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MOM’S DAY EDITION

STOMPDOWN Q&A WITH JOHN SALLEE

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Thursday, Apr. 16 ‘The Hunting Ground’ Screening | 7 PM in Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union. Join the Women’s Outreach Center as they host a FREE screening of ‘The Hunting Ground’, a film that examines the issue of sexual assault on college campuses.

Softball vs Baylor | 8 PM at Marita Hynes Field. Cheer on the Sooners as they start off their weekend series against top-15 ranked Baylor. FREE for students with valid OUID. OU Percussion Concert | 8 PM in Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center. School of Music and Sutton Concert Series present this performance featuring the OU Percussion Orchestra, OU Percussion Ensemble, and OU Steel Band. Price: Advance purchase: $9 adult; $5 student, OU employee, senior adult. $10 at the door.

Saturday, Apr. 18 John Jacobs Invitational | 11 AM at OU Track. The John Jacobs Invitational continues Saturday morning and into the afternoon. FREE for students.

Softball vs Baylor | Noon at Marita Hynes Field. The softball team wraps up their 3-game set against Baylor with a matinee game Saturday. Come support the Sooners try and put a stronghold on the Big 12 standings. FREE for students with valid OUID. B Mom’s Day Tea | 2 PM at Boyd House. Celebrate Mom’s Weekend Mo M with wit the annual Mom’s Day Tea with President and Mrs. Molly Shi w Boren.

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Friday, Apr. 17 John Jacobs Invitational | 5 PM at the OU Track. The University of Oklahoma hosts the John Jacobs invitational with many nearby college track teams coming into town to compete. FREE for students.

Game of Thrones: A Feast of Ice and Fire | 6 PM on the East Lawn, Oklahoma Memorial Union. Experience the taste of the Seven Kingdoms with FREE food, Game of Thrones inspired activities, and LIVE MINI-PONIES. Presented by the Union Programming Board, there’s ALWAYS SOMETHING with UPB, upb.ou.edu.

Softball vs Baylor | 6:30 PM at Marita Hynes Field. The Top-5 ranked OU softball team faces off against Top-15 foe and fellow WCWS attendee, the Baylor Lady Bears. FREE for students with valid OUID. The 45th Annual Eve of Nations: Imagine | 7 PM at Lloyd Noble Center. Get ready for the biggest cultural event in Oklahoma, feauring performances from many different international student organizations at OU, all competing for the title of greatest performance. There will be delicious food, a fashion show of traditional clothing of regions and great performances all in one night, all in one place. Ticket Price: $8 for general admission $20 for included dinner; purchase online at: http://bit.do/EveNations. For more information, contact Emily.S.Dittelmier-1@ou.edu

Stompdown Showcase: Featuring Dom Kennedy | 7 PM at McCasland Field House. The Black Student Association presents the Stomp Down Showcase which will feature group performances and a FREE concert by Dom Kennedy. Doors open at 7 PM. Contact oubsa1968@ou.edu for more information.

Sunday, Apr. 19 Men’s Tennis vs Oklahoma State | 1 PM at Headington Family Tennis Center.

The #1 ranked OU Men’s tennis team host the OSU Cowboys on SENIOR DAY. Come support the OU seniors as they look to continue their strong play that has led them to the top ranking in the nation. Admission is FREE to all.

OU Spring Choral Concert | 3 PM at Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center.

School of Music and Sutton Concert series present OU Spring Choral Concert, featuring OU Men’s Glee Club, OU Women’s Chorus, and Brian Teed, OU School of Music graduate division 2014-15 Concerto Competition winner.. Price: Advance purchase: $9 adult; $5 student, OU employee, senior adult. $10 at the door. Fine Arts Box Office (405) 325-4101.

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With the arrival of Mom’s Day weekend check out Mom, madre, mama dukes, mother, ahm, mére — what events you and your mother can do to catch whatever you may call her — she’s been there since up on some quality time (p. 5).

Additionally, see what some of OU’s athletes have the beginning. In this issue, we’ve taken the time to to say about their moms and how they’ve supported appreciate the ones we call mom, or those who fill them through the division I athlete lifestyle (p. 11). the role of mom.

Most importantly, be sure to take a moment and They’re our in-home doctor, our personal counselor, a professional chef who knows all our favorite say “Thank you,” because just like us, moms need meals and our chauffer to and from sports practices; love too.

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MOM’S DAY, ALL WEEKEND THREE DAY EVENT INCLUDES TEA, BRUNCH, PAINTING AND LIVE MUSIC

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he time for OU students to celebrate their families and spend a weekend with their mothers is nearly here.

