The University of Oklahoma

NEWS • PAGE 3

Do you know how student government works?

Read The Daily’s breakdown of UOSA’s two legislative bodies, Undergraduate Student Congress and Graduate Student Senate.

Learn about how they affect policy at OU.

The University of Oklahoma’s independent student voice since 1916

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

www.OUDaily.com

Soldiers obtain graduate degrees abroad

Free — additional copies 25¢

Student groups shack for charity Habitat for Humanity’s annual Shack-a-Thon raises money to build houses for low-income DHARA SHETH The Oklahoma Daily

Twenty-six groups of students in homemade cardboard shacks will encourage passersby to donate spare change from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

The rec yclable cardboard houses across the South Oval are part of the annual Shack-A-Thon — OU’s Habitat for Humanity event that raises money to build houses for low-income families, Shack-A-Thon chairwoman Kathryn Hamstra said.

A trophy is awarded to the group that raises the most money, Hamstra said. She said organizers hope to raise $5,000 this year.

The event usually raises $4,000 to $5,000, said Melanie Seley, president of OU’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

OU’s chapter works for the Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity, although they are separate organizations, Seley said.

The two groups usually work together on builds.

The money Shack-A-Thon raises will be used to put two

Cleveland County families into homes, said Tracy Curtis, Habitat for Humanity Outreach manager.

One of the projects is an actual house build, which will cost an estimated $80,000. The other project is a $30,000 house renovation. Both projects are scheduled SEE SHACK PAGE 2

OU sends professors to military sites to teach DEBBIE DAVIS The Oklahoma Daily

Of the 6,000 graduate students at OU, approximately 1,750 will pursue master’s degrees on military bases around the world. These students are either on active duty or are military dependents.

The classes taught on base are instructed by professors flown from the Norman campus to the sites.

Tim Davidson, associate professor of Human Relations, has been flown to numerous military sites six times a year since 1997.

“There are some new faces on base every once and a while, but for the most part, there has been a group of particular professors who have been going over for a while,” Davidson said.

He explained professors who are flown onto base are usually picked by the Human Relations department and the professors accept the offer.

The professors are gone for about a week of class time and are present on base for 30 contact hours, according to Davidson. While the professor is on site, another professor will typically cover scheduled classes for that professor.

Although the schedule for these students is condensed, the class content is the same as it would be on the Norman campus during a full semester.

“It is the same classes, same professors, same standards,” said T. H. Lee Williams, professor and Graduate College dean.

There will be about 475 different classes and seven different Masters programs available to these graduate students this year, said Richard Little, associate vice president of continuing education.

The classes will be available at nine sites within the U.S. outside of Norman and 16 military bases abroad, including sites in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Azores and Spain. Online classes are also offered through the Norman campus.

A typical class day is four hours of class time and eight hours on the weekends. In two weeks, the students will accumulate their 30 hours of required class time, however they will also have 15 hours of out-ofclass directed reading and assignments to receive their three hour credit for the course.

Although the class sizes vary from course to course, the ideal class size consists of 20 students.

OU is under contract with the military bases to make sure that each graduate student is eligible to receive their degree within

TUTORS | PEER ASSISTANCE ENHANCES LEARNING

JALL COWASJI/ THE DAILY

Economics sophomore Carly Dillon (right) receives tutoring from psychology junior Nick Purcell (left) at the Wagner Hall Learning Center on Sept. 29. Students can use tutoring resources throughout the semester.

Academic assistance available during crunch time, midterms Trained teaching assistants offer group sessions, individual appointments through University College Action Center JIYEUN HEO The Oklahoma Daily

With midterm exams approaching in the following weeks, students should start preparing for their exams now to avoid all-nighters and cram sessions later.

The University College Action Center offers group tutoring sessions students can tailor to their own class and study schedules.

Part of the Assessment and Learning Center, the UC Action Center offers tutoring sessions for a ONLINE AT wide range of subjects. They are led by graduate OUDAILY.COM and teaching assistants and trained undergraduate Peer Learning Assistants who specialize in their » Link: View the respective fields, said Tammy Pratt, director of the group tutoring Assessment and Learning Center. session schedule Louise Vo, zoology senior, is an undergraduate PLA who has tutored for the UC Action Center since fall » Link: Schedule 2008 teaching general chemistry I and II and physian individual or ology courses. She conducts scheduled group tutoronline session ing sessions and individual tutoring appointments.

Vo said her role as an undergraduate PLA is to help students understand concepts from their class lectures, as well as answer any questions students may bring to the sessions.

Michelle Reed, zoology junior, has gone to the UC Action Center for three semesters in preparation for her chemistry exams.

She said the undergraduate PLAs helped her understand concepts tested in her classes. After attending group tutoring sessions, Reed said she saw a major improvement in her grades.

To take advantage of the center’s resources, follow these steps:

SEE MILITARY PAGE 2

A LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AT Visit the multimedia section to view video of football coach Bob Stoops’ press conference about Saturday’s Red River Rivalry victory.

THE OKLAHOMA DAILY VOL. 96, NO. 34 © 2010 OU Publications Board www.facebook.com/OUDaily www.twitter.com/OUDaily

1

CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULES ONLINE

2

FIND THE SESSIONS THAT BEST SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE

3

COME PREPARED FOR EACH SESSION

To see the schedules for all group tutoring sessions, visit the UC Action Center schedule online first, Pratt said.

Next, decide which times and locations best fit your schedule. Then plan to attend the group session.

Pratt said students can find out when each subject’s sessions take place on the website.

For example, if students are seeking assistance in chemistry, they can go online to the UC Action website and find out all the chemistry courses the UC Action Center offers, Pratt said.

Most tutoring sessions take place in Wagner Hall, the Housing Learning Center in Adams Center Muldrow Tower and the Modern Languages Learning Center in Kaufman Hall, Pratt said. Though these are the main tutoring locations, Pratt said UC Action Center tutoring takes place all over OU’s campus.

Students can make appointments for individual tutoring by calling the Assessment and Learning Center office. Walk-in tutoring sessions are also available, as well as online tutoring sessions.

When students come to the center, they should be prepared to ask questions and bring something to work on, Vo said.

It’s best to attend sessions well in advance of exams to get the most out of the tutoring experience.

“We have a lot of students who come in right before the exam, which can be helpful, but it is not effective overall,” Pratt said.

Vo advises students to come in a couple of weeks before their exams so they can plan ahead and have ample time to review materials.

INDEX Campus .............. 2 Classifieds .......... 5 Life & Arts ........... 6 Opinion .............. 4 Sports ................ 8

TODAY’S WEATHER 79°| 56° Thursdsay: Mostly sunny, high of 84 degrees Visit the Oklahoma Weather Lab at owl.ou.edu

2 • Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Oklahoma Daily | OUDaily.com

CAMPUS

Reneé Selanders, managing editor dailynews@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666

SHACK: Benefit event Continued from page 1

Today around campus » “Financial Planning,” presented by Edward Jones, will take place noon to 12:30 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Heritage Room. » Student Success Series will host a time management session 2 to 3 p.m. in Adams Center’s Housing Learning Center. » Career Services will host “Interviewing to Get the Job” from 3:30 to 4 p.m. in the Union’s Heritage Room.

to be completed by May so students working on them can see the finished product, Curtis said.

