January 27th, 2014

a student newspaper of the university of tulsa

january 27, 2014 issue 14 ~ volume 99

Students pushed off campus

The University of Tulsa is a residential campus. The administration and many students want to keep it that way.

But growing enrollment and cheap off-campus housing have caused many students to move into surrounding neighborhoods. Can TU keep up with the growth?

Nikki Hager / Collegian

As TU expands its student population, housing on campus has become increasingly sparse, leading off-campus housing to look more attractive to many upperclassmen.

Nikki Hager Staff Writer

Unexpected Expansion Returning from winter break, students found a sizeable fenced-off hole spanning from the edge of the Allen Chapman Activities Center to Fifth Place and Florence. Construction of the new north residence hall and office building is officially underway.

University President Steadman Upham announced plans for the new building in a November letter to students and faculty. According to Upham, the building will accommodate a significant increase in student enrollment.

Over the past two academic years, the University of Tulsa has seen a 13 percent increase in student population. Several years ago, Upham said, the university had planned to increase the size of the student body by around 1,500 students. The plans were put on hold following the 2009 financial collapse.

The recent increase however, was not by design, but an indicator that the economy is turning around and more students are able to enroll in private universities, Upham said.

TU has already had to adapt housing to fit the growing demand.

The Collegian reported on the 67 freshman living in the Aloft downtown hotel this fall.

Additionally, the West Park apartments located off campus at Fourth and Lewis became available for students mid-summer.

Despite the university’s attempts to accommodate more students, it is becoming less likely that students will get their first choice of housing.

Gracie Weiderhaft was initially assigned to live in a dorm during her senior year after she spent her junior year studying abroad in Germany.

“When I went abroad, I had to cancel my housing license at TU,” said Weiderhaft, who lived in the University Square Apartments her sophomore year.

Both Weiderhaft and her roommate, who was also abroad at the time, sent friends to serve as proxies during the housing selection process.

“We figured that since we were both seniors, it wouldn’t be too hard to get an apartment. We were wrong… no apartments were available, so we wound up in West Suites,” Weiderhaft said. “Not that there is anything wrong with West Suites, but it was my senior year, and I was burnt-out on dorm life.

In apartments you can have people over whenever, throw parties, cook all the time, enjoy your own shower. We were both pretty upset.”

Fortunately Weiderhaft and her

roommate were offered an apartment in the West Park complex mid-summer.

“It’s a block off campus so it’s not quite as convenient as the other apartments, but I don’t mind.

West Park is very nice,” Weiderhaft added.

While the West Park apartments worked well this year for a handful of students, the new complex includes only 15 two-bedroom apartments and five single bedroom apartments, so only about 35 students are able to live there.

If the university continues to expand at the current rate, numerous students will be unable to attain an apartment.

Housing How-to The housing process itself is fairly complex. Students wishing to live on-campus are entered into a housing lottery. Preference is first given by seniority—graduate and law students are given first preference, seniors next, followed by juniors, and so on. Within each

grade level, there is an additional level of preference: first international students, then people who already have apartments, then students who wish to live on campus in the summer, then students who want summer storage.

According to Melissa France, the Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services/ Director of Housing & Residence Life, the likelihood of students getting an apartment varies.

“We never know how many students will select to retain their current apartment. Some years more apartments come available for the lottery than others,” France said.

“The important thing to note is that housing is always changing, and even if something is unavailable when you come through, be sure to let us know if you want to be on a waiting list, because things change, and something could become available a week later or even over the summer.”

Currently, around 70 percent of

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Sports

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Super Bowl: The overlooked vs. the legend The best-of-the-NFL powered through the league’s toughest divisions to earn a spot in Super Bowl XLVIII. Jesse Keipp Staff Writer

The NFL is gracing fans with a Super Bowl of the league’s true best teams: as both the Broncos and Seahawks carried the top seeds in their respective conferences.

Furthermore, fans will watch the Broncos’ league-leading offense square off against the Seahawks’ top-ranked defense.

No. 1 Offense vs. No. 1 Defense First and foremost, anyone who claims that Manning needs another Lombardi Trophy to seal his legacy has a concussion history that Roger Goodell would be ashamed of.

Not only were the Broncos the first offense in NFL history to reach 600 points in one season, but the Manning-led attack set the league record at 606, significantly besting the New England Patriots’ record of 589 set in 2007. Meanwhile, Peyton was just being Peyton, setting yet another single-season passing TD record at 55 and passing yards at 5,477.

The Seahawks defense stifled opponents, allowing only a miniscule 14.4 points per game. If there ever was a defense for Manning to struggle against, it would be that of the Seahawks. Whether it’s the repeatedly alleged PED use or Pete Carroll’s fiery coaching style, the Seahawks secondary, led by personality Richard Sherman, have terrified opposing passers. The squad has accumulated a whopping 28 interceptions, enough to make Jets QB Mark Sanchez blush.

For those wondering if this matchup of No. 1 O vs. No. 1 D in the Super Bowl is the first ever, it’s not. In fact, it’s happened five times previously, most recently

Jesse Keipp Staff Writer

At last week’s men’s basketball game between TU and Middle Tennessee at the Reynolds Center, fans were treated to a spectacular matchup at half time. The Thunder faced off against the Starz, in a competition of 4th grade titans.

The Starz boasted a future 7-footer, who dominated the paint. But the Thunder’s shifty, Allen Iverson protege broke so many ankles that only the Thunder remained standing. While these athletes stood at only one-third the size of their collegiate counterparts, their hearts were undoubtedly three times as big. If dunking ability were determined by love, this game would’ve been a slam dunk contest.

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Browns head coaching job has been less-than-enviable to any potential candidates. After the Browns executives infamously fired head coach Rob Chudzinski after just one year, the position seems void of any stability. In fact, the position is more unappetizing than wet dog food, leading Broncos OC Adam Gase and Patriots OC Josh McDaniels, among others, to remove their names from

in 2003 when the Buccaneers’ viciously stomped out side-armed slinger Rich Gannon and Co. In those five Super Bowl matchups, the defense has prevailed four times.

Notably, today’s NFL offenses are more prolific than ever. So does the old adage, “Defense wins championships” still hold true?

kings in exchange for Harvin, but Harvin has had the durability of Tiny Tim thus far.

Which storyline will Joe Buck, Troy Aikman et al. run into the ground more? Manning’s legacy or Sherman’s “thug” persona? My prediction: yes.

Don’t Forget Russ

Ultimately, I don’t think it’s quite yet the Seahawks’ time.

They’re the second-youngest team to ever make the Super Bowl, and the fourth-youngest team in this year’s NFL. Even though they

However, fans must not overlook Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who surpassed most of his stats from his phenomenal rookie season. With a passer rating of 101.2, Wilson supplemented his passing game with a formidable ability to scramble, accumulating over 500 yards on the ground. Anyone who watched Wilson against the 49ers in the NFC Championship game witnessed his uncanny ability to avoid sacks and lengthen plays.

Ultimately, the question is will Wilson be able to pick apart Denver’s D better than Manning will dissect Seattle’s? Of course, Wilson will also have the aid of stud running back Marshawn Lynch.

Lynch, however, will have to get past Denver DT Terrance Knighton, who is also very capable of his own Beast Mode.

Other Things to Watch For Keep an eye on the weather. Extreme cold and especially precipitation typically take a toll on passing attacks, not to mention grip on the precious pigskin. If nothing else, this is the first cold-weather Super Bowl, a drastic change from Florida or SoCal. How will Richard Sherman behave? Does he back up all his talk with play? He will be covering the Broncos’ best receivers, but Peyton Manning may not be afraid to challenge Sherman.

Does Percy Harvin make an impact? The Seahawks forfeited a first-round draft pick to the Viconsideration. Eventually, after all of the NFL’s other head coaching vacancies had already been filled, former Bills DC Mike Pettine gave into their courtships. Even his daughter tweeted, “Its [sic] the browns.. But hey, still pretty cool!” Is it though?

Prediction

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Peyton Manning throws 2 TDs in one half

Peyton Manning yells “Omaha” 50+ times

Someone at party claims Manning needs SB victory

Richard Sherman earns taunting penalty

Someone tries to be funny by yelling, “Go sports!”

Hilarious commercial incites standing ovation

Someone enjoys Bruno Mars’s halftime show

You sense that somewhere Tom Brady is crying

Golden Tate catches 30+ yard reception

Russell Wilson avoids 3 sacks in the same play

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll looks smug (free space)

You’re watching the game alone

You succumb to Pepsi advertising and drink a Pepsi

Both Broncos and Seahawks linemen go sleeveless

Someone at party makes sarcastic joke about weather

Wes Welker scores 2 TDs

Peyton Manning Fan throws fumbles Skittles onto field after Lynch TD

Seahawks Seahawks score Marshawn secondary has 2 first TD of game Lynch rushes for INTs in one half 150 yards

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The NHL played two ourdoor hockey games over the weekend. One game was played in Dodgers Stadium Saturday where the temperature at ice level surpased 100ºF during the day. The second game was in Yankee Stadium where a third game will be played Wednesday, as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders face-off at 6:30 p.m. on NBCSN.

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None of the professional sports teams in Tulsa faired too well over the last week. The Oilers started with a 3–2 shoot-out loss to the rival Wichita Thunder Tuesday.

