When it mattered, Landry Jones was big time against ‘Noles. (page 7) The University of Oklahoma’s independent student voice since 1916
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realignment options and/ or consider new athletic conference membership and take any appropriate action,” according to the regents’ agenda. Rumors have circulated dating back to last summer about the Sooners’ potential
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own share of momentumchanging plays. The defense drove OU to a 23-13 victory against Florida State on Saturday night. GreG FeWeLL By the end of the game, Assistant Sports Editor OU had forced six sacks and OU’s high-powered of- three interceptions. And on fensive attack has been talk- a night where the offense ed about at great length, but only put up 310 total yards, its defense has proven more see DEFENSE paGe 7 than capable of pulling off its
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Left: Chris Martin of Coldplay sings during his band’s set at the 10th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday evening in Austin. Coldplay was one of the more than 130 bands and artists that rocked on the three-day festival’s eight stages. top: Some of this weekend’s attendees mingle between sets at one of Austin City Limit’s eight stages. More than 50,000 people attended the music festival, which took place Friday to Sunday.
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More visibility is needed in the community. (Page 3)
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OU School of Music professors performed new works with visiting artists. (Page 5)
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GLBT leaders talk about circumstances a year after a Rutgers student’s suicide. (oUDaily.com)
OU soccer team recorded its first win against a ranked team. (Page 8)
Boren announces tobacco committee Students, faculty, staff, administrators to serve as advisers
Love Feast a treat for music lovers
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Senior middle blocker Carlee Roethlisberger (7) hits the ball Friday in Norman. The Sooners won the Oklahoma Invitational. (Page 8)
The transition to a smoke-free campus progressed Friday when OU President David Boren announced the students, faculty and staff who will serve on the school’s tobacco advisory committee. Boren selected five stu d e nt s, t h re e f a c u l t y
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members, three staff members and three administrators to the committee, according to a press release. Committee selections were based on faculty and staff re c o m m e n d a t i o n s a n d elected student leaders. The committee will decide the guidelines and regulations to submit to the OU Board of Regents to make OU a smoke-free campus. “They will examine all issues including enforcement see TOBACCO paGe 2