“Because of the number of volunteers we have, we are able to build really nice and inexpensive homes at a high quality,” Curtis said.

Habitat for Humanity provides no-interest loans to families otherwise unable to qualify for home loans from bank, Curtis said. After Habitat chooses a family, a block of land is chosen depending on the number of people in the family and the most optimal locations for the family to live. Professional architects and OU architecture students work with the family to design a custom

home that suits the family’s needs.

To qualify for a house, a family must be a resident in Cleveland County for at least 12 months and have a family income ranging from $21,600 to $40,000, depending on the number of people in the family, Curtis said.

Families do not have to pay interest on the home loans, but they still have to pay taxes, escrow and other related fees, Curtis said.

Depending on the size of the house, monthly payments can range from $450 to $500.

Habitat for Humanity, which is a non-profit home builder, also serves as a mortgage company.

So far, it has built 37 houses across Cleveland County.

» OU Salsa Club will host a four-week salsa training session 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Union’s Frontier Room. » Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art will host a student opening party featuring “Bruce Goff: A Creative Mind” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the art museum. » “Risky Business,” a program about assessing breast cancer risk, will meet 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Union. » University Sing, hosted by CAC, will take place 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the Union’s Heritage Room.

» This day in OU history

Oct. 6, 1965

Energy week hosts farmers market Fresh fruits and vegetables are available for purchase on Walker-Adams Mall as part of an effort to encourage students to acquire healthier habits at home and in the community.

Housing and Food Services will promote the first Unplug Day on Thursday at the farmers market to encourage students to save electricity when not using electronics.

It will work with the Physical Plant to determine how effective the day is compared to last year’s electricity usage, said Dot Flowers, OU nutrition specialist.

Pamphlets will be handed out with information about how to help out in the community.

“It’s about encouraging opportunities to volunteer [on campus] or off campus,” Flowers said. “We are promoting social responsibility.”

The Laughing Tomato holds a farmers’ market every Friday inside the Oklahoma Memorial Union, but in an effort to reach dorm students, today’s event is being held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Walker-Adams Mall.

— Chase Cook/The Daily

Students fight for hot coffee, tables Many students voiced their concerns over the lack of service and seating at Oklahoma Memorial Union eateries.

Long lines caused coffee to be cold and when lines weren’t long, there were no more tables. Even when tables were available, chairs were scarce. *Source: The Oklahoma Daily archives

Fusion usion Flowers LLC

Follow The Daily on Twitter

@OUDaily @OUDailySports @OUDailyArts

HIGHLIGHTING OR COLOR

“Nothing But Flowers”

WITH HAIRCUT • $49.99 WEAVE OR FOIL ADD $10.00

HAIRCUT • $11.99 Non-Requested Stylist Only

Flowers ers and gi ggifts fts fo f r anyy oc for o casion occasion

405 701 8817 405-701-8817 405 www.fusionflowers.net

Haircut Manicure $11.99

The Works $16.99 Shampoo/ Cut/Blowdry

116 S. Main, Noble 127 N. Porter 1100 E. Constitution 129 N.W. Ave. 1215 W. Lindsey 579-1202 872-1661 360-4422 360-4247 364-1325

Adopt - An - Area Adopt an Area starts next week! Look for your organization!

ALFA Flight

Delta Tau Delta

Phi Beta Sigma

Air Force R.O.T.C.

Delta Upsilon

Phi Delta Theta

Alpha Chi Omega

Gamma Phi Beta

Phi Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta

Engineers Without Borders

Phi Kappa Psi

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Phi Kappa Sigma

Alpha Kappa Delta Phi

Hispanic American Student Association

Alpha Omicron Pi

Iota Phi Theta

Alpha Phi

Kappa Alpha

Alpha Phi Alpha

Kappa Alpha Psi

Alpha Phi Omega

Kappa Alpha Theta

Alpha Tau Omega

Kappa Delta Chi

Beta Theta Pi

Kappa Kappa Gamma

Catholic Student Assoc.

Kappa Kappa Psi

Chi Omega

Kappa Sigma

Delta Chi

Lambda Chi Alpha

Delta Delta Delta

Non-Traditional Student Assoc.

Delta Epsilon Psi

Okla. Student Volunteers

Delta Gamma

Omega Delta Phi

Delta Phi Omega

Omega Psi Phi

Delta Sigma Theta

Our Earth

Pi Beta Phi Pi Kappa Alpha RUF/NEK Lil Sis Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Lambda Gamma Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Zeta Phi Beta Adams Cate Couch Sooner Walker

Will your area have a thumbs up or thumbs down?

Volunteer u Programs leadandvolunteer.ou.edu Strengthening Our Traditions through Service to State and Society The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For accommodations on the basis of disability, call 325-2340

CONGRESS | APPOINTMENTS APPROVED

MARCIN RUTKOWSKI/THE DAILY

UOSA President Franz Zenteno, Integrity Council Chairwoman Elizabeth Miracle and Student Congress Chairman Brett Stidham discuss the appointments of Integrity Council members at Tuesday’s Undergraduate Student Congress meeting. Congress representatives also approved Integrity Council and Superior Court appointments. Approved appointments will move to the Graduate Student Senate for final approval.

For a full recap of the Congress meeting, visit OUDaily.com.

MILITARY: Degrees Continued from page 1 two years. Although some students may be able to obtain a degree sooner, the time in which the

students receive a degree is the same as it is with graduate students on campus in Norman.

The program was established in 1965 by two former OU professors.

Tired of waiting to get an appointment?

Meredith Mogan, PA-C is now accepting new patients at Our Family Practice.

Call Today at 405-360-1118 Norman Osteopathic Primary Care, P.C. 500 E. Robinson, Suite 300

NEWS

The Oklahoma Daily | OUDaily.com

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 • 3

Understanding UOSA: A guide to student government Every student at OU is a member of the University of Oklahoma Student Association and Undergraduate Student Congress and the Graduate Student Senate, which work together every student has a say in what it does. UOSA consists of four branches — the executive, to pass legislation affecting everyone at OU. Here’s a quick breakdown of what each the judicial, the programming and the legislative. The legislative branch is made up of the group does.

— Kathleen Evans/The Daily

Undergraduate Student Congress Graduate Student Senate History » Congress was founded in 1969 in conjunction with the executive and judicial branches of UOSA. Before that, student government only consisted of a student senate, in which the senate leader served as student body president, similar to other university governments, said Jason Robison, representative and political science senior. » UOSA drafted a Constitution in 1969 which was approved by the Board of Regents, creating the new style of student government consisting of four branches. » The original student legislative branch was just for undergraduate students. » The idea of the government was to give students a way to talk with administration and be more active on campus.

» The Graduate Student Senate was not part of the 1969 formation of UOSA. Congress acted as the only legislative branch and only served undergraduate students. » In 1982, the Graduate Student Association was formed to address needs and concerns of graduate students. » In 1987, Senate was formed to give graduate students more representation, according to the GSS website. » Various people throughout the years have attempted to disband the Senate, including a spring 2010 attempt to merge it with Congress and create a branch of student organizations, according to Daily archives.

