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After political science senior Rachel Ferrero decided to take an intersession course this winter, she realized she only needed 12 more credit hours to graduate this spring.

However, because of flat rate tuition, Ferrero thought she would have to pay for 15 credit hours — three hours more than she was actually taking.

“At first, I wasn’t even going to try to appeal it,” Ferrero said.

However, after speaking with her adviser and learning about

the appeals process for flat rate tuition, Ferrero decided to petition to pay for just the hours she was taking. After completing some paperwork, Ferrero was exempt from flat rate tuition.

Ferrero is one of 992 students who appealed flat rate tuition for the fall or spring terms or the full academic year. Of the appeals, 857 cases, or 86 percent, were exempted, said Allison Henry, flat rate appeals liaison for the bursar’s office.

Most of the appeal came from seniors who did not need 15 credit hours per semester to graduate, Henry said in an email.

According to the Office of the Bursar website, students who are studying abroad or who have disabilities, illnesses or extenuating

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circumstances may also receive exemption.

Students wishing to appeal flat rate tuition for the spring semester must do so by May 4, Henry said.

To be exempted, students must submit documentation to the Office of the Bursar. A committee then reviews the appeals, Henry said. Students receive notification of the committee’s decision through their OU emails.

International studies senior Morgan Brokob successfully appealed flat rate tuition for the academic year. Like Ferrero, she did not need to take 15 credit hours each semester to graduate.

Macey DaVIs/tHe DaIly Brokob said the appeals process was fairly uncomplicated. She Gwyn White, service representative at the oU Bursar office, helps out Candace SEE tuItIon PAGE 2

alsenay, architecture sophomore. The Bursar office appealed flat-rate tuition last semester and will do so again this semester.

FREsHmAn EXPERiEnCE

Cheering leads one student to brighter future Senior Kyle Crimmins reflects on how cheerleading impacted his college life ETHAN KOCH

Campus reporter @sportsmaestrooU

Kyle Crimmins spent his last night as an OU cheerleader cheering his team to victory against Alabama inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome at the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Crimmins never thought he’d end up at the Superdome, much less at OU. After a series of hardships, questioning whether he was even the right fit for college, he made it, and graduated from OU in December.

Crimmins’ journey started at Tonkawa, Okla., at Northern Oklahoma College, where Crimmins said he hated school. He didn’t know many people, nor did he have many KYLE CRimmins close friends. His grades started to slip, and he began to wonder whether college was right for him.

“When I went to my junior college, I wasn’t very involved in school. I really didn’t like it freshman year. I kind of, in a sense, hated college, wasn’t having a good time and I didn’t make good grades,” Crimmins said.

After months of struggling in junior college, Justin Rouse, a North Oklahoma College cheerleader at the time, mentioned that Crimmins should audition for the school’s cheer squad.

“Cheerleading saved my life because I was extremely out of shape and overweight,” Crimmins said.

After he began cheerleading, he became more involved with school, even becoming home coming king. He als o “Cheerleading started receiving scholarships. saved my life Deciding college might actually be a good fit for him, he transbecause I was ferred to OU and tried out for the extremely out co-ed cheer squad. of shape and At the time, he thought the chances of him getting into OU overweight.” were slim and that making the Kyle Crimmins, squad would be even harder.

However, he was accepted to Former oU Cheerleader OU, and when he went to audition for the squad, he found out he was a better cheerleader than he thought.

“Cheerleading was kind of that far reaching extreme, and I just had a hard time grasping ‘could I be a cheerleader?’” he said.

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University College freshman Christina hamilton gets her spring semester off to a good start by working on homework in her dorm after the first day of classes.

First years finish first fall term, set sights on future

Despite the initial concerns with the material in some of their courses, both Brulc and Smith surprised themselves with grades that exceeded their EMMA SULLIVAN expectations.

Campus reporter Smith finished with a B in Latin, he ollowing their return to said. Which is awesome, because at school, members of the one point he thought he was going to Freshman Experience re- fail the class. flected on both their final weeks of the fall semester and their experi“I wasn’t too stressed. I ences during winter break. am used to really rigorous College finals were a new exexams.” perience for freshmen Christina Hamilton, Spencer Smith, Jessica ChrisTina hamilTon, Graro, Melanie Purdy and Audra UniVersiTy ColleGe Freshman Brulc, and each of them handled the challenges differently.

