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unday night, the hashtag #FreeOUGreek began to spread on Twitter, with many members from OU’s greek system contributing to the online conversation. The hashtag raised questions and complaints about Interfraternity Council and Student Conduct’s involvement in regulating fraternities and sororities in regard to OU’s Student Alcohol Policy.

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Members of The Oklahoma Daily began to ask questions to its greek staffers Sunday to form an idea of what was going on. Monday, reporters began reaching out to the IFC and Panhellenic Association members, various presidents and leaders in the greek system and members of fraternities and sororities to try and figure out what had caused the hashtag and how it affected them. Multiple calls, emails and Facebook messages to fraternity presidents, sorority officials and IFC and Panhellenic advisers were not returned.

Hundreds of tweets with the hashtag have been sent since Sunday.

At the end of Monday, the only information The Daily was able to get was a statement from various university, IFC and Panhellenic officials saying there had been no change in Student Conduct’s Student Alcohol Policy.

While The Daily still is looking into this issue, here’s the information we’ve gotten so far: Sunday 10:12 p.m.

The first #FreeOUGreek tweet was sent out by @YourKainess Monday 12:51 a.m.

The Daily received tips from staff members, social media and students on campus as to what caused the #FreeOUGreek movement. The unconfirmed reports include: • IFC stated that if it receives tips about any on or off-campus parties held by fraternities, IFC or Student Conduct is free to go in and demand the identification of partygoers without warning • Campus authorities are in the process of giving eight fraternities strikes.

• If IFC or Student Conduct authorities go into a fraternity house and find alcohol and three or more girls from a sorority, that fraternity and the girls’ sorority both will get strikes.

• All of the new practices are in place because OU’s sexual misconduct case count has exceeded, in the last month, the total of the preceding 10 years.

• Student Conduct director Steve Ashmore is the person in charge of enforcing all the new policies.

1:11 p.m.

Mark Stoltz, Beta Theta Pi president, responded to an email by saying: “I’m happy to help where I can, but I’m actually not the most informed on this issue.

IFC President Drew Knox is the best source for information, and Skyler Sikes, the IFC chief justice, would be another person you may reach out to.”

1:28 p.m.

Joseph Frazey, Kappa Alpha Order

Opinion: Latest gun shooting serves as a reminder to look out for suspicious behavior. (Page 4)

president, responded to an email, saying he’d never heard of the hashtag and that he would ask his fraternity members if they had.

“I can ask my members, but it has had ZERO impact on us,” he said.

4 p.m.

A trip to the Student Conduct office revealed director Ashmore is out of the office for the week.

5:50 p.m.

Clarke Stroud, vice president of Student Affairs and dean of students, responded to the email OU spokesman Michael Nash forwarded him. Stroud said: “Michael Nash forwarded your email to me and asked me to follow up with you.

Let me be clear, the safety of our students is paramount to the university. There have been no changes to the alcohol policy.

I met with greek leaders last week to reaffirm the alcohol policy and the consequences should it not be adhered to both individually and organizationally.

As has been the case since 2005, alcohol is not permitted in fraternities or sororities.

Further, the alcohol policy (which can be found online) outlines the manner in which organizations may host off site functions with alcohol both safely and legally.

Again, there have been no changes to the policy.”

6:05 p.m.

An email to Stroud with more detailed questions regarding changes in IFC practices or policies elicited this response: “Again, there have been no changes.

The checks are the same by the same people. We do not send anyone undercover. We have not given warnings that checkers are arriving for several years.

We do have on-going investigations, about which it would be inappropriate to comment.

Again, I encourage you to review the alcohol policy as it has not been modified.”

10:15 p.m.

The Daily received this response from Panhellenic President Hana Johnson: “There have been no changes to OU’s Student Alcohol Policy.

This past Friday, the chapter presidents and I had our bimonthly meeting and reviewed the University’s Student Alcohol Policy. Nothing has changed in the policy.

OU Panhellenic is in compliance with all of the university’s policies.

Panhellenic has not asked our members not to go to fraternity chapter facilities.

Drinking under the age of 21 is illegal, and alcohol at fraternity houses is prohibited by the alcohol policy.”