Structure » Congress consists of 48 representatives from 16 districts; the number of representatives from each district is a proportion of how many undergraduate students are in that district. » These 48 people represent the approximately 20,000 undergraduate students at OU, as the Constitution outlines. This number could be changed, but no one has really tried, said Katherine Borgerding, representative and Congress spokeswoman. It is a good amount for getting business done and reaching quorum, the majority needed to hold a meeting, she said. » Only 37 of the 48 positions are currently filled due to people moving to other branches, quitting or graduating, said representative Joe Ahrabizad at the Sept. 28 Congress meeting. » UOSA holds elections in November and March/April to fill open seats in the legislative branch.

Students only can vote on seats in their district. » Congress meets at 7 p.m. most Tuesdays in Adams Hall, Room 150, to vote on legislation.

Meetings are open to all students.

» The Graduate College is composed of departments. Each department and the College of Law can have two senators. Because it is based on departments, the number of senators is not consistent each year. » This year, the 48 departments and the College of Law create 98 open spots for senators. However, only 71 spots are currently filled. » These 98 senators represent the approximately 4,000 graduate students at OU. The structure is different than that of Congress because each department needs representation because Senate awards grants and travel funds based on Senate participation, Senate chairman Silas DeBoer said. » UOSA holds elections in November and March/April to fill open seats.

Function » Congress’ role is to “serve as an advocate for undergraduates and consider ways to improve” the university, said Forrest Bennett, representative and Congress spokesman. » It votes on legislation passed by the GSS to provide checks and balances. » Any student with concerns or project ideas can find his or her representative’s contact information on the Congress website. » Though it takes time for legislation to reach the Congress floor, representatives want to hear from their constituents and learn how to help them, Borgerding said.

» Senate serves to protect graduate students, who are “a completely different constituency than undergraduates, being researchers, students and employees,” DeBoer said. “GSS is the closest thing to a union that will be allowed in [Oklahoma], and half of all graduate students work for the university.” » It also votes on legislation passed by Congress to provide checks and balances. » The Senate lists all senators and their department on its website for students to access, and meets at 7 p.m. most Sundays in Sarkeys Energy Center, Room A235. » Senate allocates travel and research grants each year to graduate students, which affects their research.

Recent Legislation » Last year, Congress put in more sidewalks and bicycle racks on campus for students. However, that is a project that only affects a small number of people. In order to make a difference, Congress needs to hear from constituents and create projects that can affect everyone, Bennett said. » Congress has the power to allocate more than $500,000 in funds to student organizations.

Without this funding, student organizations would be hindered in throwing events and creating communities within OU, Bennett said. *Sources: Borgerding, Bennett, Robison, UOSA Constitution and Code Annotated

AIRGUARD Money for college. Career training.

And an entire team to help you succeed.

These days, it pays to have someone watching your back. That’s what you’ll get serving part-time in the Air Guard—an entire team of like-minded individuals who want to help you get ahead. In the Air Guard you can develop the high-tech skills you need to compete in today’s world. You can choose from nearly 200 career specialties, with the chance to work on advanced computers, networks and electronics—even state-of-the-art aircraft and satellites. You’ll also serve close to home. All while receiving a steady paycheck, benefits and tuition assistance. Most important, you will experience the satisfaction that comes from serving your community and your country. Talk to a recruiter today, and see how the Air Guard can help you succeed.

Ask about 100% college tuition waivers for Oklahoma public colleges and universities.

» The Graduate College and the Senate helped create a quality of life initiative to learn about graduate student demographics and needs, such as what percentage have kids or are married, DeBoer said. » Congress and Senate both played a role in having students vote on a new study abroad fee, an addition of a drug policy to the student code and a vote to add sexual orientation to the OU nondiscrimination clause, according to Daily archives and past GSS legislation. *Sources: DeBoer, GSS website, Daily archives, UOSA Constitution and Code Annotated

4 • Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Oklahoma Daily | OUDaily.com

THUMBS UP ›› Fresh fruit and vegetables for sale in WalkerAdams Mall from Farmer’s Market (see page 2)

OPINION

Jared Rader, opinion editor dailyopinion@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-7630

OUR VIEW

Upcoming election matters — register by Friday Friday is the last day you can register to vote in Oklahoma’s important general election Nov. 2.

We’re sure you’ve heard all the “get-outthe-vote” clichés you can handle, but this election will be monumental for the nation.

You can be a part of it.

Among the several offices Oklahoma citizens will elect are Governor, one U.S. Senator and five U.S. House Representatives.

All state-wide offices are on the ballot, many without an incumbent. This is a first for many offices such as Attorney General and State Superintendent.

Since President Barack Obama was elected in 2008, our nation has only polarized, and unfortunately Washington has become the focal point for most candidates.

Oklahoma is no exception.

Oklahoma will elect its first female governor, and so far, both candidates have pointed to the Obama administration in

campaign ads as reasons to vote for or against the other. Republican candidate Mary Fallin has vowed to fight “the liberals in Washington” if she is elected governor.

She has accused Democratic candidate and OU alum Jari Askins of relating too closely with the Obama administration, forcing Askins to distance herself from the Democratic majority in Washington.

Oklahoma Republican candidates for the House have made it clear they will fight all major legislation Obama has passed, vowing to repeal the federal health care bill.

While Americans are divided over many aspects of the overhaul, most Americans support the immediate benefits of the bill, prohibiting insurance companies from denying people with pre-existing conditions.

Young Americans are also now able to stay on their parents’ health care plan until they are 26 years old.

Is repealing the federal health care bill

worth voiding these measures? Oklahoma voters can answer this question by voting on state question 756, which, if passed, will allow the state to opt out of the federal health care legislation.

There are 10 other state questions, making this November’s ballot Oklahoma’s longest in 26 years.

The most well known and controversial of these is SQ 744, which would require Oklahoma to raise its per pupil spending for K to 12 students to the regional average.

Oklahoma lawmakers and even university presidents have opposed SQ 744, but have you formed your own opinion?

The issues are complex and voters will need to dig deep to make informed decisions. The future of our state is in your hands. Now is the time to register and do your research.

Key dates to remember » Friday: Final day to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election » Oct. 27: Final day to request an absentee ballot » Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 1: Early voting » Nov. 2: Election Day *Source: State Election Board

Comment on this column at OUDaily.com

COLUMN

To register: » Download a voter registration application at www. ok.gov/elections or pick one up at Oklahoma tag agencies » The Norman Tag Agency is located at 443 W. Gray St » Voters must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the state of Oklahoma *Source: State Election Board

COLUMN

Motorcycle registration fee fine

When I bring this up to others, it is generally conceded STAFF COLUMN MN that the theatrics of the event are done in poor taste, but alMatt Bruenig nig ways shrugged off because it is for a good cause and does raise a significant amount of money. But is this really all that is necessary to make an event acceptable?

If I organized and sold tickets for a blackface minstrel show to raise money for the NAACP, would that be acceptable? Of course not. There should be outrage at such a degrading and disgusting mockery no matter how much money it raises for a good cause. What if the KKK held a cross-burning rally at which they collected money for UNICEF? Would that be a perfectly fine event if it resulted in enough money collected? Once again, I doubt you will find many defending such a gathering.