The Oilers and 66ers both lost Friday night in Tulsa. The Revolution played in the convention center Saturday night, but lost by a point. The Oilers lost in Independance, Mo. The 66ers had the only victory of the week with a 131–128 victory over the Idaho Stampede Saturday night in Bixby.

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Seahawks defense scores TD

Schwarzenegger

looks alright in long hair

Broncos score first TD of 2nd Half

Snow falls on field during game

The Collegian has created a bingo card for the Super Bowl XLVIII. Enjoy.

Created by Jesse Keipp

In arguably the most ingenious personnel move in sports history, a high school basketball team has devised a plan to confuse opponents beyond belief. The Taylor Allderice High School basketball team boasts four sets of twins.

Granted, one of them is fraternal.

But, hey, that’s three pairs of twins on one team. You could have four of your five starters have an identical twin on the floor at the same time. And you could sub in the fifth guy’s twin as the sixth man.

Having trouble stopping LeBron and company? Basketball GMs everywhere take note.

Did you know the Cleveland Browns are terrible and have been terrible across two franchises streching back years? All of the NFL knows this, but for some reason fans continue to show up to witness the embarressment.

News and Notes

both San Diego and New England in the regular season. And I’d bet that they would’ve done the same to Indianapolis, their only other loss. This cast appears to be Manning’s best yet, and the numbers say Manning himself is better than ever. The start time is scheduled for Sunday at 5:25 p.m. on FOX. The final score will be 30–24 in favor of the Broncos.

Super Bowl Bingo

Photo courtesy imgur

In the fall, I wrote about the terrifying appearance of the New Orleans Pelicans’ mascot, Pierre.

If you have a deep-rooted fear of clowns, Pierre will make you cry.

If you don’t have a deep-rooted fear of clowns, Pierre will make you cry. This is a message that was obvious to apparently everyone but the NOLA basketball organization. However, the team is finally redesigning the mascot’s head, hopefully in time for the All-Star weekend. Strike one up for the good guys. God: 1. Satan: 0.

eventually came up with the victory against the 49ers, Seattle looked a little unsure at times. They fumbled essentially two plays in a row on their own goal line, late in the fourth quarter.

Since they are led by Peyton Manning, the Broncos are extraordinarily well-polished. Denver redeemed themselves with postseason victories after losing to

Photo courtesy Hy Peskin Collection

Gimmicks are fun in sports. For example, the St. Louis Browns baseball team famously sent 3-foot-7 Eddie Gaedel to pinch-hit in Aug. 1951. He, unsurprisingly, was walked.

eye on the hurricane Will Bramlett Sports Editor

The NFL’s Tampa Bay Bucaneers announced former TU two-time All-American defensive player and linebackers coach Lovie Smith as the Bucs’ new head coach.

The Bucaneers finished the season last in their division with a 4–12 record under second-year head coach Greg Schiano.

Skelly Field changed a bit last week. The University began the process of stiching the American Athletic Confernce logo onto the football field at the 25-yard line of the southwest and northeast corners of the field.

The logos, both facing the press box on the west side of the field, are two of the first signs of the

Photo courtesy Tulsa Athletic Dept.

The American Athletic Conference logo has begun to appear on the TU campus.

school’s upcoming move to the conference from C-USA on July 1.

Golden Hurricane star-runner Chris O’Hare graduated from Tulsa in December and has begun to run professionally.

O’Hare competed in the 1,500 meter men’s race at the Glasgow International Match on Saturday.

O’Hare led the race at the 800 meter and 1,200 meter splits and finished in first place with a time of 3:48.62.

Track & Field off to a strong start The Golden Hurricane track and field team began the 2014 season with impressive results.

Jordan Dunn Hoyt Staff Writer

Redshirt sophomores Rachel Baptista and Janessa Dunn, true sophomore Olivia O’Hare, juniors Brandi Krieg and Natasha Cockram and senior Audrey Jean-Baptiste placed well for the Golden Hurricane women’s track and field team Saturday during the Wildcat Invitational in Manhattan, Kan. The day’s highlights included first and second finishes for Baptista and Dunn respectively in the 3000-meter run and a second place finish for Jean-Baptiste in the 60-meter dash.

Also of note, Cockram took first and Kreig took second in the one-mile run at the Arkansas Invitational on Jan. 10 with times of 4:52.40 and 4:53.14 The men’s team fared comparably in Manhattan, Kan. where freshmen Paul Akintade and Otuga Ananaba placed fifth and ninth, respectively, in the 60-meter dash and sophomore Jake McDonnell finished in first place for the 800 meter race.

Sophomore Bryce Robinson set a new school record for the 200 meter dash with a time of 20.94 in the Arkansas Invitational. Robinson is already the school record holder in the 60-meter dash.

Veteran leadership is also present for the men’s side. Redshirt junior Danny Thater finished second at the Arkansas Invitational in

the mile run with a time of 4:12.59 and senior Emmett Cookson finished first first in the 3000-meter run in Manhattan.

“Winning conference championships for indoor and outdoor are definitely realistic goals. For the past few years, we’ve either won or been in contention,” said sophomore Adam Palamar from Ottawa, Canada, after finishing first in the one-mile run in Arkansas with a time of 4:10.28.

With a combination of veteran and young talent, the Golden Hurricane is looking forward to the rest of the 2014 season with optimism.

The men’s and women’s track and field teams will return to Fayetteville, Ark. to compete against the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday and Saturday.

NEWS

27 January 2014 From Housing cover TU students live on campus. Freshman and sophomores are required to do so, unless their parents live within 20 miles of the campus, in which case students are permitted to apply to have the requirement waived.

Entering the housing lottery only locks students into a housing contract if they are freshmen or sophomores, or if students who already have apartments wish to retain their current apartment. Otherwise, if a student is displeased by the options available, there is nothing binding that student to live on campus.

The housing administration, when contacted, was unable to provide the percentage of students who successfully secured an apartment after applying for one, citing the complexity of student housing needs. There are 1,233 total bedrooms in the on-campus apartment complexes. A back-ofthe-envelope calculation shows that if 70 percent of all juniors, seniors and graduate students— or around 2,000 students—enter the apartment lottery next year, there will not be room for about 780 of those who apply, without taking population growth into consideration. Students who do not already have an on-campus

hall opens in 2015, there is a shortage of dorm housing as well.

Alternatively, students can choose to live off-campus.

Renae Alexander chose to make the switch to an off-campus house after living on campus for two years.

Just two blocks from campus, Alexander’s house is within sight of the iconic McFarlin library.

“I have a ton of room, a lot of privacy, and amenities I couldn’t get living on campus, like an alarm system, fast, working Internet, a house phone, a front and backyard, a driveway and a garage and a dog,” Alexander said.

Alexander also highlights the affordability of living off campus. She bought her house just over a year ago.

“I decided to move off campus for investment purposes. The house by TU was foreclosed and an easy fixer-upper,” she said.

“I’m actually spending a significantly less... by living offcampus. My bills cost me around $240/month for electric, water, and gas. I charge my roommates $500/month with utilities included. So I’m making money each month. It is very easy to find houses around TU for this same price.”

Junior Nikki Roberts is considering moving off-campus

The above information was compiled by Splitwise. Splitwise is a website and mobile app that was developed to help roommates keep track of expenses and IOUs and is run in part by TU alumnus Caleb Oller.

The average price of a two-bedroom TU apartment with two residents is almost $3,000 for four months. This price does not include utilities. According to Splitwise, the average price for a two-bedroom apartment in the 74104 zip code, which surrounds TU, is about $1,600 for four months, plus utilities. For more info see TUcollegian.org.

apartment are by no means guaranteed to get one.

Moving Away Given that there are not enough university apartments for the number of students applying for them, there are a few options for students.

First, students can choose to stay on campus in a dorm.

However, until the new residence

for her senior year to help cut housing costs. “I guess the main issue is the cost of living on campus compared to how nice it is to be close to everything,” she said. “That’s why I would consider moving off-campus for my senior year, now that I feel connected without living there.”

Students can actually save a significant amount of money each semester without owning a home. Renting a house or an

apartment in neighborhoods surrounding TU can be significantly less expensive than living in on-campus apartments.

The average price of a twobedroom TU apartment with two residents is almost $3,000 per semester, or four months, plus utilities. According to Splitwise, the average price for a twobedroom apartment in the 74104 zip code surrounding TU is about $1,600 plus utilities for four months.

However, living off-campus has some challenges. TU parking is very limited. Most commuters buy parking passes for the Harvard lot, which is far away from the majority of academic buildings on campus.

Additionally, these lots often fill up and students are either forced to park on a nearby Tulsa street or are faced with the possibility of a ticket or being towed for parking in a lot without the proper pass. Parking passes for non-residential lots outside of the Harvard lots are significantly more expensive and there are very few available for purchase.

Uncertain Future If TU continues to grow at a consistent rate, it is fairly likely that the number of students moving off campus will increase.

According to France, there is no plan to expand the West Park apartments or any immediate plans to add new apartments.

Additionally, until the university knows what next year’s enrollment will be, there are no concrete plans for overflow housing.

“University officials understand that living in satellite campus housing meant riding the shuttle each day and not being in the center of campus life.

However, we hope they found the added amenities of the hotel made this option comfortable and enjoyable,” said France “Now that the students have all transitioned to campus, we are putting together a survey tool for them to let us know how they felt about the entire experience. That should give us some guidance as we move forward with backup housing plans for the fall.”

