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College of Academic Affairs has lowest GPA Grade point average data shows some colleges consistently trend high or low EMILY SHARP News Reporter @esharp13

The hardest course patterns at OU may be the ones students select themselves, according to GPA data from the last five years.

The college of Academic Affairs has consistently had the lowest average GPA — 2.82 — over the past six years, only matched by undecided University College students, according to data from OU Open Records.

Academic affairs students choose a theme designed to meet their own professional and personal goals, which determines which courses they take throughout their college careers, according to the degree catalog.

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Final grades for Fall 2014 will not be due until Dec. 16, but last year, OU’s overall GPA increased slightly from previous years.

OU’s combined undergraduate GPA was 3.14 during 2013, a slight jump from the 3.13 average in 2012 and the 3.11 average in 2011, according to documents from OU Open Records.

Looking back at records of years prior to 2011 can be difficult because a change in some of OU’s computer processes, said Kyle Harper, interim provost and senior vice president.

Older systems did not count repeat grades on the university’s records, causing seemingly lower GPAs, Harper said.

Now, the systems can continuously update grades, leading to more accurate reporting, Harper said.

Though GPA might appear to increase after 2010 — jumping from a 3.09 in 2009 to a 3.12 in 2011, according to requested records — no change in grading calculation or forgiveness occurred, Harper said in an email.

“Ultimately grades would SEE MORE INSIDE be the same, but the timing of Turn to page 2 for a the reporting might make it graph showing OU’s look like we had an uptick in overall GPA increase.

GPA for semesters following the policy change,” Harper said.

Though OU’s average undergraduate GPA is reported by year, a lot of GPA monitoring happens at the individual college or departmental level, Harper said.

Since 2011, average GPAs throughout the colleges of OU have either increased slightly or stayed the same, according to requested records.

Changes in the three-year period range from a zero-point increase in the Price College of Business and the College of Academic Affairs to a .09 point increase in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, according to requested records.

The change in Gaylord’s GPA reflects the change of college requirements, said John Hockett, assistant dean of Student Affairs at Gaylord College. In 2006, the GPA needed to enroll as a Gaylord student increased from a 2.25 to a 2.75, and the increase in the college’s GPA may be an effect of that change, Hockett said.

The College of Arts and Sciences experienced a .06 increase over the three-year period, according to the records.

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Donations, bikes go to Christmas shop for local low-income families DANIELLE WIERENGA News Reporter @weirdenga

Norman and OU’s public transportation system will round up toys and distribute them to children in need this week to spread holiday spirit.

The Cleveland Area Rapid Transit will be hosting Fill the Trolley, its annual two-day charity event today and Wednesday, according to a press release.

Toys will be collected and brought to the Cleveland County Christmas store, a community project that helps provide low-inDonate to Fill come families with gifts the Trolley during the winter holidays, according to the What: Donations of press release. toys, games and other Every October, CART gifts for needy children asks participating departments of OU to colWhen: Until Thursday l e c t t oy s, ga m e s a n d Where: Donation other gifts for needy boxes located c h i l d re n t h ro u g h o u t throughout campus, November, said Vicky OU Parking Services Holland, marketing speat 1107 Elm Ave., cialist for OU Parking and CART’s Transportation Transportation Services.

Operations Center at About 54 departments 510 E. Chesapeake at OU are participating in Fill the Trolley, Holland said. There were 60 donation boxes located throughout OU’s campus, including at the Honors College, English department and OU Police Department’s offices, Holland said.

Donations can also be dropped off before Thursday at OU Parking Services at Stubbeman Place, located at 1107 Elm Ave., or CART’s Transportation Operations Center, located at 510 E. Chesapeake.

The collected toys will be delivered to Cleveland County Christmas Store from 1 to 5 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the press release.

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Fill the Trolley will be back fro another year this 2014 Christmas season and students are urged to bring toys for children in need.

Holland said that CART tries to make these delivery days interesting by having a worker dressed as Santa Claus drive the trolley.

After the final Wednesday delivery, CART will hold a special reception in Monnet Hall at 11 a.m. where workers, professors and visitors buy over 15 bicycles for children in need at the Cleveland County Christmas Store, according to the press release.

“It’s a great cause, and a great way to give back to the community of Norman,” Holland said.

Charles Hollingsworth, one of the organizers of the Cleveland County Christmas Store, appreciates CART’s contribution, he said.

“It’s a wonderful event,” Hollingsworth said. “We just get so excited to see the trolley driven by Santa Claus.”