What defenders of Shack-A-Thon also fail to understand is that homeless-themed picnic bashes are not the only way to raise money. There are many more acceptable and nondegrading ways to do so. The Salvation Army manages to raise massive sums of money every year with red buckets and bells. I shudder to think what the red bucket campaign would look like if it were put together by the same people who do the Shack-A-Thon. I can see it now, rich college kids dressed in tatters furiously jangling coins in a Big Gulp cup while aggressively approaching people, screaming incoherently and laughing about it.

It’s safe to say that of all the questionable things that happen in and around this campus, the most consistently embarrassing one is the Shack-A-Thon. I don’t care that it raises money. Do something else to raise money; it’s not like the bulk of the participants are lacking in that department.

Degrading and mocking the lives of the very people you seek to help is offensive and I dearly hope that no one who is actually helped by Habitat for Humanity is ever made to witness the annual spectacle that made it possible.

If you haven’t seen a STAFF COLUMN MN blacked-out Honda Shadow Phantom cruiser with the Jerod Coker er low-slung gunfighter seat and 750cc V-Twin, I apologize. I should get out and ride more.

I bought that bad mother and was the first person in North America to own one. Her name is Angelina, and I love her. But I don’t want to die because of her.

Motorcycle riding is dangerous. Bikes don’t have a seatbelts, roll cage, or air bags; it’s just you and the concrete. That’s why the extra fee that will go into effect in November for newly registered motorcycles is a great idea. It’s only $3, and the money will go to rider and driver education.

One day I was going down a back road in Norman, and as I went around a pretty sharp turn, a cop car was sitting in the middle of the road on the other side. I freaked out, slammed on the brakes, and since the road had gravel on it, I slid right into a ditch.

Angelina and I got a little bruised up, but the cop helped us out of the ditch and then drove off. I was shook up for a while, but then I thought to myself, “What the hell was he doing in the middle of the road on the other side of a blind curve?”

I guess he was waiting for people to come speeding around the corner or maybe he stopped to check something on his computer or radio. For whatever reason, there he was. Had I been on four wheels, I could have simply slowed down and gone around him; however, I only had two. And when you hit the brakes on two wheels while leaning through a turn on a gravel road, it’s a recipe for disaster.

But the cop probably wasn’t expecting a motorcycle to come around the corner at that time; he didn’t anticipate the danger he created. And who can blame him?

Motorcycles are an afterthought for most drivers.

Indeed, hundreds of wrecks occur every year in Oklahoma and dozens of motorcycle riders are killed.

It’s difficult for a wreck involving a motorcycle to not be tragic, given the nature of the beast.

Many of these wrecks occur because drivers are simply not aware of the motorcyclists around them. We’re small and inconspicuous, and therefore easily looked over. On the other hand, some drivers will look you in the eye as you go down the road, only to pull out in front of you and force you to hit the brakes.

It’s not that motorcycle riders are reckless idiots (although there are some, just like there are reckless idiot drivers). I got a bike because it was significantly cheaper than a car, it gets 63 miles-per-gallon, and there is ample, cheap parking on campus. It just made sense to me.

I’m glad that OU is helping to train drivers and riders to make it safer for people like me to enjoy the advantages of riding a motorcycle.

There’s always a chance of getting in a wreck, regardless of what vehicle one is operating. With a motorcycle, however, the stakes are higher. So I’ll pay the state $3 to make it a little less dangerous.

Fellow riders, please don’t be idiots on the road; it only puts you in danger and creates animosity among drivers.

And drivers, please keep an eye out for your two-wheeled brethren; we don’t have any beef against you guys. We’ll all agree to share the road.

— Matt Bruenig, philosophy senior

— Jerod Coker, journalism senior

Comment on this column at OUDaily.com

Comment on this column at OUDaily.com

ELI HULL/THE DAILY

Shack-A-Thon 2009 participants stand along the South Oval raising money for Habitat For Humanity. To persuade students passing by to donate, participants offered various services, including hugs, kisses and ninja lessons. The 2010 Shack-A-Thon occurs today.

Shack-A-Thon is an embarrassment The time has come once again for OU’s most shameful annual tradition: Shack-A-Thon. Ostensibly a charity event aimed at raising money for the university’s Habitat for Humanity chapter, most Greek fraternities and sororities and several campus organizations participate in Shack-AThon. They construct “shacks” on the South Oval and solicit donations.

In addition to harassing students all day, participants degrade the poor by putting on what is basically a homeless theme party. They build crude shacks and play around in them all day because, as we all know, poor people live in shacks. They scribble messages on cardboard to solicit donations, parodying street beggars.

Last year, someone shouted to me from the throng of privileged kids playing dress up, “homeless people love DG!” — the initials referring to Delta Gamma, a campus sorority.

Most of the participants probably have no idea how offensive the whole spectacle is. After all, members of the Greek community are not known for their impoverished backgrounds. More than that, I am sure most just see it as an event and think nothing of what the whole display looks like to those coming upon it for the first time from a different background.

Well, let me tell you, it comes off as a crude joke aimed at the poor. It’s a cartoonish display; a spoof of crippling need.

Poverty is not depicted as a To parody, mock, and solemn often silent experience riddled with anxiety, degrade those you aim fear, and need; instead it is to help is perhaps the a quasi-celebration, a good worst abuse, robbing the time for people to laugh while pretending to needy of their dignity.” about portray it. In fact, it is such a non-serious thing that participants can feel comfortable saying absurd things about the poor loving a sorority full of wealthy children and no doubt high five one another for their crass cleverness.

If any of the participants had any real concern for the poor, they would be appalled by the total embarrassment that occurs on the South Oval every year. The display is entirely the opposite of an event aimed at helping the poor. To parody, mock, and degrade those you aim to help is perhaps the worst abuse, robbing the needy of their dignity.

Meredith Moriak Reneé Selanders LeighAnne Manwarren Jared Rader James Corley

contact us

Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Assignment Editor Opinion Editor Sports Editor

Dusty Somers Neil McGlohon Mark Potts Chris Lusk Judy Gibbs Robinson

160 Copeland Hall, 860 Van Vleet Oval Norman, OK 73019-0270

phone: 405-325-3666

Life & Arts Editor Photo Editor Multimedia Editor Online Editor Editorial Adviser

e-mail: dailynews@ou.edu

The Oklahoma Daily is a public forum and OU’s independent student voice.

Guest columns are accepted and printed at the editor’s discretion.

Letters should concentrate on issues, not personalities, and should be fewer than 250 words, typed, double spaced and signed by the author(s). Letters will be edited for space. Students must list their major and classification. Submit letters Sunday through Thursday in 160 Copeland Hall. Letters also can be e-mailed to dailyopinion@ou.edu.

‘Our View’ is the voice of The Oklahoma Daily Editorial Board, which consists of the editorial staff. The board meets at 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday in 160 Copeland Hall.

Columnists’ and cartoonists’ opinions are not necessarily the opinions of The Daily Editorial Board.

The Oklahoma Daily | OUDaily.com

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 • 5

CLASSIFIEDS PLACE AN AD Fax: 405-325-7517 Campus Address: COH 149A

DEADLINES Line Ad ..................................................................................3 days prior Place line ad by 9:00 a.m. 3 business days prior to publication.

