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Boren welcomes largest freshman class Class of 2016 listens to convocation speech, inspired to do big things this fall

BY THE NUMBERS Class of 2016

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OU President David Boren welcomed freshmen to the OU family during convocation Thursday by presenting them with the significance of their university and charging them to chase their dreams. “’What possibilities!’ That’s the spirit of the University of Oklahoma,” Boren said.

Faculty, freshmen and their families filed into Lloyd Noble Center to attend the event that included performances by the Pride of Oklahoma

Pep Band and the OU Faculty Brass Quintet and Boren’s address.

As Boren spoke to the largest freshman class in OU’s history, he highlighted OU’s number of Rhodes Scholars, the university’s diversity of students from across the world and the amount of donations the campus has received in the past four years.

“This is your university, and it’s OK to be proud to be a Sooner,” Boren said.

And this year’s freshman class is quite decorated itself.

Approximate number of students Students in the Class of 2015

More than 190 National Merit Scholars and more than 300 State Regents Scholars stand among the ranks of the more than 4,100-member freshman class, Boren said.

Boren also gave the Class

Approximate number of National Merit Scholars

Approximate number of countries represented Source: President David Boren, OU Factbook

of 2016 a few pieces of advice: don’t specialize in a field of study too early, don’t be afraid to grow and don’t be passive.

Civility and kindness must

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OU President David Boren speaks to students at the freshman conSEE CONVOCATION PAGE 2 vocation Thursday at Lloyd Noble Center.

FOOTBALL

FRESHMAN MOVE-IN DAY

Offensive lineman’s versatility valuable Ikard’s next stage in career to anchor offensive line TOBI NEIDY

Sports Reporter

After senior center Ben Habern announced his retirement from college football and senior guard Tyler Evans sustained a seasonending ACL tear during practice last week, the Oklahoma offensive line quickly needed players to fill the vacated starting roles.

While Sooner fans will see new names like sophomore left tackle Tyrus Thompson a n d ju n i o r r ig ht g u a rd Bronson Irwin fill the starting rotation, one familiar face returns to anchor the offensive line this season: junior — and newly appointed center — Gabe Ikard.

I k a rd k n o w s h i s w a y around the line, amassing PHOTOS BY JOY FRANKLIN/THE DAILY

Young Life volunteers Hannah Gordon (right), business sophomore, and Heather Laraba, business junior, help freshmen carry their belongings Thursday.

Weather doesn’t stop freshman move-in day Officials estimate 2,200 incoming students arrived on campus Thursday PAIGHTEN HARKINS

low temperatures in the mid-80s cooled off freshmen and their famA couple of thousand freshmen ily members during the first part of filled Walker-Adams mall Thursday the morning. to move into the dormitories and The cool temperatures were a start their new lives on campus. nice surprise, said Allie Kallmann, Move-In day is an “all hands on Housing Center Student Association deck” affair between Residence president and third year move-in Life and the operaday volunteer tions department, “Wouldn’t be a fun “It’s so much coolsaid Amy Buchanan er than last year,” move-in without Kallmann said. “We OU Housing and Food Director were all dripping a downpour.” of Community sweat last year.”

HOUSING AND FOOD E x p e r i e n c e. Th e The Housing groups worked to- TWITTER ACCOUNT, @OU_HRL C e n t e r S t u d e n t gether to make signs Association ran a that directed freshmen to specific move-in assistance station on the locations around the residence halls southeast corner of the Walkerand also put up the informational Adams mall and rented out dollies tents around the Walker-Adams to help each student move into his mall. or her dorm.

About 2,200 freshmen were exUniversity College freshman pected to move into the residence Caleb Masters sat in a couch in halls Thursday, Buchanan said.

Adams Center while waiting to Move-in began at 7 a.m. and con- move into his room. He had a very tinued until 2:45 p.m., according relaxed move-in day and hadn’t to the Housing and Food website. experienced any trouble finding a Students were sectioned off al- parking spot or moving in, he said. phabetically by last name to make He was most excited about “the the process run more smoothly. A pleasant breeze and unseasonably SEE MOVE-IN PAGE 2

Campus Reporter

Jackson Smith (front) and his father, Shane Smith, carry clothes and other belongings into the dorms during freshman move-in Thursday.

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Student leaders share details of UOSA, CAC Campus: Learn about the university’s student government organization and programming branch.

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OU soccer team to start season vs. Cornhuskers Sports: The Sooners will play their first game under coach Matt Potter against former conference foe Nebraska at 7 tonight at John Crain Field.

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CAMPUS

OUDaily.com ›› Visit online for full coverage after OU’s inaugural Veteran Students Orientation this afternoon.