CART provides a significant amount of toys, gifts and bicycles for children at the store, Hollingsworth said.

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Campus lifeguards keep busy during cold months Indoor pools make lifeguarding a yearround job for many

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TODAY When literature senior Alex Wilson arrives at work this time of year, he is bundled up like other students.

But when it’s time to work, he takes off his jacket and sweater, shedding the layers he needed outside. He then changes into a bathing suit and gets up on the stand.

“It’s always weird having a swimsuit on in the middle of winter,” Wilson said.

Wilson is a lifeguard at the Murray Case Sells Swim Complex, where he works even during temperatures when many people — save for Polar Bear Club members and avid swimmers — wouldn’t even thinking about taking a dip. Wilson got his certification to be a lifeguard when he was 16.

He has been doing it yearround, through summers, falls, winters and springs, ever since.

“The nice thing is that it’s familiar to me and pretty laid back,” Wilson said.

Wilson started at OU as a summer swim instructor and he was rehired in the fall as a lifeguard his freshman year, Wilson said.

While the outdoor pool at the swim complex closes in mid to late September, the indoor pool is open yearround. Although there is less of a need for lifeguards

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Finance sophomore Sara Leonard takes her rotation on the lifeguard stand in the indoor swimming pool at the Murray Case Sells Swim Complex.

during the winter, the staff’s expectation of them remains the same, aquatics coordinator Stephanie Peruttzi said.

“They still have to have an American Red Cross lifeguard certification,” Peruttzi said. “There’s a verbal interview and a water skills interview to be hired.”

During the winter, the lifeguards take 30-minute rotations on the lifeguard stand, using their time off the stand to clean the facility, Wilson said.

To keep all of the lifeguards on the same page,

they train a couple times a semester, Wilson said.

“We’ll do things that we don’t normally get to practice because of our facilities and the normal risks that we come across are going to be in this pool where most of us can stand up,” Wilson said.

Lifeguarding during the winter is more relaxed because of the type of swimmers who come to the pool, Wilson said.

“During the summer we have a lot more kids running around the pool, and there’s a lot bigger risk of someone

drowning,” Wilson said.

“During the winter, there’s more lap swimmers and more people who know what they’re doing and are here for a work out.”

While he loves his job year-round, Wilson said he likes working summer better.

“Summer is usually when we really get in gear,” Wilson said. “Summer is better because there’s more going on.”

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The college with the highest GPA has changed multiple times throughout the years, but the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education has the highest average GPA over the past six years, with an average of 3.33.

The second-highest average GPA, 3.29, belongs to the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts.

Both the College of Education and the College of Fine Arts have relatively low enrollment numbers, hovering in the 700s.

The College of Arts and Sciences, with an average

GPA of 3.10, has the highest enrollment, with over 6,000 students enrolled.

The second-lowest GPA belonged to the College of Aviation, with a 3.01 fiveyear average. Perhaps not coincidentally, the College of Aviation also has the lowest enrollment numbers, with only 148 students enrolled in the spring of 2014.

Many students have differing opinions on which classes are the hardest, with each college having their challenges.

“In my opinion, the College of Engineer ing has the hardest courses on campus,” said chemical engineering sophomore Crystal Nguyen. “My easiest

courses tend to be my humanities courses.”

Despite this, the average GPA of the College of Arts and Sciences over the past six years is lower than that of the College of Engineering, which has an average GPA of 3.14.

In 2010, OU changed the way GPA was calculated after upgrading its computer systems, allowing for more accurate grading data.

This resulted in higher average GPAs for most colleges, although this increase varied by a wide margin from college to college.

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3.20 This change is not particularly significant, said Rhonda Dean-Kyncl, assistant dean of academic services for the college.

Throughout each academic period, the College of Arts and Sciences monitors the GPAs of individual students, Dean-Kyncl said.

While students with high GPAs may receive honors and scholarships, faculty and advisers hold interventions with students with GPAs dipping below the 2.0 minimum for the college, Dean-Kyncl said.

Additionally, Dean-Kyncl and faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences plan to improve monitoring students with middle GPAs, Dean-Kyncl said. Starting this month, Dean-Kyncl will be able to view students with drastic changes in GPA, even those who may not be below the college’s requirements, she said. Advisers will then

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Hopefully, this effort will encourage better student retention, Dean-Kyncl said.

Unfortunately, some students may think that after a semester of poor grades, they are not cut out for college at all, Dean-Kyncl said.