Hamilton and Graro didn’t share “I was at my wit’s end,” Brulc said. Finals week was the culmina- in the stress during their last week, as tion of everything she had realized both had experience with challenging throughout the semester: College exams prior to this year.

“I wasn’t too stressed. I am used to will be hard, even though high really rigorous exams,” Hamilton said. school was easy.

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Despite taking time to watch Harry Potter and “American Horror Story,” she finished the semester with a 4.0.

Graro said, finals were what she expected. She had taken concurrent classes in high school so she’s used to them.

Finals were followed by vacation: trips home for four of the freshmen and a trip to Ghana for Purdy.

Purdy said she worked in the health part of the brigade on her trip and witnessed all of the health hazards in a third-world country. She hopes of entering the medical field already, and now Purdy is considering adding a minor in global advocacy or an additional major in international relations.

This was the best experience Purdy has ever had, she said. It helped her realize how much of an interest she has in global aid and how excited she

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tuition: Students enticed to take 15 credit hours, make most of money Continued from page 1 received notification of her exemption a few days after she submitted the appeal.

Students who do not receive exemption but still wish to take fewer than 15 credit hours can bank up to six hours for summer or intersession classes, Henry said.

OU’s advisers have always encouraged full-time students to take at least 15 credit hours per semester, said Joyce Allman, associate provost for academic advising.

“The advising mindset hasn’t changed.

Rather, the student mindset has changed,” Allman said.

Enrolling in at least 15 credit hours typically allows students to graduate in four years, Allman said. Taking fewer hours can delay their graduation and, ultimately, their careers.

Economics senior Daniel Phillips has taken between 16 and 21 credit hours every semester at OU. Taking a full course load is painless if students manage their time wisely, he said.

“You don’t really necessarily have to sacrifice your social life or sleep or anything like that,” Phillips said. “You just have to alter your routine to make yourself more efficient.”

Though he has been busy throughout college, Phillips said he encourages other

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Honors research journal accepting undergraduates’ new submissions The Honors Undergraduate Research Journal is now accepting undergraduate student submissions for its Spring 2014 issue.

Students can submit essays and compositions for consideration in the journal, which accepts eight to 12 essays for publication annually, said Travis Totten, editor in chief for the journal.

Essays must be wholly composed by an undergraduate and can’t be published elsewhere, Totten said.

While non-honors students can submit essays, they must be written for an honors course. Finally, compositions must be typed with proper formatting and references, he said.

In the past, essays have ranged from discussions on the correlation between language and music to an analysis of diabetes mellitus in Pima Indians, Totten said.

“Students looking to further their education, or students who are pursuing some sort of writing career, will find that being published in our journal is a great way to get things started off on your path,” Totten said.

Students can submit essays to thurj.ou@gmail. com. The last day for submission is Jan. 31.

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students to take as many credit hours as possible.

“I would err on the side of pushing yourself because it’s what we’re here to do,” Phillips said. “It’s a unique opportunity, even if it feels like a lot of work.”

Though she is graduating after three years in college, Ferrero said that she wishes students weren’t all pushed to graduate in four years. Some may need more time to complete their degrees, Ferrero said.

“You can’t expect all students to learn at the same time,” Ferrero said.

If students decide to take a full schedule and plan to graduate in four years, Ferrero suggests they plan their courses carefully.

Because they may be busier, they should design their schedules to ensure their success, Ferrero said.

Advisers also encourage students to plan properly, Allman said.

“We tell students to ‘plan your work and then work your plan,’” Allman said.

Four-year plan templates are available on the backs of degree requirement sheets.

These can help guide students to schedule effectively and maximize the costs of flat rate tuition, Allman said. The sheets are available on Ozone.

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Freshmen: Return to CHEER: Cheerleaders exhilarated OU campus following by Sugar Bowl and each other finals, winter vacation Continued from page 1

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University College freshman Spencer Smith hangs out in his dorm room and plays on his xbox during his down time.

Continued from page 1 is to start a career in the medical field.

Purdy wasn’t the only one who left the U.S. though.

Trinidad native Hamilton spent her break with family and friends in Trinidad. On New Years, she said she had fun partying on the beaches.