C Transportation

HELP WANTED

AUTO INSURANCE

LEASING AGENT NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Friendly, Outgoing Person! Competitive Pay and Flexible Hours!

Resume to: gm@hornetresidential or mail to 1203 Iowa, Lawrence, KS 66044 Attn: Hornet Residential

Auto Insurance Quotations anytime Foreign students welcomed JIM HOLMES INSURANCE, 321-4664

Display Ad ............................................................................3 days prior Classified Display or Classified Card Ad Place your display, classified display or classified card ads by 5:00 p.m. 3 business days prior to publication.

PAYMENT s r

r

TM

Payment is required at the time the ad is placed. Credit cards, cash, money orders or local checks accepted.

RATES

NOW HIRING WAIT STAFF Gaberino’s Homestyle Italian Restaurant Opening Mid-Oct off Ed Noble Pkwy Please call Laura 226-7949 & leave a message

HELP WANTED Hey College Students!!!

Need extra spending/clothes/dating $$?

How about averaging $1000-$3000/mo in our public relations/advertising crew!

Work 2-3.5 hrs M-F, between 4p-9p Great resume job for business/marketing/advertising/drama majors!

Call Mike 321-8273

STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid survey takers needed in Norman 100% FREE to join. Click on Surveys.

P/T dishwasher, waitstaff and delivery person needed.

Orient Express, 722 Asp, 364-2100.

Bartending! Up to $300/day. No exp nec.

Training provided. 1-800-965-6520 x133.

There is a 2 line minimum charge; approximately 42 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation.

(Cost = Days x # lines x $/line)

APTS. FURNISHED

HOUSES

Small Loft apts, over Mister Robert Furniture, 109 E Main, $430 to $550. Bills paid, apply store office.

Housing Sales

Tired of paying rent? Want a place for happy dogs? For sale in Noble 3 bdrm, huge backyard, storm cellar, approx $375/ mo. Call 872-3214 or 205-5861.

APTS. UNFURNISHED SYCAMORE COTTAGES 1/2 Off 1st MO / $99 Deposit!

1 Bed Efficiency $399 No App Fee / Pets Welcome Elite Properties 360-6624 www.elite2900.com $99 DEPOSIT / 1/2 OFF 1st MONTH Saratoga Springs, 2 bd $500 Willowbrook, 2 bd $525 Greentree, 2 bd $550-$580 Pets Welcome! Large Floor Plans!

Models Open 8a-8p Everyday!

360-6624 or www.elite2900.com APT OR OFFICE UNFURNISHED 1000 sq ft, 4 rooms, + kitchen w/stove & refrig, bath w/shower, CH/A, $1200/mo.

Water & gas paid, over Mister Robert Furniture, 109 E Main, apply store office.

9

help is just a phone call away

HOUSES UNFURNISHED 3 bd, 1 ba, CH/A, w/d, dw, deck, lawn maintained, smoke/pet free, close to OU. Avail end Oct, $800/mo+dep. 694-0409.

10-14 days.........$1.15/line 15-19 days.........$1.00/line 20-29 days........$ .90/line 30+ days ........ $ .85/line

TOWNHOUSES UNFURNISHED Taylor Ridge Townhomes 2 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath, Fully Renovated Townhomes near OU! Pets Welcome! • Call for current rates and Move-in Specials!!!

Taylor Ridge Townhomes (405) 310-6599

Classified Display, Classified Card Ad or Game Sponsorship

Contact an Acct Executive for details at 325-2521.

2 col (3.25 in) x 2 inches Sudoku ..............$760/month Boggle ...............$760/month Horoscope ........$760/month

J

Small 2 bd apt, 1 person, bills pd, $650, smoke-free, no pets. Call 360-3850.

Line Ad

1 day ..................$4.25/line 2 days ................$2.50/line 3-4 days.............$2.00/line 5-9 days.............$1.50/line

J Housing Rentals

2 col (3.25 in) x 2.25 inches

number

crisis line

325-6963 (NYNE)

OU Number Nyne Crisis Line

8 p.m.-4 a.m. every day

except OU holidays and breaks

Crossword ........$515/month

POLICY The Oklahoma Daily is responsible for one day’s incorrect advertising.

If your ad appears incorrectly, or if you wish to cancel your ad call 3252521, before the deadline for cancellation in the next issue. Errors not the fault of the advertiser will be adjusted. Refunds will not be issued for late cancellations.

The Oklahoma Daily will not knowingly accept advertisements that discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religious preference, national origin or sexual orientation. Violations of this policy should be reported to The Oklahoma Daily Business Office at 325-2521.

Help Wanted ads in The Oklahoma Daily are not to separate as to gender. Advertisers may not discriminate in employment ads based on race, color, religion or gender unless such qualifying factors are essential to a given position.

All ads are subject to acceptance by The Oklahoma Daily. Ad acceptance may be re-evaluated at any time.

Being

4

8

3 9

Previous Solution

7 1

3 7 4 9 5

8 7 3

8

6 3

5 3 9 2 1 4

6 2 2 4 1 3

2 8 1 9 4 6 3 7 5

5 4 7 1 3 8 6 2 9

3 6 9 2 5 7 8 4 1

4 3 5 8 9 2 1 6 7

1 7 2 3 6 5 4 9 8

6 9 8 4 7 1 5 3 2

8 1 3 6 2 9 7 5 4

9 5 4 7 8 3 2 1 6

7 2 6 5 1 4 9 8 3

Monday- Very Easy Tuesday-Easy Wednesday- Easy Thursday- Medium Friday - Hard

5

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.

NUMBER ONE is nothing to celebrate.

This year, more than 163,000 people will die from lung cancer—making it America’s

NUMBER ONE cancer killer.

But new treatments offer hope.

Mention this ad for 10% off!

HOROSCOPE

By Bernice Bede Osol

Copyright 2010, Newspaper Enterprise Assn.

Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - There may be many times when it is OK to experiment a bit with taking some shortcuts or making some new innovations. However, if you see that it’s not one of those times, stick to proven methods.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Before taking on any favors for another, be conscious of the complexities of the burden you’re assuming. Once you get into things, you might find yourself in over your head.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - A loss of respect and acceptance is possible if you are thoughtless or rude when dealing with your pals.

Be extra mindful about your social graces when involved in activities with friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - If you find someone within your inner circle of associates to be extremely difficult to get along with, watch your step. If you cross swords, things could easily get out of hand.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Take care not to be overly controlling with someone who looks to you for guidance and encouragement. Your well-intentioned efforts might hinder this person’s personality instead of helping.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - The methods to achieve an unusual objective you establish could be untested, complicated and turn out to be far more troublesome than you bargained for. Try to be practical.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Just because someone is particularly knowledgeable in one specific area, it doesn’t make him/ her an expert in all other fields.

Be discerning about what advice to take seriously.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Most legal documents have many complicated clauses and should be read very carefully and thoroughly.