She hopes that the new

program will allow advisers to tell students this is not the case, Dean-Kyncl said.

“One semester or two of struggle does not mean that you cannot do this,” DeanKyncl said.

Additionally, the program may help prevent students from ever falling below the minimum GPA, when grades can be difficult to repair, Dean-Kyncl said.

“It’s more like an early intervention,” Dean-Kyncl said.

The interventions will allow advisers and faculty to understand individual students, Dean-Kyncl said.

The College of Education also takes an individualized approach to monitoring GPA, said Dean Gregg Garn.

If faculty notice students struggling, they or College of Education advisers may initiate a conversation, Garn said. Other times, students whose GPAs might be lower than they would like may approach a faculty member to talk, Garn said.

“It’s very much on an individual level,” Garn said.

Like the College of Arts and Sciences, the GPA of undergraduates in the College of Education has also increased by .06 points since 2011, according to the records.

Throughout the years, faculty and grading trends have remained fairly stable in the college, leading to a stable

GPA, Garn said.

To gauge the accuracy of grading practices, College of Education faculty look to certification tests that students must take to become educators, Garn said.

Because most OU education students who take these tests pass, Garn believes that students’ grades are an accurate measure of their knowledge, he said.

Though the college monitors general GPA trends at OU and other universities, Garn would like to implement a sort of dashboard

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It would be nice if faculty could be alerted to student issues just as drivers are alerted to issues with their cars, Garn said.

“If there is a sort of red light warning indicator — the engine’s not working, or the student is having a problem — that allows us to intervene in a timely way and fix it,” Garn said.

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OU hosts annual holiday event Speakers, music and food planned for occasion, which will take place tonight OGEOMA MBARAONYE Life & Arts Reporter

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Participants can help light the holiday tree and menorah during OU’s annual holiday lights event today.

The event will take place at 5 p.m. today in David A. Burr Park, located east of GO AND DO the residence halls, accordOU’s annual ing to an OU press release.

In the event of inclement holiday lights weather, the event will be event held in Couch Restaurants, university spokesman When: 5 p.m. today Corbin Wallace said.

Where: David A. Burr Other activities at the Park event include singing along to holiday music and visitPrice: Free and open ing with Santa and his elves. to the public Warm snacks and drinks, such as hot chocolate, hot apple cider and cookies, will also be provided, according to an OU press release.

Sheet music will be passed out to attendees so they can participate in the caroling during the celebration, Wallace said The Singing Sooners and the OU Wind Symphony Brass band will perform holiday music at the event.

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The ceremonial menorah and Christmas tree of OU’s annual holiday lighting celebration stood lit during one of the past celebrations.

Refreshments, including cookies and hot chocolate, were furnished

by Housing and Food Services.

and professor of Jewish history Alan Levenson will speak at the event.

The event was started by Boren and first lady Molly Shi Boren when they came to campus, Wallace said.

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TROLLEY: Many places to drop off donations Continued from page 1 Cleveland County Christmas Store operates through an eligibility process where all residents of Cleveland County contribute time and donations to the store before it opens on Dec. 8, Hollingsworth said. Most of the people who help build and later shop at the store are from low-income backgrounds, Hollingsworth said.

The store is in its 43rd year and it is completely run by volunteers, Hollingsworth said.

Hollingsworth believes this is an important element to the store, which is “not a handout; it’s a helping hand” for families in need during the holiday, he said.

A lot of work and effort is put into making the store as authentic as possible so that children, teens and adults can fully enjoy the experience, Hollingsworth said.

The store has a children’s department for visitors 12 and under, a teen department for teenage boys and girls, and another department where adults can collect household items. The store also provides certificates that can be redeemed at supermarkets for groceries.

Each year Cleveland County Christmas Store raises money for the following year’s event, but this year Hollingsworth says they are running a bit behind their fundraising goal.

Donations of toys, non-perishable groceries and household goods can be made at 641 East Robinson Street from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or at 1 p.m. thru 3 p.m. today to Thursday, according to the store’s website.

Donations can also be made at 1 p.m. thru 3 p.m. Friday.

Financial Donations can be mailed to The Christmas Store, PO Box 256, Norman, OK 73070, according to the store’s website.

Contributions can also be made at the various donation boxes throughout OU campus buildings, Holland said.

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Tips to combat horrors of undead week Our View: It’s undead week.