This year, Mom’s Weekend will take place April 17 and 18, with OU Black Student Association hosting a brunch on April 19, and offers a variety of events across campus.

Every event planned by the Campus Activities Council for Mom’s Day will be free to students and their families, said Robert Evans, the CAC Mom’s Day chairperson.

While in the past, planners of Mom’s Day events have recycled and repeated ideas year to year, this year the group came up with

completely new ideas, Evans said. “ This year we wanted to go back to the drawing boards and have all new, fresh ideas,” Evans said. “We wanted to widen our appeal to students of all genders and backgrounds.”

In celebration of OU’s moms, seven events will be spread out throughout the weekend, according to a schedule provided by Evans.

Whatever events students and their families are able to attend, all CAC activities will be free, Evans said.

“We strive to provide the most inclusive and fun atmosphere at which students and their mothers can bond

with other students and their families,” Evans said.

Evans encourages all students to bring their mothers to the events if they can, regardless of their involvement with the greek community, he said.

“We operate with the understanding that one of our goals should be to provide engaging, exciting events for all students, especially those who may not be actively involved in greek life,” Evans said. “We want to make sure that the whole OU family is sufficiently represented and that we appeal to everyone through the events that we provide.”

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Singers perform at the 2014 Mom’s Day brunch put on by the Campus Activities Council. This year, CAC and the Black Student Association will hold events for students and their moms.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Housing fair in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Will Rogers Food Court 6 to 9 p.m.

OU BSA’s Wine & Palette event in the Heritage Room of the Oklahoma Memorial Union 5 to 7 p.m.

Red, White and Mom’s Day BBQ in the Walker Adams Mall

9 to 10:15 a.m.

Yoga class on the lawn in front of the Bizzell Memorial Library, followed by a parfait bar 2 p.m.

Tea at Boyd House with the Borens 5 to 9 p.m.

“Moms Just Wanna Have Fun” night at the Oklahoma Memorial Union featuring live cover band “Super Freak,” bingo, vendors, snacks and desserts

9:30 to 11 a.m.

OU BSA’s Mom’s Weekend Sunday Brunch all day self-guided tours and discounts at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History

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INTERVIEW WITH A RAPPER OKC-BASED JOSH SALLEE TO PERFORM AT STOMPDOWN SHOWCASE ANDREW CLARK | @CLARKY_TWEETS The OU Black Student Association and National PanHellenic Council will host a Stompdown Showcase 7 p.m.

April 18 at McCasland Field House.

Los Angeles rapper Dom Kennedy will headline the show, along with DJ mixes from DJ YOameriKENdream.

Oklahoma City rapper Josh Sallee will open for Kennedy.

His latest album, “Know Society,” has five stars on iTunes and was released on Feb. 23, 2014. The local rapper sat down to answer a few questions for The Daily:

You recorded with Kevin Durant once — Q:what was that like? it was kind of surreal because people usually A: me like freak out when he just sits there at [Thunder] It was weird! It was an insane moment, and for

games. And at the time, I didn’t realize it. KD was so nice. One moment he was just sitting there texting and his Gatorade commercial comes on and no one says a word. But I was like, ‘Wow that’s crazy, you’re just on a Gatorade commercial…’

But that was an experience I will definitely always be able to look back on and kind of just laugh about, it was a really really cool thing.

Q: When did you first begin to start rapping?

A few years back. I just quit waiting tables and out an album and had a show, and I kind of A: put Q: How excited are you to play this show? never looked back.

I’m so excited man. For one, I’m a huge Dom Kennedy fan. ‘Yellow Album’ is literally one of my A: favorite albums of 2012. And so I’m excited for like six songs that I’m going to go crazy and fanthe overall message that you want boy out on. McCasland is where a lot of huge peoQ: toWhat’s give out to your fans through music? ple have played, and I know it’s a big stage and it’s A: PHOTO PROVIDED

Oklahoma City rapper Josh Sallee will perform before Los Angeles rapped Dom Kennedy at the 2015 Stompdown Showcase at 7 p.m. on April 18 at McCasland Field House.

Love everyone exactly how you would want to be loved, even though that’s the most simple thing ever. When it comes down to it, everybody has problems and I think that my music has been my greatest outlet for being able to express my problems and also to express my love for life and certain things like that. At the end of the day, it sounds so cliché and cheesy, but it comes down to loving others.

going to be great for my career moving forward.

I’m honestly so, so excited about it.

Do you plan to perform new and/or unQ:heard material at the show?

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Yes. Absolutely. 100 percent.