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CAMPUS

Arianna Pickard, campus editor Paighten Harkins and Molly Evans, assistant editors dailynews@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com • Twitter: @OUDaily

VACCINATIONS AT A GLANCE Flu fast facts · The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes lead to death. · Symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea.

TODAY AROUND CAMPUS

· Each year in the U.S., an estimated 200,000 people are hospitalized for illnesses associated with seasonal influenza virus infections.

A free concert showcasing pianist Nicole Thompson will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union food court.

· Vaccines are the best way to prevent flu, which should be done before October each year.

A talk from reporter Alfredo Corchado about his book “Midnight in Mexico, will take place at 3:30 p.m. at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication.

A tournament of Super Smash Bros. will take place at 6 to 8 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Crossroads Lounge. Just show up and sign up in the beginning of the night to be eligible to play.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 A free concert showcasing pianist Tom White will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union food court.

A free workshop with Clarissa Thompson, doctor of psychology, will be held at 3 p.m. in Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall, Room 245. Thompson will discuss the psychology involved in learning more efficiently.

A screening of the film, “La Vita é Bella (“Life is Beautiful”) will show at 7:30 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union courtyard.

A discussion and workshop, “Know Justice, Know Peace: Activism in the Wake of Tragedy” will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, Frontier Room.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 A meet up for graduate students and faculty will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in Wagner Hall, Room 280. Refreshments will be provided.

A free screening of “Monsters University” will be shown at 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and midnight in Meacham Auditorium in the Oklahoma Memorial Union.

A production from the OU School of Dance will take place at 8 p.m. in the Rupel J. Jones Theatre.

The dancers will perform various ballet routines as a part of the Oklahoma Festival Ballet.

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Goddard Health Center offers free flu shots for students Faculty, staff, students can present OU I.D. for shot JORDAN LARSEN Campus Reporter

Free flu shots will be offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Goddard Health Center as a part of Flu Prevention Week.

The vaccinations were also offered Tuesday and approximately 250 people have already taken advantage of the resource, said Maggie Pool, OU Health Services Promotional Coordinator.

Flu shots are free for students with presentation of an OU I.D. card and filed for faculty and staff who have OU BlueCross BlueShield insurance.

The shots are $25 for OU faculty,

GO AND DO Flu shots When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday Where: Goddard Health Center Price: Free for students Info: Bring your OU I.D. to receive the free flu shot

staff, dependents and retirees without a BlueCross BlueShield membership card, said Pool.

No appointment is necessary, so visitors can simply stop by Goddard to receive their vaccination, Pool said.

Each year, several thousand students and staff members receive the free flu shots from Goddard, Pool said.

Vaccination is the most important step you can take to prevent yourself from getting the flu this season, she said. If you cannot make it this week, Goddard will offer free flu shots again within the following months.

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Academic integrity

More students take advantage of class Classes offered to students who make the mistake of stealing another’s words Kaitlyn Underwood Campus Reporter

Offered for students who violate the academic integrity code, one of OU’s academic integrity classes has seen its highest enrollment this semester with five sections of 57 students total.

Students found to have violated the university’s integrity code can participate in two one-credit hour courses offered by the council, said Breea Clark, associate director of academic integrity programs. One class is called “Do You Understand Integrity?” and the other is a writing class focused on avoiding accidental plagiarism.

The classes are offered either in lieu of or addition to a suspension, Clark said. There are currently no sections open to students wanting to take the class who have not violated the integrity code, Clark said.

Enrollment in the “Do You Understand Integrity?” class has grown each semester since its implementation in spring 2010, from five students in the first class to 57 this semester, Clark said.

The office of academic integrity programs added an online version of the plagiarism class this summer, and the class is taught in conjunction with help from the English “Freshmen don’t department. know the rules, and “We try as much as possible to get people in the class seniors don’t care because it’s beneficial,” Clark about the rules.” said.

The council shifted to a Breea Clark, more student-run approach associate director in 2011, and the numbers of of academic integrity reported cases has increased programs at a “somewhat shocking” rate, Clark said.

The total number of reports has increased by 62 percent since the council switched to a student-led system.

In 2010-2011, the year before the switch, there were 292 reports, Clark said. The total increased to 376 in 2011-2012 and then up to 474 in 2012-2013, she said.