Every year we write an editorial lamenting that “dead” week isn’t all that dead. Rather, it’s the zombie of the semester, the undead week. Without fail, professors give exams, quizzes and make essays due over the week before finals. This year, instead of complaining about “dead” week, we decided to be proactive and have included ways you can avoid the misery of undead week. Avoid turning into a zombie during undead week with these helpful tips:

EAT REAL FOOD, NOT BRAINS (OR JUNK FOOD) The zombies of Halloween and “The Walking Dead” feast on brains and human body parts.

College zombies, on the other hand, feast on fast food, energy drinks, microwave meals and coffee.

Avoid letting undead week turn you into a college PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY AARON MAGNESS/THE DAILY zombie by taking time to make a meal of real food, like fresh fruits and veggies, and things that didn’t We hope these tips help you combat undead SHOWER come premade from a box. Your diet affects how week and make it through the rest of the semester you feel, so unless you want to limp around campus Just because you might have five finals in three as a zombie warrior rather than a member of the zombie-style, make sure to eat a balanced meal or days it doesn’t mean you can let personal hygiene undead. two during undead week. go by the wayside. Zombies, due to their diet of rotting flesh, probably don’t smell the best. Make sure to take a few quick showers this week to avoid Comment online at OUDaily.com GET SOME SLEEP smelling undead yourself.

Everyone knows zombies don’t sleep. Even though lack of sleep might not technically make you a member of the undead, it sure can make you TAKE BRAIN BREAKS feel and look like one. Your brain functions better ILLUSTRATION BY SAMA KHAWAJA when you give it time to rest and process the maNo, we don’t mean you should eat brains while terial you’ve been studying. Don’t wreak havoc on studying; we mean you should give yours an occayour sleep schedule during this undead week; set sional rest. Studying for 10 hours at a time does not a strict study schedule and turn the lights off with mean you’ll remember 10 times as much. In fact, enough time to ensure a full eight hours of sleep. you brain functions better when you study in onehour blocks: study for 50 minutes, followed by a 10-minute constructive break. Taking brain breaks DON’T GET BITTEN might seem counterintuitive, but we aren’t making It’s unlikely a literal zombie will take a bite out of it up. According to MIT’s study tips, “Our minds you on the South Oval, but you still don’t want to need an occasional rest in order to stay alert and get bitten by study-spot greed. There are few things productive, and you can look forward to a reward more frustrating than hunting the library for a good as you study.” If it works for MIT students, it can spot to study for finals only to find a greedy student probably work for you. We suggest using your brain has taken up an entire table for himself or herself. breaks effectively by taking a brisk walk, chatting Make sure to show study courtesy this undead with a friend or reading leisurely.

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Five St. Louis Rams players entered the football field with their hands raised. A day later, people walked out of work or school showing the same gesture of solidarity with Ferguson protesters.

The pose has come to symbolize a movement, even though witnesses offered conflicting accounts of whether 18-year-old Michael Brown had his hands up in surrender when he was killed by Ferguson officer Darren Wilson in August.

The power of the symbol was evident again Monday.

Protesters across the country walked off the job or away from class in support of the Ferguson protesters.

Walkouts took place in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere.

At the University of Missouri-St. Louis, not far from Ferguson, sophomore Amber Whitaker was among ab out 30 students who chanted “Hands up. Don’t shoot!�

Whitaker, who is white, said the symbolism is what matters, not whether Brown literally had his hands in the air. “There are black men and women who are shot with their hands up,� Whitaker said. “There are black men and women who are shot unarmed. It may not apply exactly to Mike Brown, but it still happens.�

The exact circumstances surrounding Brown’s death will forever be in dispute.

Wilson, who is white, shot and killed Brown, who was black and unarmed, on Aug. 9. A grand jury’s decision last week not to indict Wilson set off renewed protests, some of which turned violent.

Wilson told the grand jury that he shot Brown in self-defense. But several witnesses said Brown had his hands up in surrender. Within hours, “Hands Up. Don’t Shoot!� became the rallying cry for protesters.

Witness accounts contained in thousands of pages of grand jury documents reviewed by The Associated Press showed many variations about whether Brown’s hands were actually raised — and if so, how high.

Some people were offended by the hands-up gesture.

The St. Louis Police Officers Association said the display by Rams players Tavon Austin, Kenny Britt, Stedman Bailey, Jared Cook and Chris Givens was “tasteless, offensive and inflammatory.�

The group, joined by the St. Louis County Police Association, met with Rams l e a d e r s Mo n d ay . Ra m s coach Jeff Fisher said during a news conference that neither the team nor the NFL will discipline the five players for the gesture.

