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Religious student groups take to the road for reflection and service EMMA SULLIVAN Campus Reporter

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everal of OU’s religious student organizations will be taking group trips to places across the U.S. over spring break to serve other communities and take time for self-improvement.

PARADIGM: COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.

Destination: San Francisco, Calif. to visit family and friends “I used to live near there and living in Norman has really made me miss the beach.”

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Destination: Panama City Beach, Fla. and Austin, Texas “Round Up is an event held by UT Austin that hosts a bunch of bands and events for the weekend.”

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Destination: Cancun, Mexico with a friend who lives in her dorm hall “We’re probably going to spend most of our trip on the beach, but we also might go zip lining ...”

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The Baptist Student Union on campus, named Paradigm, will take about 350 students from OU on a retreat to Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs, Colo., for a week, said Annahlyse Meyer, president of the Baptist Student Union and public relations senior.

“It’s a week that we get together in the mountains, away from the stresses of life, and learn about God,” Meyer said.

OU students will join Oklahoma State University’s and several other smaller Oklahoma universities’ students to leave for Colorado on Saturday night on a bus that will drive straight through to the next morning, Meyer said.

Students will participate in two to three sessions a day, listening to speakers, as well as using free time to reflect on what they are learning. They will also spend time outdoors hiking and skiing in the mountains, Meyer said.

“It’s one of the most rejuvenating weeks of the year for me,” Meyer said.

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Students Today Leaders Forever will take a bus full of students on a cross-country community service trek for the national Pay it Forward Tour, said sociology senior Heather Kimbley, who is going on the trip.

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Continued from page 1 Gulfport, Miss.; Montgomery, Ala.; Albany, Ga., and will finally end up joining students from around the country in Jacksonville, Fla., Kimbley said.

“I’ve been twice, and I really enjoy it,” Kimbley said. “It’s not just volunteering. We do team building activities and work on personal development.”

The trip will also take some OU freshmen and international students and helps them form relationships and feel comfortable with people on campus, Kimbley said.

“It’s great because you’re doing something for other people, but it’s still a good break and a way to get rid of stress,” Kimbley said.

SOONERS FOR CHRIST: DENVER, COLO.

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Weather info device turns 20

Oklahoma Mesonet uses towers to gather forecasts ADAM BURNETT Campus Reporter

The Oklahoma Mesonet, which gathers information from across the state to forecast weather, is turning 20 this year.

With 20 years of weather information, Mesonet staff members are working on determining climate patterns to more accurately measure Oklahoma’s climate, Oklahoma Mesonet manager Chris Fiebrich said.

Staff members are also working to place new equipment on the weather towers across the state, Fiebrich said.

The group has a test and verify approach when using new equipment, which means that any equipment they buy is tested in the lab before they use it in the field, said Brad Illston, a research assistant at Mesonet.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary,

Mesonet will hold an event on Nov. 1 at the National Weather Center during the National Weather Festival, Fiebrich said.

One of the most important services Mesonet provides is an infrastructure system of weather towers, Fiebrich said.

Mesonet has 120 weather towers placed across the state. These stations are outfitted with hardware to measure weather conditions, such as soil conditions, wind speed and direction, humidity, barometric pressure and several other factors for weather, Fiebrich said.

“With this system, Oklahoma is the most looked at piece of land in the world,” Illston said.

These towers are run by solar power and are self-sufficient. There are also 35 repeater towers across the state, which serve to carry the weather information back to the Oklahoma Mesonet headquarters in Norman.

“This is the headquarters of all of it,”

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Fiebrich said.

The meteorologists at Mesonet work with farmers, ranchers and emergency services across the state to forecast weather accurately. They have partnered with Oklahoma State University to give ranchers and farmers information about planting crops.

“This lets farmers make very detailed decisions about when to plant or spray pesticides,” Fiebrich said.

Meteorology sophomore Monique Sellers works at Mesonet and watches weather data come in from across the state.

“The experience and getting to see all the different aspects of weather coming in has been amazing,” Sellers said.

Of the 30 employees at the Mesonet, around 15 started as student workers, Fiebrich said.

Sooners for Christ will leave Sunday to take a group of about 13 on the organization’s second four-day trip to Denver, said Colin Dunham, Sooners for Christ president and human relations graduate student.

The group will be partnering with the Center for Student Missions to work with the homeless population in Denver, as well as teach people about homelessness and what it means to live on food stamps or welfare, Dunham said.

“The educational aspect of it helps us bring back the skills we learn to Oklahoma,” said Dunham.

During the trip, students will speak with homeless people and decide how to best help them help themselves, Dunham said.

“You find sustainable ways of actually helping people,” Dunham said.

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University College freshman Bailey Farmer starts packing for her spring break trip to Destin, Fla. in her dorm room on Wednesday.

Students are traveling all over this break, even to far away destinations.

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OUPD offers a self-defense class upon request to prepare students to defend themselves against assailants they might meet as they travel for spring break. The class is available anytime but OUPD would like people to sign up as soon as possible.

defend your life OU takes steps to educate students on how to be safe over spring break SARAH PITTS • LIFE & ARTS REPORTER

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his week OU provides different opportunities to keep students safe with important safety tips, including some hands-on self defense training from OU Police Department officers.