“It’s an amazing experience. There are just so many vibes,” she said.

Smith, a member of the Pride drum line, experienced the Sugar Bowl and OU’s exciting victory.

“It was complete craziness. Fans were wild, it was awesome,” Smith said of what he called the most incredible experience ever.

T h e s e f re s h m e n s u r v i v e d t h e i r f i r s t s e m e ster, had a fun break and are now ready for eve r y t h i n g t h a t t h e n e x t s e m e s t e r h a s t o o f f e r.

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really taught me to keep pushing myself and to keep going for those goals.”

Guys on the co-ed cheer squad spend Crimmins not only became a cheer- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at pracleader, but also a captain with his friend tice from 8 until 11:15 a.m. They then go to class for the afternoon, lift, eat, study and Rouse, who also transferred to OU. One audition can provide people a try to find time for a social life.

Erin Vaughan, a special education juniche, a sense of belonging. For somebody like Crimmins’ teammate Ben nior and Crimmins’ girlfriend, said the balancing act took a toll on Schoen, a mechanical Crimmins. engineering junior, an “Everyone went “He was super exhaustaudition gave him an opabsolutely crazy ... ed,” Vaughan said. “It puts portunity to establish a connection with his first as soon as we could a lot of strain on your body it’s like you’re liftlove: football. see that we sealed because ing … for four to five hours.”

“It was a way to get Despite the fatigue, into (athletics) again be- the deal on beating V a ughan could see cause I wasn’t big enough Alabama. The Crimmins’ motivation. to play football here,” coolest part is when “I think I see passion beSchoen said.

Schoen was with the entire stadium cause he started cheering Crimmins during the getting into it. It just at a junior college and then worked really, really hard 45-31 Sugar Bowl win gives you chills.” to cheer at a D-1 school,” over Alabama. The buzz Vau g ha n s a i d . “ I d o n ’ t and atmosphere from Kyle Crimmins, think people understand. the fans created a surreal Former OU Cheerleader It’s rough. You’re literally feeling. throwing 60 to 70 stunts a “Ever yone went absolutely crazy ... as soon as we could game.”

For the 28 members on the OU’s coed see that we sealed the deal on beating Alabama. The coolest part is when the cheerleading squad, one audition placed entire stadium getting into it,” Schoen them on an elite squad. For Crimmins, it changed his life. said. “It just gives you chills.”

“From a cheerleading standpoint …

For Schoen and Crimmins, celebrating their hard work during that game you see what it does to people,” Crimmins meant so much for their friendship, said. “So, to win that game, beat Alabama, which stemmed from one audition that put a damper on the SEC as the dominant football conference — it was definitely a Crimmins didn’t even think he’d pass.

“Kyle was ‘the guy’ when I came in and memory I’ll never forget. It was definitely took me under his wing and was actual- breathtaking.” ly my mentor.” Schoen said. “He’s really taught me a lot on always working hard because he can do crazy stunts, and he Ethan Koch samuel.e.koch-1@ou.edu can tumble better than I can. So he’s

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Campus is no place for guns Our View: Guns should not be put in

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Putting guns in the hands of anyone who wants one is not the answer.

Dahm’s bill comes with the comforting caveat that, while anyone We don’t like to think about it, but would be able to carry their gun in the threat of shootings occurring on public, the gun would have to be in college campuses is all too real. It is plain sight. Well, that’s a relief. essential that we open a serious diIt is already extremely easy to acalogue about gun control after our quire a gun in Oklahoma. shooting scare and the all-too-real The requirements are that the purshootings at Purdue University and chaser is 21 years old, can show proof South Carolina State University last of residency, can pay in full and can week. Oklahoma lawmakers have alpass a federal background check acready begun a discussion, and some cording to Oklahoma law. want to put guns in everyone’s hands.

Senate Bill 1473 would allow people Let’s imagine what would have hapto carry guns in public off those repened last Wednesday if OU allowed quirements alone. Under current law, guns to be carried on campus. We to obtain a concealed carry permit could have had an entirely different you must pass a gun safety course, an situation on our hands had a jumpy obvious and commonsense requirestudent or faculty member pulled out The Associated Press ment for anyone wanting to posses a their handgun in an attempt to proState Rep. Elaine Andrews-Ahearn speaks during a news conference on Jan. 21 a bill that would expand gun in public. tect themselves from the nonexistent gun background checks in New Hampshire.

