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Notebook: Mum’s the word Nathan Ruiz @NathanSRuiz Mason Rudolph’s teammates have praised him, but his coach won’t name him the starter.

Even after watching the true freshman quarterback lead the Oklahoma State offense to 28 points against Baylor’s top-20 defense, OSU coach Mike Gundy wouldn’t name Rudolph the Cowboys’ starter against Oklahoma, saying Daxx Garman is also receiving reps at quarterback.

Gundy’s choice will come down to who he feels give the Cowboys the best chance to win; however, he wouldn’t reveal any of the criteria for that decision.

“I’m not going to discuss who gives us the best chance to win and/or why,” he said.

Offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich also wouldn’t reveal anything about the quarterback situation.

He stated the starting quarterback would be a

game-time decision, to which a reporter responded, “Do you think anybody believes that?”

“I don’t care what you believe,” Yurcich said.

When directly asked by the reporter if Rudolph would be the Bedlam starter, Yurcich said, “Both quarterbacks are going to practice this week, and we’re going to make a game-time decision on who’s the starter.”

CORNERBACKS COACH MALONE RUMORED TO HEAD TO SMU As the Cowboys brace for the Sooners, they might be missing a coach.

Multiple media outlets have reported that OSU cornerbacks coach Van Malone will leave Stillwater to become the SMU defensive coordinator.

OSU defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer raved about Malone as a coach and recruiter.

“He relates well to the players,” Spencer said. “I think he’s a meticulous teacher of technique. I think he does it for the right reasons.

“He’s in it for the kids,

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and I think kids play hard for people like that.”

Cornerback Kevin Peterson said the team has yet to hear anything official on Malone leaving OSU, while Gundy reiterated that he doesn’t talk about coaching and personnel decisions.

PERINE A FOCUS OF COWBOYS’ DEFENSE OU freshman running back Samaje Perine ran for an NCAA-record 427 yards and five touchdowns against Kansas on Nov. 22, and he’ll get a shot at an encore in Bedlam.

Perine is a focus of Spencer’s game plan.

“He’s going to win his matchups,” Spencer said.

“You’ve just got to get as many guys as you can around the ball, so if he does break one or does run through a tackle, we’ve got some other guys close.”

Sophomore defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, whose roommate, defensive end Victor Irokansi, played with Perine at Hendrickson High School in Texas, said the pressure is on the defensive line to stop the back.

“We have to secure our

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gaps,” Ogbah said. “Make sure he runs outside of us, not inside of us.”

Gundy joked that Perine is “poorly coached,” as his younger brother, Cale, is the OU running backs coach.

OGBAH’S SEASON STANDING OUT ON DEFENSE With OU’s heavy run game, Ogbah might not get a chance to add to his best stat: sacks.

Ogbah’s 11 sacks tie him for sixth nationally and first in the Big 12.

Only a sophomore, 2014 could be the start of a dominant defensive career.

“It wasn’t easy, coming into this season,” Ogbah said. “It was a mindset

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Emmanuel Ogbah has recorded at least one sack in the past six games.

that I have to do good things to help my defense out. That’s what I’ve been doing.”

SENIORS BRACED FOR POTENTIAL LAST GAME With the Cowboys not guaranteed a bowl game, Bedlam could be the final game in the career’s of

OSU’s seniors.

But the opportunity to earn a bowl berth with a win against OU is just the way fullback Teddy Johnson wants it.

“It’d be tremendous,” he said. “It’d be a great way to leave the program with a W over OU.” sports@ocolly.com

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Smith has high hopes for Stillwater pipeline Dekota Gregory @dekotagregory Every great athletic program has a solid recruiting pipeline, but Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith has built one in his own backyard — literally.

Smith has already signed seven prospects for the 2015 recruiting class, including three Stillwater wrestlers.

The Pioneers claimed an Oklahoma Class 6A state title last season and are beginning to become a feeder school for Smith’s program.

“Those kids from Stillwater, they’ve grown up inside Gallagher-Iba Arena since they were five years old, running around this place, and

they probably know more about it than I do,” Smith said.

Smith’s son, Joe Smith, is one of the three Stillwater athletes to become a Cowboy next fall. Joe snatched his second state title last season at 145 pounds while compiling a 46-0 record.