OUPD offers self-defense classes for students to learn basic protection techniques. Many students plan to travel for spring break vacation, and self-defense skills can help make it a safe trip.

“It empowers our participants,” said OUPD Major Bruce Chan. Having knowledge of self-defense, no matter how basic, could help in a potentially dangerous situation.

Situations can arise when communication goes astray, Chan said. This can happen when dealing with strangers, but knowing some self-defense can provide students with the ability to escape physical confrontation.

“We try to focus on effective countermeasures to the current threat,” Sergeant Tim Tucker said. Although some of the techniques are based on martial arts, the program is focused on escaping grabs, Tucker said.

The self-defense classes put on by OUPD have been around since the ‘80s, Chan said. Classes are available all year, but they are busier during the fall and spring

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We try to focus on effective countermeasures to the current threat,” TIM TUCKER, OUPD SERGEANT

semesters. All the sessions are free for students and are scheduled upon request.

Classes are generally about 10 to 20 people and are filled mostly by young women wanting to learn more about protecting themselves. Most classes take place at the Huston Huffman Fitness Center but can be held anywhere around campus that has enough space.

Classes begin with an officer talking about self-defense tactics to the participants and then moves onto hands-on practice. The duration of the class is usually two hours.

Chan said this allows enough time to teach participants without taking too much time out of a college student’s busy schedule.

Other programs around campus also work to provide

students with the knowledge to stay safe, such as Safe Break, a program put on by the Panhellenic organization at OU. Safe Break takes place annually, the week before spring break. This year it was held on March 11. It is held in honor of Lisa Weider, OU student and member of the Greek community, who died during spring break 2004.

Safe Break included presentations from the Women’s Outreach Center, ICEdot and Weider’s parents. Safety tips included understanding consent, speaking up when something looks wrong, having a buddy system, designating a driver and always carrying your identification with you.

“My advice for students going on spring break trips with their friends is to just always be aware of what is going on around them at all times,” said microbiology junior and Panhellenic president Anna Royce. “Simply being alert and conscientious will help you make smart, informed decisions that will keep you safe.”

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However you spend your spring break — wheth• Build a snowman! If you’re going somewhere er by soaking up the sun on the beach, shredding with snow, take advantage of that down a mountain or relaxing at home — we all fresh powder and build a snowThe Our View crave that weeklong break. As the last stretch of man or stage an epic snowball is the majority freedom for the rest of the semester, most of us fight. Basically, get out and enjoy opinion of The Daily’s see spring break as our final hurrah before finals. being alive and free from the eight-member stress of school.

Spring break is an incredibly welcomed reprieve editorial board after weeks of midterms, projects and stress. We • Dance it out. Take some of want all of our Sooner family to have a fun spring your friends and go to the popbreak and make memories, but we also believe it ular club in town. Make up some new moves. is important to be safe and smart over the break.

Maybe you’ll start a trend and become be the life of the club. Then the next night, make up a different move and relive the night before.

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We all know the horror stories of spring break gone wrong. A group of college kids goes to the beach, parties way too hard and bad decisions are made, which lead to alcohol poisoning or worse. Don’t spend your spring break in the hospital. Continue to be logical and realistic. Just because you’re on vacation, doesn’t mean common sense should go out the window. A drunken driver crashed into barricades at the South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, killing two, The Associated Press reported. Don’t be that drunken driver. We know Sooners are smart and know how to have fun; it’s just a matter of balancing safety and enjoyment.

Here are some tips to stay safe and secure, no matter where you go over the break. • Don’t go out alone at night. There is nothing wrong with sticking to the buddy system. • Don’t leave valuables, such as electronics and wallets, unattended. With people coming in and out of your hotel room at all hours, it’s better to keep valuables on you or in the room’s safe. • Never accept drinks you didn’t see prepared or from people you don’t know. Open your own beer, mix your own beverages and don’t create an opportunity for someone to drug your drink.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014 It’s time to put your ideas and tried-and-true methods to work. Rely on experience and mix lessons from the past and present in order to come up with solid plans for the future. Being prepared and determined will help you rise to the top.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -You’ll risk your reputation if you rely on secondhand information.

Someone may pass off fabrication as fact just to put you in an awkward position. Get all the details before you speak out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Community get-togethers and special-interest gatherings are great places to meet new friends.

Informal activities and events will enable you to share your enthusiasms with like-minded people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t let others do the talking for you. A colleague may try to present your ideas as his own.

Ensure that you are given the credit you deserve for your accomplishments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don’t let stress get you down.

Make your home your refuge.

Surround yourself with the people and comforts that make you happy. Take time to relax and reflect.

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You will accomplish a lot if you are a team player.

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Just because someone has a different viewpoint, it doesn’t mean you can’t get along. To avoid embarrassment, cool down before you say something you’ll regret.

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Take a closer look at your current situation and establish the steps you need to take to advance.

