslide, managing to pick up 14 of 17 free throws. McClellan was golden against UTEP, digging up 14 points.

After two heartbreaking conference losses, Tulsa turns its season around with a resounding win over the UTEP Miners. Morgan Broeg Student Writer

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he first half of the season has not been kind to the Golden Hurricane, which suffered seven of its nine losses by single digits, but it seems to have righted the ship against the University of Texas-El Paso Miners Wednesday night. After losing its first two conference games by a total of three

points, Tulsa defeated UTEP 59– 48 behind strong performances by sophomore Kodi Maduka and freshman Eric McClellan. Maduka and McClellan contributed 14 points apiece, and sophomore guard Jordan Clarkson also scored in double digits with 10. Senior center Steven Idlet and junior guard Scottie Haralson both added eight points in the win. Maduka also led the Golden Hurricane with seven rebounds in the game. UTEP was led by sophomore guard Michael Perez who scored 14 points; Perez was the only UTEP player to reach double figures in scoring. The major difference in the

game came at the charity stripe. Tulsa shot well above its season average from the line, making 14 of 17 from the free throw line. On the other side, UTEP attempted only six free throws in the game, making four. Tulsa was better than the Miners statistically in almost every way, out-rebounding UTEP 30–26, tallying more assists and fewer turnovers. Tulsa came out of the gates fast, taking an early seven-point lead; however, with less than seven minutes to play in the first half, the Golden Hurricane found itself trailing 19–13. Tulsa rallied in response and outscored the Miners 15–3 to go

into halftime leading 28–22. Scottie Haralson was a large part of Tulsa’s first half comeback, scoring all eight of his points in the first half, including two 3-pointers shortly before the intermission. UTEP tightened the game back up early in the second half, closing the gap to a single point. The game remained close until just under 10 minutes left, Tulsa leading 41–40. TU went on an 18–8 run to clinch its game and close out its first conference victory of the season. The Golden Hurricane returns to action at home on Jan. 18 when Tulsa will battle with conference foe Tulane at 7 pm.

Gunfire troubles TU’s New Year 2012 starts out with a bang as bullets from celebratory gunfire land on TU property, damage cars. Joe Schroeder Student Writer

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he University of Tulsa witnessed an unusual spate of gun-related incidents over winter break. These cases appear to be the result of celebratory discharges of weapons into the air. On Christmas day a lead bullet was found on the ground near

Sharp Chapel, and during the New Year’s holiday multiple vehicles on campus were struck by gunfire. Campus Security officers found two damaged cars with bullets lying in the front seats, and on Jan. 2 a campus security vehicle that had been parked outside on New Year’s Eve was found with a bullet in its hood. According to Campus Security Captain Paul Downe, none of the bullets in question appear to have been fired on campus, and none were aimed at their eventual destinations. Rather, they seem to have fallen

from the air. The damage done to vehicles on campus bears evidence of this trajectory. Projectiles that penetrated car windows did no damage to the seats that they landed on. Captain Downe believes that the bullets originated from weapons fired into the air as part of holiday celebrations. Though Tulsa has an ordinance against discharging firearms in such a manner, it is often flouted around holidays. Downe says that revelers should be much more careful. Firing weapons into the air can be very

dangerous, he said, and perpetrators “can be held criminally liable.” The issue of celebratory gunfire is not unique to Tulsa. Every year, especially around New Years’ Eve, many American cities report incidents of property damage and even injury or death caused by falling bullets. On Jan. 1 a Florida boy was critically wounded after being struck by a bullet possibly fired miles away. Though injury is uncommon,

See Gunfire on page 3

he Marcy Lawless Award, a time-honored tradition at TU, is given annually to a student who shows an exemplary spirit of service and giving. The award, which is named after TU’s former first lady, is given every fall to a student whose passion for serving emulates the late Marcy Lawless. Senior Chris Byrd has been named 2011’s recipient. For Byrd, an economics major and Tulsa native, service has been a part of life since high school, when he was involved in scouting, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout. He has continued to serve throughout college, joining the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, and has served as APO’s vice president this past semester. One of Byrd’s most defining service experiences was his trip to Southeast Asia, where he worked on a demonstration farm, helping workers develop sustainable techniques to increase agricultural production. “The trip was a very informative experience for me.” said Byrd, “It really helped clarify what I want to do with the rest of my life.” Byrd plans to attend graduate school and get a masters degree in international development. “My focus is on community development in a foreign country, equipping people to have the training and resources to address and resolve issues in the community without have to inject external aid” Byrd said. “Using techniques like micro-finance and saving cooperatives help people generate income and have security.” Byrd said that his time at TU helped him understand what he wanted to do with his life. “I’ve been able to develop a wonderful community of friends who have a lot of diversity. With APO and Christian ministries I’m really connected on campus, and it’s these relationships and experience have really encouraged me and played a significant role in navigating these past four years,” Byrd said.

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Richard Shweder speaks at TU

Harlem Globetrotters at BOK

Hoops n’ Chili

University of Chicago cultural anthropologist Richard Shweder will deliver a lecture on “Robust Cultural Pluralism in the New World Order: Three Prophecies.” He will speak about anticipation of the “end of history” and various visions of the post-Cold War world at 7 p.m. in the Lorton Performance Center.

The world-famous exhibition basketball team is coming to Tulsa, featuring No. 55 “Tiny,” the world’s tallest basketball player at 7’8”, and No. 17 “Hops,” the NCAA slam dunk champion. Seats range from $22 to $41. The Globetrotters play at 7 p.m. at the BOK center.

Hurricane fans can enjoy a bowl of savory chili and show support for the women’s basketball team before it takes on Tulane at 2 p.m. The event begins at 12:30, and will feature rookie coach Matilda Mossman, Captain ‘Cane, the marching band and spirit squad. Cost is $12.


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