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WHAT TO WEAR FOR MOM’S DAY EVENTS EMILY SHARP | @ESHARP13

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ith events going on for Mom’s Day this weekend, April 17-19, it can be difficult to know just what outfit is going to be appropriate for each event. We’ve laid out the best options below, and also: remember to bring a rain coat and umbrella because it’s going to be a wet and rainy weekend.

WINE AND PALETTE

This painting event has the potential to get messy, but a pair of jeans and a nicer T-shirt would work well for this event with your mom. Tip: wear something you’re not afraid to get paint on.

RED, WHITE AND MOM’S DAY BBQ

This is a fun, casual event. Wear what you would to hang out with your friends at any barbecue. Shorts and a tank top with sandals would work for the girls and guys can wear shorts and a polo with some tennis shoes. Rock the casual vibe and take the chance to look cute. Just make sure to embrace the crimson and cream colors.

MORNING YOGA AND PARFAIT

Put on your yoga pants and cutest workout top and tennis shoes, bring your mat and prepare for a nice relaxing morning waking up with your mom. Guys would be good in basketball shorts, a T-shirt and tennis shoes.

Come on guys, do it for your mom.

TEA WITH THE BORENS

Probably one of the fanciest events of the weekend, women are encouraged to wear a tea dress. Tea dresses usually hit just below the knee or lower. Pair with either a modest heel or flat shoe. Sun hats are appropriate. Men should wear slacks with a button down, tucked in with a belt, and dress shoes. Ties are optional but would look nice.

MOM’S JUST WANNA HAVE FUN NIGHT AT THE UNION

Throw on your best dancing clothes, but don’t expect to get too crazy. Nice jeans and shirt paired with cute sandals will work well for the girls, or a tank top and cardigan with jeans. Guys would look good in jeans and a nicer shirt with casual shoes.

BSA’S MOM’S WEEKEND SUNDAY BRUNCH

Women will look perfect in a skirt or dressier pants with a blouse with nicer shoes and men will hit the tone perfectly in slacks, a button down, belt and dress shoes.

Hopefully this solves all your wardrobe dilemmas and you can focus on enjoying the weekend with your mom!

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om’s Day this Saturday means a day to appreciate the women we call “mom,” or the person who fills that role. Perhaps you will even benefit from a free meal or a paid trip to the grocery store. Whatever the case may be, here are 10 famous moms to help get you excited for a day dedicated to the woman that gave you life.

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Florence Henderson Most recognized for her role as Carol Brady on the Brady Bunch, Henderson has been dubbed “America’s Favorite Mom.” Henderson was inducted into the Smithsonian Institutes Entertainment History exhibit in November of 2008, according to the Florence Henderson’s website.

J.K. Rowling The Harry Potter author wasn’t always so well known for her whimsical tales of the boy who lived. Rowling was a single mother fighting to make ends meat until her wizarding tales became a hit. Rowling, who remarried in 2001 and later gave birth to two children, serves as an iconic role to children across the world and became the first female billionaire novelist in 2007 according to Forbes Magazine.

“WHEN I WAS HELPING MY MOM MOVE FROM COLORADO TO OKLAHOMA. WE SPENT A COUPLE OF DAYS TOGETHER DOING THAT AND THAT WAS A LOT OF FUN. ” JOSIAH PURDUM, ASTRO PHYSIC JUNIOR

Coretta Scott King

Queen Victoria

Married to civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King raised four children alone after her husband’s assassination in 1968. King convinced congress to establish a national holiday honoring her husband’s dedication to civil liberties and established the King center in Atlanta, Georgia according to biography.com.

Marie Curie

The longest reigning female monarch in history and mother to nine children, Queen Victoria is most recognized for England’s empire-like growth, economic prosperity and industrial expansion, according to the official website of the British Monarchy.

Erin Brockovich

Mother to daughters Evie and Irene, Curie won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1911 and was the first woman to win do so. Curie isolated radioactive isotopes polonium and radium with her husband, Pierre, and died from leukemia in 1934. It is rumored that the radioactive exposure caused Curie’s leukemia, according to biography.com.

Mom of three most commonly recognized for Julia Roberts’ portrayal of Brockovich in the 2000 Oscar winning film. Brockovich discovered that Pacific Gas and Electric or (PG&E) was responsible for releasing chromium six into the groundwater nearby the company which led to illnesses in Hinkley, California. The case was the largest direct action settlement in U.S. History according to IMDB.

“I’D PROBABLY SAY GOING TO EUROPE WITH HER AND RIDING DONKEYS IN GREECE.”

“PROBABLY WHEN SHE TOOK ME TO STATE FOR CHOIR.”