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OUDaily.com ›› The Sooner baseball squad hosts Belmont this weekend beginning at 6 p.m. tonight. Check out our preview of the three-game series online.

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Coale talks tournament BRETT COPPENBARGER • WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BEAT REPORTER

The Daily sat down with coach Sherri Coale to discuss the team’s season and what lies ahead for the Sooners in postseason play.

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Well we’ve been inconsistent, and we have underachieved, which is something our program hasn’t done. So we have to step back and evaluate and try to figure out what the reasons are for that at all costs.

O n Monday, the bids for the NC AA Tournament are announced. Are you confident that your team will be in?

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I don’t know if you could say confident.

There’s a group of people, human beings, who make up a committee, so there’s not a formula you can look at and say without hesitation that this is going to happen. Do I think that we’re one of the best 64 teams in the country? Absolutely. Do I think we will end up in the tournament? Yes I do.

Will it be close? I think, yeah, it will. While we have done some really good things, our strength of schedule puts us in the top 15 in the country, and we’ve lost five games in the final minute. So if we win those games, it’s five more wins and five less losses. The biggest thing in our favor is that we play in the highest RPI conference in the country, and when you finish in the top five or six in this league, you go to the tournament.

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As you know, anything can happen if you make it to the tournament. So, what are your expectations for this team if you make it in?

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If you get in, you want to win one game.

If you win that one, you want to think about winning one more game. It’s just a step-bystep process.

When the offseason finally does arrive, what is one thing you want to improve on before next season?

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There are lots of things, but they all hinge on the consistent axis of mental toughness... I think that we can orchestrate an environment that will encourage that growth, and you know you can go back to so many things throughout the course of the year and trace them back to mental toughness — whether it’s loss of concentration or succumbing to pressure. There are lots of things that correlate with that.

You’ve had players come and go every year, that’s just how college athletics work. Is it going to be harder to say goodbye to this group of seniors compared to groups in the past?

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It’s always hard to say goodbye to a group of seniors. It doesn’t matter if they’ve played 40 minutes a game a piece or their entire career or if they’ve been a supporting walkon off the bench. It’s about kids who give themselves entirely to the program. When they’ve given themselves for four years, there’s a pain that’s associated with them leaving. I think it’s always connected to the investment. It’s hard for them to leave, and it’s hard for you to let them go.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

OU hoops bashed by Bears in Big 12 tourney Sooners lose in quarterfinal game RYAN GERBOSI

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Oklahoma fell flat early in Kansas City despite everything it did to earn the No. 2 seed.

OU lost to Baylor 78-73 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament, knocking the Sooners out of the conference championship race.

Coach Lon Kruger’s squad had trouble getting anything going from the jump.

Baylor started the game on a 10-0 run in which OU could get just two rebounds while missing five shots.

For the first 10 minutes, Oklahoma could not find its way in the paint. At the 9:45 mark, Baylor took a 14-6 lead on the boards, a reason they lead 22-14 on the scoreboard.

In the final five minutes of the half, Baylor extended

its lead, doubling up the Sooners 12-6 to bring the score to 47-31 at the half.

But OU received some energy in the middle of the second half from Cameron Clark. The senior forward made three straight field goals to jolt his teammates, including a massive dunk with 14:32 left in the game.

Clark’s shots started a 13-1 Oklahoma run that brought OU back within nine points of Baylor, trailing the Bears 56-47 with 10:30 to play.

The teams battled back and forth for a while, trading buckets without the margin getting any smaller than 11 for over five minutes.

The Sooners finally got the Baylor lead down to 10 after a Clark three with five minutes on the clock. On the next possession, Buddy Hield put back a missed three that was called goaltending by Isaiah Austin to get within eight for the first time in the second

half.

After trading two points each, Hield hit just his second three of the night to make it a five-point game.

Hield hit another with 1:30 to play to bring it to four.

Bu t w h e n the Sooners needed the shots to fall, they didn’t.

Missed threes by J o r d a n CAMERON Woodard and Clark forced CLARK Oklahoma to foul, allowing Baylor to put the game away.

OU did make it a threepoint game after five quick points from Woodard, but it was too late.

Austin gave OU problems all night. The 7-foot-1 Baylor big man was a massive mismatch for the Sooners, allowing Austin to take advantage of the smaller Ryan Spangler,

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Clark and others down low.

OU typically is mismatched down low, but the effort it put out against Baylor’s bigs may cause some concern for Kruger in the NCAA tournament.

Austin finished with 18 points, five rebounds and five blocks against Oklahoma.

OU’s scorers struggled just as much as the bigs. Hield had 15 points on 6-15 shooting, but had only seven in the first 35 minutes of play. Isaiah Cousins had only 6 points on 2-7 shooting.

Clark was Oklahoma’s only hope until the last five minutes, finishing with 19 points.

The NCAA selection committee will determine the Sooners’ next opponent. The 68-team field for the NCAA tournament will be announced Sunday.

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Baylor’s Cory Jefferson gets past Oklahoma’s Ryan Spangler to dunk the ball during the first half of a quarterfinal matchup in the Big 12 men’s tournament on Thursday in Kansas City, Mo.

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