If, god forbid, the bill passes and shooter. with emergency response systems, in- designed more to gain attention than becomes law in Oklahoma it would In high-danger situations, it is best dividuals with proper concealed carry to achieve any tangible outcome. At set a dangerous precedent. How long to leave guns in the hands of aucredentials absolutely should be able least, that’s what we hope. It certainly would it be until a new bill comes thorities that have received years of to tote their firearms in pub- would be uncomfortable to go out in along further allowing anyone with a training to handle stressful, lic. We are not here to belittle public knowing anyone could carry gun to carry it on all public property, intense situations, such as the The Our View the Second Amendment, but a gun. There is a reason the U.S. rethreat of an active shooter on is the majority rather to assert that carrying quires concealed carry licenses. A gun including school and state land?

Yes, it is scary to imagine a real opinion of campus. firearms should entail proper is only a tool; it becomes dangerous The Daily’s shooting taking place at OU, espe“I am opposed to arming training to responsibly bear based on the person holding it. eight-member cially in light of recent fatal shootings people and putting guns in It is our belief that fighting violence on college campuses across the U.S. editorial board arms. the hands of people who Oklahoma lawmakers, on with more violence is not the solution. However, opening the door to allow don’t have specialized trainthe other hand, seem to disInstead of putting more guns in pub- any and everyone able to acquire a ing to respond to this kind of inciagree. Oklahoma state Sen. Nathan lic, let’s be sensitive to our colleagues gun to carry it in public is much more dent,” OU President David Boren said Dahm’s bill, dubbed the “Piers and classmates, and offer assistance if terrifying. in a press conference following the Morgan Constitutional right to Keep we see signs of mental disturbance.

The shooting scare last week shooting scare. and Bear Arms Without Infringement College, “the best time of our lives,” showed that we have a fine-tuned We agree with Boren’s statements Act,” would allow Oklahomans to is also a time of great transition and emergency response plan, one that and feel that arming students is not carry firearms without a license any- stress. Be a pillar to your peers and doesn’t require students or faculty to the answer to recent college campus let them know about on-campus where other than school or state carry pistols on their hips. shootings across the country. resources, such as Goddard Health property, according to the bill.

However, in everyday life, away Center and the Women’s Outreach This bill is a political maneuver Comment on this at OUDaily.com from college campuses equipped Center, if they need someone to talk by an overzealous state senator, the hands of everyone without going through training.

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Buffer zones; infringing rights or protecting clinic paitients?

Alpha Gamma Delta expresses thanks for community support

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eet Eleanor McCullen. Now 77 describes lawmakers’ concern that the reOpinion Columnist years old, she has worked for moval of this zone could open employees the previous 13 years to inform to “violent and aggressive behavior.” To prowomen and men on alternatives to abortion. vide an example of such violence, Coakley On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, one can find recalls a gunman who in 1994 murdered her standing outside Boston-area Planned two Boston clinic employees and injured Parenthood clinics offering, in her words, several others. Only those who are exceed“hope, help and love to mothers-to-be.” ingly naïve believe that a painted yellow line According to McCullen’s website, she prowould have stopped that armed murderer Corbin Brown vides emotional and material assistance in or any other person intent on using violent brown.corbin.h@ou.edu the form of, among other things, supportive means to support their agenda. counseling and prenatal care referrals.

Jennifer Grace Miller, Massachusetts Despite the innocuousness of McCullen’s efforts and Assistant Attorney General stated before the Supreme Court other pro-lifers, in 2007 Massachusetts lawmakers passed that part of the laws’ objective was to reduce or eliminate ima law which established a 35-foot buffer zone in front of pediments to those who wish to enter the pregnancy clinics. pregnancy service clinics. This zone, which extends onto If that’s the case, why don’t we start imposing buffer zones public sidewalks, was established on the dubious claim in front of every building? During last year’s black Friday, that patients and staff must given protection from “harassprotests were staged in front of some 40 Walmarts across ment” and “violence.” The case filed in response to this law Massachusetts. Are these businesses, and the individuals has made it to the U.S. Supreme Court, where it is presently and families who shop there, undeserving of the same probeing argued. tections afforded to pregnancy clinics?