“We were actually hoping for that increase,” Clark said.

“As we made the system more visible and enhanced the educational component, we expected that faculty would use it more.”

Last spring, the council recommended to the office of the provost that cheating seniors should be suspended, which the office of academic integrity programs has adopted, Clark said.

“Freshmen don’t know the rules, and seniors don’t care about the rules,” she said.

Forty-six percent of the 474 cases reported to OU’s Academic Integrity Council last year from summer 2012 to May 2013 were related to plagiarism.

“Plagiarism seems to be a problem all across the board,” she said.

Freshmen were reported as offenders in 111 of the reports, sophomores in 86, juniors in 94, and seniors in 139 cases,

Percentage of claims involving plagiarism: 46 percent Illustration by Micah Wormley

AT A GLANCE Who can report cheating?

Reports can be filed online by students, faculty or anyone who suspects cheating has occurred within 15 days of the incident, according to the academic integrity code.

There are two ways to report cheating: Admonition: a warning from the student’s professor of an integrity

code violation and may result only in a grade reduction.

Full violation: known as a formal charge that may result in a grade reduction and university sanctions.

Students are required to meet with the Office of Academic Integrity Programs if a full violation is reported.

Source: Academic Integrity Council website

Clark said. There also were 40 graduate students and four cases involving “other” students, those considered non-degree seeking, Clark said.

Clark encourages students to speak up when they think an integrity violation has occurred.

“Don’t let people have an unfair advantage over you,” she said.

Although students found to have cheated are admonished, the focus of the council is not punishment but education, said

Robert Miracle, Academic Integrity Council Chair and general management senior.

“We’re a big happy council, not a big scary council,” Miracle said.

Both Clark and Miracle agreed the focus of the council is outreach and education.

“We’re really about protecting the value of the OU academic degree,” Miracle said.

To reach freshman students the council hosts integrity bowls at OU’s residence halls each fall, Clark said. An integrity bowl is like jeopardy meets family feud and correct answers are rewarded with prizes like gift cards. To give correct answers, participants just have to read the student’s guide to academic integrity.

“It’s a great way to meet other residents in your hall, get free stuff and have a good time,” Clark said. “It’s hard to make academic integrity fun and exciting, but it’s so important.”

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Integrity Council’s creation and in honor of that the council is bringing back integrity week, Clark said.

The council is partnering with Price College of Business to host a week of business-themed integrity events, culminating in a speaker at the end of the week along with an integrity panel, Miracle said.

The last integrity week was three years ago, and the council will partner with various colleges for future integrity weeks, Miracle said.

Campus Briefs

Aerospace Engineering

Sooner scores NASA internships Junior first started working at Johnson Space Center

Dryden was the one that accepted him, he said. He returned to California in June 2012 to begin the internship, he said.

Susanna Wilson “You will get denied a lot, but don’t Campus Reporter take no as your final answer,” he said.

For Corbin Graham, aerospace Graham applied to intern at the engineering junior, an internship at Dryden Flight Research Center and NASA this summer meant that he was chosen along with eight othwas one step closer to achieving his ers after the competitive application long-term career goal. It put him closprocess, said Lance Richards, NASA er to finally becoming an astronaut, a Dryden’s university affairs officer. dream he’s had since he was a kid.

“All the applicants are very bright Graham has completed two internand confident…the academy is a very ships with NASA during his time at prestigious program,” Richards said.

OU, but the work didn’t begin when “Corbin simply rose to the top.” he started college. This was a goal that Graham’s role at Dryden was workrequired several steps throughout ing with the Fiber Optic Strain Sensing high school, community college and system engineered for an APV-3 airother professional opportunities becraft or unmanned aerial vehicles, he fore his dreams could take off. said.

The first step was developing his interest in math and This type of aircraft travels through space, so it is imperscience to a passion, which is exactly what Graham did ative to know where the wings are in the air, according to while attending high school in his hometown of Seminole, Corbin’s tech brief. The end goal for the Fiber Optic Strain Okla. The newfound passion soon landed him at the Sensing system is to be able to read the wings shape or poSeminole Community College, where he received his as- sition and alter accordingly, according to the tech brief. sociate degree and began to envision himself working in Graham and his team were specifically involved in ataeronautics, he said. taching the sensors onto the wing of the aircraft and makWith the encouragement from many ing the vehicle flight worthy, he said. of his professors at the community col“Once we got all of the sensors on, the “I found out about lege, Graham applied to work with NASA’s aircraft actually flew,” Graham said. “That [Ames Research National Community College of Aerospace was a great moment.”

