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Jan. 22-25

Thursday, Thursday sday, Jan. 22 Annual Student Exhibition | 6 PM at Fred Jones Jr. 1 101st Ann r.

Museum of Art. The competitive, juried show highlights the diverse works of art created by OU School of Art and Art History students. The evening’s events are FREE and feature a lecture at 6 p.m. by guest juror Chad Alligood, curator at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark. This year’s exhibition features nearly 50 works by students using multiple mediums, including paintings, sculpture, photography and video.

Because I Said I Would | 8 PM at Cate Main Social Lounge.

A health education professional will be presenting ways for residents to improve their physical and mental health as they finish out the school year! Make your New Year’s resolution and follow through...because you said you would! Price: FREE. Young Choreographers’ Showcase | 8 PM at Reynolds Performing Arts Center. University Theatre presents the Young Choreographers’ showcase. Performances on Jan 23 & 24 will also be at 8 p.m. For more information, contact 405-325-4101.

Friday, Jan. 23 Winter Welcome | 5 PM at Traditions East Clubhouse. Are you cold? Does your New Years resolution involve exercising?

If you answered yes to either: Come warm up with some FREE cocoa, cider, and snacks while learning about how you can get in shape at the Huff! We’ll have a guest speaker talking about a variety of OU fitness and recreation activities.

Women’s Gymnastics Meet | 6:45 PM at Lloyd Noble Wo W Center.

Come support YOUR #1 ranked OU Women’s Ce C Gymnastics team as they host TWU and Southeast Missouri Gy G State Stta in the Lloyd Noble Center. Students get in FREE with Valid Val Student ID. Va Eric Eri Andre Comedy Show | 7 PM at Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union. Start the semester off with a bang as we bring you a FREE comedy show from Comedy Central’s Eric Andre that will surely get you laughing. Presented by the Union Programming Board. There’s ALWAYS SOMETHING with UPB, upb.ou.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 24 Women’s Basketball vs Texas Tech | 3 PM at Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooner Women’s basketball team landed a big win in Lubbock, so Tech will be looking for revenge in Norman. Come out and root the Sooners on to a sweep of the Red Raiders. Students get in FREE with valid OU ID.

Sunday, Sund unda Jan. 25 Young g Choreographers’ Showcase | 3 PM at Reynolds Performing Arts Center. Watch the matinee performance of this Perform University Theatre production.

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FRIDAY: UPB DAILY EVENT COMEDY SERIES: Come by the daily table to hear about what Union Programing Board Comedy Series has in store for this semester from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m in the Oklahoma Memorial Union.

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MID DAY MUSIC: Mid Day Music showcases students with musical talent playing during lunch time in the Will Rogers food court from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m in the Oklahoma Memorial Union.

ERIC ANDRE COMEDY SHOW: Come join the UPB in the O klahoma Memorial Union in Meachum Auditorium for a free comedy show by Eric Andre.

YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE: Join University Theatre Friday night at 8 p.m in Reynolds Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for purchase in advance or before the show.

YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE: Join University Theatre at 3:00 p.m. and at 8 p.m. in Reynolds Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are available for purchase in advance or before the show.

SUNDAY: FAMILY DAY: Explore art in the Fred Jones Museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy hands-on art activities for the entire family.

YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE: Join University Theatre at 8 p.m. in Reynolds Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for purchase in advance or before the show.

For more information about student events on campus, you can visit the OU Student Life Calendar.

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he fourth-annual TEDxOU conference features 12 speakers who will present their stories and ideas to encourage action and innovation. TEDx is a series of conference-like events affiliated with nonprofit organization TED that is devoted to providing “ideas worth spreading,” according to its website. Take a look at five of the speakers we were interested about and what they have to say:

Editor’s Note: Alyssa Boutelle is a strategic analyst for the Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth.

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ollie Hawkins, pediatric nurse practitioner at Fostering Hope of Tulsa, will discuss foster care and her experience providing care for serious situations that call for skills beyond typical nursing.

As part of being a pediatric nurse practitioner, Hawkins performs ocassional visits to help treat the common cold and strep throat, but her job description extends far beyond the traditional nurse practitioner, she said.

Hawkins helps treat children who are victims of domestic violence, emotional or physical abuse, or drug abuse, she said.