What can these zones be but an attempt to stop those Of course, those protesters who physically block the enwho are pro-life from expressing their views publicly? The trance of the clinic should be promptly removed, as should law gives clinic employees “acting within the scope of their those who block the entrance of any private or governemployment” an exemption from the law. In point of fact, ment-owned building. However, protesters could just as easwhether someone has committed a crime within that zone ily form a dense ring around the edge of the buffer zone. In a depends entirely on their point of view. photo posted to the Boston Globe’s website, the line formed Justice Samuel Alito described, during one of the oral arby pro-lifers along one such zone is anything but tight. guments, a theoretical situation where there are two people The law establishing these “buffer zones” is little more in the buffer zone: an employee of the clinic and a non-emthan an attempt to silence those who hold opposing viewployee. They say to a woman entering the zone, respectively, points. While some individuals may have legitimate con“Good morning, this is a safe facility,” and “Good morning, cerns for clinic employees and patients, a yellow line would this is not a safe facility.” do little to protect them, seeing that few laws, if any, go Alito goes on to say, “the only difference between the two unbroken. Highly dubious claims concerning the need for is that they’ve expressed a different viewpoint. One says it’s protection against “violence” and “harassment” should not safe; one says it’s not safe. Now, how can a statute like that be supersede freedom of speech. considered viewpoint-neutral?”

Corbin Brown is a University College freshman.

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he women of the Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta are so happy to be safe and secure as we begin to find our “new normal” after a house fire that broke out late on Jan. 14. The fire has affected each woman in our chapter, and we are so thankful to be a part of a community that cares for us so much.

Whether it is donating supplies, such as toothbrushes and blankets, or providing funding to help members re-purchase their textbooks, we are so grateful for the OU and the Norman community for all their help. Although so many people have helped us, a few organizations and individuals stand out.

We would like to first thank Sooners Helping Sooners.

This is an amazing organization that helps OU students in need. Sooners Helping Sooners provided so much assistance and support through the past few weeks and we could not be more thankful.

We would also like to thank the staff in Student Life as well as OU Dean of Students, Clarke Stroud. These amazing people have been there every step of the way, and we are so thankful to have university staff that care for our students so much.

Lastly, we would like to thank OU Housing and Food and the entire OU greek community. Both have gone out of their way to provide us with anything that we need and have worked to make sure that we are accommodated and provided for.

Alpha Gamma Delta cannot thank our community enough. We are so grateful to be a part of such an amazing family and we know that without you all, this journey would be so much more difficult. Thank you again for everything; your support and love are appreciated beyond measure.

Kylie Frisby, Alpha Gamma Delta president

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MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014 You’ll be able to draw others into your world, and this will add to your popularity. You will feel audacious and ready to vocalize your thoughts; however, some of those around you may take advantage of your honesty and hospitality. Don’t spread yourself too thin, or you may miss the mark with your personal goals.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Combine work with pleasure. Socialize with colleagues and clients. Changes in a relationship will be welcome. Take a leap when it comes to commitment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take time for self-improvement. Make the physical and mental adjustments necessary to raise your self-esteem. If you feel confident, success will follow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Discuss all the possibilities with someone trustworthy before you sign any binding contracts or agreements. You must consider the motives of others carefully. Read between the lines.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t overreact with loved ones. Family members may be needy and take advantage. This will leave you feeling depressed and used. Don’t offer help or ask for any.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Plan to deal with bureaucracy today. Settle issues efficiently and be cognizant of the need to maintain your reputation.

Spending time with children will prove to be enjoyable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You can forge meaningful friendships today.

Attend social functions, and romantic opportunities will arise. Travel and social gatherings will increase your popularity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You need to reboot by going on an adventure.

Traveling to an inspiring destination may give you mental clarity. Attend to your budget, and you will find a way to make your plans work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You will be duped if you invest in joint financial ventures. Be discerning as to the people you do business with.

Difficulties with female colleagues are evident.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make worthwhile financial advancements, but be sure not to use your personal funds. A spontaneous trip is likely to happen. Try to include your partner so that you may mix business with pleasure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Avoiding emotional conflict will not improve matters. Tell the truth and learn just where you stand. Don’t take financial risks that may lead to losses.