Should hotel or other additional housing plans become finalized before the housing lottery in March, France says that upperclassmen may have the option to live there. This is different from the situation last fall, when those living in the Aloft were international students or freshmen that were late to commit to TU.

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Flash: Dance in the Digital Age explores what happens when dance and technology come together.

Matt Magerkurth Staff Writer

participant in the dance department, had her piece “Amity” commissioned by the school.

The piece aims to explore the positivity of the interconnected digital world in our social lives.

The commission, however, disrupted her normal creative process.

“For this one I had to come up with the concept first, which was odd, but then I had to find music for the concept.”

Dixon, however, explored two disparate styles for his choreographing.

“They are polar opposites in styles and stories but once again coming back to interesting questions provoked by the dance concert’s theme.

‘Demons’ is a contemporary lyrical piece that asks what happens if the people who lie on the internet about who they are get caught and have it done to them.

‘Do Your Thing’ is an upbeat jazz routine that brings up all the different sassy colorful characters the internet has to offer.”

The show will have two public performances at the Lorton PAC on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

TU Students can see the show for free on Friday the 31st. All performances begin at 8pm.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $12 for area students and $6 for TU faculty, staff and students.

“There are a lot of frustrating times, but the people I get to work with are some of my closest friends from all majors, and we share a love of dance,” says Dixon. “It’s great at the end of the day to feel like you are a part of something bigger than yourself.”

Dancers from across academic disciplines are in the final rehearsal stages of the 2014 concert, called Flash: Dance in the Digital Age. The program, which started rehearsal last fall, spans a number of different dance styles, set on different kinds of ensembles, with different approaches to choreography but all of the pieces are united by a single theme.

“It’s all about answering the question (of) what happens when dance collides with technology,” says Harley Dixon, a sophomore in the Musical Theatre department who will dance in five numbers and who has choreographed an additional two pieces for the show.

Technology and dance is the specialty of the program’s director, Jessica Vokoun. “I have had a long interest in film and video work (it was my thesis in graduate school) so I’ve always been interested in the integration of video and dance. Well, what about technology and dance?

There are some really innovative things that are happening with software, with virtual reality, and I’ve been fascinated with that.”

The program utilizes some of the state-of-theart projection equipment inside the Lorton Performance Center’s Gussman Concert Hall to display videos and mood-setting imagery for the pieces.

The company of the production is a large one, numbering over thirty students from a wide variety of majors, including math, film and the sciences.

In addition to allowing students to showcase their dancing abilities, a few get the opportunity to provide their own choreography to the show.

Photo courtesy Jessica Vokoun Lauren Kirk, a recent Zohaib Sharieff and Harley Dixon practice lifting Luna art graduate and longtime Lu during a rehearsal of “Shadow Dance.”

Martin Luther King remembered, honored

There were almost two hundred entries in Tulsa’s annual Martin Luther King Day Parade, including entries from Kansas and Missouri, reflecting the parade’s growth into a regional event.

Organizers estimated that 10,000 people would come to watch the parade. The University of Tulsa was a part of the parade, with athletes and students marching in rememberance.

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Eye on the world: Magdalena Sudibjo Staff Writer Asia thailand The Thailand government declared a sixty-day state of emergency in the capital Bangkok and its surrounding provinces last Tuesday after protests against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, which started last year, turned violent.

Prime Minister Yingluck said that police, not the military, will be mostly in charge during the state of emergency, which allows the government to detain suspects without charge, impose curfews, ban political gatherings and censor media.

The Prime Minister refuses to resign from office but has called an election on February 2, which the protesters are already planning to boycott.

Meanwhile, Thailand’s election commission wants to delay polls

because of the political turmoil.

At least nine people have died during the protests, and several others were injured when grenades exploded two Sundays ago.

Europe ITALY Italians have voted to restore Pietro Perugino’s painting of a Madonna and Child over seven other pieces of art nominated by the

Students create interdisiplinary journal: Beyond Discipline TU graduate student Leanna Duncan has created Beyond Discipline to showcase student work that may not fit into other publications.

Steven Buchele Staff Writer

Leanna Duncan, editor-in-chief of Beyond Discipline, remembers applying for Ph.D. programs, “and the book I was reading suggested publishing my research in a university publication. And it said, ‘if you don’t have one, start one.’”

So she took that idea and ran with it. Duncan created Beyond Discipline as an interdisciplinary publication, meaning it welcomes submissions from all corners of academia. “We only have two articles on the website right now, but I hope that as we get more submissions people will start making connections between the articles.”

Duncan hopes people will realize that the different fields of research are more related than they may appear.

“I think TU is a good place for

a more interdisciplinary journal,” Duncan said. TU’s small size and focus on undergraduate research lends itself to an environment where people benefit from seeing the interconnectedness of the fields of research. “And interdisciplinary research is becoming really important at the university level.”

Duncan believes that In addition to being a great place for TU students to show off their personal research, Beyone Discipline is an opportunity for students to learn about the publication process. Selecting and submitting an article for peer review, receiving feedback, making improvements, and sending it to an editor can be a daunting process. Beyond Discipline aims to provide a safer and more comfortable entry point for TU students. Duncan believes Beyond Discipline is as much of a learning experience for people to get over their fears and improve their writing as it is a serious research publication.

The journal intends to provide a chance for students to experience the other side of the publication process as well. “We’re looking for involvement on all levels,”

Duncan said. The journal is currently looking for peer reviewers, editors and students interested in the administrative process of publication. “It’s a great opportunity for people to get experience,” she said. “A lot of people underestimate the power that publication can have on a résumé for school, in academia or even just a normal job.

“What I really want people to know right now,” said Duncan, “is that they can submit some of the stuff they did in class last semester. Submit something, papers written for classes are totally needed. It doesn’t need to be something new or big – they don’t need to be some personal research product – submissions just need some original research.”

People interested in submitting articles or in helping with publication can go to the journal’s website: www.beyonddiscipline. org and register. For general questions, e-mail contactus@beyonddiscipline.org.

“TU students are doing some great work,” Duncan said, “and I would like to see that great work.”

Caught reading the Collegian

27 January 2014 struggling Italian government.

The program, called “Art Helping Art,” is being held all over Italy to raise awareness of art that needs restoration as well as to raise money from special performances hosted in several state museums.

The art work with the most votes on Facebook will receive the money raised from these events.

“Giving people the right to choose makes them more invested in their own heritage,” said Anna Maria Buzzi, an organizer of the program. “If you give the people more responsibility, they’re more likely to take an interest in their own culture.”

Africa kenya Kenya’s top athletes have threatened to stop competing in international competitions like the Olympics in protest of new tax laws that would require athletes to pay an extra thirty percent of their winnings after already being taxed abroad.

“The breakdown for taxation and deductions is as follows: 30-35% for the country of origin, 15% for the agent, 10% for the manager, and now the Kenya Revenue Authority wants to add salt to injury by slapping a 30% tax of that amount,” said Member of Parliament Wesley Korir during a forum of athletes in Eldoret.

Korir warns of a “massive athletes’ exodus” as a result of these taxes.

In recent years, several re-

Jan. 20 1:25 A Officers responded to the 5th Pl. House after receiving a report of underage students drinking alcohol and smoking in a room. Upon arrival, Officers observed that two students were not of legal age to consume alcohol and the smoke detector had been tampered with.

The alcohol was disposed of.

6:30 An Officer on patrol found a bag with soccer cleats at the Soccer Practice Field. The property will be impounded at Campus Security for safekeeping.

15:55 Officers and Tulsa Fire responded to a fire alarm at a Mayo Village apartment. An unattended pot of boiling oil set off the fire sprinkler in the kitchen, flooding the apartment and causing water damage to the apartments below. The resident was relocated to a temporary apartment until repairs are completed. No injuries were reported.

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Philip Barnes was caught reading the Collegian this week on the second floor of ACAC while he waited for his son who was participating in a MathCounts competition. Although he was not familiar with the Collegian, he did enjoy our cover article about the “Polar Vortex” and the tantalizing Satanic statue critique. Barnes has visited the university before during a campus career fair. He is a manufacturing engineer at Nordam and prefers ninjas to pirates. Philip received a $25 Visa gift card for participating in this week’s Caught Reading the Collegian. Read the Collegian and you could be next!

Cafeteria health code violations investigated Responding to rumors that the Caf had recently incurred health code violations, the Collegian did some investigation.

Fraser Kastner Staff Writer

On Thursday, Jan. 23, an inspector from the Tulsa Health Department visited the Pat Case Dining Center. The inspector found no major health threats and only a few minor concerns. These concerns include a section of loose caulking near

a sink and poor lighting in the bake shop.

It is not unusual for restaurants to receive these types of reviews regularly, and this should not be taken as a sign that the Caf is unclean. In fact, these results are slightly better than those from fast food restaurants close to campus, such as Burger King and McDonalds.

Any readers interested in learning more about Tulsa Health Codes and restaurant inspections can find more information at www.tulsa-health.org, where all inspection results and policies are available as public records.

21:36 Officers responded to a fire alarm at Lottie Jane Mabee Hall. Upon arrival, Officers determined that a student burnt popcorn in a microwave in their room. No injuries or damage were reported and the building was reopened.

23:20 Officers responded to the Mayo Village apartments after a student

nowned Kenyan runners have already switched their nationalities to avoid taxes.