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“MY FAVORITE MEMORY WITH MY MOTHER WOULD HAVE TO BE WHEN SHE WENT FOR PILGRIMAGE IN SAUDI ARABIA, AND WHEN SHE CAME BACK IT WAS THE BEST FEELING. ” NATASHA SAYA, HR MANAGEMENT SOPHOMORE

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MOMMA’S BOYS

Ahead of Mom Day’s weekend, THE DAILY spoke with a few Oklahoma student-athletes and the head football coach.

The Sooners reflected on how their mothers impacted their careers and the support they’ve shown as parents.

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“My mother managed [the household] incredibly well and instilled a lot of confidence and love in six kids.”

“My mom’s been awesome. She’s always been there with a hug after the game, regardless of how I played.”

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“I told her around high school age that I wanted her to be my way to get away from football. She’s been the light to get away from it and relax.”

“That’s why I’m here today — to make her proud. She keeps on believing in me, so I’m going to keep making her proud.”

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SCANDALOUS SOONERS ANNUAL SOONER SCANDALS’ PERFORMANCE TO KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND

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ix performance groups we have that this year. I think will take their own twist they’re all just so great that the on classic stories and cur- judges are going to have a rerent favorites this weekend at ally difficult decision ranking Sooner Scandals’ annual mu- them.” sical competition.

The performances are guidThe contest, entering its ed by the theme “What if?,” 72nd year, is comprised of which asks them to take any ficsix 12-minute musicals, each tional story and either stage a being judged on music, dance plot twist or a crossover, Rogers said. and overall performance.

Judges chose the final six Rogers said that this year’s performances out of the 12 theme was especially suited to who auditioned earlier this se- showcase students’ creativity mester, said Makenna Rogers, and hopes the casts come together during practice.

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This year’s competition “You really see these casts will feature 12 join together “YOU REALLY SEE Greek organizaand become best tions paired off THESE CASTS JOIN friends,” Rogers TOGETHER AND into six producsaid. “The friendBECOME BEST tions, including ships that you FRIENDS.” Chi Omega and build, the experiences that you Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Phi, Sigma MAKENNA ROGERS, have, and, I mean, Phi Epsilon and SOONER SCANDALS who doesn’t like to sit around and many more.

CHAIR “I think all of watch musicals?” the acts this year A l p h a Ta u are just really great, Rogers Omega and Kappa Alpha said. “Sometimes on Scandals Theta’s performance turned to shows you’ll have that one a childhood classic for inspishow that you’re like, ‘That’s ration, adding on to Maurice the one. That’s the one that’s Sendak’s “Where the Wild going to win,’ and I don’t think Things Are?” by asking “What if

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The show’s theme, which follows the book’s main character going back to the land of the Wild Things, was actually not the group’s first choice, said the group’s head director Will Moon. However, Moon said the group quickly became excited by the idea, interested in “getting away from what’s normal” or expected.

Moon said the group had to often play with ideas to see what worked and what didn’t, such as making sure the cast looked like wild things rather than just animals.

“Taking those people to that place and just keeping them there for a 12 minute show [and incorporating] those little elements to keep them in that setting has been an interesting process,” Moon said.

Gamma Phi Beta and Lambda Chi Alpha will channel the world’s most famous and most British spy in their show: “What if the world had to rely on James Bond’s brother?”

One story wasn’t enough for Delta Delta Delta and Delta Upsilon, whose performance mixes The Wizard of Oz, Beauty

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Scandals director and Pi Beta Phi member Elizabeth Fish, a junior medical sciences major, and public relations sophomore Jessica Anderson (left) give feedback after the group practice. They emphasize the importance of facial expressions and attitude.

and the Beast and Snow White.

The show, titled “Red” after Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Belle’s rose and Snow White’s apple, follows an evil prince who switches the red items around to ruin each story.

Pi Beta Phi and Brothers Under Christ’s performance takes a darker turn with a Hunger Games theme, twisting the story into a version where the protagonist, Katniss,

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cannot volunteer and her 12-year-old sister, Prim, must actually compete.

P e r f o r m a n c e d i re c t o r Elizabeth Fish said they created a more serious play than other groups while still adding lighthearted elements to the show.

“It was a little intimidating at first,” said performance director Elizabeth Fish said. “I think we found a way to blend the two ideas by keeping that spirit

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Positive change is imminent. You CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -will have the energy and stamina Unexpected developments will throw to fulfill all of your tasks. Think of your plans off-course. Someone a way to lower your stress level. with an ulterior motive will try to Break away from an unhealthy discredit you, so be ready to answer relationship. any questions that arise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- AtAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) tending classes or improving your job prospects would be a step in the -- Your impressive insight into trends right direction. Make sure that you will not go unnoticed. Nourish a are totally committed to your goal, current relationship by sharing your or you will waste valuable time and ideas and dreams. A family secret will be revealed. money.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will be confused by recent events.