“He’s earned a right to be here,” Smith said. “I believe that he’s gonna be somebody that could have an impact pretty quick on our program.”

Joe almost had no choice but to be successful on the wrestling mat. His father is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Joe’s cousin, Chris Perry, graduated from Oklahoma State last year with national titles of his own.

Not only was Joe forced to succeed, he has been bleed-

ing orange his entire life.

“I don’t think ( Joe considered another school),” Coach Smith said. “I think this is the school that Joe always wanted to go to. He loves Oklahoma State wrestling, and it’s going to be fun enjoying it with him.”

Smith has been leading the Cowboys since 1992 and won five national titles along the way, but coaching his son will be uncharted waters for the winningest coach in school history. Smith did coach his nephew Perry the past four seasons, but this will be a new experience.

“Well the difference is Joe lives with me and Chris didn’t,” Smith said. “It may not be any difference, but I know there’s probably going to be some things we’ll have to work through, from the

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standpoint of just making sure we have a personal life outside of wrestling.”

Stillwater recruits Kaid Brock and Tristan Moran also have impressive resumes of their own. Both claimed a state last year as juniors.

The gold medal was Brock’s second of his high school career.

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John Smith (right) will coach his son next season.

Smith, Brock and Moran will be joining former teammate Chandler Rogers, who is currently a freshman on the Oklahoma State roster. Rogers captured his

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Best Finals Week study snacks Savannah Evanoff @SavannahEvanoff

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Philip Horn and Caroline Horn take advantage of a group study area in Edmon Low.

Great places to study for Finals Week Savannah Evanoff @SavannahEvanoff

EDMON LOW LIBRARY When looking for a place to study for finals, there is no better choice than ol’ Edmon Low Library.

During finals week, the library will be open 24 hours, including circulation for laptop and book rental capabilities. While it might be traditional, it is ideal because there are designated silent and group study areas, allowing you versatility for your particular study needs.

IHOP Another great place to pull an all-nighter is at IHOP. Hop on over to this restaurant for protein-filled eggs, yummy pancakes and strong coffee to boost

your mind and energy for cramming. Everyone knows if you add an “I” in front of a name it automatically becomes better!

calm music and flavorful coffee make up the perfect spot for a relaxed study session that can eliminate finals week stress.

STUDENT UNION The Student Union might not be open all night, but it is still an excellent place to study during the day and into the early hours of the evening.

There is a lot of space available and high ceilings, which have been proven to increase creativity. There are many tables of varying sizes for both group and individual studying. Don’t forget to check the basement!

CAMPUS DINING There are many dining options on campus that make ideal studying locations with both food and table space. While some are empty and quiet for the focused thinker, others make a great place to chat or have some background noise while studying. Listed below are some of these places.

ASPEN COFFEE Looking for a chill atmosphere to collect your thoughts during finals week? No pressure! Try going to one of the three Aspen Coffee locations in Stillwater. The cozy décor,

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CHIPS Whether it is baked chips, sweet potato chips, or kettle chips (all of which are offered at Café Libro and other convenience stores on campus), chips make the perfect mid-study snack.

They are offered in many campus dining locations for convenience, prepared to bite sizes in advance and will not get grease stains all over your notes. They are no substitute for a meal, but they will curb your appetite when trying to finish up that last PowerPoint.

BREAKFAST PASTRIES Do you enjoy breakfast for dinner? You can have breakfast in the morning, for lunch or at night all over campus by treating yourself to one of many offered

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pastries at Oklahoma State.

Café Libro, Caribou Coffee and Bread & Beyond Deli offer a diverse selection of doughnuts and bagels that can easily be stored in your backpack for later. These make a great option for intense studying because they do not require any major preparation and still taste good the next day.

SUSHI Many dining places on campus, including Café Libro and the Union Express, offer tasty and affordable sushi trays. These are an excellent option for finals week because they are healthy, bite-sized and packaged to perfection.

These on-the-go sushi trays make a well-rounded meal for even the busiest students.