“The care I’m giving to children is the same as a pediatrician in this setting,”

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Hawkins said. “However, the difference is that I need an increased level of understanding of the developmental, neuro-psychiatric and behavioral care.”

To make her work possible, Hawkins needs to understand the court process, how it happens and who is truly responsible for the child.

T h e C e n t e r f o r t h e C re a t i o n o f Economic Wealth staff asked Hawkins to speak at the conference because she has a new, fresh perspective, said Alyssa Boutelle, strategic analyst for CCEW. “We wanted to bring in people who don’t work with traditional lines of study,” Boutelle said.

KYLE REID usical performer Kyle Reid is a local musical artist who writes and performs M with his band, the Low Swinging Chariots,

alongside his own business as a songwriter and performer.

TEDxOU often features performers, Boutelle said.

“We reached out to Kyle as someone local who is doing a lot of great music,” Boutelle said. “[Kyle] uses a non-traditional instrument called the cigar box guitar. It’s a really awesome way to use items as a musical instrument.”

As a performer at the event, Reid will be

play songs from the new EP he is planning to release, all of which are instrumental songs he wrote with his cigar box guitar, he said.

Reid will explain the cigar-box guitar. The non-traditional instrument produces a bluesy sound, Reid said.

When Reid thinks of his career, he appreciates the opportunity to be his own boss, he said.

“I decide what projects I’ll work on and where I’ll put my time,” Reid said. “I’ll be playing these CDs that contain these songs and projects that I chose to make.”

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f you can’t make it to TEDxOU on Friday, or if you want to fill your time with more TED videos, you can find a huge selection of videos worth watching on Netflix or YouTube.

“Best of TEDx” is a series of lectures given in various TEDx talks that are available on Netflix. Episodes range in length from 7 to 18 minutes. Many of the episodes are also available on YouTube.

Design For People, Not Awards by Timothy Prestero An 11-minute talk where designer Prestero talks about consequences when a newborn incubator his team designed failed to go into production.

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Fighting with NonViolence by Scilla Elworthy In this 15-minute episode, Elworthy, a peace activist, discusses skills needed to fight extreme force without using force.

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olitical Science professor Allen Hertzke will present a combination of work, science and research methods to look at global religious freedom.

Hertzke will discuss global freedom, why it is important and why it is imperiled, he said.

He also will provide highlights of completed research that shows the value of religious freedom for flourishing societies, peace, human rights and democracy, Hertzke said.

“My principle job is to be a voice for those who are defending religious

rights around the world or who are suffering persecution for their faith,” he said. “That inspires me.”

Boutelle contacted Hertzke and invited him to speak at the conference because of his nontraditional line of study in global religious freedom, she said.

“His story of how he came to be a specialist is really interesting. He didn’t set out to do this,” Boutelle said. “He found out there was a small group of dedicated people who were passionate about this. He worked with them, and their numbers are growing.”

sychology professor Jennifer Barnes studP ies interactions between cognition and fiction and the effects that fictional books, mov-

ies and television shows have on people.

“Specifically, I’ll be talking about how emotionally intense those relationships can be, how they’re similar to the relationships we form with real-world celebrities and what effects these ‘parasocial relationships’ have on us,” Barnes said.

Barnes will also be addressing “fictional grief,” which is the emotional process people go when they experience the death of a favorite fictional character.

Barnes researches how one’s real-world moral intuition changes by reading fiction in her

The Moral Dangers of Non-lethal Weapons by Stephen Coleman In this 17-minute episode, ethicist Coleman discusses consequences of non-lethal weapons used by the police and military.

GEN. JOHN LONG lab called the “Imagination and Development Lab.” She also assesses if watching an episode of award-winning television dramas can boost the ability to read other people’s emotions, she said.

In addition to teaching and researching, Barnes is a professional writer. Barnes has written more than a dozen novels, Boutelle said.

Two of her series include “The Naturals” and “Raised by Wolves.”

“One of the reasons I thought of [Barnes] is because it’s become so easy for us to consume so much media all the time,” Boutelle said. “We are constantly plugged in at home, and so the consumption of fiction is everywhere. I think it’s really interesting how that has an effect on our lives.”

en. John Long, retired army G major general and OU College of Arts and Sciences Board of Visitors

member, will discuss disappointments and successes felt by recent college graduates.