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In Springfield, Missouri, Rodney Shetler watched the players’ action from his home. He said the move was “in pretty poor taste� and was divisive and disrespectful to law enforcement. “It’s a gesture proven by the grand jury not to be appropriate or accurate,� said Shetler, the 44-yearold owner of a copying and printing business.

A similar episode unfolded more than four decades ago at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

John Carlos, the American 200-meter bronze medalist, set off a political firestorm on the medal stand when he and teammate Tommie Smith gave the black power salute. He stood by the Rams players. “If they choose to come out and raise their hands in support of whatever their emotions are, they have the right to do that,� Carlos told The Associated Press. “I don’t think the whole story

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Members of the St. Louis Rams raise their arms in awareness of the events in Ferguson, Missouri, as they walk onto the field during introductions before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, in St. Louis.

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has been told about the Michael Brown tragedy, and the pros and cons on both sides. They can just go by their emotions. I don’t think anyone got injured or shot by expressing emotions.�

The White House on Monday announced the conclusion of a three-month review of the Ferguson situation. President Barack Obama wants more officers to wear cameras to promote trust, but he is not seeking to reduce federal programs that provide the type of military-style equipment used to dispel the unrest in Ferguson and elsewhere.

Brown’s family wants to see every police officer working the streets wearing a body camera.

Also Monday, the Ferguson Commission appointed by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon met for the first time.

The 16-person panel will study the underlying social and economic conditions — from failing schools to high unemployment— that have gained attention since Brown’s death.

About 80 residents attended the group’s first session, a five-hour meeting devoted primarily to organizational issues.

As the meeting lingered, several audience members ran out of patience, angrily imploring commission members to discuss practical

solutions, not murky goals and vision statements. “People have waited for three months stewing in anxiety and pain,� activist Charles Wade told the panel.

The panel includes a Ferguson construction-supply company owner, two pastors, a university professor, a community activist and a St. Louis police detective who is also president of the state chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Two of the 16 members were in Washington meeting with Obama.

Nixon dropped plans Monday for a special legislative session to approve additional spending for the state’s public-safety response to protesters in the St. Louis area. The governor reversed course after lawmakers said he could tap into an existing budget for the State Emergency Management Agency to cover the costs of the National Guard and Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Jealousy is motivating someone to undermine your progress. If partnership problems arise, be true to your beliefs but willing to listen and compromise.

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and changing your mind, you will be overlooked when it comes to advancement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- No relationship will succeed if one person is more demanding or controlling. Reconsider who is on your side and who is working against you and protect against being used or discredited.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Reassess your personal paperwork before itĘźs too late to take advantage of a tax break. Put procedures in place that will help to secure your future. Love is on the rise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- A break from routine will help to recharge your batteries. Get out with friends and enjoy life. An intriguing new acquaintance will capture your attention and your interest. Romance ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your luck is highlighted. is changing. Repayment of a debt or an influx of cash can be expected. A SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Make bargain will help you both stick to a sure the person you confide in is actstrict budget and find the perfect gift ing on your behalf. DonĘźt share your for someone special. creative ideas or you will witness someoneĘźs act to reinvent something TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- FinanyouĘźve already discovered. cial gains are likely if you push for advancement. Determine the value SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) of your assets and skills and make -- Go over your personal papers and changes to your personal and profes- investments, and look into pending sional economic strategies. legal or financial matters, and you will discover a way to bring in a GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Go little extra cash. Money is heading ahead and make changes that can your way. improve your life at home and at work. You will beat any opposition CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) you face with your wisdom and quick -- Elderly family members will add response. to your responsibilities. If too much is being asked of you, take the time CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In you need to consider your response order to get ahead, you have to and a course of action. show greater consistency. If you are constantly running around in circles

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t’s dead week, and you have too many things on your to-do list. You have to study for several exams, prepare a presentation and write two papers. Don’t forget to feed your dog. Forget the dishes, right? Those will wait until Bailey Chambers Christmas break. Nothing baychams92@aol.com @baichambers says finals like high stress levels.

Is it possible to shrink the levels just a tad or maybe altogether?

Find out by attending the Stress Management: Success Series today, in Wagner Hall. Nicole Kendrick, OU student programs specialist, will be speaking to students about the importance of stress management. She shared some of her key points with The Daily on how to keep the stress at bay.

get enough sleep!