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film

‘Dogs of Lexington’ film to screen at OU The Norman veterinarian’s documentary will screen in march.

Animal Hospital and helps Second Chance Animal Shelter in Norman to rescue dogs. However, he was A dog sits patiently next to hesitant to join the program a man. A second dog walks after growing up with a faobediently next to another ther who was the former actman. A third dog pants hap- ing-director of the FBI. pily next to a man. A dog lies “ My Da d a l w ay s s a i d next to a man. A dog lovingly ‘rehabilitation of crimikisses a man. nals in an oxymoron’,” Otto The love and says. However, trust in each pair through the of man and dog is Friends for Folks undeniable, and program, there both are getting is what Otto a second chance. likes to call a ‘triThe docuple win.’ mentary film The program That’s what I “The Dogs of benefits the was amazed d o g s , t h e i n Lexington” is about a program by, it was the mates and the in Oklahoma ublic. Dogs transformation pare that trains abantaken from this program death row and doned, homeless and even violent has on people then given back dogs back into to loving famwho have h a p p y , l ov i n g ilies and comanimals at the done some munities. The Lexington coralso alpretty terrible training rectional facility. lows for the inthings and Not only does mates to feel like the program help who have lhad t h e y ca n g i ve rehabilitate the back. some pretty dogs, but it also “Some of helps to rehabilrough lives.” these dogs are itate the inmates. on their last John Otto, “That’s what I legs so we’re in Norman was so amazed a sense saving Veterinarian and by,” says veteritheir lives and producer of “The narian and docu- Dogs of Lexington” they’re giving us mentary producpurpose,” says er John Otto. “It i n m a t e To d d was the transforSaunders in the mation this program has on documentary. “I’ve taken so people who have done some much in my lifetime, from pretty terrible things and the community, from my who have had some pretty loved ones, and I know my rough lives.” family, they’re proud of me Otto works at University for giving back.”

Sarah Pitts

Life & Arts Reporter @s_spitts

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The program has helped place dogs with children in wheelchairs and people with disabilities, as well as in school settings and retirement homes as therapeutics.

This Companion Animal Therapy is something that Otto is trying to expand in the veterinary field.

The film will be showing at OU March 6 in Dale Hall.

The non-profit Leadership Student Association, NonFilm committee has been working to bring this film to campus to help educate students about pet responsibility.

“It stood out to me that this program enables two populations that are often over looked,” says Kiera Under wood, the NonFi l m c o m m i t t e e c h a i r.

Un d e r w o o d i s a s e n i o r communication major with non-profit organizational studies and anthropology minors. She is in charge of planning and coordinating the event.

“Our number one reason why we got involved with

GO AND DO ”The Dogs of Lexington” screening When: Thursday, March 6 Where: Dale Hall, OU campus Price: To be determined Info: Presented by the Non-Film Committee

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Veterinarian and “The Dogs of Lexington” producer John Otto holds the office cat inside University Animal Hospitol in Norman, Sunday. The documentary, about the dog rehabiliation programn at Lexington Correctional Facility, is scheduled to screen at OU March 6.

‘The Dogs of Lexington’ is pet responsibility,” says freshman human relations major Chay John. “Students tend to adopt pets off of the side of the road, but don’t understand the responsibility it takes to take care of the animal,” John says.

Through Non-Film, students are hoping to incorporate this pet responsibility with the mission of the Friends for Folks program.

According to Johm, Otto said he always knew the documentary would come to an academic setting and he is glad OU is doing it for him.

Sister Pauline Quinn, the creator of the original program in Washington in 1981, will be coming to Oklahoma for the campus premier and will answer questions for students. She has what Otto calls a “Godsend connection” to be able to think of such an influential and positive program.

These programs have been so successful that Otto is now working on bringing the concept to Mabel Bassett correctional center for women. The transformation of both dog and human has been outstanding and now it’s time to include

more correctional facilities around Oklahoma.

“Dog spelled backwards is?” Otto asks.

“To change someone like that. Isn’t that a miracle?”

Otto says.

The dogs are rescued and given a second chance. The inmates are able to give back to the community and do something good. Members of the community are able to love and nurture a pet, both children and adults alike.

