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OU senior crowned Miss Oklahoma Pageant winner plans to promote ‘service learning’ in public schools CHARLES WARD The Oklahoma Daily

Taylor Treat didn’t get the luxury of hitting the ground running in her new job as Miss Oklahoma 2009.

Instead, it’s been a dead sprint of press conferences, speeches and scheduling meetings for Treat, who won the title Saturday in Tulsa.

“I got four hours of sleep [Sunday], and last night I got five,” said Treat, a human relations senior and two-time Miss OU. Saturday was Treat’s fourth year competing in the Miss Oklahoma pageant. She defeated 41 other women to claim the honor.

“Obviously, I was really excited,” Treat said of winning the title. “It still really hasn’t sunk in. I’m Miss Oklahoma. You have to talk yourself into [realizing] it.”

Treat enjoyed a good deal of success throughout the week of the pageant. She earned preliminary awards in the talent and swimsuit competitions in addition to the overall crown. Those wins allowed her to claim more than $17,000 in scholarships.

Treat previously claimed the titles of Miss OU in 2007 and 2009, Miss Ada and Miss Oklahoma State Fair.

“Miss OU has been my favorite title so far,” the former OU pom squad member said. “You’re representing your university, and you get to do a lot of things on campus. As a

student, it’s really amazing to say you are an ambassador for the university.”

Once post-victory whirlwind, Treat will begin to tour schools across Oklahoma to promote her platform of service learning. “[Service learning] is a program that goes into our school system and uses core curriculum classes and incorporates a service project into something they are already learning about,” she said. “For example, in a nutrition class, students might learn how to read a (food) label, and then participate in a food drive.”

Treat’s introduction to service learning came when she was a student at Ada High School. The school required students to participate in service projects as part of their requirements for graduation.

In December, Treat will also begin preparations for the 2010 Miss America pageant, which will take place Jan. 30 in Las Vegas. One difference in this year’s Miss America pageant from pageants in recent years is that a reality show will not be filmed during the three weeks prior to the competition.

“I’m kind of happy about it,” Treat said of the reality show’s absence. “If you don’t know much about scholarship pageants, then things can be portrayed negatively. It’s done nothing but wonderful things for me.”

Treat will put her studies on hold for a year to serve as Miss Oklahoma. After she is finished serving as Miss Oklahoma, AP PHOTO she plans to finish her undergraduate degree and attend Taylor Treat reacts as she is crowned the 2009 Miss Oklahoma by graduate school. Eventually, she would like to open her own Kelsey Cartwright, Miss Oklahoma 2008, at the Miss Oklahoma dance studio. pageant Saturday in Tulsa.

WAGNER OPENS DOORS FOR FIRST FRESHMEN Incoming freshman class first to use Wagner Hall for summer advising and enrollment RICKY MARANON The Oklahoma Daily

As freshmen begin their first year on campus, Wagner Hall is also partaking in its inaugural year as the home of University College.

Incoming freshmen are the first class to be advised for summer enrollment inside the newly opened Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall.

“Students seem to like the new building and hang out in it all the time,” University College Dean Doug Gaffin said.

Gaffin said the new building is not just an addition to work space, but it also makes a better impression on new families. The previous home of University College was in the Carnegie Building, which is now occupied by the Department of Classics and Letters.

“Carnegie was overcrowded, and our employees were sitting in cubicles while parents and students were sitting in folding chairs in an old hallway,” he explained. “I called it the bus stop. It was so unattractive.”

While in the Carnegie building, one

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Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall, located East of Price Hall, is now the home of University College. The hall is open for the summer although its grand opening will be in the fall. employee even crafted curtains to create a makeshift door for privacy, he said.

“Everything that was spread out across campus for freshman programs has now been moved together into one building, and

we can give all of our employees offices instead of keeping them in cubicles,” he Gaffin said Wagner Hall’s placement within the university makes the buildings around the union a student services district.

“If you need graduate services or freshman services come here,” he said. “If you need to pay your bills, the bursar is across the street, and if you want something to eat or find some entertainment, the union is also nearby. We have almost everything you need right next to each other.”

Student reaction to Wagner Hall has been positive.

“Wagner Hall is a nice change from other colleges,” said Eric Lyle, incoming University College freshman. “I’ve seen other universities’ freshman areas, and they seemed out of date and run down.”

Lyle said Wagner Hall gave him the impression that the university cares about its incoming freshman class by investing in them even before they come to campus.

Wagner Hall has become a popular place for students to hang out and study even before the incoming freshman class arrived for fall enrollment, Gaffin explained.

“I wish we had more private study rooms,” he said. “There are always groups of students studying up there. We had no idea that those rooms would be such a popular place to study.”