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CONVOCATION: 4,100 new Sooners join OU Continued from page 1

TODAY AROUND CAMPUS The inaugural Veteran Students Orientation will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the South Oval.

An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bizzell Memorial Library. Students can meet library staff, learn to use resources and attend brief tours of the facility.

A meet and greet will be hosted by Education Abroad from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Old Science Hall.

be the foundation of our community, Boren said. Students should seek something bigger than themselves in which to invest their lives, he said.

Boren encouraged students to take classes from great teachers, get to know people from other countries, study abroad and contribute to life at OU. University College freshman Cristina Suggs said she thought Boren gave a good speech that got students “pumped” for the new year.

“Remember you’re at a place which believes in possibilities,” Boren said.

“Remember you’re at a place which believes in your possibilities.”

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A screening of “The Life of Emile Zola” will be shown from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mary Eddy and Fred Jones Auditorium.

Students join in on the OU chant at the close of freshman convocation Thursday at Lloyd Noble Center.

The Class of 2016 is the largest freshman class in the history of the university.

The women’s soccer team will play Nebraska at 7 p.m. at John Crain Field.

MOVE-IN: Organizations assist fellow students

Sooner Orientation Weekend will take place through Sunday. Visit the student life website for the full schedule.

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MONDAY, AUG. 20 First day of classes for the fall semester.

A printmaking exhibition will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lightwell Gallery in Fred Jones Art Center.

Library orientation sessions will be held at 8:30 a.m. and noon at Bizzell Memorial Library.

TUESDAY, AUG. 21 A printmaking exhibition will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lightwell Gallery in Fred Jones Art Center.

THURSDAY, AUG. 23 An open house at Bizzell Memorial Library will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Short library tours will be available.

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The number and gender breakdown of students on OU’s health insurance plan — To learn how many women won’t get birth control coverage because OU is self-insured and thus not subject to the Affordable Care Act.

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Documents and emails related to the salary change and removal of Susan MarcusMendoza as chair of the Human Relations Department — To better understand why Marcus-Mendoza was re-instated and then removed again two months later.

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people he was going to meet” during his time at OU, he said.

Pre-nursing sophomore Sara Hutson handed out bags to students to help them carry all of their orientation material, and she noted how enthusiastic all of the freshmen were about being on campus, she said. “[The freshmen] are excited and ready to be here, so it’s fun to see them,” she said.

Upon arriving at the vendor tent, students filled the bags with a plethora of free items as they traveled among booths set up by local businesses. Chase Bank, Beat the

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Freshmen and their families take shelter under a tree near Couch Center while rain falls during move-in Thursday.

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UOSA welcomes students’ ideas, concerns Building camaraderie within UOSA, forming relationships key to president’s role Sarah Smith

Campus Reporter

For OU’s student body president, UOSA is more than just a student government organization. It’s an opportunity for students, especially freshmen, to have their voices heard, UOSA President Joe Sangirardi said.

AT A GLANCE Connect with UOSA Facebook: Like “University of Oklahoma Student Association” Twitter: Follow @UOSA

What is UOSA?

How to get involved

The University of Oklahoma Student Association is the organization that allocates funds to more than 400 student organizations and acts as an advocate for students to the administration, Sangirardi said.

The president also works to build camaraderie within the group, making sure to form relationships with specific members and keep everyone informed of what’s going on within the student government, he said.

President’s role

The branches

The president’s role within UOSA is to offer advice to members to help them do their jobs effectively, Sangirardi said.

Campus Activities Council, Undergraduate Student Congress, and Sooner Freshman Council.

The Sooner Freshman Council was created last year to “enable new students … to learn the facets of the student government early in their academic career,” Sangirardi said.

UOSA consists of four branches: executive, legislative, judicial, and programming. Organizations within these branches include the

Students can apply to these organizations via UOSA’s website.

Other ways to get involved include attending events scheduled by UOSA and CAC, such as Howdy Week during the first week of classes.

UOSA also encourages students to take concerns and ideas to its office in the Conoco Leadership Wing of the Oklahoma Memorial Heather Brown/The Daily Union, according to its UOSA President Joe Sangirardi, letters senior, sits on the steps of Carnegie Hall on Wednesday. website.

Encouraging student involvement goal for CAC CAC Chair Vicky Vargas to engage students through social media websites, events Ali Hausner

Campus Reporter

“Bringing college to life.”

It’s the slogan of OU’s Campus Activities Council, human relations senior and CAC Chair Vicky Vargas said. For her, it describes the effort to prepare students for the future by developing volunteer skills.