Don’t affix your signature to anything that you don’t understand or of which you are dubious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Although you’re not apt to be careless with your resources or prized possessions, there is a possibility that someone you believe to be OK is not trustworthy. Don’t get taken.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Unless you are extremely careful and guarded when it comes to financial matters, you could get drawn into something for which you’ll be held accountable for any losses that ensue.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - Try not to be too dependent on someone whom you really don’t know too well. There’s a possibility that you’ll think this person is in your corner, but looks can be deceiving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Independence can be an admirable trait, but it shouldn’t be applied to a situation that requires teamwork and lots of cooperation. Be willing to bend a bit when it comes to the needs at hand.

Join Lung Cancer Alliance in the fight against this disease. lungcanceralliance.org

Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy E. Parker October 06, 2010 ACROSS 1 Urban legend 5 Arboreal abode 9 “Slow and steady wins the race,” for one 14 Banshee’s land 15 Ice cream topping, sometimes 16 Battery pole 17 Like spider webs 18 Yo-yo trick 20 Reaches from point A to point B 22 Sit-down affairs 23 Rebirth 26 Recipient of a Bugs Bunny question 29 Workplace for an actor 30 Word in genealogy 31 Big Brother’s creator 33 Spanish restaurant staple 36 Hipbone parts 37 Emulate March 42 State with confidence 43 Butter or oleo 44 Pick and choose 47 Ontarioborn hockey legend Bobby 48 Airplane Flying Handbook org.

51 What boring things never seem to do 52 Southern

breakfast dish 56 Washbowl 57 Stops mid-march 58 Perform a daring act 63 Do a quick turnaround 64 Not just up 65 Yups’ opposites 66 William with a state named after him 67 Westminster attraction 68 Suddenly lose it 69 “Do not change,” to an editor DOWN 1 Abbr. at the head of a letter, sometimes 2 “Hooray!”

3 AWOL 4 Dye-yielding shrub 5 When brats want something 6 Big Band, for one 7 Alabama city in 1965 headlines 8 Battleship on a Monopoly board, e.g.

9 “The Song of the Earth” composer Gustav 10 Tip jar fillers, typically 11 Angler’s buy 12 “And now, without further ___ ...”

13 A joker might pull yours

19 Snack in a tortilla 21 Where Moses received two tablets 24 Visualized 25 Flies off the shelves 26 It may be kosher 27 Eclectic assortment 28 “The ___ of the Cave Bear” 32 From the jungle 33 The older Dumas 34 It may be glossed over 35 Birthplace of LeBron James 37 Matter for a judge 38 It might be self-cleaning 39 Canasta combination 40 Macabre (Var.) 41 Comic

strip cry of frustration 45 Inclined to conversation 46 Reggae great Peter 48 Boneless cut of meat 49 Bring into accord 50 What a green light may represent 53 Outward appearances 54 Machu Picchu native 55 Abrades 56 Color of Angels and Devils?

58 That’s what ewes say 59 Tidal movement 60 Easy tennis return 61 “Eureka!”

62 Sugar amt., perhaps

PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

© 2010 Universal Uclick www.upuzzles.com

TELLING A TAIL by Roger Lewis

(Editors: For editorial questions, contact Nadine Anheier, h i @ li k )

Phone: 405-325-2521 E-mail: classifieds@ou.edu

Bobby Jones, advertising manager classifieds@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-2521

6 • Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Oklahoma Daily | OUDaily.com

TOMORROW ›› Read about famed architect Bruce Goff and the upcoming exhibit of his work on campus

LIFE&ARTS

Dusty Somers, life & arts editor dailyent@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-5189

CONCERT

Indie-rock band brings cathartic act to OKC MATT CARNEY

“He still surprises me,” Hughes said.

“In the last few years, he’s started writing on piano more than on guitar. He ends Of the 525 cataloged songs that compose up writing songs on piano that he would the fan-run database at themountaingoats. never have written on guitar.” net, there are songs written as part of a Hughes said “Genesis 3:23” from the series, songs that stand alone as singles, band’s most recent work, “The Life of the unreleased and unidentified songs, songs World To Come” (a concept album where written for specific people, standardized each track is based around a Bible verse), songs about bitterness and songs from as is a good example. The song’s repeated early as 1991. chorus hook, “I used to live here,” is driven That was when John Darnielle released along by guitars playing a distinctly pianohis first record under The Mountain Goats like melody that makes an appearance at moniker, sparking a lo-fi, do-it-yourself the song’s beginning and end. It’s a melstyle of songwriting ancholy track, which that eventually earned becomes even more aphim praise as one of the parent when one considgreatest living American ers that the verse depicts lyricists.

Adam’s banishment from WHO: The Mountain Goats But Darnielle isn’t just the Garden of Eden. with Wye Oak flattering a scenester “The Life of the World crowd’s music-collecting To Come” also was acWHEN: 8 tonight fetishism with an endless centuated by an appearsupply of songs. He’s reance from noted indie WHERE: ACM@UCO Performance ally got something to say. composer Owen Pallett, Lab, 323 E. Sheridan in OKC “[Mountain Goats who formerly performed songs] tend to be about under the name Final COST: $15 subjects that have emoFantasy (and recently tional weight to them,” worked on Arcade Fire’s INFO: For tickets, visit said Peter Hughes, who’s album “The Suburbs”). www.ticketstorm.com played bass for Darnielle Hughes said Darnielle in the band since the and Pallett met at a music early 1990s. “Often times festival in Australia and they’re about narrators working through “hit it off,” eventually leading to a tour with various traumas and I feel like people who Final Fantasy. identify with our music do so because ...

Pallett’s violin work and string arrangewell, for that reason exactly.” ments contributed an appropriate reverThe singing at Mountain Goats shows is ent quality to the album as Darnielle sang fervent, both from Darnielle’s nasal regis- lyrics like, “He has raised me from the pit ter and the dedicated crowd that’s memo- and set me high.” rized the content and tone of every syllable Hughes said Darnielle’s dedication to in “This Year” and “No Children,” two of its creativity and substance is what ultimately most popular songs. inspires such dedicated behavior in their “When we perform these songs live, it fan base, which is smart and open to listurns into this really cathartic, amazing en- ten to most anything that expresses it in a ergy where that kind of darkness is turned well-developed manner. inside-out and celebrated and conquered,” “I think that it works to do something Hughes said. “It’s awesome.” that raises an eyebrow or to mystify an Hughes’ voice gets a little shaky over audience that comes to expect a certain the phone while describing this catharsis thing,” Hughes said. “If you’re just making that has grown into a regular part of his the same record over and over again, OK, life over the last 20 years. He said his close fine, but at some point your audience is friend Darnielle is always changing and going to get bored and you’re going to get trying new things with his songwriting by bored. That’s no fun. We think it’s more adapting his methods and collaborating interesting over the long haul to do things with different musicians to keep things that are different and to challenge yourself interesting. to go places you’ve never been to before.”

The Oklahoma Daily

Concert Bill

Musical theater student wins national award OU musical theater senior Adrianna Hicks received a 2010 Congressional Black Caucus Performing Arts Award. The award was presented Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C., at the National Museum of Women.

Hicks, originally from McKinney, Texas, has starred in University Theatre productions of “Chicago,” “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and the recent production of “Rent,” in which she played activist lawyer Joanne Jefferson.