Center] about one Scholars, he said.

As a result of both internships, Graham Out of 200 applicants, 50 were cho- week before school knows, without a doubt, that he wants a sen, and Graham was among them. He job with hands-on work and experience, started. I had began his first internship working with the he said. He has a number of options after Johnson Space Center online, he said. already bought my graduation, but the childhood aspiration Graham began his second internship of working for NASA continues to trump all last fall with NASA’s Ames Research Center books and enrolled other opportunities, Graham said. in Mountain View, Calif., and the third in my classes, but I “I get the question all the time, ‘Oh you with the Dryden Flight Research Center in dropped everything work at NASA, but the space shuttle quit, Edwards, Calif. so what would you be doing?’ There is so and moved to “I found out about [Ames Research much more,” Graham said.

Center] about one week before school Graham is the perfect candidate for a fuCalifornia.” started,” Graham said. “I had already ture at NASA because of his enthusiasm for Corbin Graham, bought my books and enrolled in my classthe field, Richards said. aerospace engineering es, but I dropped everything and moved to “The future of the way that we work is Junior California.” more and more dependent on teamwork While in Mountain View, Graham was and collaboration…Corbin has done really mainly working with computer-aided design software, well academically, and his ability to work well as a team modeling parts for the computer. He also was involved in member, his humility, inclusivity, respect and deference organization outreach opportunities, in which he built a to other members is vital,” Richards said. wind tunnel to show high schools and other organizations When I was little, NASA meant really smart people, but how scientists study air drafts in real time. it is just a group of normal people,” Graham said. “I would After finishing his internship, Corbin wanted even more like to be an astronaut in the end.” hands-on experience in his field, he said.

“Ames was the best experience of my life,” Graham said.

“Afterward, I was looking for more specific hypersonic travel, and Dryden had that.”

Susanna Wilson Graham applied for 22 internships last summer, and Susanna.J.Wilson-1@ou.edu

Corbin Graham

FUN RUN

Healthy Sooners hosts Fun Run 5K, one mile walk for OU Community About 800 students have registered for the fourth annual Sooner Fun Run, which starts at 8 a.m.

Saturday outside Oklahoma Memorial Union.

The event, organized by Healthy Sooners, includes a mile walk followed by a 5K starting around 8:30 a.m.

The fun run aims to encourage healthy activity in the OU community, as well as aid the greater Norman and Oklahoma City area, said Amy Davenport, director of Fitness and Recreation.

For the first time, participants are asked to bring two canned food items when they pick up their race packets to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Davenport said.

Students can pick up their packets, which include a T-shirt, wristband and race number, at the Huston Huffman Fitness Center on the Norman campus.

For a schedule of packet pick-up times, go to OUDaily.com.

Saimeng Dai, Campus Reporter

LAW SCHOOL

College of Law to host mock trial competition for potential students Students interested in law school can apply to participate in a mock trial competition this November.

At the competition, members of the OU College of Law’s Board of Advocates will judge teams of four students on their oral advocacy skills including opening statements, closing arguments, examination of witnesses and presentation of evidence.

“We wanted to reach out to undergrads in hope that they could experience a little bit of what it would be like in a law school,” said law professor Connie Smothermon.

Teams that complete registration by Sept. 30 will receive a $50 discount from the regular price of $200, said Brian King, the college’s public affairs director.

While not required, teams are encouraged to partner with a local lawyer or law student.

The competition, held Nov. 1 to Nov. 3 in the College of Law Bell Court Room, is open to all students of any Oklahoma college. They will be able to interact with law students, faculty, lawyers and local certified judges. Starting Sept. 23, they will also have access to sample trial documents and how-to articles to assist them in preparation.

Students can apply to participate in the Mock Trial Competition online at law.ou.edu/BOAMockTrial.