What is CAC?

General Council, Vargas said. The General Council consists of the event chairs who lead specific events within CAC. The chair also works to build relationships between Campus Activities Council and other organizations within the university.

Goals for the year Vargas hopes to focus on engaging students through social media websites like Facebook and Twitter, she said.

On a larger scale, Vargas plans to encourage student involvement and to introduce the newest event CAC has to offer, the Oklahoma Creativity Festival.

CAC is a programming branch of OU’s student government that specializes in organizing campus-wide traditions and events for all students.

For many students, CAC is a great way to get involved, make friends, and develop skills for the future, Vargas said.

CAC hosts some of the big- How to get gest events at the University, involved such as Homecoming, Register online at cac.

Dance Marathon, University o u . e d u o r s t o p b y t h e Sing and the upcoming S t u d e n t L i f e o f f i c e i n Howdy Week.

Oklahoma Memorial Union, Room 370. Students Role of CAC chair can register for CAC Crew Sarah Callihan/The Daily The chair’s main responor apply to work for speCampus Activities Council chairwoman Vicky Vargas, human relations senior, sits outside Walker sibility is to oversee her ex- cific events such as Howdy Tower during freshman move-in Thursday. CAC organizes campuswide events for students. ecutive members and the Week.

AT A GLANCE Who is CAC? Chair: Vicky Vargas Vice Chair: Beth Huggins Special Events: Rachel Simpson Treasurer: Tanner Tiedeman Public Relations: Landon Ferguson Secretary: Sam Kiehl Source: CAC website

AT A GLANCE Connect with CAC Facebook: Like “Campus Activities Council” Twitter: Follow @oucac

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FOOTBALL: Injuries force Ikard to third position in four seasons at OU Continued from page 1 25 starts, 27 total games and several Big 12 conference honors after two official years in a Sooner uniform.

Last season, he led all interior linemen in blocking grades while posting 88 knockdowns in 860 snaps.

While his invaluable experience on the line, including seven starts at center last season, made Ikard the obvious choice to take over the vacated center position, his ability to learn and succeed at multiple positios allowed Ikard to take over what he calls a ‘more natural, comfortable position’ for his 6-foot-3, 288-pound frame.

Being the ultimate designated player for the Sooner football team always has been Ikard’s self-made approach to the game, and being dedicated to the team as a whole is something he says will help make the transition to center a more seamless process.

But the journey to becoming OU’s starting center was not as simple as waiting for the last guy to step down.

Ikard has been committed to the Sooners since first being recruited as a blocking tight end out of high school.

I ka rd’s ro a d t o st a r ting center involved a lot of change, both physically and mentally, for the Oklahoma City native. Switching positions is something Ikard has been doing long before he left prep football at Bishop McGuinness.

Ikard consistently spent time on both sides of the ball in high school under former coach Kenny Young, seeing time at tight end and defensive end on two state championship teams.

Eventually, he was recruited by OU as a blocking tight end, a position Ikard said he wanted to play at the next level. “I came here and my attitude was I’ll do what helps the team win,� Ikard said. “I watched a lot of film of (former OU tight end) Brody (Eldridge) when I was first recruited.�

But once on campus, Ikard said he began strength

BY THE NUMBERS Ikard’s career

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Total snaps Gabe Ikard was a part of last season.

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Games started at OU.

Positions Ikard has played as a Sooner.

Source: SoonerSports.com

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Junior offensive lineman Gabe Ikard (64) stands on the sidelins during a game against Baylor on Nov. 19, 2011, in Waco. The Sooners lost the game, 45-38, the first time they had ever lost to the Bears.

“I’m not claiming to be Nostradamus, but I knew that’s where he would be one day.�

Kevin Wilson, former OU offensive coordinator

training and worked on packing on the pounds to explore the possibility of playing at any position the coaches needed him to play. “I knew (being center) would be a possibility because I was recruited as a blocking tight end,� Ikard said. “But whatever the coaches wanted me to do, then that’s what I was going to do.�

After gaining upwards of 30 pounds, Ikard moved from tight end and began taking snaps on the offensive line scout team. His father, Jim Ikard, remembers his son’s position change as an opportunity for his son to get playing time.

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Offensive lineman Gabe Ikard (64) blocks the defense away from running back Brennan Clay (3) during a game against Texas A&M on Nov. 5, 2011. The Sooners won the game, 41-25.

“As a true freshman on the scout team, coach (Jackie) Shipp asked Gabe to play center because they were having trouble with the depth of the players,� Jim Ikard said. “Gabe knew he had a chance to take snaps, so he made that transition.�

The change worked in Ikard’s favor, helping him

earn a starting role at left guard in the final 12 games of the 2010 season.