“If this matter goes on like this, I will defect to another country which will appreciate my effort,” said two-time world champion long-distance runner Florence Kiplagat. “We are taxed abroad.

Then we invest our remaining earnings here although the government does nothing to support us. We work hard to give this nation a positive image abroad yet we get nothing in return.”

South America Venezuela Last Thursday, Ecuadorean airline Tame declared a suspension of all flights to Venezuela until the Venezuelan government pays the $43 million owed for ticket sales since March of last year.

According to Venezuela’s Airline Association, Venezuela owes several carriers a total of $3.3 billion.

The government announced last Wednesday that Venezuelans traveling abroad will now have to pay higher than the official rate of 6.3 bolivars per U.S. dollar.

The official rate will only apply to essential goods, like medicine and food.

“The big discussion here is whether we give dollars to travelers or we import food,” said Oil Minister Rafael Ramierz.

The foreign exchange rate will be determined by weekly central bank auctions.

Last week’s exchange rate rose to 11 bolivars per US dollar. reported being followed by a suspicious male. The student asked the man if he needed something and the man responded that he was looking for a Wi-Fi spot. The man left campus before Officers could make contact. The suspect is described as a black male, heavyset, wearing glasses and driving a white Chevy Malibu, Oklahoma tag 659-HOY. If seen, contact Security immediately.

Jan. 21 8:50 Officers and Tulsa Police took a report of a domestic altercation between an employee and their significant other that occurred at an off-campus residence. The employee suffered minor injuries and will be seeking a protective order.

12:57 Officers are investigating possible larcenies in McClure Hall. Several employees reported items have been taken between 20 December 2013 & 20 January 2014.

Jan. 22 12:18 Officers impounded a student’s vehicle that was parked in violation and has been identified as a frequent violator of University Parking Regulations.

14:10 Officers impounded a pedometer that was found in the Lorton Lot. The property will be impounded at Campus Security for safekeeping.

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Vintage 1740: class that does not exclude comfort Located at 18th and Boston, Vintage 1740 is a small, intimate wine bar that features an extensive wine menu, as well as smaller beer and cocktail menus.

Perfect for those seeking a sophisticated establishment, Vintage 1740 maintains an air of comfort and relaxation.

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As one of the most anticipated games of 2014, Respawn Entertainment’s “Titanfall” seeks to redefine both first person shooters as well as online multiplayer titles. Beautifully executed and critically acclaimed, “Titanfall” is certainly a feast for the eyes. Xbox and PC gamers should look for “Titanfall” on March 11.

Anticipated, innovative games of 2014 to redefine gaming industry Although 2013 saw the release of several quality games, there were very few next generation titles to accompany the latest consoles. Those looking for ambitious new games should keep an eye out for these upcoming titles.

Elliot Bauman Staff Writer

While 2013 saw the release of the next generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft, there were unfortunately few quality games to accompany the launch. Fortunately, in 2014 a number of exciting and truly ambitious titles are set to hit the market. Here are the top five most anticipated games of 2014.

5. “The Elder Scrolls Online” ZeniMax Online Studios PC, MAC, PS4, XONE For the first time in 20 years, the hugely successful fantasy roleplaying game series is entering the multiplayer scene with “The Elder Scrolls Online.”

While a number of fans argue that “Online” is not a true Elder Scrolls installment—as the main creators of the series, Bethesda Game Studios, played no part in the development of the title—the game does indeed bear the franchise name.

Furthermore, “Online” managed to make gaming headlines when ZeniMax announced a staggering $15 required monthly subscription fee, on top of the initial purchase of the game. Nevertheless, “Online” looks to be a fantastic title, as the entirety of the Elder Scrolls fictional universe will be open for exploration.

4. “Infamous: Second Sun” Sucker Punch Productions PS4 Perhaps the biggest title in Sony’s PS4-exclusive 2014 lineup, Sucker Punch’s “Infamous: Second Sun” seeks to attract players to the new console with a unique twist on the open-world action genre.

Based in Seattle, the story involves a graffiti artist who acquires special powers and then uses them to rebel against a fictional totalitarian government.

If that does not sound crazy enough, stylized parkour-fighting will be a major element in “Second Sun.” In fact, early gameplay footage shows the protagonist pulling

Photo courtesy ZeniMax Online Studios

One of the most successful fantasy role-playing franchises in the last decade, The Elder Scrolls is redefining the series with “The Elder Scrolls Online,” which enables players to explore the Elder Scrolls fictional universe in its entirety. With a monthly subscription fee of $15, on top of the $59.99 retail price, the PC and Mac editions hit shelves on April 4.

all sorts of crazy stunts, such as attacking enemies while running up walls. “Infamous: Second Sun” hits shelves on March 21.

3. “Watch Dogs” Ubisoft Montreal PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XONE, WiiU Originally slated for a quarter four 2013 release, Ubisoft’s upcoming open world action-adventure title, “Watch Dogs” was pushed back into 2014 to allow more time for the development team to work on the game.

It is very clear that Ubisoft will continue to draw on the success of stealth based gameplay—made popular by the Assassin’s Creed franchise—as “Watch Dogs” will feature similar elements, albeit based in a contemporary universe.

In the game, protagonist Aiden Pearce, a gifted spy, acquires a method to expertly hack into computer controlled devices through use of his mobile phone. As a result, players will be able to utilize Pearce’s skills, such as hacking into a traffic light control system, to complete missions and escape detection.

2. “Destiny” Bungie PS3, PS4, X360, XONE Many gamers will be pleased to know that iconic developer, Bungie, will be back on the map this year for the first time since the release of “Halo: Reach” in 2010. Bungie’s upcoming game, rumored to have been in development since 2008, is “Destiny,” a truly ambitious project.

While classified as an always online, open world, first person shooter, Bungie has stated that “Destiny” will be much more.

The game will feature an immense amount of exploration, as

players will be able to defy the laws of physics and travel across our Solar System, exploring planets such as Mars and Venus, which have been colonized and then abandoned after facing extermination by an alien race.

To make things even better, the entire experience can be played cooperatively with any number of friends. With over half a million pre-orders already, “Destiny” looks to be one of the gaming highlights of 2014.

1. “Titanfall” Respawn Entertainment PC, X360, XONE The story of “Titanfall” begins in 2010, when publisher Activision fired Infinity Ward executives, Jason West and Vince Zampella, the original creators of the hugely successful Call of Duty franchise.

Activision was met with a nasty surprise when the publisher learned that over half of the Infinity Ward development team quit and left with West and Zampella following the news.

West, Zampella and their loyal followers quickly formed a new development studio, Respawn Entertainment. Recognizing the enormous amount of unpublished talent now floating in the market, Electronic Arts picked up Respawn and offered the studio a blank check to create an innovative first person shooter.

The result of all of this is “Titanfall.” This science fiction first person shooter seems to be living up to the hype, as the title won over 60 awards at the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Seeking to redefine the first person shooter, “Titanfall” will feature infantry and mech-based combat across a variety of intriguing locales. Without a doubt, “Titanfall” is the most anticipated game of 2014.

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Located in the historic 18th and Boston district, Vintage 1740: A Wine Bar may be hidden from view, yet this intimate location proves to be the perfect spot for those seeking a unique experience.

Despite sharing a corner with the restaurant Delasandros, the music venue Mercury Lounge and Area 18—another bar—Vintage 1740 presents a quiet and unassuming front. It features a small patio for smokers, with mismatched lawn chairs and tables.

Entering through the wood and glass front door, patrons gather in a softly lit room. The seating is a mix of vintage armchairs surrounding coffee tables and more typical wooden bar furniture like high stools and tables.

Each table is lit with a candle in a glass vase, and the walls are decorated with framed pictures of European monuments and oldstyle advertisements for cocktail liquors. A black and white movie plays silently in the corner.

The wine list is extensive. Available for purchase by the glass are 25 red wines and 24 whites; the menu features wines from all over the world.

Although Vintage 1740 is certainly not the place for an all-night rager, prices are still reasonable. A glass of wine is around $7—which is fair, considering the quality of the wines available.

Slightly older and better wines are also sold by the bottle. However, their prices are too high for most students’ budgets, ranging from $75 to $650.

To complement the range of wines available, Vintage 1740 also features an extensive list of liquors, whiskeys, scotches, beers and a short menu of classic cocktails. Cigars are also available.

Among the beverages sampled by this reviewer were the Tears of Dew Late Harvest Moscato from California, and the Ron Zacapa 23-year rum. Both were delicious, but only for those with a sweet tooth.

The moscato was light and fruity, and was almost like drinking a glass of honeysuckle juice.

On the other hand, the rum was darker and a touch spicy—however, there is no mistaking its origin as sugar cane.

Those looking for a fuller, less sweet taste, should consider the Velvet Sledgehammer Shiraz from Australia. This fun, upbeat red manages to stay quite smooth, while the floral and smoky flavors dance across the palate.

Although there were no more than 15 patrons in the bar during my excursion to Vintage 1740, there were three bartenders, each of whom was friendly and attentive. Respectfully keeping their distance and chatting with the (apparent) regulars, they would appear tableside as soon as I caught their eye.

Even though Vintage 1740 is an establishment of superior class and not a regular haunt of the college set, it will not be uncomfortable for someone in jeans.