Determine how you can benefit from the situation that has developed.

Open discussion will help you figure out how to take the next step.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) --

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Get your responsibilities taken care of before you decide to socialize. It is in your best interest to put any past problems to rest before starting something new.

Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy E. Parker April 17, 2015

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41 They’re crossed in Olympic competition 42 Creole pod 43 Kind of check 44 Loosey in “Chicken Little�

46 One place to be lost 4/17

49 Seize illegally 51 Kin of polls 57 It doesn’t qualify as a duet 58 Some soft drink options 59 Reed in a pit 60 One way to stand by 61 Decree 62 “___ we forget ...�

63 Some whiskeys 64 Office stations 65 Ogles DOWN 1 Bit of thunder 2 Muffin head?

3 “Your turn�

4 Deli order, sometimes 5 Climb 6 Like much testimony 7 Cream puff 8 Nay sayer 9 Not easy to get along with 10 Reeves/ Fishburne film (with “The�)

11 Be of use to 12 WWI battle site 13 Material for many jackets

21 Mother Teresa was one 22 Aquatic rodent 25 Nuclear weapon, for short 26 Berth place 27 Bedmaker’s strip?

28 Rocks worth something 29 Apprehend 31 Proofreader’s mark, sometimes 32 Not just any 33 Caribous’ cousins 34 A ___ pittance 35 “Don’t go!�

37 High land 38 Feds’ document producer 39 Way out of a contract

43 Onetime Indian soldiers 44 Hosts’ handfuls 45 Food scrap 46 Buzzing 47 Not on time 48 Photographer’s request 49 Wrinkly fruits 50 Buss 52 Decorated, as a cake 53 Central point 54 Comply with 55 One teaspoon, often 56 Adjusts, as a clock

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Friday, April 17, 2015 •

TWEET AT US SHARE YOUR MOM’S DAY PHOTOS

While you participate in Mom’s Day festivities this weekend, make sure to snap a selfie with your mom and tweet it at @OUDaily. We’ll have your Mom’s Day selfies in a gallery on OUDaily.com this weekend!

MEET JACKSON HARRIS AND HIS MOM, POSING FOR A PHOTO AFTER THE OU MEN’S BASKETBALL WIN OVER KANSAS ON JANUARY 19.

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START HERE WHO ARE YOU?

My name is Jennifer Hicks. I am a native of Norman, Okla., and a 2002 graduate of the University of Oklahoma. I’m the deputy editor of digital news at The Wall Street Journal, where I’ve worked for 11 years. I live in Brooklyn, N.Y., with my husband, Anthony.

WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

After graduating from OU, I received my master’s from Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism.

My first professional journalism job was as the assistant night editor at The Muskogee Phoenix in northeastern Oklahoma. My mentor and the OU Daily’s former adviser, Jack Willis, had been the longtime editor of the newspaper. I worked in Muskogee for about six months before accepting a job with The Wall Street Journal in New York. At the Journal, I lead breaking news on digital platforms and oversee the WSJ.com homepage team. I’ve held a number of editing roles, including a threeyear assignment in London leading WSJ.com’s European edition. I’ve managed digital coverage for three U.S. presidential elections, four Olympic Games, the eurozone debt crisis, key Supreme Court rulings, the Arab Spring and even the royal wedding.

WHO WERE YOU IN COLLEGE?

I was involved in many aspects of student life at OU – President’s Leadership Class, Delta Gamma sorority, Campus Activities Council and more. But most of my time was spent at the DaiIy. When I wasn’t in class, I was in the newsroom in Copeland Hall; sometimes I was in the newsroom when I should’ve been in class.

JENNIFER HICKS

HOW DID WORKING FOR US HELP SHAPE YOU?

I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in journalism. I started working as a reporter for the Daily the summer before my freshman year. It was the perfect introduction to the field and reinforced my desire to pursue journalism as a career. I held several roles in my four years at the Daily, including online editor, managing editor and night editor. I was editor-in-chief of the newspaper my senior year. The Daily is a place to practice journalism in its many forms. It’s a place to write stories that have impact. It’s a place to make mistakes and learn from them. It’s a place to develop strong ethical standards. It’s a place to blaze a trail and invent new kinds of storytelling. It’s the perfect place to start a career in journalism.

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