Ikard’s skill level that allowed him to switch positions was something that originally caught the eye of former OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, who recruited him in high school and saw early potential in

Ikard’s eventual starting role at center. “I’m not claiming to be Nostradamus, but I knew that’s where he would be one day,� Wilson said. “(Gabe’s) got the size and the skill set to play that tough position, and that’s what I saw in him coming right out of high school.�

Although Wilson hasn’t been around to enjoy the fruits of his recruiting labor, OU coach Bob Stoops admitted Ikard is one of the leaders on the team who continues to have that same total commitment to the team. “Gabe (Ikard) is the best,�

Stoops said. “Believe me, if we needed a tackle, he would play tackle. He’s talented enough to do that. “The guy is incredibly bright in that he can play multiple positions and know what to do at them all.�

While having the praise of a coach can ease some of the tension of preparing to play a new position, perhaps the most important person to

believe in Ikard’s transition is Ikard himself.

Ikard got a taste of the center position last season, starting for the injured Habern during a sevengame stretch before sliding back to left tackle in the final three games.

But those seven starts were enough for Ikard to realize the position is his new forte. “It’s probably the most natural position for me because I wasn’t a burner at tight end,� Ikard said. “Sure, the size of the guys I’m blocking changes, but I’m very comfortable at this position.�

Another factor that already has helped Ikard move seamlessly back under center is his current mentor, former OU starting center Jon Cooper. “He’s actually been coaching me, helping me with my footwork while also helping me diagnose safeties, linebackers and their subtleties,�

Ikard said. “He’s also been in the league a couple of years, so he knows what he’s talking about.�

And personally for Ikard, the best part of his new starting role is being able to have a better focus during weekly film sessions. “Knowing exactly what position I’ll be playing now means I’ll be more comfortable,� Ikard said. “Now I know what position to focus on during game film, and that will make me more crisp in my preparations.�

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Soccer

Sooners to kick off season against former conference foe Oklahoma to play Cornhuskers in season opener

PLAYER PROFILE Caitlin Mooney

Dillon Phillips

Year: Senior

Assistant Sports Editor

The OU soccer team kicks off the 2012 season, and the coach Matt Potter era, against former Big 12 foe Nebraska at 7 tonight at John Crain Field in Norman.

The contest is the first of a four-game home stand to start the Sooners’ season.

The Cornhuskers return 6 starters from a team that went 7-10-1 and finished 10th in the Big Ten last year, but they come into Friday night’s game with the momentum of a 2-0 exhibition win against South Dakota State in Brookings, S.D., on Aug. 10.

Last weekend, Oklahoma played its first game under Potter — an exhibition against Tulsa — but with only 10 days to train together before the game, the Sooners showed signs of rust, losing 2-0.

The exhibition format split

Position: Forward 2011 Statistics: Started 20 games, making six goals and passing five assists

the game into three 30-minute periods instead of the typical two 45-minute halves, which Potter said altered the flow of the game. But Potter was glad to have an opportunity to work out some kinks. “I think it was good to get this game under our belts,�

Potter said. “I’m excited about what we saw [against Tulsa], because it allows us a platform to build to go forward.�

Tulsa controlled the game, maintaining possession of the ball on OU’s side of the

field for much of the game and keeping the pressure on the Sooners’ defense. “One of the things we’ve tried to do is possess the ball and figure out how we can get the ball to the attacking half of the field and keep it there,�

Potter said. “We didn’t do that well [against Tulsa].�

Tulsa took the lead with a goal from junior forward Claire Nicholson, who scored on a free kick in the 25th minute.

In the eighth minute of third period, the Golden Hurricanes scored again on a shot from senior forward Rebecca Handley.

The Sooners had plenty of opportunities to score, but failed to capitalize — especially in the third period, when they had six of their 10 shots on goal. “I think we showed some nerves,� Potter said. “On a different day, maybe the ball bounces our way. We’ve got work to do, and we know that.

We’re a work in progress.�

Despite the loss, the players

— like Potter — remain optimistic and look forward to opening the season against Nebraska. “We had some great opportunities to score, and I think we’ll be better prepared (against Nebraska),� senior forward Caitlin Mooney said. “I don’t think we’ll be scored on again the way [Tulsa] scored their goals. I think we’re just going to learn from it; we’re going to keep moving forward, and we’ll be better next game.�

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Senior forward Amy Petriken (21) and the Sooners look to start their season with a win when they face Nebraska tonight.