Gaffin said grand opening ceremonies will take place this fall.

Meteorology graduate students receive prestigious scholarship Recipients to use the grants to study tornado formation JAMES LOVETT The Oklahoma Daily

Two OU meteorology students have been selected to receive esteemed research fellowships from the National Science Foundation.

Meteorology graduate students Nick Engerer and Owen Shieh were both winners in the “Geosciences— Mesoscale Dynamic Meteorology” category. The two are among 1,236 other research students across the country that received awards in 2009.

“It’s a very prestigous scholarship,” said Fred Carr, OU meteorology department director. “They’re pretty rare. I would guess that among the entire 4,000-student body of OU graduate students, there’s probably between three and six of them among all departments.

So for [meteorology] to have two of them is really great.”

Engerer and Shieh will be allocated $30,000 every year to conduct storm-related research

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during the three-year fellowships.

They also will receive $10,500 for a tuition waiver, and a travel grant to conduct studies abroad.

The National Science Foundation is the leading organization funding basic scientific studies and is the primary supporter of university research, Carr explained.

“A new word being used is ‘transformative’ research,” Carr said. “It’s something that will eventually lead to transforming an industry. The things that will drive the economy 10 or 20 years from now are being studied today. I think [the scholarship] gives Nick and Owen the freedom to address the leading scientific problems in severe storms research without being tied to a specific task.”

Shieh’s research includes using mechanical modeling to study the structure of hurricanes and landfall, especially as it relates to how tornadoes form inside a hurricane when it hits land, Shieh explained.

Engerer said he plans on using his award to simulate thunderstorms that produce tornadoes to find the origin of the tornadic spin.

“What we don’t know is why

tornadoes form in one storm and not the other when they look the exact same,” Engerer said.

Shieh said this wasn’t the first time he had applied for fellowship.

“I found out about the fellowship a couple of years ago and had applied the first time [during] my senior year of undergrad at Cornell University in New York,” he said.

“I applied, but I didn’t get it. After coming here last year, I decided to test my chances and apply again.”

Shieh chose OU because of the meteorology department’s national reputation, he said.

“I came here specifically for how large and how all encompassing the program was,” he said. “As far as meteorology prestige, OU is at the top of the list. A meteorology building of its own is unheard of in most other schools.”

Shieh said he and Engerer never expected to both win the fellowship.

“Nick is a good friend of mine, and we actually helped each other on the applications, so it’s great that we both actually won,” he said.

Both students said they plan to obtain doctorates and become professors.

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EDMOND TEEN STRUCK, KILLED BY TRAIN IN NORMAN Norman police are investigating the death of a man who was struck and killed by a train Sunday morning near the OU campus.

Police spokeswoman Jennifer Newell said Monday the victim has been identified as Cameron Michael Van Nostrand, 19, of Edmond.

About 7:15 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a report of a suspicious person lying on the railroad tracks between Duffy Street and Boyd Street. The caller was an employee of Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway.

Police found the man dead near the tracks, and determined he had been struck by one of the trains.

The State Medical Examiner’s Office and Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway are investigating the incident.

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Awarded research grant shows school’s strength Two meteorology graduate students at OU have been awarded a coveted research fellowship from the National Science Foundation, proving that the university has become a leader in meteorological research and development.

While our school is known for its football mentality, these students have shown how important the National Weather Center and School of Meteorology is to our campus.

Since 2006, the NWC has given students the ability to lead their field in studying Mother Nature.

The largest in the nation with 320 undergraduates and 80 graduate students, the School of Meteorology has more American Meteorological Society Industry graduate fellowships than any other program in the nation.

One of the reasons Owen Shieh, one of the winners, chose OU is because of the fact that we have a building dedicated to weather studies, something Shieh said is unheard of anywhere else.

Graduate students Nick Engerer and Shieh hope to use the funding to understand how tornadoes form in thunderstorms.

With the money they are awarded they’ll be generating many models on hurricanes and tornadoes, something which weather students admit is time consuming and sometimes difficult.

Let’s hope that Shieh and Engerer achieve their goals and develop something that will revolutionize how we study and observe weather phenomenon.

So, congratulations on receiving the grant. We hope it aids you well.

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IN RESPONSE TO EXCESSIVE FORCE: This editorial should have been about the criminal activities of Antwun Parker and his failed armed robbery attempt on May 19.

Instead, you focus on the victim, Jerome Ersland, who has the right to defend himself, family, and property from violent crimes.

Mr. Ersland didn’t go out looking for trouble -- it arrived at his place of employment with two guns shooting at him.

Never having a loaded weapon pointed at me either, I suspect you would have done the same thing.