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take time to exercise “Stress relief is one of the many benefits of exercise. Try to break up intense study sessions with a workout. Staying active can help you think, move and feel better. You’ll also be in a better mood!”

keep your thoughts constructive “During this time of the year, many students start to experience high levels of stress because they are focusing on what they haven’t done yet, or how far behind they feel.

Instead of entertaining these negative thoughts, practice positive self-talk by focusing on things you can do to move forward and make progress. If you surround yourself with positive people, keeping those negative thoughts at bay is a lot easier!”

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Speaker Nicole Kendrick sits in her office in Wagner Hall yesterday afternoon. Kendrick gives students tips on managing stress in her lecture series.

avoid multi-tasking “Prioritize your to-do list and then check items off that list one at a time. When you are engaged in a task, fully devote yourself to that task. Try to clear your mind of the other million things that are flying around in your brain, stressing you out.”

take a deep breath “Literally and figuratively. Abdominal breathing can reduce stress and anxiety. This kind of deep breathing promotes a sense of calmness and increases oxygen to your brain. Also, remember to keep things in perspective.

Everything is going to be OK.” Students who have questions or would like to talk about more ways to manage stress can contact Nicole Kendrick from Freshman Programs at nicolekendrick@ou.edu.

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“This is hands down my number one tip for dealing with stress. Although many students do it, it’s not helpful to stay up all night studying. A good night’s sleep improves learning and memory and can help you manage stress levels.

Power down before bedtime — try to eliminate screen time at least an hour before you want to fall asleep.”

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Knight ruled out for Bedlam For the third straight game, sophomore quarterback Trevor Knight will not play, as he continues to battle a lingering injury he suffered in the Baylor loss Nov. 8.

The first two games he missed, redshirt freshman Cody Thomas stepped in. However, those games weren’t exactly in the most ideal weather conditions.

Despite that, coaches and players continue to rave about Thomas’ assurance.

“He’s confident in what he’s doing,” co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel said. “Not that he wasn’t confident going into week one. He’s a competitor. He’s been in a lot of competitive situations.”

Thomas’ first start came in a windy game in Lubbock.

His next one came in one of the rainiest games in recent memory.

Last year, Thomas watched the Bedlam game from the sideline. Now, in just his third career start, he’ll take on the intensity that always comes with Bedlam.

Shepard, Hayes questionable While Knight’s status is certain, those of junior wide receiver Sterling Shepard and senior safety Quentin Hayes are not.

In the win against Iowa State Nov. 1, Shepard injured his groin on the first play of the game. Since then, Shepard only played briefly in the Texas Tech and Kansas games, taking himself out after aggravating the injury.

“There isn’t anything to hide about it,” head coach Bob Stoops said. “It’s just when he gets out there to hit the throttle to go full speed, can he do it? That’s just something that’s hard to gauge that.”

Hayes suffered an ankle injury in the win against Kansas two weeks ago and did not return, sporting a boot the rest of the game.

Coaches will monitor both players’ injuries in practice as the week progresses.

Hunnicutt’s constant confidence It has been an interesting year for senior kicker Michael Hunnicutt, to say the least.

Coming in to the season, Hunnicutt was one of the most highly regarded kickers in the country. But a few slip-ups this season have slightly changed that.

In the loss to Kansas State Oct. 18, Hunnicutt missed two field goals and an extra point, all kicks that might have given Oklahoma a win.

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Sophomore quarterback Trevor Knight watches for an open receiver during Saturday’s game at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Baylor defeated the Sooners 48-14.

Through all this, Hunnicutt hasn’t lost a bit of confidence.

“It probably gets made out worse than it really is by everybody else,” Hunnicutt said. “My confidence never really got shaken very much … I know I’m a good kicker and I look back at my career and probably have one of the better percentages in the country with that many kicks.”

“It’s the five guys up front. The backs are included in there,” Heupel said. “In some situations, our wide receivers have done a good job trying to create separation …

Certainly the five guys up front and the backs have done a tremendous job as well though.”

This week, the Sooners take on an Oklahoma State defense that uses a handful of guys from a year ago. Junior center Ty Darlington knows they are better than their numOffensive line hoping to continue dominance bers show and will be ready for the challenge.

“They’re a good defense, they really are,” Darlington In such a whirlwind season, with fan expectations that said. “Especially in their front seven, they’re really solid … weren’t met and the emergence of freshman running It will definitely be a challenge.” back Samaje Perine, the play of the offensive line has been overshadowed.

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