Jaye Pelley, Campus Reporter

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OPINION

Alex Niblett, opinion editor dailyopinion@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com/opinion • Twitter: @OUDailyOpinion

editorial

Latest shooting a haunting reminder Our View: We need to pay more attention to our surroundings and report any questionable behavior to authorities to ensure our community’s safety.

country’s gun issue, proposing that America must consider the impact of violent and graphic entertainment within our culture, the breakdown of the family unit and its long-term consequences, and the challenges of effective mental health care sysThis week, another shooting captured America’s tems and treatments. attention. Shootings can take place just about anySen. Coburn is right — there are many branches where and at any given time, which is why we need to this tree we need to look into. to pay more attention to certain “red flags” that Oklahoma became an open-carry state on Nov. present themselves to better ensure the safety of 2, allowing citizens who own a handgun license our community and country. to carry concealed or unconcealed handguns, acArmed Navy veteran Aaron Alexis accessed the cording to OK.gov. Legally, the gun can be loaded Washington Navy yard and opened fire, killing 12 or unloaded and can be carried in a belt or shoulpeople before his own life was taken by authorities der holster as long as it is wholly or partially visible. at the scene.

While eligible people in Oklahoma are authorized Alexis had contacted two Veterans to carry a gun if they so choose, certain esAdministration Hospitals for apparent tablishments prohibit guns and weapons, The Our View psychological issues, according to CNN. is the majority including our school. opinion of It’s scary to comprehend why he had a gun The prohibitions are a good thing, but The Daily’s in the first place, how he got into the Navy when a gun is placed in the hands of a ponine-member yard and what his mission was. editorial board tentially dangerous person, a law on paper This situation can happen anywhere. The won’t stop that person from proceeding to most recent public fatal shootings have ocharm someone. Coburn proposes that our curred in populated places, such as malls, movie state, and potentially our country, strongly enforce theaters and schools to recall a few. OU is a public gun distribution more so than the laws abide now university — don’t think it can’t happen here.

— a hot spot he said is a “legitimate flaw in our naPoliticians and civilians have battled over gun is- tion’s laws.” sues back and forth for years, neither group making “Current laws intended to keep firearms out of much progress. the hands of the dangerous are rendered ineffective Are more gun laws the answer to decreasing the when a prohibited purchaser can just as easily pronumber of public shootings in America? We don’t cure a firearm from a gun show or an Internet marhave that answer, but the concept is worth taking ketplace without a NICS check as they can at a gun into consideration. store,” Coburn stated. “…Making it more difficult for In a letter written to The Daily’s opinion editor, people like violent felons to procure weapons will Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn acknowledged the increase the chances of them getting caught trying

to procure the weapon, rather than doing the harm post-acquisition.”

Coburn holds a valid argument. Additionally though, not all criminals are in the right state of mind, resulting in some of the recent casualties our country has had to grieve over.

Essentially, the senator is saying even a person who exhibits psychological issues could get their hands on a gun fairly easily if they really wanted to because of lack of regulation.

As a community, we never will be able to stop every person with ill intentions, but we can make an effort to report any suspicious behaviors we witness. It’s important that everyone keep an eye out — we don’t want the next Aaron Alexis or Adam Lanza, the gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Conn., roaming around our community.

Government can only pass so many laws to protect us — we each individually need to do our part to keep our community safe.

And sooners — don’t allow the news stories like this threaten your level of comfort. Maintain an awareness of your surroundings. Coburn said it best, “Addressing the root cause of the problem means restoring the value society places on the life and liberty of every human being, and upholding our commitment to protect it.”

We can protect our community by calling OUPD and reporting any suspicious behavior. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

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Remember to call Mom

Greek perspective on new policy

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Chandler Neal Chandler.v.neal-1@ou.edu

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e all know the reason everyone is excited to come to college for the first time. It’s not for class, it’s not the late-night study sessions and it certainly isn’t the new traffic skills we acquire trying to dodge longboarders.

It’s freedom.

For most of us, coming to college is the first time we live on our own. We can come home at any hour of the night without having to report our arrival to anyone. We can watch Gilmore Girls for six hours straight in our underwear. If we really wanted to, we could skip laundry for a month and spend all our money on pizza and movie tickets.

We’d just have to accept the fact that we’d be broke and extra fragrant at the end of it all.