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A variation of the traditional croque-monsieur, the croque-madame is a savory and elegant dish that is certain to satiate the hungriest of appetites, whilst lacking the unnecessary richness of the monsieur.

Brunch at Brady delights A chic version of a traditional pub, The Tavern on Brady is both affordable and delicious. With an inventive cocktail menu, and a wide variety of meals to choose from, The Tavern on Brady is the perfect spot for Sunday brunch.

Kaedi Love

Helen Patterson Staff Writers

Located 10 minutes from campus in the heart of downtown Tulsa, The Tavern on Brady has an attractive interior with a friendly atmosphere that will definitely appeal to students.

The service at brunch was both swift and professional—though students should be advised that there can often be a line. However, it is possible to make reservations in advance.

The brunch menu at The Tavern on Brady offers a decent spread of both lunch and breakfast options, with prices ranging from $9–15. The Tavern on Brady also features an extensive drink menu filled with inventive—yet sophisticated—beverages.

Menu options change on a weekly basis, including the House Quiche. During our adventure to The Tavern on Brady, the available quiche was four cheese. The cheeses selected for the quiche were well-blended, and mixed beautifully with the delicious,

flaky crust. Although the dish was wonderful, it unfortunately was a little too heavy on the cheese, whilst light on the eggs.

To accompany the meal was a side salad, which was made with crisp, high-quality lettuce and fresh grape tomatoes, served with a light but flavorful dressing. Together, the quiche and the salad complimented each other well, and at only $10, the meal was a steal.

The open-faced croque-madame is one of the more savory brunch options, for those who would prefer something other than challah French toast for breakfast. Simply put, a croque-madame, a variation of the classic croque-monsieur, consists of a sandwich with ham, a fried egg and bechamel sauce, served on the bread of your choice.

In this case the croque-madame was served on wheat bread with house potatoes on the side. While a little difficult to eat, it was delicious, and avoided the typical croque-monsieur trap of being too rich to finish.

The pastry selection at The Tavern on Brady also changes weekly (the price varying along with it), and it usually sells out. During our visit, the available pastry was a strawberry “Pop Tart” made with a buttery crust and slightly tart filling. Just as the (pale in comparison) packaged variety does, one order came with two pastries.

The Tavern on Brady is highly recommended. With deals such as the bar snacks (including bacon popcorn) and other inexpensive menu items, it proves an affordable enough choice for a night out, and it would be an excellent spot for a special-occasion meal.

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the Tulsa Air and Space Museum!

Residents and tourists can see Tulsa’s rich aviation history by visiting the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, which is home to many rare and unique aircraft.

Steven Buchele Staff Writer

On the north side of the Tulsa International Airport, nestled next to one of the runways is a little known gem of Tulsa, the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. Home to several unique and rare prototype and one of a kind aircraft, the museum also remembers Tulsa’s history in the aerospace industry.

Upon arriving at the museum the first thing visitors are greeted with is the massive, shiny form of a retired American Airlines M-D80. The plane that once carried travelers across the country is becoming a new Discovery Center for the museum. When work is finished on the new section of the museum visitors will be able to peek inside the cockpit and see all the dials, gauges and switches of a completely non-computerized airplane, as well as sit in the first class section for a “flight experience,” the likes of which most travelers today don’t get, and peel back the layers of the plane to see what exactly separates them from the atmosphere at 30,000 feet.

Inside the museum proper visitors have a chance to view a lot of Oklahoma’s forgotten history in aeronautics. The second largest plane on display at the museum, the F-14 fighter is a great example of how Tulsa has been involved in ways most people don’t know. “We used to think that F-14 was the only plane in our collection that had nothing to do with Tulsa,” remembers TASM deputy director and curator and TU alum, Kim Jones, “until one day a man came in and told us that he used to make parts for in down around Sheridan, here in Tulsa. He went around and pointed out all the parts they helped make.” Most people wouldn’t think that Oklahoma would have much to do with the famous super sonic jet, but TASM is full of facinating tidbits that connect Tulsa to the romantic industry.

An exhibit on Tulsa’s connection to space flight points out that the giant robotic arm and the storage bay doors on the Space Shuttle were mostly manufactured in Oklahoma and that almost half of the exterior structure of the Saturn V rocket that launched the Apollo missions were made in Tulsa. Visitors also have the opportunity to manipulate a simulation of the Space Shuttles arm and “launch” a model of the craft to the top of the hanger.

The centerpiece of the collection is the one and only Spartan Model 12 Executive. The all metal craft is a redesign of the Tulsa airplane companies most popular design, the 7W. The prototype is completely hand made and would have cause $47,000 in 1947.

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that same year Beaches Aircraft came out with a similar airplane for $11,000, spelling the end for Spartan, which soon changed is primary product to mobile homes.

The plane, donated to the museum in 2011, has an interesting story to it. “It was sold to a man… for $1, under the conditions that he restore is and it stay in Tulsa,” explained Jones. However it was eventually sold to a man in wisconsin, and 60 years later was donated back to Tulsa by a woman living in California, returning to its home in 2012.

TASM was the brainchild of airplane enthusiast Lee Raney and his friends in 1993. In 1994, Terry Harrison, then President of the Tulsa based airplane manufacturer, Spartan Aircraft, donated a hanger for the museums used. “It had no A/C and was barly heated” remembers Jones, but at least they had a building. Since then the museum has continued to grow, moving in a new, dedicated building in 2005 and adding the planetarium in 2006.

TASM is home to many other

interesting exhibits and airplanes and nearly all the docents are volunteers. “We would really like to have some younger volunteers,” said Jones, “so we can connect to more of the young kids.”

Winter hours for the museum run from 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday and the planetarium has shows 11 am through 1 pm Tuesday through friday and

11 am through 3 pm Saturdays.

TU students can get admission to the museum for $10 with a valid student ID.

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Net neutrality attacked, nixed by US courts ISPs have attacked net neutrality through the US court system in an effort to gain further profit from consumers.

Will Bramlett

Sports Editor

AT&T, Comcast, Cox and Verizon won a major battle in their fight against “net neutrality” earlier this month when a federal appellate court ruled that the FCC did not have the authority to create or enforce neutrality regulations.

The principle of net neutrality is that the Internet is open and almost all data sent over the it should be treated equally.

Congress charged the FCC with regulating the Internet, making it U.S. policy to preserve the Internet’s “vibrant and competitive free market” and “promote (its) continued development.”

In order to accomplish these goals, the FCC created four new regulations based on the principles of net neutrality. Consumers are entitled “to access the lawful Internet content of their choice,” “to run applications and use services of their choice,” “to connect their choice of legal devices that do not harm the network” and by “competition among network providers, application and service providers and content providers.”

Many ISPs are fighting against net neutrality. With ever more content being streamed over the Internet, fewer people are willing to pay for phone and television services offered by most ISPs. These cable and phone companies do not want to become “dumb pipes.” The companies would prefer a world in which they receive a cut of the money coming from the products and services they deliver.

Comcast was the first of the ISPs to face off against the FCC. Comcast users discovered that their peer-to-peer file sharing services were slowed by Comcast and the FCC declared that Comcast was breaking net neutrality by discriminating against certain data.

The court decided that though the FCC does have authority to regulate certain networks, it failed to cite any “statutorily mandated responsibility.”

In response, the FCC unveiled the “Open Internet Order” in December of that year. The 194-page order created a stronger legal framework for enforcement of the regulations, unlike the original three-page policy.

However, the court decided that the Open Internet Order was unenforceable because there is competition in the broadband marketplace and the FCC could not show that the ISPs would begin to discriminate against data. It concluded that the Commission did not have authority over these providers.

The court is wrong. There is little to no competition in the marketplace. A 2009 study found near-

ly 70 percent of Americans had access to at most two broadband ISPs. Even then, most providers offer similar, slow plans and expensive pricing tiers.

Net neutrality violations are not common because neutrality is the law of the land. The Internet was built and has run open: any device is able to communicate with any other device. This open Internet creates an environment in which free ideas can flow and new businesses can form, many of which could only have been created with the Internet.

Without net neutrality, the businesses are free to charge users more for what has cost these companies virtually nothing. They could, for example, charge extra for access to services such as Netflix or Facebook.

There is also a fear that there could be privacy invasions by the ISPs. Before the ruling, AT&T announced a plan to offer a discount in exchange for allowing the company to analyze Internet usage patterns for advertising purposes.

The ISPs are also free to charge websites for unobstructed user traffic. Fred Wilson, a venture capitalist, is concerned about the potential effects on his business community. Venture capitalists fear that investments in certain startups will no longer be possible as costs to complete against the establishment could soar.

We need a free and open Internet. The best way to ensure this is by embracing neutrality. I and others like me do not trust the free

market, with its thirst for profit at all cost, to create an open Internet, especially when companies like AT&T and Verizon are involved.

I encourage Congress to do the

right thing, overlook the millions in donations and pass a bill giving the FCC the authority to ensure that the Internet can remain the free and open organic system.

Graphic by Jill Graves

The writer of this article requested that this image be concocted in order to illustrate how he feels about the Verizon v. FCC court case. In order to remove any sense of subtllety, notice how anthropomorphizations of AT&T and Verizon are beating up the everyday person. Missing in the image is Lady Justice watching the attack complicitly.