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EDITORIAL

Students must have final voice in student media Our View: Student media should remain by

whether professional students, for students and under the control of AT A GLANCE or student, must be students. free from the interests More information and control of those Read & Dead, blog of the When defining The Daily for readers, we often who would keep that former Red & Black staff describe ourselves as independent, student-run information from the — RedAndDead.com and student-led. In fact, our very masthead reads, public.

Follow @redanddead815 “The University of Oklahoma’s independent stuBringing that infordent voice since 1916.”

Go to OUDaily.com to mation to you is, after read the memo that But rarely do we have the opportunity to examall, one of the most started it all. ine what that means and why it is so important that important reasons a control of The Daily remain in student hands. free press exists. Yes, Wednesday brought such an opportunity, when we keep you informed about how the football team word spread that the editors and senior staff of The is doing this season and how new campus policies Red & Black, the University of Georgia’s indepenwill affect your daily life. That is an incredibly imdent student newspaper, had walked out of the portant part of what we do and certainly our most newsroom following the resignation of the editorpractical function. in-chief.

But our other role — to be watchdogs, the ones The reason for the mass exodus? Changes to the who keep track of those in power and ensure they paper’s structure planned by a professional board are following the rules and telling the truth — that of directors that would have given final say over the role enables a free society to function. On a smaller paper’s content to non-students, striping students scale, it allows you to keep track of the people you of editorial control. trust with your education, tuition and reputation.

A draft of a memo outlining some of the changes So the staff of The Red & Black did not walk away was released by the former staff of The Red & Black. from their publication because they didn’t get their It showed that the new position of “editorial direc- way or because they couldn’t handle change. They tor” now would have prior review and veto power did it for the same reason freedom of the press is over all content published in print protected in the First Amendment: Because where and online. there is oversight, interference and editorial conThe Our View Further, the director would be trol, the press is unable to freely and without bias is the majority expected to ensure the content opinion of hold those in power accountable to the people they The Daily’s of the paper fit expectations laid serve. nine-member out by the board of directors — Though the board of directors of The Red & Black editorial board more “good” stories about student has met with the former editors and staffers, the achievements or university prostatement the board released Thursday showed no gramming and fewer “bad” stories about people or signs of remorse or backing down. organizations behaving illegally or unethically.

For now, the students who left The Red & Black This kind of control and content-shaping from have affirmed through their Twitter, “We are comnon-students certainly would make The Red & mitted to providing a student newspaper that is stuBlack no longer a student publication. Worse, it dent-written, student-sourced, student-designed would strip the paper of its ability to fulfill its cenand student-approved.” tral purpose: to keep its audience informed about We stand behind that commitment and join the truth of what is happening at the university. them in reminding universities across the nation, That is why student control and independence including our own, that as a source of student from university meddling is so important to student power, student press should be created for students media. Sometimes the truth includes stories about and controlled by students ... people or groups doing bad things. Sometimes the So that scandals will not go undiscovered, truths truth includes information the university would will not be hidden behind spin and student voices rather keep quiet. Sometimes the truth leads to se- will not be silenced. rious repercussions.

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uring a time of record-high temperatures, drought and increased evidence of global warming, everyone who is part of the OU community should think about simple ways to reduce their impact on the environment.

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campus. The savings in gas can be significant, which is nice for your bank account and the environment.

Recycle your moving boxes:

While the university’s cardboard recycling sites are not the most obvious trash receptacles on campus, they are abundant. There are 13 of them in various locations, from the Weather Center all the way to the Chemistry Annex. So, after you’re done moving in to your new apartment or dorPaige Willett mitory, consider recycling your torn up boxes instead of paigewillett@ou.edu sending them to the dump.

Don’t smoke and drive: OU also accepts recycling of aluminum, plastic, paper, Now that the smoking ban has been in place since July, batteries, toner cartridges and phonebooks, though some I’ve noticed a trend. Given the extreme temperatures, some require a call to Facilities Management. From 2008 to 2009, smokers have resorted to driving around in their cars with OU saw an increase of 20 percent in recycled goods, acthe air conditioner on instead of walking in the heat to a cording to the Crimson and Green website. It’s worth the place technically “off campus.” effort to keep that number climbing.