Most of us are willing to accept certain consequences in exchange for the experience. It’s exciting to try something new simply because it’s a little reckless.

We’ve made it to college, and we’ve earned the right to make a few of our own mistakes. Our parents are in another world, and we have the opportunity to be a little more of ourselves and a little less of them.

Or at least, that’s how we feel.

For our parents, it can be a struggle to watch us leave and take on the world

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without them. In their minds, they can still see the little boy who couldn’t leave home without his favorite Elmo. It can be hard for them to not correct us if they see us exhibiting poor judgment.

Taking instruction from our parents isn’t as simple as it used to be because the dynamic between us has completely changed. In a way, we’re independent, but many of our parents are still paying for our school, our food or our cars. What happens if they decide to tell us something we’re doing is wrong? We can decide where and how we spend our time, but if our parent thinks something we’re doing isn’t wise, do we really have to listen?

We almost have to develop an entirely new relationship with our parents. We have to learn to survive on our own, while at the same time remain respectful of the people who raised us and are still paying for our necessities. After all, they don’t have to be the ones who pay the bursar bill next month.

It helps to let your parents

know you are doing okay.

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the rhythm of our new lives that it can be easy to ignore that, “How was your day?” text from your dad. We see the pillow on our bed from our mom that demands, in bright blue embroidery, to “call your mother,” and we chuckle.

We forget that the people at home might actually miss us or worry about us. If the first time they hear from us is to learn we wrecked our car or spent all our money, they’ll be hard-pressed not to offer some “loving advice.”

Maybe we should pay heed to the quirky message on our pillow. After all, our parents do miss us. They’ve spent our whole lives preparing us for the world, and now they don’t get to see us at the end of every day. At the very least, giving Mom a call to say, “Hello,” might prevent her from critiquing your clothing choices the next time you see her.

Chandler Neal is a professional writing freshman.

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o all the freedom-loving, rabbetter, safer and less incident prone wet ble-rousing students in the campuses are than dry ones. The data is greek system ready to raise an out there, surely. You just have to be savvy Arab Spring-like revolution against the and dedicated enough to find it. Many of Student Conduct office, I have a sugges- you are business majors — this could be tion: work smart, not hard. a big opportunity for you to practice what You’ve recently risen like phoenixes you’ve been learning. You would surely on Twitter to malign the scare tactics make some corporate big wigs proud, were aimed at closing the loopholes through you to be successful in this endeavor. which our fraternities have, for years, Talk about the fiscal benefits of allowskirted the alcohol policy on campus. ing alcohol on campus. Address the major I remember being an undergrad just a issue of beer sales in the stadium. Prior to couple of years ago, and even then, we the incident that led to our dry campus, had been complaining about that for Budweiser was courting President Boren years and “working hard to change the to make our stadium a Bud-only stadium. policy.” Well, stop working so “hard,” In return, the company would build on and start being smart sections to the bleachers. about this. I have some “Through my studies The windfall potential for ideas. our university is hard to igin political behavior, nore. Make that argument, First of all, I love the enthusiasm. I am an OU too.

I know this: The graduate teaching assisThese are just some sugdifference between gestions. tant now, and if I could I honestly don’t a successful get my students as riled care what happens. I think up about anything in the endless cat-and-mouse movement and class as they are about game that has been the a dud is the this, I’d be the envy of the alcohol policy and greek Political Science departmovement’s ability system’s relationship these ment. Through my studlast several years has bred to channel the ies in political behavior, I safer fraternity houses. It energy in a useful has forced innovation on know this: The difference between a successful the part of the leadership way.” movement and a dud is in those houses — kids the movement’s ability to who are so determined to Forrest Bennett, OU Graduate student channel the energy in a drink freely that they conuseful way. struct elaborate plans of What does that mean action in anticipation of an for you, the greek community? You need alcohol check. It’s been an “iron-sharpto organize your numbers. The #freeOens-iron” relationship thus far. But now, Ugreek hashtag really took off, so you’re the iron is sharpening on the university’s off to a good start. You’re angry, and end, and the greek community has, thus that’s fine. But present valid reasons far, whined. Whine all you want, but get — don’t just post a picture of old “frat up and do something constructive about gods” picketing with signs saying, “We it, too, or no one — including the 80+ perWant Beer.” There are legitimate reacent of the student body that isn’t greek sons to oppose the alcohol policy at our — is going to get behind you. I’m an alum university. of a fraternity whose mantra was “Dikaia Arguments could be made that reUpotheke,” or “Justice, Our Foundation.” If stricting alcohol possession and conthis “movement” is really about justice to sumption on and near campus (dorms you all, then prove it. Making change isn’t and fraternity houses) causes students easy. to secretly “pre-game” and then jump Good luck. in their cars and drive off campus.