The majority of Oklahomans would have not considered the welfare of armed and dangerous elements like Antwun Parker and over their wives, husbands, or children.

You should have focus on the teenager’s lack of parental guidance and life of crime instead of a disabled pharmacist.

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“Instead, you focus on the victim, Jerome Ersland, who has the right to defend himself, family, and property from violent crimes.

Mr. Ersland didn’t go out looking for trouble -- it arrived at his place of employment with two guns shooting at him.”

He does have the right to defend himself, not kill an incapacitated teen. And there were no guns “shooting” at him, in fact, I believe there was only one gun.

Also, the majority of Oklahomans believe a lot of dumb crap. I wouldn’t want to rely or align myself with them.

Yes, Antwun and his friend made REALLY dumb decisions that day. Yes, his parenting may have not been the best (can’t totally devote to that one, maybe his mom was good, but other factors determined this attempt). But I agree with this editorial, Ersland has the right to defend himself, not kill the kid. After he was incapacitated, leave him alone.

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Self-defense does not entail pumping someone full of bullets after shooting them in the head.”

- eightbitgirl

“What Mr. Ersland did was right concerning the first attack, but not the second attack.”

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“I suspect you would have done the same thing.”

There is a large difference between attempting to incapacitate a person and emptying a gun into their torso. The first only has a chance of death, the other guarantees it.

I agree that Antwun and his friend made a poor decision, and should have paid the consequences. Death, however, is not an appropriate consequence. I would have allowed him to live, so that he would actually have to take responsibility for his actions.

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Keeping yourself hydrated has its benefits As we approach the middle of the summer and temperatures are rising, one thing people have to make sure to pay close attention to their hydration levels.

The weather is beginning to get into the 90’s where it will stay for at least the next two months. Adding in the summer rains and the humidity can it make impossible for anyone to go through the day without sweating profusely.

Last year during a gameday, one of my DARA co-workers suffered a heat stroke after MIRZAIE being outside selling beer. After work she said she felt really dizzy and began sweating profusely. After lying down she said she seemed unable to move, and after throwing up a few times we took her to a hospital. Luckily she seemed all right just a few hours later, but the doctor informed us that after experiencing one heat stroke you could become more prone to having another.

For college students it is easy to go through the day without drinking enough water. Starting off the day, sodas can seem

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prettying cooling at the time. Middle of the day there is always happy hours and I am pretty sure margaritas do have water in them. Throw that in with the normal summer activities of volleyball, kickball, and swimming, as well as not having any clean cups in the house, and dehydration can be right around the corner.

We all have heard that we need 8 glasses of water a day, but in the summer it can vary depending on your physical activity during the day. One simple test you can give yourself to see if your adequately hydrated is to pull up and loose piece of skin, if it bounces back to normal fairly quickly then you should be alright. This can also work on pets to make sure they have received enough water.

Staying well hydrated has more benefits than simply cooling off your body’s proper hydration; it can also boost your endurance, keeps your skin healthy, and makes sure your internal organs are working properly. Studies have also shown that dehydrated people tend to be more irritable and lethargic.

Being dehydrated can bring about headaches, cramps, and nauseas. In even severe cases, it can be a matter of life

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and death.

According to the National Weather Service Forecast offices in Norman, people need to make sure to dress appropriately when going out in the sun, wearing light colored clothing and hats can help lower body temperatures. They advise people to eat foods that do not have a lot of protein in it. They also say heat strokes can occur in temperatures as low as 90 degrees.

Bringing a water bottle with you wherever you go is an easy way to stay hydrated, you can simply fill it up at a water fountain whenever you run out. Some people carry around backpacks that have water pouches in them, making sure they always take a sip no matter whether they are in the classroom or hiking on a mountain trail. Restaurants usually offer waters for free, which is cheaper than the few dollars a soda can cost you.

Go out and enjoy the nice weather this summer, but remember that too much fun and not enough could increase your chances of dying.

Dara Mirzaie is an economics senior.

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Traditional dance participants in the Red Earth Festival parade show off their native attire Friday in Oklahoma City. The parade was a part of the three-day festival supporting Native American roots.

Dance, art and music at Red Earth MEGAN MORGAN The Oklahoma Daily

Those about to enter the Red Earth Festival this weekend could hear the distant pounding of the drum groups providing rhythm for the dancing inside.

Once they walked into the Cox Convention Center, visitors were immediately greeted with the sounds of bells tinkling and beads jangling from the clothes of Native American dancers.

The three-day dance competition, or pow-wow, categorized dancers by age, gender, location (Northern or Southern) and tribe. Both young and old participated.

“The pleasure of dance makes me feel good,” said Earl Runningbear, a Navajo Ute from Durango, Colo., who participated in the 60 and over Northern traditional category.