She is scheduled to graduate in May. — Daily staff reports

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE October 7 & 8 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Goddard Health Center FREE for Students w/Valid Student ID BCBS Filed for Employees • $25 for All Others • No Appointment Necessary This clinic is for individuals age 9 and above.

®

healthservices.ou.edu

620 Elm Avenue

M-F, 8-6

Health Services

Student Affairs

(405) 325-4611

For accommodations on the basis of disability, please call (405) 325-4611. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.

PHOTO PROVIDED

Indie-rock band The Mountain Goats includes (from left to right) Jon Wurster on drums, John Darnielle on vocals, guitar and keyboard and Peter Hughes on bass. The band, which is currently based in Durham, N.C., began as a solo, lo-fi project for Darnielle in 1991. The band, which released its 17th studio album, “The Life of the World to Come,” in 2009, performs tonight at the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma performance lab.

LIFE & ARTS

The Oklahoma Daily | OUDaily.com

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 • 7

THEATER

Oklahoma-set play explores family’s dysfunction Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning work ventures off Broadway JANNA GENTRY The Oklahoma Daily

Besides the ubiquitous “Oklahoma!” there haven’t been many theatrical representations of the Sooner State.

One of the few, “August: Osage County” by Oklahoma native Tracy Letts, presents a decidedly darker portrait of rural Oklahoma than the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

The Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play opens Thursday.

After a successful turn on Broadway from 2007 to 2009, the rights were released to professional regional theaters throughout the nation, and CityRep will present one of the first nonBroadway productions of the play.

The blackly comic “August : Osage County” tells the story of the Weston family, which has more than its fair share of dirty laundry. The whirlwind of passion and aggression throughout the play is matriarch Violet Weston, who

is often a source of great grief to her family.

Violet has enough issues to keep a counselor busy for years, and her family seems to inherit her propensity for personal problems. When Violet’s husband, Beverly, mysteriously disappears, the hot-mess of a family congregates in Violet’s country home outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Pam Dougherty stars as Violet in the CityRep production, a character she sees as both the protagonist and antagonist of the play, she said.

“If there is an outsider in this group it is her, and she’s this glue, this deep foundation to the family,” Dougherty said.

Violet’s three daughters — Barbara, Ivy and Karen — do not escape the Weston curse of familial dysfunction as they each struggle with cheating spouses, incestuous relationships and significant others who have a penchant for underage sexual encounters.

Despite the Weston family’s exponential amount of often depressing problems, laughter is not something that occurs sparingly in “August : Osage County,” said director Rene Moreno. “[It ’s] funny as hell,”

If you go WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 4 p.m.

Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Freede Little Theatre at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker in Oklahoma City PRICE: $30 evening performances, $25 matinees, $8 student rush tickets day of show INFO: For tickets, call 405-848-3761 or visit www.cityrep.com PHOTO PROVIDED

Pam Dougherty (standing) stars as the issue-ridden Violet Weston, matriarch of the Weston family, in “August: Osage County,” opening Thursday at the Freede Little Theatre in Oklahoma City.

Moreno said.

In the vein of “Hamlet,” the play combines humorous elements with a serious plot, leaving the audience something to think about.

“It causes you to look at your own life and compare it, and take something away,” said Jonathan Beck Reed, who plays daught e r Ba r b a ra’s c h e at i n g husband.

Because the play is set in Oklahoma and the CityRep production is one of its first non-Broadway stagings, Moreno looks at it as more

than just a play.

“We felt a moral imperative to do this show,” Moreno said. “It doesn’t pass lightly that we are one of the first companies in the nation to do this huge play.”

“August: Osage County” is a play that almost anyone can relate to, Dougherty said.

“Who hasn’t had a critical mom, a bitchy aunt, a horrible sister-in-law?” she said.

“It is about America and what makes us American.

PHOTO PROVIDED It’s regionally based, but it is Jonathan Beck Reed, Pam Dougherty and Stacey Logan star in about us as a culture.”

CityRep’s production of “August: Osage County.”

CONCERT

Jazz legend’s sons following in father’s footsteps Quartet looks to draw students in with the sounds of jazz CARMEN FORMAN The Oklahoma Daily

PHOTO PROVIDED

Bassist and trombonist Chris Brubeck and drummer Dan Brubeck make up half of The Brubeck Brothers Quartet. Both are sons of legendary jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. The quartet performs 8 tonight at the Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall inside Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St.

While many students might prefer Lil Wayne, Arcade Fire or Lady Gaga to Miles Davis, now would be the time for them to start getting interested in jazz, as The Brubeck Brothers Quartet performs tonight in Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall.

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is jazz royalty by lineage, with bassist and trombonist Chris Brubeck and drummer Dan Brubeck being sons of world-renowned pianist Dave Brubeck.

But just because they grew up with a famous musician father, Chris and Dan weren’t forced to become musically inclined. “[My father] was not hovering around with a whip saying, ‘You must practice,’” Chris said.

Rather, he and his brother

FIND A JOB in the CLASSIFIEDS

— IRV WAGNER, TROMBONE PROFESSOR grew up in awe of their father, and tended to gravitate toward music because there was music all around their home, he said.

The quartet also includes two non-Brubecks, Mike DeMicco on the guitar and Chuck Lamb on the piano.

The group’s style of jazz is quite broad, best exemplified by what Chris described as “post-bebop straightahead jazz.”

Despite critical and commercial success, the quartet does have one problem.

When it plays near university campuses, it can have a hard time drawing students

If you go WHEN: 8 tonight WHERE: Sharp Concert Hall in Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St. PRICE: $8 for adults, $5 for students, faculty and staff INFO: For tickets, call 405-325-4101

to come listen.

OU trombone professor Irv Wagner, who organized the concert, said, “It is harder to get younger people [to jazz concerts] but once they get out there, they love it.”

Wednesday nights present students with three opportunities, Chris said — “pick [their] nose, watch porn or go to a concert.”

For Chris Brubeck, the choice is clear. He’ll choose jazz every time.

College students:

Join Us for Free Lunch Sundays at noon

Halloween Special!

Conan’s Academy Bring this coupon in for any kickboxing, boxing, MMA or jujitsu class during the month for $50!

It is harder to get younger people [to jazz concerts] but once they get out there, they love it.”

Looking for direction in life?

Help others find theirs.

Discover McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church

We’ve got something for everyone!

Expires October 31, 2010

322 E. Gray • 366-1204 www.conansacademy.com

Pursue a vocation that is about helping others. The Master of Science in Counseling degree from SMU is designed to prepare individuals for state licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, or a School Counselor. New terms begin every 10 weeks, and courses offer the convenience of day, evening, and weekend classes.

Held at SMU’s Plano Campus. Call 972.473.3431 or visit smu.edu/mastercounseling.

Southern Methodist University will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

419 S. University Blvd.

Norman, OK 73069 405-321-3484

Sanctuary Services: 8:30 and 10:55 AM LifeLine Service: 10:55 AM

www.mcfarlinumc.org

8 • Wednesday, October 6, 2010

SPORTS

The Oklahoma Daily | OUDaily.com

OUDAILY.COM ›› Check out the College Football Pick ‘Em challenge and choose your week 6 winners

vs

James Corley, sports editor dailysports@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666

FOOTBALL

Freshmen bolstering Sooners more than ever 2010 recruiting class filled with ‘special players’ who are performing well; leaving their mark on the football field, Stoops says CLARK FOY The Oklahoma Daily

Coach Bob Stoops has said multiple times since training camp that this year’s freshmen class is special.