Essentially, you could argue that the alForrest Bennett is an OU graduate student. cohol policy as it stands leads to drunk driving. If you believe it, make this argument.

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Oklahoma soccer is in the midst of a youth revolution.

Coach Matt Potter is in his second year as head coach, and with his recruits on the roster, his plan is starting to play out on the pitch. The Sooners are an incredibly young team that started the season with 15 new players, 12 of whom are true freshmen.

OU has struggled to earn the desired results this season ,and it sits at 3-5 following a 5-0 loss Sunday to North Texas.

One bright spot for the Sooners is the development of a young offensive core that isn’t letting lack of Caren experience Nelson stop them from contributing. “The future is bright,�

Potter said. “It’s not an excuse to be young. If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.�

Three freshmen sit near the top of the Oklahoma stat sheet and have made an impact despite their youth.

Caren Nelson is one of the top play makers this season.

She has consistently found herself with opportunities to score, ranking third on the team with 12 shots. She managed to score her first goal in a 4-0 win over Texas State.

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Freshman Madison Saliba plays against Texas State. Saliba is one of three freshman who has separated herself from the rest of the team.

Though they may just be freshmen, it doesn’t matter to coach Matt Potter. He says it doesn’t matter how old a player is, because what they do on the field is much more important. Freshmen Caren Nelson and Jamie Iurato join Saliba as major contributors to the soccer team so far this season.

Nelson said it has been good to get started early in her career, but it is more encouraging that the team has multiple weapons.

Jamie “ I t ’ s r e - Iurato ally good that a lot of different players are looking to get a goal,� Nelson said. “We aren’t forced to rely on one person.�

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who’s been contributing is Madison Saliba. She is tied for the team lead in points and scored twice in one game earlier this season.

Saliba, Nelson and Jamie Iurato have accounted for five of OU’s nine goals this season, despite their inexperience. Nelson attributed their success to extra work the team is doing. “I know some girls are going out to shoot balls before practice,� Nelson said. “Just doing what they can to contribute.�

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Shiloh Price has been a huge part of OU’s chance creation, recording a team-high 13 shots, but Price has yet to find the net. Still, she wants to help the team in Madison whatever way Saliba possible. “It takes a lot to come into college and be depended on, but it’s not how old you are, it’s what you bring to the field,� Price said. “The coaches are not afraid to put you in if you can make a

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Price is happy to contribute but realizes there is still work to be done — starting with finishing chances on net.

Potter doesn’t want their youth to be an excuse for not finishing but hopes the young core will continue to improve as they gain experience. “We’re getting in positions to execute, but we’re not executing,� Potter said. “Whether that’s youth, technical ability or mindset, we have to figure it out.�

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She is the second Sooner to receive a weekly distinction from the AVCA. The first was given to Caitlin Higgins in 2008.

McLaurin also was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for the third consecutive week.

She became the first to ever receive the distinction three times in a row.

She helped the team go 3-0 last weekend with a .630 hitting percentage and 4.22 kills per set. She also totaled 19 blocks, averaging 2.11 per set.

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He completed 27 of 37 passes for 413 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Bell also broke the record for most passing yards in a career start, passing former quarterback Sam Bradford’s record of 363 yards in 2007.

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Senior defensive back Gabe Lynn was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week last week after Oklahoma’s victory against West Virginia on Sept. 7.

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hen it comes to live entertainment, Oklahoma has started to develop in the level of artists flocking to perform in one of our numerous venues. From the laid-back vibe of Norman’s OPOLIS to the folksy decor on display at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, lately the OKC Metro/Tulsa has been the place to catch a show that won’t boast too huge a crowd or take a big chunk out of your wallet.