Transportation is a major source of greenhouse gases, and the extra drive time increases your carbon footprint Watered hard and put away wet?: and the university’s as a whole — when we should be tryOU is infamous for watering sidewalks and overwatering ing to reduce them. As the temperatures get colder, come plants. Typically, lawns only need to be watered at a depth up with a creative alternative to smoking in the warmth of of 4 to 6 inches every five to seven days. Landscaping is your car’s heater. overwatered in the average home between 20 and 40 percent, according to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

CART and car pool: During the drought this summer, I saw plants living in The Cleveland Area Rapid Transit bus system is a good mud and standing water because the sprinkler had been alternative to cars. In February 2011, CART added six natu- left on too long. While the university uses nonpotable wells ral gas-powered “green” vehicles to its fleet, servicing cam- and not city water for landscaping and irrigation, water is pus and the surrounding areas. Riding the bus also elimia valuable resource and should not be squandered neednates the need to buy a parking pass. lessly, or even to the detriment of the foliage.

Since our transportation methods and choices affect the environment, consider coordinating schedules with Paige Willett is a broadcast and electronic media senior. friends, classmates and others to get back and forth to

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State, students should share tuition equally

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OPINION COLUMNIST ver the summer break, one of the biggest changes to OU was the tuition increase passed by the Board of Regents.

Although 3 percent does not appear to be a substantial increase, Mark Brockway especially with the rismark.d.brockway@ou.edu ing cost of housing and other expenses, any increase in student tuition is cause for serious concern.

As the administration of a public school, President David Boren and others often face most of the blame for rising tuition costs. The real culprit, however, is the Oklahoma government.

In Oklahoma, the past three decades have seen a steady decrease in higher education funding as a percentage of the state’s overall expenditures. The state legislature has given less and less priority to education.

In fact, OU receives only about 10 percent of its budget from state appropriations. The largest funding source is tuition and fees.

Higher education funding is possibly the only way in which the State legislature can have a direct impact on the pockets of OU students. If the state cuts funding, student fees must make up the bulk of the difference.

Another state entity that assists in overseeing the allocation of university funds is the State Regents for Higher Education. These regents are responsible for requesting and approving state budgets for higher education and are made up mostly of businesspeople, lawyers and bankers.

For the current fiscal year, the regents requested an additional $34 million in funding to colleges and universities in Oklahoma, including $27 million in fixed cost increases.

In short, universities must receive at least an additional $27 million simply to maintain the current level of service offered to students.

Unfortunately, the state only allocated a $10 million increase.

Because fixed costs are unavoidable, higher education institutions in Oklahoma must make up the $17 million difference between fixed costs and state appropriations. The burden rests disproportionately on students who, at OU, make up the majority of the university’s funding.

It is of course not possible (or likely) that the state will provide all or even most of the funding for Oklahoma higher education in the near future. What is reasonable is for the state to share equally the financial burden with Oklahoma students.

What I propose is simple: Oklahoma’s universities should be funded equally by student tuition and state allocations.

By creating a true partnership, the state legislature can reinvest in the future of Oklahoma residents, and students also will be investing in their own education.

There already are many programs designed to assist with tuition, including Oklahoma’s Promise, federal aid and scholarships. While these programs are effective on the individual level, they fail to address the overall trend in higher education funding in Oklahoma.

Legislation that defines the role and funding requirements of both government and students would solidify a sustainable source of funding for universities.

Education at any level is an investment. By establishing a firm financial base, the initial principal will yield significant returns in the form of a highly educated workforce.

Likewise, any disparity in funding will create a regressive education vacuum in the state’s workforce. An undereducated workforce cannot then contribute back to the state’s education funding.

Appealing to administrators is not enough to create any kind of change in the funding structure of OU. Students, faculty, staff and even parents must communicate their needs directly to legislators and Gov. Mary Fallin.

Those of us involved in Oklahoma’s universities must demand that lawmakers value education as much as we do. Contact the governor’s office and your state representatives to voice your concerns about the future of Oklahoma’s higher education.

Mark Brockway is a political science senior.

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Sooner player taking criticism in stride Javon Harris says he is ready to have a comeback season Dillon Phillips

Assistant Sports Editor

Two plays. It took just two plays.

Two plays to give Baylor its first win against Oklahoma in school history. Two plays to all but guarantee former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III the Heisman Trophy. Two plays to officially dash any remaining hopes the Sooners had of a national championship. Two plays to deliver Sooner fans the scapegoat they so desperately wanted for the collapse of an entire defense.

Touchdown passes of 69 and 87 yards — the latter aided by a tip drill reminiscent of Jermaine Gresham’s during Bedlam in 2008 — in OU’s 45-38 loss to Baylor transformed the perception of senior safety Javon Harris from a talented defensive back that picked off a pair of passes in a stifling defensive performance against Florida State to the weak link of a secondary that couldn’t defend the deep ball.

In two plays, a shark became a minnow.

After Harris’ lapse against Baylor, he became the face of Oklahoma’s poor defensive play. He took the brunt of the sharp criticism that followed and became Exhibit A in the Sooner Nation v. former OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables case against the complexity of OU’s defensive scheme.