That’s the triple win.

Sarah Pitts s.elizabethpitts@ou.edu

coffee

Local coffee shops offer variety beyond Starbucks

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offee is a valuable Life & Arts Editor commodity to college students. A recent study found that the average American drinks 70 gallons of the stuff annually and that consumers age 18-34 (Psst! That’s us!) spend the most on cofTony Beaulieu fee — about $10 more per @tonybe787 week than our middle-aged counterparts.

Most college students will tell you it’s damn well worth it. A hot cup of Joe helps us stay awake while we study late into the night, and it helps us wake up early the next morning for class. It perks us up around three when the day begins to weigh us down, and later, still it keeps us from snoring in our afternoon classes.

For this reason, your average college student has an understandable affinity for that glorious, caffeine-laden nectar known as coffee. But no matter how much you think you love coffee, zoology junior Vanessa Ochoa probably loves it more.

For the past year, Ochoa has embarked on the task of completing a self-described “bucket list,” to visit as many small coffee shops in central Oklahoma as she can before graduation.

Ochoa says a random visit to a small shop in Oklahoma City prompted her caffeine odyssey. “I was thinking how many different little coffee shops there were in the city, and in Norman,” Ochoa says. “I’m from Texas, so I’m not going to be here long, and I wanted to make a goal to visit as many coffee shops in OKC and Norman as I can.”

Ochoa usually brings reading material or her computer to every shop so she can study. “I usually try to snap a picture without looking too silly,” Ochoa says.

She keeps track of where she’s been and where she still needs to go with Keep it Local OK, a mobile app and incentive program that encourages customers to shop at locally-owned Oklahoma businesses. “They tweet a lot of stuff about coffee shops,” Ochoa says.

The popularity of coffee among college students has naturally resulted in a coffee shop boom in Norman,

Crimson & Whipped Cream: “I really enjoyed Crimson & Whipped Cream. Their staff were incredibly friendly. They had good recommendations,” Ochao says. “They were just all-around down to earth people.”

Michelangelo’s: “Michelangelo’s (is for) study marathons. You can get a bottomless coffee there. I usually restrict myself to three cups,” Ochoa says. “It has a pretty good vibe, like (Gray Owl).”

Second Wind Coffee: “We went, and I had the Teddy Graham drink. It tastes just like (a) Teddy Graham,” Ochoa says. “I think it’s really awesome that it’s non-profit, and the employees are just everyday people who have been taught how to make coffee. I really enjoyed that.”

To local coffee heads like Ochoa, each place has its own identity — you just have to know what you want.

“A lot of people just stay with the usual,” Ochoa says, Jessica Woods/the daily “That’s good. I just think, though, coffee is so delicious.

Junior biology major Vanessa Ochoa works at the OneCard office and (You should) try it in all its forms and all its varieties. There therefore has daily access to the Starbucks in the Union. Despite this, are other places besides Starbucks, and they’re great for Vanessa has found other local coffee places to provide a bit of diverstudying.” sity to her caffeine fix.

Oklahoma City and Edmond. If you’re looking to venture outside of Starbucks, there’s no shortage of options for the caffeine hungry:

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Syrup: “They make a mean cup of coffee. The beans they use, they’re delicious.” Ochoa says. “If you get a cup of coffee, you get free refills, and I always get like three cups and get wired for the rest of the day.”

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SPORTS

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men’s basketball

Bedlam Basketball

will always be OSU, Oklahoma cutting OSU OU’s little brother it close in Bedlam game I Both teams have top scorers, two losses in Big 12 Demetrius Kearney

Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter

Following back-to-back conference victories, the No. 25 Sooners are gearing up for a home matchup against the No. 12 Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first Bedlam matchup of the season.

The Sooners (16-4, 5-2) are currently tied for second place in the Big 12 standings with the Texas Longhorns, and are hoping to extend their current win streak to four by defeating their third top-12 team in six games.

The Cowboys (16-3, 4-2) have won four of their last five games and are hoping to come away with a victory.

In last season’s matchup, the Sooners upset the Cowboys by securing a victory at home.