Barricade of the Week: Ukraine

Photo courtesy of @euromaidan

The protests taking place in Kiev, Ukraine, that were discussed in The Barricade of issue 13 of the Collegian have escalated even further. The streets of Kiev have become a war zone as violent clashes between protestors and armed police units have occurred around government buildings. The escalation in tension can be traced in part to the government’s general suspension of the right to protest by making it punishable by law to wear masks at protests, to blockade government buildings or even to slander a government official. At least five protesters have been killed in skirmishes with police.

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Okla. should focus more on public schools The state should stop ceding money to families for private school use which diverts funding from public schools.

Giselle Willis

Staff Writer

State Representative Jason Nelson, a Republican whose district includes Oklahoma City, recently proposed an Education Savings Account (ESA) program. First implemented in Arizona, it would allow the deposit of “up to 90 percent of a child’s state per-pupil funding into an account with a debit card parents can use to purchase…education [sic] materials,” according to the Heartland News.

The account would help pay for everything from tutors to private school tuition, but not for transportation or “consumable school supplies,” reported Channel 9

News. Educators and policy-makers debate whether the ESA would harm public schools more than help parents.

Tulsa mom Lauren Marshall told Channel 9 that the “extra money is life changing…because every child deserves the best education, it shouldn’t matter what zip code.” The funds she received to put her son in an online charter school were provided by the state’s education funds.

Channel 9 quotes Nelson as saying that “the more children that use this program [ESA], the more it will increase the revenue going to public school children… If one student leaves that’s one less student in the public system… so more money for fewer students.”

However, Nelson is assuming that the money will be spent on the students; although he knows that “whatever money they don’t use, stays with the system,” he doesn’t necessarily know the state will spend that money on pupils.

Steve Crawford, executive director of the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administra-

tion, told Channel 9 that “We need to be making public schools better, not taking away students from the system.”

Norman Public Schools also opposes the bill, claiming that “with Oklahoma public schools receiving the highest education cuts since 2008…and with approximately

Opponents of voucher programs filed a lawsuit in October against the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Act—a program that also provides vouchers so middle-class parents can afford to send their children to private school.

They cite the Oklahoma Consti-

“Public and private schools are analogous to tap and bottled water” 50,000 more students enrolled in Oklahoma public schools… .the Legislature [should] properly fund our public schools and…reject any schemes that will further harm them.”

Nelson clarified that “he’s not against public schools,” saying, “I think you’ll see some people who will try it and realize their kids were getting a much better education at the public school.”

tution as only authorizing “a system of free public schools wherein all the children of the state may be educated.”

Lauren Marshall is also the director of publicschooloptions.org, a website that encourages “parent school choice.” One article is titled “Public School Kids in Pennsylvania Getting Short-Changed,” and explains how those schools are inadequate compared to “cyber

schools” that “incorporate modern technology.”

Booker T. Washington High School teacher John Waldron argued that with websites like these, one “would think that the advantages of private schools would mean they outperform public schools. But the studies over the last decade have shown that public schools do better on equal terms than private schools.”

He believes public and private schools are analogous to tap and bottled water. “Thirty years ago, companies figured out how to market bottled water, much of it coming from municipal tap systems.

Listening to the marketing, we buy what used to be free – and litter our streets with plastic bottles.

But is the water better, or just the marketing?”

It’s easy to take public schools for granted because they aren’t marketed with words like “cyber,” “modern,” or “technology,” but instead of taking from a perfectly able system, we should recognize that public schooling is worth every cent allotted to it.

SNAP lessens burden to qualified students Students should know they may qualify for food stamp benefits.

Alexander Bischoff Staff Writer

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a federal program intended to aid low-income American citizens. The program has historic ties to the Depression era, but it did not become a permanent program until the Johnson administration.

Numerous TU students are eligible for SNAP benefits. The most basic requirements are proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity and proof of income. Additionally, you cannot make more than $958 a month and still be eligible for benefits.

Most TU students will be not

be able to receive benefits due to housing requirements. According to the Federal Department of Agriculture, eligible candidates must not receive half of their meals from a university meal plan. Since first and second year students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan, many of those students are disqualified.

If a student passes these income and housing requirements, then they are entitled to a maximum of $189 a month in food aid. The benefits may not be used towards: alcoholic beverages, tobacco, nonfood items, vitamins, medicines, food that will be eaten in the store and hot foods.

In order to receive these benefits, you must mail the appropriate form to the Tulsa Human Services Department. The form can be found online at www.okdhs.org.

The Human Services Department is required to approve or deny all applications within thirty days.

Eligible students should apply for the program. The monthly $189 in benefits will save a student well over 26 hours of work

a month in a minimum wage job.

This will translate to an increase in available study time.

Recently the SNAP program has sparked a larger debate over the financial obligations of the federal government. Fiscal conservatives are seen as winning the battle with billions of dollars in cuts to SNAP in the past year. However, the push towards defunding should not cross the line into university students.

If the point of SNAP is to serve as a social safety net, then eligible students are the model recipients. They work hard in school to achieve future financial security.

Additionally, they take on jobs to pay for rent and basic necessities while attending class.

In this particular case, the program should be applauded. It creates an increase in class mobility by lessening the financial stress felt by a portion of the student population. If these benefits were entirely unavailable, then the ideal of equal opportunity for all students would visibly lessen.

When can a student receive SNAP benefits?

(according to the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services)

A student can get SNAP benefits if they meet income and housing requirements (discussed in article) and generally meet at least one of the below scenarios:

- Get public assistance benefits under a Title IV-A program - Take part in a State or federally financed work study program - Work at least 20 hours a week - Are taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 6 - Are taking care of a dependent household member over the age of 5 but under 12 and do not have adequate child care to enable them to attend school and work a minimum of 20 hours, or to take part in a State or federally financed work study program

Horizontal drilling tax breaks unnecessary Oklahoma still has a large tax break for unconventional fuel drilling, despite the methods being commonplace.

Nikki Hager

Staff Writer

Over the past decade, horizontal drilling and fracking have fundamentally changed energy production in the United States.

Previously, conventional wells could only be drilled vertically; however, new technology has increased the the amount of oil and natural gas that can be reached and extracted. Drills can now be turned 90 degrees to bore several

thousand more feet horizontally.

A high-pressure mix of sand, water and chemicals is then pumped into the well, creating fissures. Natural gas and oil escape through the fissures and are drawn to the surface, where they can be processed and refined. The wastewater, or mix that was pumped into the well, returns back to the surface after the fracking process is completed.

Due in part to this new process, the US is now the second-largest energy producer in the world, behind only Russia. Additionally, the price of fossil fuels, especially natural gas, has dropped significantly.

Currently, the state of Oklahoma has one of the lowest effective tax rates for unconventional oil production (3.3 percent), and also a low tax rate for the unconventional production of natural gas (2.6 percent). These rates are the result of a four-year tax incen-

tive that aimed to draw more oil and gas companies to Oklahoma.

Without the tax break, the rate for both unconventional oil and gas is 7.1 percent. For comparison, North Dakota and Texas, respectively, tax these at 11.5 percent and 7.5 percent.

Oklahoma began giving breaks to horizontal drills in 1994, the year that most TU sophomores were born, meaning that the “official” rate of 7.1 percent has not been in effect for 20 years. At the time, the break meant to give new technologies an edge, and provide an incentive for companies to come to Oklahoma. Today, horizontal and experimental drilling account for 90 percent of all drilling.

Prominent businessman and TU alumnus John. A. Brock, who founded several oil companies, wrote an editorial that appeared in the Tulsa World on Friday,

Graphic courtesy of Amerexco

A rendering of horizontal drilling.

which argued for the end of the tax breaks for horizontal drilling. Additionally, a study from Headwater Economics, in affiliation with the Oklahoma Policy Institute, has found that the tax break has not increased production of fossil fuels or the migration of energy companies to Oklahoma.

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of only seven states that is seeing a fall in state revenues this year.

Schools, prisons and other state agencies are continually experiencing budget cuts. Allowing the tax break to expire, which would increase the tax on unconventional drilling, could significantly increase state revenues by up to 300 million dollars.

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State of the Union: It’s in the drink

By Anna Bennett

Ways to Handle the Rapidly Changing Weather By now, you’ve been in Tulsa long enough to know that “so, how about that weather” is actually a relevant thing to say in conversation. As experienced last week, the temperature in Tulsa can go from -1 degree wind chill to a pleasant and sunny 60 degrees in two days. It’s basically ungodly. But here are a few ways you can adjust your lifestyle to prepare for any weather that may come sweeping down the plain.

5. Brush up your visualization and meditation skills to help cope. Just imagine a warm sunny beach, or a brisk north wind, depending on the conditions.

1. Layers. Lots of them. Get really creative. Invest in tights and thin long-sleeved shirts. Wear a swimsuit under it all just in case.

7. Figure out new standards on which to set your internal clock, because lengths of time at consistent temperatures are not going to happen. Christmas is Christmas, no matter the weather.

2. Plot an alternative route to your on-campus destinations that allows you to spend as much time indoors as possible. The Library, ACAC and Stephenson are all prime cut-throughs.

3. Find a snuggle buddy. For body warmth, of course.

4. Stay indoors. You never know when a freak dust storm will kick up.

6. Combine elements of both Fall and Spring fashion in your wardrobe. Perhaps a parka in a fun, summery print, or a tank top made of wool. That way, no matter what the weather, you’re always in style!

Kimberly Poff Staff Writer

“Damn, girl, can I lick between your legs?”