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Senior safety Javon Harris (30) took a lot of heat for giving up big plays last season. But his teammates say that he has taken the criticism in stride and has improved this offseason.

But no matter how harsh the criticism, no matter how AT A GLANCE scathing the comments, the Harris in 2011 close-knit clique of defensive backs circled the wagSenior safety Javon ons to protect one of their Harris recorded 47 own. tackles, including one for loss and caught “First and foremost, it three interceptions wasn’t all on Javon,” junior last season. cornerback Aaron Colvin said. “It was all of us, beSource: SoonerSports.com cause all of us had our days, our games. But Javon handled the criticism very well.” Baylor game as motivation In s t e a d o f c a s h i n g i t rather than a reason for in and quitting, Har r is resignation.

“It humbled him a lot, and bounced back — using the

I see the difference and the change in him,” Colvin said.

“I see him out there going a lot harder in everything we do. He’s focusing on the little things, and I’m proud of what he did.”

Now a senior, Harris is eager to establish that last year ’s bad mojo hasn’t s p i l l e d 211169A01 over into this season.

“We know that last year wasn’t the year that we wanted to have,” Harris said. “It is personal, especially (for) guys like myself

who were a lot of the cause of some of the things that happened.”

New defensive coordinator Mike Stoops has been happy with what he’s seen from Harris so far, and, like Colvin, he said the defense’s shortcomings were unfairly attributed on Harris.

“I don’t think it was any one person,” 4.25"Stoops said.

“I mean, ever yone gets beat, but to put the blame on him, that’s not right.

Last year is in the past. The things that happened were

fundamental, and I think we can correct them.”

During the offseason, Stoops shuffled the defensive backfield — moving Harris to strong safety, Colvin back to corner and junior Tony Jefferson to free safety — to better utilize the Sooners’ talent. “[Harris] has a better feel over there (on the strong side),” Stoops said. “He’s played very well. I’ve been pleased with Javon. He’s got a lot of talent, and he can do all of the things we are asking him to do well.”

With Jefferson joining him at safety, Harris will have plenty of help as the last line of defense.

“It’s great having a guy back there who can make plays,” Harris said. “I don’t have to worry about him messing up a play, and he doesn’t have to worry about me messing up a play. That’s one of the best things we can have.”

The man who once carried the blame for the defense’s late-season breakdown now personifies the collective chip on the Sooners’ shoulders. He’s become the poster boy for a defense with something to prove.

“Once I get up, I want to stay up,” Harris said. “The whole thing this summer for me was being consistent and getting better everyday, not staying complacent. My goal this year is to get better every game and remain consistent.”

Dillon Phillips, 405-325-3666 dphillips85@ou.edu

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can learn Start new semester with style Freshmen to swim, not sink W C alking to and from class in the heat across this expansive campus can be uncomfortable if you aren’t wearing the right clothes and sensible shoes. But you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort.

The way you dress and look can have an impact on how you feel and how you carry yourself, so you’ll want to come across relaxed, yet confident. Looking effortless and classic is in and is great for college students with little time in the morning.

Start with something like a plain, or even graphic printed shirt. It can be a racerback tank top, cropped tee or just plainly cut T-shirt.

Tribal prints and stripes are the hot new trend among college students.

For a more professional look, button down shirts for men and women are in.

These shirts are versatile and effortless to dress up or down.

Women’s shirts are usually being buttoned most of the way down and knotted at the bottom, giving off a retro vibe. You also never can go wrong with a plaid or striped button down shirt with the sleeves rolled up to the elbow.

Pair your shirt with a pair of denim jeans or shorts.

High-waisted flared jeans are hot right now and can give the appearance of longer legs. The style is the same for shorts — higherwaist and not as fitted.

Men’s denim can be a traditional blue or a more

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unique gray or black, loose, but skinny cut. Preppy colorful Bermuda shorts that hit at the knee complement a button down shirt. Since you will be walking around

campus, comfortable shoes are definitely something to consider.

Look for shoe styles like Vans, Keds, Converse or Toms to complete your classic, casual ensemble for men or women. These types of shoes come in a variety of colors, but if you want kicks that really pop, try shoes in a highlighter color or a wild jungle print.

When dressing professionally, oxford shoes are in. They come in traditional browns and blacks or non-traditional colors, so you can set yourself a part in the sea of other college students.

A jacket is needed in case classrooms are cold or Oklahoma’s severe weather flares up. When picking a

jacket, choose something that contrasts the shirt you’re wearing.