The Sooners will hope for a repeat performance when the Cowboys arrive in Norman. This game will also present several challenges for both teams, featuring four of the Big 12’s top seven scorers — OU guards, senior Cameron Clark and sophomore Buddy Hield, and OSU guards, sophomore Marcus Smart and senior Markel Brown.

One of the biggest challenges for the Sooners will be trying to contain Smart, who was last year’s Big 12 Player of the Year. He currently ranks fourth in the league in scoring (17.1 ppg), seventh in assists (4.4 apg) and first in steals (2.5 spg).

Smart is looking to rebound from a rather unusual performance against the West Virginia Mountaineers,

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Junior guard Cameron Clark drives toward the lane around an OSU defender in last season’s Bedlam game in Norman. OU won 77-68. This season’s Bedlam game features two very similar teams vying for the title of “Oklahoma’s Best Team.”

where he scored a career low of four points.

OU Coach Lon Kruger understands just how important Smart is to the success of the Cowboy. However, he believes that his team has what it takes defensively to contain him.

“He’s definitely a player we plan on focusing on,” Kruger said. “He brings a lot of energy and is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball.

We’ll be ready for him. We’ve continued to improve on the defensive end, and my guys will be locked in come game time.”

The Sooners are hoping to get a great game out of Clark, who has elevated his game tremendously this season. Clark is averaging a career high of 17 points per game and has provided the Sooners with a reliable

scoring option when needed.

As one of the few seniors on a relatively young team, Clark has been vocal with his younger teammates about remaining focused in a game of this magnitude.

“The most important thing is to remain focused,” Clark said. “This is a big game, the crowd is going to be crazy.

I’ve just been telling my teammates to remain focused on the game and on their assignments. If we all do that, we should come away with a win.”

Sophomore forward Ryan Spangler has been a force to be reckoned with during conference play. The Tuttle, Okla., native has been dominant in his last five games, averaging 12.8 points and 12.8 rebounds, while shooting 58 percent from the field.

Spangler provides a certain

energy that has been critical to the Sooners success. In a game of this magnitude, the Sooners will be counting on Spangler to remain on his A game when they face the Cowboys.

“I just try to provide as much energy as possible when I’m on the court,” said Spangler. “They like to disrupt any kind of rhythm that we get going, so it’s important that we play hard and stay true to the game plan. From there, I just try to contribute any way I can and hope that we come away with a win.”

t’s always fun when sports columnist little brother thinks they’ve finally surpassed big brother.

Oklahoma State has long played second fiddle to the Sooners, but the Cowboys have made strides to compete in basketball.

Ryan Gerbosi Under current coach rgerbosi@ou.edu Travis Ford, Oklahoma State is 120-66. The Sooners are 105-74. OSU has reached the NCAA tournament three times; the Sooners did just twice.

But head-to-head Bedlam battles have kept big brother on top.

Oklahoma leads the overall Bedlam basketball series 129-95, including an 81-26 record at home. The Cowboys haven’t won in Norman since Feb. 16, 2004.

The Sooners have dominated the Cowboys at home in the past, a trend the current squad — especially the native Oklahomans — would like to continue.

“When you’re from Oklahoma, you always want to play different schools from Oklahoma and show them how you do,” sophomore forward Ryan Spangler said.

Spangler, a native of Tuttle, Okla., is playing in his first Bedlam game after sitting out all last season because of NCAA transfer rules. The big man was the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year and picked OU over other local schools after leaving Gonzaga.

Also making his first Bedlam appearance is Arcadia, Okla., native Jordan Woodard. The freshman also picked the Sooners over the Cowboys despite being recruited by both.

While Spangler and Woodard are new to the series, senior Tyler Neal is trying to go perfect at home against OSU in his four years at OU. “I wouldn’t like to talk a whole lot about it, but I thought about it earlier today,” Neal said of finishing his career perfect when hosting OSU. Like Spangler, Neal was also an Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year, winning as a senior at Putnam City West High School in Oklahoma City.

“I remember when I was a kid, even if I didn’t see other games, I was always worried about this one,” Neal said.

The senior said the team is trying to look at the game the same as any other, but there is obviously something different about Bedlam.

“It’s obviously one where if you can’t get up for or get hyped for, there’s something wrong with you,” Neal said.

“We’re really excited for it. We’re trying to look at it as just our next game.”

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