This year’s 23rd annual Red Earth was Runningbear’s first time to attend, and he said with a smile that despite the heat, his visit to Oklahoma was otherwise a very good one.

“I’m a teacher, so in the summer I can travel and go to lots of pow-wows,” Runningbear said.

This teacher and grandfather said

that his children and grandchildren also participate in American Indian dance.

Jereldine Redcorn, a Norman Caddo potter who was named the festival’s “Honored One,” said the dancer’s clothes are always fun to see.

“The pow-wow is amazing because each dancer probably has about $5,000 worth of bead work and craft that goes into their dance clothes,” Redcorn said.

“There is an amazing array of patterns, and it’s interesting to see how tribes modernize their clothes.”

But dance is only one aspect of the Red Earth festival. There were also more than 200 artists who displayed and sold their works of jewelry, sculpture, glass, beads, clothes, embroidery and musical instruments. Each booth was topped with a sign that stated the artist’s name and which tribe he or she belonged to.

Cherokee artist Dan Corley of Tulsa displayed his masks made from different molds, using fired clay, glass and natural feathers to create original works of art that are highly surreal.

“It’s been a good crowd,” Corley said.

“And there are lots of good artists. But then again, I’ve never seen a bad Red Earth.”

Lakota Nelda Schrupp, was a returning exhibitioner at Red Earth. Schrupp said that her sculpture is contemporary and abstract, but also incorporates traditional native art elements.

“Meeting all the people is the best part of this festival,” said Schrupp, a festival regular from North Dakota.

Visitor Betty Leavitt, who attended with her husband Vernon, cited the grand entry on Friday morning as her festival favorite.

“We go to a lot of pow-wows, but this has been one of the best,” she said.

The Leavitts hail from Tyler, Texas, and decided to attend Red Earth after seeing Native American musician Arvel Bird perform in Florida.

When the couple heard that Bird was coming to Oklahoma to play at Red Earth, they decided to follow him.

Fiddle player and flautist Bird was one of the performers who played on a stage in the artist area of the festival.

Bird, whose heritage is both Native American and Celtic, played instrumental music ranging from slow and poignant ballads to up-tempo fiddle tunes.

“Music is the language of the soul,” Bird said during one of his Saturday performances.

Speechless.

That’s what I was for a good 15 minutes after Helio Sequence’s spectacular splashdown at the Opolis Saturday night. I’m just thankful that I was given the time to write this after the fact, because I don’t believe the “uhhhh” you would have elicited from me at the time would have done them justice.

I went into the show a casual fan of the band, impressed with its indie rock splattered against the blippy electronic canvas. I left, however, a prophet shouting from the street corners the “Word of Helio.”

JOSHUA The Helio Sequence, the Portland two-piece, BOYDSTON has enjoyed a fruitful career. It has opened for the likes of the Pixies, Modest Mouse, the Shins and most recently, British maestros Keane.

All four of Helio Sequence’s releases have been well received, chiefly the most recent album, “Keep Your Eyes Ahead.” Heliojhas also benefited from the backing of their indie stalwart label Sub Pop, a dream for lead singer Brandon Summers.

“One of the first cassettes I bought was ‘Bleach’ by Nirvana and it really inspired me,” Summers said. “I thought ‘wouldn’t it be awesome to be on Sub Pop?’ Sure enough, X amount of years later, here we are.”

The Helio Sequence hit a major road bump in 2005 when Summers temporarily lost his voice. He came out of the event a new man, and the duo became a new band. They had to change the way they approached their music, though many will argue it was for the best, Summers said.

“I feel like I came out of it completely different,” Summers said.

“The way I look at a song, everything really. I look at it as a fateful adjustment though.”

The Helio Sequence seems to be all the stronger for it, and the pair don’t look to be slowing down anytime soon.

Summers strums the life out of the guitar and plays the harmonica like a madman. He is consumed with the music, and seems to play it out of his body like the plague. But despite all of this energy, he refuses to sacrifice any vocal integrity and never seems to miss a note.

Drummer Benjamin Weikel is a sight to be seen. I’ve never seen a drummer to be so entertaining by simply playing along. He carries a unique technique to drumming that is beyond words. Musically, he is tight, precise and heavy, maintaining a perfect driveway for Summers to glide across.

Saturday, as the notes bolted across the walls, the place felt like it was on the verge of implosion.

Afterward, I stood there, speechless. And despite a full recovery, I am still at a loss of words, struggling to find the perfect words to encapsulate this performance. I think you just had to be there.

Joshua Boydston is a psychology sophomore.

HOROSCOPE

By Bernice Bede Osol

Copyright 2008, Newspaper Enterprise Assn.

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