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Where: 8911 N. Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Ticket Purchases: Online at conservatoryokc.com Phone Number: (405) 607-4805 Age Restriction: All ages venue

Where: 113 N. Crawford Ave., Norman, OK 73069 Ticket Purchases: Advance tickets online at opolis.org or at the venue Phone Number: (405) 447-3417 Age Restriction: 21+ only

When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 26 Price: $15 General Admission What They Sound Like: Best Coast + MGMT + No Age Key Tracks: “Demon To Lean On,” “King Of The Beach” and “Sail To The Sun” When: 8 p.m., Thursday, October 31 Price: $8 General Admission What They Sound Like: The Joy Formidable + The Kills Key Tracks: “Golden,” “So Young” and “Leon”

When: 8 p.m., Monday, October 14 Price: Advance $10, Day of Show $12 What They Sound Like: The Lone Bellow + Youngblood Hawke + The Lumineers Key Tracks: “The John Wayne,” “Harper Lee” and “My Love Took Me Down To The River To Silence Me”

Where: 1701 S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73109 Ticket Purchases: Online at ticketstorm.com Phone Number: (405) 364-3700 Age Restriction: All ages venue

Where: 423 N. Main Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Ticket Purchases: Online at cainsballroom.com Phone Number: (918) 584-2306 Age Restriction: All ages venue When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 2 Price: Advance $16, Day of Show $18, Door $20, Mezzanine $26 What They Sound Like: Punch Brothers + Heartless Bastards + Dawes Key Tracks: “Birmingham”, “O’ Be Joyful” and “Keeper”

When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 3 Price: VIP sold out, General Admission $35 What They Sound Like: Mumford & Sons + The Civil Wars + The Avett Brothers Key Tracks: “Ho Hey,” “Stubborn Love,” “Flowers In Your Hair” and “Submarines”

Where: 8001 S. Eastern Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73149 Ticket Purchases: Available at Buy For Less locations in OKC, online at protix.com, charge by phone at (866) 9776849, or at Buy 4 Less locations.

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When: 7 p.m., Sunday, October 6 Price: Advance $20, Day of Show $22, Door $24, Mezzanine $35 What They Sound Like: Broken Bells + Peter Bjorn and John + The Postal Service Key Tracks: “Ceilings”, “Airplanes” and “Wide Eyes” When: 7 p.m., Thursday, October 3 Price: Advance $22, Day of Show $24 What They Sound Like: The All-American Rejects + Blink182 + Angels & Airwaves Where: 105 W. Brady St., Tulsa, OK Key Tracks: “The Middle,” “Pain” and “Appreciation” Ticket Purchases: Online at protixonline.com, by phone at (866) 977-6849, at Reasor’s and Starship Records locations in Tulsa, or Buy For Less locations in OKC Age Restriction: All ages venue SEE MORE ONLINE (with Sky Ferreira opening) When: 7 p.m., Saturday, October 5 Price: Reserved Seating $35, Pit $37.50 What They Sound Like: The Vaccines + Feist + Arcade Fire Key Tracks: “Diane Young,” “A-Punk,” “Giving Up The Gun” and “Cousins”

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Q: You all got to play the End of the World Festival in the United Kingdom with the likes of Sigur Ros and Belle and Sebastian, how was that experience?

A: It is such a different world over there. It was kind of like an extreme vacation, because playing music isn’t a job to us. But yeah, it was just different to be over there, experiencing new cultures, and we had a great time. We are actually planning on making a second trip to Europe in the spring.

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If you consider yourself a local music fan and haven’t heard of Horse Thief, then shame on your ears.

This psychedelic folk rock band has been creating a lot of noise both on and off the stage. Having signed with major European label Bella Union, they are amongst bands like The Flaming Lips, Beach House and many others.

I was lucky enough to chat with lead singer and co-founder of the band, Cameron Neal.

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• Wednesday, September 18, 2013

MacBook Pro with Retina Display

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iPads & iPods $30 Off

All iPads 4

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All iPad Minis

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iPod Shuffles / Classic / Nano & Touch

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iPad Sleeves / Cases (Does not included Apple Branded)

Accessories $925

Displays (Thunderbolt & Non-Thunderbolt)

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Dr. Dre Headphones & Beats Pills

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Sol Republic Headphones

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All Cell phone Cases

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