When individuals graduate from college, they all have goals, ambitions and ideas regarding what they plan to do and the meaning behind it, Long said.

Often, these graduates do not get exactly what they want, Long said. Even if they do, it does not turn out to be what they thought it to be because of the unpredictability of the real world, Long

said.

“I feel very strongly about this topic,” he said. “I think there is a way if individuals put their minds to it, they can turn that disappointment into a tremendous asset.”

Boutelle invited Long to speak because of his fresh perspective and angle on ambitions and goals among college students, she said.

“Sometimes finding your dream job doesn’t work out for everyone when they graduate,” Boutelle said. “His talk will focus on how to be successful even if you’re not in the perfect situation.”

Lessons from Death Row Inmates by David R. Dow In this 18-minute episode, death row lawyer Dow discusses things he learned about death row inmates by defending them.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 The future looks bright and busy.

Expand your circle to include as many allies and influential people as possible. You will accomplish a great deal by associating with knowledgeable and like-minded individuals.

Joint ventures will lead to long-lasting partnerships. Romance will improve your personal life.

Ashley geary/The daily David Hopkins, chemical engineering junior, occasionally walks his three-month-old golden retriever, Misty, on campus. Hopkins said the best time to walk his dog on campus is during the afternoon. That way, people have the chance to see Misty. “I love watching other peoples’ giddy reactions to the irresistible cuteness that is a golden retriever puppy,� Hopkins said.

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Instructions: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. That means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Confidence and tenacity will lead to achievement. A romantic encounter will not be as straightforward as you hope. Honesty is essential if you are looking for a partnership to go the distance.

orative effort will be successful once you take control and lead the way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Building partnerships with clients who live in your community will be as fruitful as doing business with someone far away. The time saved networking locally will also save money.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your reputation will be questioned if you exaggerate or embellish what you have to offer. If you want to be treated as a contender, present a realistic view of your skills and mindset.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- All eyes will be on you. Favorable attention will help you achieve what you have PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- YouĘźll been working toward. Collaborative have trouble analyzing a situation if ventures will pay off. Set aside some you donĘźt get all the facts and figures. time to celebrate with someone DonĘźt rely on hearsay or speculation, special. and donĘźt make assumptions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you are wonĘźt have a lot of time to make able to help someone out, it will end a critical decision. Close family up benefiting you as well. Do whatmembers or the people you live with ever possible to form a close bond will be hard to get along with. Spend with friends as well as colleagues. time with a sympathetic friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Financial or health concerns will cause some difficulties if you havenĘźt been diligent in the way you handle such matters. Review your personal paperwork and make the necessary adjustments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A trip will bring surprising and beneficial results. You will be better off if you distance yourself from anyone harboring unpredictable emotions that could lead to a heated confrontation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will be able to outmaneuver the competition if you multitask and are determined. Any challenge you take on will contribute to your advancement. Do whatever it takes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Avoid anyone trying to push you against your will. You will be intrigued by something that will prove to be a viable venture. Check out potential ways to profit from your interests.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will be acclaimed for choosing a unique approach to reach your goal. A collab-

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BOLD PREDICTIONS Our way-too-early predictions for the Sooners’ fall 2015 football season

OU’s initial ranking/ final ranking

OU’s initial ranking/ final ranking

Playoff field

Playoff field

Champion

Champion

Unranked/Unranked

Unranked/4

TCU, Clemson, Ohio State, Baylor

OU, TCU, Alabama, Ohio State

Clemson

TCU

DILLON HOLLINGSWORTH

Bold Prediction TCU goes undefeated.

BRADY VARDEMAN

SPORTS EDITOR

OU’s initial ranking/ final ranking

OU’s initial ranking/ final ranking

Playoff field

Playoff field

25/6

Ohio State, TCU, LSU, USC

Champion

Champion

TCU SOFTBALL REPORTER

Bold Prediction Trevor Knight quits football altogether.

Tennessee beats Oklahoma, wins the SEC East

Unranked/Top 20

Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, TCU

HANK TOBOLKA

ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Bold Prediction

TCU

JOE BUETTNER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL REPORTER

Bold Prediction Clemson wins the ACC and Deshaun Watson competes for the Heisman Trophy

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