This would be a wildly inappropriate remark in any context, let alone in public and by a stranger. But alas, it is one of many things I have heard yelled at me while I was walking down Delaware Ave. on the west edge of TU. It is a constant reminder on an otherwise idyllic campus of the misogyny prevalent in our city.

Other female students have corroborated my experiences. They expressed concerns about the level of harassment they are subjected to in that area of campus.

One student claimed she was almost kidnapped.

While male students are less likely to report harassment, they raise other issues with the street: namely, traffic. Many people use Delaware as an “off-ramp” from I-244 to Eleventh and speed through the 25-mph zone at highway velocities.

Traffic concerns are somewhat mitigated by the stoplights at Sixth St. and the fitness center, but these are also a mixed bag.

While the stoplights slow traffic, they frequently last longer than necessary, forcing north-south traffic to wait at lights for several minutes.

One solution to these problems would be adjusting the exits off of I-244. Presently there are three westbound exits within roughly a mile of each other: one at Harvard,

Emily Callen

Staff Writer Emeritus State of the Union Drinking Game: It’s an election year; you deserve a drink.

Please drink responsibly. Game best played with cheap beer (Democrats) or Jameson and Coke (Republicans/anyone from South Tulsa).

drink

◊ Any mention of college students/ student loans/soon-to-be grads: drown your sorrow.

than once in a single sentence: drink for the duration of the next applause break

◊ Any time camera pans to Re-

publicans looking grumpy while Democrats applaud: Democrats drink, Republicans get Democrats another beer.

◊ Anytime Republicans acciden-

tally start to applaud: Everybody salutes the power of friendship and drinks

9. Always have a back-up plan for any activity.

◊ Joe Biden makes a funny face/ap-

mise”: take a sip of your friend’s drink pears to be napping: drink

◊ John Boehner looks horrified (or

horrifying): last person to gasp exaggeratedly finishes their drink.

◊ Camera pans to John McCain: drink

one at Delaware, and one at Utica. There is clearly no need for the one at Delaware.

Eastbound there is only one shared exit for Delaware and Harvard. This is despite the eastbound on-ramps at both Delaware and Harvard. The space currently occupied by the Delaware on-ramp could be converted to an off-ramp ending at Harvard. This would eliminate the use of Delaware as a thoroughfare.

Instead, the Harvard exit could be used, and the traffic could be funneled to a street more equipped to handle it.

Delaware would then be used mostly by students and those in the small residential area between campus and Admiral. It wouldn’t cut down on all of the harassment, but less traffic would certainly help.

A lower volume of traffic would allow stop signs instead of stoplights to be used.

Local traffic would then be stopped for only as long as it takes a student to cross the street.

Another solution would be to install pedestrian bridges. Students could safely cross the street without inhibiting the flow of traffic. This would also lift students outside of the purview of the casually cruising lech.

Closing the Delaware exit would require a lot of clout, and building pedestrian bridges will also require a lot of money—somewhere on the order of $1 million.

Both may be necessary in the future given the university’s ever-expanding campus.

The safety of students, however, is nonnegotiable. The university needs to remember that this is an urban campus and there are certain security requirements that need to be met. We pay for the convenience of a city with these additional concerns.

Delaware is an otherwise relatively minor road and the university has the clout to pressure the city into closing the exit.

Building bridges is expensive, but the university has a lot of well-placed donors.

Either way there needs to be change.

◊ Anytime the President smirks:

◊ President Obama says “jobs” more

◊ President Obama says “compro-

10. Be able to drop everything and study outside at a moment’s notice, because mild weather may only last for moments.

bin Laden: drink to our men and women in uniform

◊ President Obama says “job”: drink

8. Do not trust common sense to predict the weather today based on yesterday. Or an hour ago.

Delaware dangerous for diverse reasons Delaware Avenue poses inconveniences to TU students in the forms of harassment and dangerous driving.

This piece originally ran in the Jan. 24, 2012 issue of the Collegian. We were going to have someone rewrite this into a new, more relevant drinking game.

However, almost nothing has changed on the national political landscape in the last two years. Have fun, but make sure it’s safe fun.

Note: The Commentary section is not responsible for alcohol poisoning or any cirrhosis of the liver.

◊ John McCain appears to be napping: drink twice

◊ One drink for every missing Su-

preme Court Justice (pro tip: there are nine)

◊ Any mention of war in Iraq or

Afghanistan, or killing Osama

For those in it to win it, here are additional rules for the Republican response.

◊ If the response is apt to kill the

politician’s career (a la Bobby Jindal circa 2009), toast the end of the gentleman’s aspirations to glory

◊ “Job Killing Healthcare Law”:

throw something at the television, shout “you lie,” and drink

◊ Mention of Keystone XL pipeline: drink

◊ Mention of “job creators”: drink twice

◊ Obvious lie: finish your drink

Guthrie Green wins architectural award

Walker Womack / Collegian

The Guthrie Green, the Brady District’s beautiful park and outdoor performance area that was once a warehouse truck dock, has been recognized by the international architectural community. It won the annual World Architecture News Urban Design Award for 2013, beating out an urban food garden at the University of Arkansas, a train station in Atlanta and the entire city of Kiruna, Sweden.

Walker Womack / Collegian

While Delaware Ave. may look peaceful, high-speed traffic and time of day can change the seemingly idyllic nature of the above scene. Watch as students disobey the yellow lights, ignorant of the hidden dangers.

Walker Womack / Collegian

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Plans to revamp the Pearl District compromised Long-standing plans to revitalize the Pearl District into a pedestrianfriendly area are in jeopardy as a plan to alter the district’s zoning map gathers support.

Giselle Willis Staff Writer

3rd St.

Utica Ave.

sa is the Pearl… ‘Manufacturing/Industrial Use’…doesn’t let the area grow into what it could be.”

He added that “encouraging the growth and revitalization of the Pearl District is beneficial for TU. If all of 6th Street was walker/cycler friendly, and there was cool stuff to do in the Pearl, that would be a draw and another selling point for potential students.”

I Am Yoga owner Joe Picarole said it was “pretty silly” to stunt the Pearl with a “bunch of warehouses that slow development.”

City Councilor and Pearl restaurant owner Blake Ewing explained that “because there are so many emotions tied up in this whole thing, it became difficult to have pragmatic conversations about the neighborhood’s future.”

Yet he maintains that the two sides of the compromise “aren’t at odds the way they are viewed as being.”

When asked for opinions on both sides of the compromise, patrons of The Phoenix, a popular coffee house in the Pearl District, generally ignored the warehousing.

Chris Darnell said he was “all about the pedestrian area,” but Aubrey Williams and Dana Bryant were concerned about “copying Oklahoma City” by including a canal.

David Bryant and Mike Blackburn were enthusiastic about “any kind of upgrade,” considering they “used to be scared to come here [to the Pearl District],” but presently enjoy the current innovations.

Peoria Ave.

In 2005, the Pearl District Association drafted the “6th Street Infill Plan,” which the Tulsa City Council adopted in 2006.

The official city document declares the plan “a comprehensive strategy for the complete transformation of [the district],” and the transformation involves “flood control [in the form of a canal]; new parks and trails; large-scale redevelopment,” all to “create excitement.”

Recently, however, the Tulsa World reported a challenge to the Infill Plan coming from the Pearl District Business and Property Owners Association, which claims it was “never included in the original process.” They attempted “among other things, [to change] 11th Street’s designation from mixed-use to auto-oriented.”

Thom Crowe, President of the Pearl District Association, said that initial meetings over the plan were “public…open for everyone as was the Task Force.”

However, Katherine Brown of the Business Association stated that the process was begun “in an un-inclusive manner. Most major property owners were never contacted or made a part of the process.”

The apparent miscommunication means that now the groups are having to compromise on the future of the district. In the compromise, to be voted on by the city council on Jan. 30, 6th and 11th street remain “mixed-use development,” while everything north of 6th is “manufacturing warehousing” and “auto-oriented commercial development.”

Brown defended the auto-oriented commercial development as an area that “allows for businesses whose business model still includes customers who arrive by automobile… The business draws in more people by cars than those who can walk there. It is no different than Mixed Use Infill in this plan, other than it does not discourage the automobile.“ The Mixed Use areas would be primarily pedestrian.

Yet Crowe compared Mixed Use Infill to the structure of Cherry Street and Brookside, “where business are next to the street, encouraging people to walk between the restaurants and shops.”

He was disappointed with the compromise because “the next logical area for growth and revitalization for the city of Tul-

6th St.

Centennial Park

Cemetary 11th St. Redevelopment

Residential revitalization

Auto-oriented commercial

Mixed-use infill

Manufacturing/warehousing

Top and bottom graphics are from the 6th Street Infill Plan. Middle graphic by Jill Graves

Top: This rendering shows what the 7th Street canal could look like. Yes, you read that correctly. The plan calls for replacing a section of 7th Street with a canal.

Middle Image: This shows the new plans for the district, which will be up for vote on Jan. 30. In the new plans the auto-oriented zone extends farther down Utica and also stretches to include Peoria Ave. The other main difference from the original plan is that a much greater area is now zoned for manufacturing and warehouses.

Bottom: These are the original plans for Pearl District, with larger areas dedicated towards redevelopment and mixed-use infill than the newly proposed plan.

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The State-Run Media

State-Run media Being hungry for the truth keeps you skinny.