For instance, if you chose to wear a graphic tee, go with a plain jacket, and if you went with a plain color T-shirt, go with a printed jacket or even a plain, complementary color jacket.

While it’s still warm, keep the fabrics light if you want to layer.

If your outfit is casual, experiment with multiple accessories. Accessorizing your outfit however you would like with a necklace, earrings, a watch or bracelet is a great way to take these classic looks and turn them into something unique.

Bangle bracelets and chunky necklaces are a popular trend among women, while a sleek watch can pull together any man’s outfit.

For both, sunglasses are still in. From aviators to black wayfarers, you can find designer copycats for cheap.

If you want a backpack that makes a statement and holds your books, Target and Forever 21 have some eye-catching ones. Tapestry fabric has made its way from our grandparents’ luggage to backpacks this season, along with the stripes, plaid, color-block and tribal print.

But the most important accessory is always a smile, it can catch someone’s eye faster than any item of clothing.

Irma Douglass is a communications sophomore.

ongratulations, Life & Arts Columnist class of 2016!

You made it here in one piece. Now, it’s up to you to avoid drowning in the collegiate sea.

You have a clean academic slate. Staying on course in high school Parke Metzer didn’t necessarily give parkemetzer@ou.edu you the tools to successfully navigate college, so think of coming to OU as treading new water.

Know where your classes are before the first class. I once had five minutes to commute between classes from the Physical Sciences Center to Sarkeys Energy Center.

If I could make it to class on time, so can you. A map, or a helpful person, also can steer you to where you need to be.

Once classes begin, make sure you establish concise communication with your professors. Don’t forget you’re here to earn a degree and your professors are your guides.

Students should get involved on campus. The immense size of the student population provides an alcove for everyone, ranging from hippies to religious groups. It’s a great way to meet people you might not have otherwise met, and the vast ocean of different interests can provide enlightening, educational opportunities.

It can be tough to come out of your shell upon arrival, but it is important to explore your interests and follow your passions.

As someone who has known his career path for years, I can say that having a job you love is fundamental to happiness. It will take testing the waters, obstacles and dead ends, but finding the right career path is worth it. If you’re unsure about what to study, you can look in the OU catalog, check online or talk to others who share your interests.

It took me a semester before I was comfortably submerged at OU. There is much more to success in college than having good grades and lots of friends. It might seem like having “cool” friends is crucial but have the buoyancy to validate yourself, and people will accept you for it.

Remember that college can be some of the best years of your life, smiles are infectious on campus and people are willing to lend a hand.

Open your mind to new people and experiences, make smart decisions and dive right in.

Parke Metzer is a film and media studies sophomore.

Movie review

‘Bourne Legacy’ action-packed to mimic previous ‘Bourne’ films

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down Dr. Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz), the woman responsible for developing the medicine that’s made him an unstoppable killing machine.

The action that ensues is exactly what you’d expect from an installment of a successful espionage franchise — and then some.

Renner certainly isn’t Damon, but he has the right combination of brains and brawn to do the job justice in his own style. Weisz does a wonderful job as Dr. Shearing. At first, she’s scared out of her wits but ends as a heroin in her own right.

“The Bourne Legacy” has ties to Treadstone and Operation Outcome, but other than that, it has little to do with the other “Bourne” films. The beginning was a little slow, and I was getting nervous about how the rest of the movie was going to go, but things picked up quickly and didn’t slow down until the credits rolled.

There were plenty of car chases, explosions and hand-to-hand combat to keep any die-hard action fan happy with a sprinkling of medical drama and flirtatious energy thrown in to keep things more interesting than an action film.

All in all, “The Bourne Legacy” was a great transition from the Damon era SPIRITS

At a glance ‘The Bourne Legacy’

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz Rated: PG-13 Run time: two hours and 15 minutes Hollywood-Spotlight 14 1100 N. Interstate Drive 12:30, 3:45, 6:55, 10 Moore Warren Theater 1000 S. Telephone Rd. noon, 1:10, 3, 4:25, 5:15, 6:15, 7:40, 8:30, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45

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Emily Hopkins is an advertising junior.

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As a die-hard “Bourne” fan from the get-go, there was no way I was going to allow myself to spend money on such a blasphemous endeavor.

But when someone offers to buy your ticket for you, are you really going to turn it down? I begrudgingly was dragged to see “The Bourne Legacy” … and was begrudgingly dragged out too, because it was just that good of a film.

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While Cross is fighting wolves and trekking across mountains in the Alaskan wilderness for a training program, Jason Bourne is exposing the CIA’s Operation Blackbriar and the Treadstone Project.

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