At one point, Stoops even said the class might be the most talented group of freshmen he has ever coached. Saturday’s win over Texas further proved this group of youngsters is different than any before, he said.

“I feel stronger about it now,” Stoops said. “You won’t know if it is till three or four years down the road, but how do you deny that now? We’ve got other guys that are on the way too, that are going to be really good.”

Seven freshmen saw playing time against Texas on Saturday in the Sooners’ 28-20 Red River Rivalry win.

Wide receiver Kenny Stills had his most productive game yet with 78 yards and one touchdown, while nickel back Tony Jefferson finished third on the team in tackles, followed by cornerback Aaron Colvin at fourth. Daniel Noble also contributed at defensive tackle.

“They all played well,” Stoops said. “Not only were they out there — they impacted the game.”

The freshmen’s effort and readiness to take on such a big stage like OU-Texas was most impressive, Stoops said.

As they were about to take the field, Stoops recalled looking around at his players and failing to spot any wide-eyed, anxious freshmen out of the whole team.

“It was something; I’ve got to admit it was impressive,” he MERRILL JONES/THE DAILY said. “After watching them for the first four games, I felt they Freshman cornerback Aaron Colvin (14) celebrates with teammates after the Sooners’ 28-20 victory Saturday over the Texas would (surprise me), but then they get out there and you’d Longhorns in Dallas. Colvin recorded five tackles in the Red River Rivalry. The Owasso High School product is one of many think they were juniors.” freshmen players on the team who are playing at a high level, coach Bob Stoops said.

Jefferson said the OU-Texas game was a big reason why he came to OU from California. The game, he said, did not disappoint and even exceeded his expectations as he and class. There are more freshmen who are going to be top- known each other for years, Jefferson said. his fellow freshmen were ready to take the field and were not quality players once they get their chance, Stoops said.

“Just the bond that we had when I was getting recruited the least bit anxious.

“In fact, I made a point to even before I even committed here showed me how special we “I was ready to get out there,” tell some of those that weren’t play- were,” Jefferson said.

Jefferson said. “There was a lot ing yet the night before the game “Once the other commitments found out I was showing I knew we were talented and I of trash talk before the game, and to not be discouraged because I’ve interest, they were already getting in contact with me and knew that we had a lot of potential just I am a guy that feeds off of that seen them practicing and there’s a telling me how they wanted to win a championship and from seeing newspapers, magazines trash talk from other players so I bunch of them that are going to be how they thought that if I came, we could all do this thing and stuff. You can’t really go off of was just ready to get out there.” excellent players,” Stoops said. and win a championship.”

One of the most highly touted Je f f e r s o n m e nt i o n e d a f e w Colvin said while he knew the freshmen were special, ratings and stuff like that, but when freshmen coming into this seanames — receivers Trey Franks, he is shocked at how talented the OU freshmen already I got here and started seeing us go son was Niceville, Fla., native Joe Powell and Justin McCay, along are this season. through two a days, I knew we had Roy Finch. The running back was with running back Brennan Clay — “I knew we were talented and I knew that we had a lot injured during training camp, as being a few big-time players in of potential just from seeing newspapers, magazines and a special class.” but Stoops said the team expects the making who are still waiting for stuff,” Colvin said. “You can’t really go off of ratings and him back for the Iowa State game stuff like that, but when I got here and started seeing us go — AARON COLVIN, FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE BACK their chance to play.

Oct. 16.

“I’ve got to cover all those guys,” through two a days, I knew we had a special class.”

It’s not clear if the coaches plan Jefferson said. “They’re not easy, I It is unclear who will be the next star from the 2010 reto use Finch or redshirt the tailback, but Jefferson thinks can tell you that much.” cruiting class.

Finch is a special talent.

The freshmen themselves saw their class as something “To be honest — and this is no bluff — almost every“You’ll be seeing a lot from Roy Finch, just know that,” special before they even got to campus. Many used social body (of the freshmen), because our team is really talented Jefferson said. “His moves are Reggie Bush-like and you’ll networking sites to get in touch with one another before right now,” Colvin said. “I really can’t describe it because enjoy watching him.” they met, and by the time they arrived in Norman for train- we have so much talent that it’s ridiculous. You guys will all But this handful of freshmen does not represent the whole ing camp, the new Sooners all felt like they already had see it.”

The court heats up for Sooner volleyball OU hits the road for the second match in a row to take on the Kansas State Wildcats at 7 tonight in Manhattan, Kan. The Sooners rebounded from their first back-to-back losses of the year by beating Baylor last Saturday.

The team is looking to get another winning streak going, but more importantly, the Sooners need to win every game to separate from a crowded pack in the conference race.

OU and Kansas State, both 3-2, are two of the five teams tied for second in the conference behind Nebraska,

currently 6-0 in conference.

There is more than a month left in the season, but the upcoming games are crucial for the Sooners.

The team needs a string of wins if it hopes to make any kind of run on the Huskers.

With consecutive home matches coming up, this could be a good stretch for the Sooners if they can pull off their second road win in four days tonight.

Winning in Manhattan will not be easy, though. Even though the Wildcats (9-7) have not had the best year, they are on a two-game winning streak and have kept themselves in the conference race. The Wildcats have only lost once at home.

The Sooners and Wildcats are essentially in the same position — a loss means dropping toward the bottom of the standings in conference; a win means staying in the heat of the jostle and keeping a winning streak alive.

With conference play in full swing, the stakes will only get higher each match.

Win or lose, the Sooner volleyball team is back in action at 7 p.m.

Saturday when they host Missouri.

Then, OU stays at home to face rival Texas at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at McCasland Field House.

— Greg Fewell/The Daily

Sooner sports stock report RISING: THE SOCCER TEAM ON THE ROAD Last season the team won one game on the road. So far as visitors this season, the team is 3-3. If the team can do it with this much youth, the next few years are looking up.

EVEN: THE FOOTBALL TEAM IN COMPLETE GAMES Big starts, stalled middles and bad ends. The Sooners can’t seem to string together four good quarters outside of the Florida State game. Even though they’re 5-0, if the problems aren’t fixed soon, the fourth-quarter letdowns are going to bite them.

FALLING: THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM AFTER INTERMISSION Win or lose, OU has not won the third set in a match since Sept. 15 when they swept Colorado. In the tough Big 12 Conference, the Sooners can’t afford any recurring mistakes.

— Daily staff reports

Do you have an idea for a

new business venture?

Enter the Sooner Launch Pad Annual Pitch Competition

Produced by LevyMart Public Relations and Wynn Design

Open to all OU students Competition: Nov. 19, 2010 Submissions due: 5 p.m. Nov. 5, 2010

Awards:

First Place: $8,000 Second Place: $$5,000 Third Place: $2,500 Fourth Place: $1,000 Fifth Place: $500

Contact:

slp@ou.edu (405) 325-2603 Sponsored by:

For complete rules and guidelines, go to o

http://ou.edu/slp