TU plagued by student journals The university experiences a flood of students forming niche journals to ensure their voices are heard.

Helen Patterson

Student Journal Journalist For decades, student groups and majors have looked on in envy as publications such as “Stylus” dominated the student journal market.

“We really really wanted to create our own book full of writing that couldn’t be published anywhere else, but we never knew that we could do it until now,” said Ellen Lacksense, a first year fifthyear business student and editorin-chief of “I Want Money.”

In fact, “Stylus” itself is rumored to be splintering into two separate journals due to the crushing number of poetry submissions it receives every year. “I just can’t read anymore bad poetry!” wailed “Stylus” editor Juana B. Righter.

“I’ve been so traumatized by the heavy-handed use of symbolism that I haven’t slept in three days.”

However, some journals may be fronts for shady dealings. “Prezzies,” the elitist President Scholar journal, has come under suspicion.

“How could you afford whitegold-plated covers and letters embossed with pearl?” demanded one student journalist. “We demand to see your financial records!” Journal editors refused to comment on allegations that they appropriated funds by trading dining dollars for cash in an elaborate laundering scheme involving Subway gift cards.

However, some journals are being heralded for breaking down barriers that were previously thought to be insurmountable.

“I’m pleased to report that ‘Engineers Write Good and Do Other Stuff Good Too’ has at least six intelligible sentences per page,” said Peter O’leum. “That’s better than most professional engineering journals!”

Other offerings include “Code,” a computer-science journal written entirely in Java, “Foodies,” Sodexo’s tragic attempt to justify its high prices and low quality and “Hit-and-Run,” a journal dedicated to publishing the writings of golf-cart collision survivors.

When asked to comment on the journal-craze, TU administration could not be reached; as of this printing, they were busy building a Golden Idol in the shape of the loveable and all-powerful Goldie.

Catcall successful on Delaware Avenue In a shocking turn of events, a female TU student responds positively to explicit come-ons being hurled at her from passing car.

Patrick Creedon The Cat’s Pajamas

Local Tulsan Rob Creepon was shocked when last week he successfully propositioned a girl on South Delaware Avenue just west of the University of Tulsa’s campus. The student, who was reportedly wearing sweatpants, a cropped muumuu and crocs boots, said “yes” to the man in his large dark blue SUV when he rolled up next to her on the street and asked, “Damn, girl, can I warm up your curves?”

The student, a sophomore sociology major named Kathryn Kaller, said that she primarily said yes because “it was freezing outside, nearly 5 degrees. I thought I had a better chance of surviving in his possibly warm Explorer than I did in the frozen wastes of midtown Tulsa.” In that icy weather, even the half mile walk from the Collins Fitness Center to an apartment is an arduous ordeal. Unfortunately, she did not get a chance

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to warm her chilled bones, as Creepon left as she was saying yes due to the almost routine rejection he experiences when randomly shouting obscene things at random women. “It just hurts, y’know, when I ask this cutie in booty shorts if I can lick her knees, and then she doesn’t even give me the time of day,” said the area man in a surprisingly candid moment, as he lamented his inadvertent dismissal of the “pert young coed.”

Kaller informed reporters that after the encounter with Creepon, she continued to her apartment in the Mayo complex where she promptly posted on TU Missed Connections about the mysterious complimenter. “You drove off before you had a chance to warm my curves… so hurt right now,” read her Facebook post.

Upon hearing of the incident, TU senior Raye Puhkultur described Kaller’s actions as “really brave.” She applauded the fellow student’s ground-breaking stand, calling her a “pioneer” for women all over campus. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been on Delaware, and some random guy shouts ‘Nice ass!’ from his car, and I’ve never had the heart to stand up, thank the guy, and offer him a piece of said ass.” Puhkultur says she now feels empowered to do just that.

The State-Run Media, temporarily in old-timey black and white!

So you think you got what it takes to be a newspaper man, see? You wanna be a big shot with your name in print, kid? You’d better scoot your boot on over to Oliphant Hall 110, Mondays at 5pm, sharp! Think you’re the bees knees of satire, editorials, journalism or photograpy? Prove it!

Photo by Walker Womack / Graphic by Anna Bennett

The new move to accept EBT, Electronic Benefit Transfer, at the Caf was introduced as a way to cover the gap left by dropping student usage. Instead, members of the community currently on welfare are insulted that Sodexo thinks they would “stoop to

TU Caf accepts EBT; still no new patrons

Though Sodexo intends to boost patronage at Pat Case by accepting federal benefits, so far no increase has been noted.

Dianne Ningplan

Not that hungry, thanks.

The Pat Case Dining Center is a frequent topic between these pages. Long documented has been its struggle with health codes, special diets and discerning the fine line between “meat” and “not meat”.

Despite being required to purchase a meal plan, or possessing thousands of fake dollars, many TU students decline to patronize the establishment.

“I have a mini-fridge and a microwave,” says freshman Mel Newrushed, “eating fruitloops and ramen every day is still a more health-conscious decision than the cafeteria.”

“I’m very discerning about spending my monopoly money,” says senior Pres E. Bucks, “When you crunch the numbers, it is a better financial decision to eat sub-

way every day for all three meals.

I mean, $15.63 for a mediocre dinner? I can get two footlongs, a drink, chips, and a few cookies for that.”

Having given up on the student demographic, Sodexo announced a bold new marketing move last week: accepting Electronic Benefit Transfer. The affluent or Presidentially-endowed student body may be unfamiliar with EBT; it’s like a debit card, but it is loaded with money received from government food assistance programs like SNAP, TANF and WIC. Sodexo manager Viola Shuns is excited about the new direction. “I think it will really give us a stranglehold on the funny-money and captive audience markets,” he said at the press conference announcing the decision.

The university’s location at the edge of north Tulsa locates the Caf in what is otherwise a food dessert. Instead of lugging groceries for two miles on the Tulsa public transit system, those living north of Admiral may now eat hot meals

at the dining center.

The intended new customers have seemed skeptical of the new option and none have materialized at mealtimes. A variety of concerns have been raised by these potential new diners from the community, including safety and cost-effectiveness.

“I’m very wary of food poisoning,” said one homeless man, “I don’t have regular access to a bathroom so I try to only eat things I know won’t make me sick. Plus, I have a gluten allergy.”

A local mother of twelve said she thought it would be an irresponsible choice as a parent to bring her children to the Caf. “Besides,” she expressed, “I couldn’t justify paying those prices with taxpayer dollars. I mean, $15.63 each for a mediocre dinner? Come on.”

Sodexo employees seem unsurprised by the reluctance of anyone to eat the food.

Several reported that despite rumors, there were no varmints in the kitchen because even the rats refused to touch the food.

State-Run Quiz: Which Tulsa District are You? Which best describes your ideal Friday night?

A. Blacking out at a Speakeasy.

B. Enjoying expensive coffee and local music, the more obscure the better.

C. Going to art galleries and generally acting like you are better than everyone else.

D. Greasy pizza, arcade games, giant steins of beer, and drunk calling your ex.

What do you like to read in your free time?

A. “The Great Gatsby.” And only that.

B. Only things written by local authors with tiny distribution deals.

C. Pulitzer-winning things.

D. Comic books!

What do you look for in a partner?

A. Sweet dance moves and dapper hair.

B. Good recycling habits; must shop at farmer’s market.

C. The ability to appreciate the shit out of a piece of art or theatre.

Also, taste in wine.

D. Ass. Which would be the best birthday gift for you?

A. A shiny, unique set of martini glasses.

B. A garment knitted by a fifth-generation Tulsan.

C. A blown-glass paperweight.

D. A board game and cheap alcohol.

What’s your dream career?

A. Professional partier B. Sustainable business owner C. Patron of the Arts D. Bartender

Mostly A’s: You are the Deco District! You’re a 1920s era throwback, and boy, do you like to party, when you’re not glossing over the unpleasant details of history or practicing your old-timey dancing.

Mostly B’s: You are the Pearl District. You’re the up-andcoming darling of your social circles, but be careful, you may have powerful enemies… some people accuse you of trying too hard, but most can’t get enough of you.

Mostly C’s: You are the Brady District! You are artsy and sometimes controversial.

You’re a bit of a fancy pants, but you love mingling with commoners.

Mostly D’s: You are the Blue Dome District! You’re the Brady’s edgier younger sibling.

You haven’t grown up, and you don’t even care. You can still enjoy bowling and arcade games while drinking heavily.

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Blazers halt TU’s winning ways in Reynolds Center

Will Bramlett / Collegian

Left: The men’s basketball team celebrates James Woodard’s game-winning three-point shot with four seconds remaining to take a 56–53 lead over Middle Tennessee State. Middle: James Woodard drives towards the basket in the first half against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Saturday afternoon. Right: Rashad Ray makes his way through traffic to the basket against UAB. The Golden Hurricane, after starting 0–2 in the Reynolds Center, was on a 7–0 run at home before UAB knocked off Tulsa 70–63. Tulsa faces UNT in the Reynolds Center Saturday at 3:05 p.m. before taking to the road for two games.

Enthusiastic drummer plays in MLK parade

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10% off for all Students, Faculty & Alumni Maxwell’s Restaurant—New American Food Located at 2636 E 11th Street (right down the street) (918) 748-5550

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A young boy cheerfully plays his drum as he marches as a part of the annual MLK Day Parade.

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