GRANOLA BARS Granola bars. Power bars. Energy bars. Protein bars. All of these are different names for the same great snack for finals

week. Anything packaged in bar form and filled with protein will make a practical cheap option to consume during a stressful time.

These handheld, satiating rectangles will rid you of that empty stomach feeling and give you the energy to power through those heavily worded textbooks you cannot wait to sell back to the university.

CANDY Nine out of 10 dentists may not like seeing the cavities, but sleepy students often appreciate the sugar content. Consumed in moderation, candy is an easily edible treat for the studying college student. Offered in many campus dining locations and vending machines, some gummy worms or peach rings might satisfy your sweet tooth and pep you up for more studying.

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Cafe Libro eradicates the temptation to go home ‘just to eat,’ then watch Netlfix all night.

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Best binge-worthy Netflix series for Dead Week Stetson Payne @OColly ‘SONS OF ANARCHY’ (SIX SEASONS) Even though season seven is not yet online (and it series finale airs in a week), there’s still six seasons of riveting drama and action available in this series by Kurt Sutter that has dominated ratings on FX since its pilot in 2008.

Starring Katey Sagal, Charlie Hunnam, and Ron Perlman, this program about a motorcycle club in Northern California is an instant cult classic. The “Sons of Anarchy” battle rival clubs, street gangs, drug cartels, white supremacists and each other throughout the six seasons available on Netflix.

Buyers beware, however; if you’re not a fan of violence (of any and all kinds) or some dark humor, this is definitely not the show for you.

‘THE WEST WING’ (SEVEN SEASONS) For all you poli-sci, stratcom, and even a few theatre majors out there, this is definitely your show.

It’s an oldie, I will admit (1999-2006), but its creator and producer Aaron Sorkin reinvented the wheel with this critically acclaimed White House-centered drama. Starring Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford, the show hooks you with its dialogue that is to die for thanks to its humor and brutal clarity.

Drama and suspense are also very big for this series, not to mention a few scenes that will make your blood boil.

‘THE OFFICE’ (NINE SEASONS) Nothing helps you feel better like a few good laughs; and with finals hanging over your head, there’s nowhere better to find relief than a few ill-advised “That’s what

she said” jokes.

This absolute classic from creator Ricky Gervais starring John Krasinski, Steve Carrell, Ed Helms and Jenna Fischer is a must for crashing in the room and laughing so loud your neighbors complain.

The list of awards is long for the series, including nods from the Primetime Emmys, SAG Awards, and the Golden Globes.

‘THE WALKING DEAD’ (FOUR SEASONS) In what is probably the best combination of horror and drama ever put to television screens across the country, “The Walking Dead” is an often-harrowing and very dark take on a zombie apocalypse.

Based on the ongoing comic book series, this show has garnered a cult following unlike any other. Don’t watch alone at night, because it can get very terrifying at times, not to mention a few

parts where you might just want to look away from the screen and pretend to go to your happy place.

Blood and gore be damned, but this is a very addictive and shall I say “infectious” series.

ESPN’S ‘30 FOR 30’ If you so much as remotely watch sports at all, you need to check out these documentary films.

The brainchild of acclaimed sports reporter Bill Simmons, “30 for 30” allows filmmakers to tell the sports stories, people, and events of which they took a personal interest or involvement in, however great or small, and felt had not been fully explored.

For any closeted OU football fans, I have to recommend Brian and the Boz, and The Best that Never Was. Other fantastic titles in the series include Pony Excess, Survive and Advance, The U, King’s Ransom, Ghosts of Ole

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‘The Walking Dead’ is a great way to procrastinate this week.

Miss, Youngstown Boys, and June 17th, 1994. Regardless of this list or your knowledge of a particular sport, all of these films are a real treat to watch.

‘ARCHER’ (FOUR SEASONS) FX’s critically-acclaimed adult animated series based on a fictional spy agency is the clash of James Bond and South Park.

Ridiculous storylines and hilarious incidents

of debauchery and secret agent-themed drama are the life blood of this series.

With voice acting by H. Jon Benjamin and Judy Greer, “Archer” never has a dull moment both in dialogue and in visual comedy.

However, if you don’t like sex, drug use, crude humor, alcohol abuse and generally bad decisions, this animated flick will probably fall flat for you. news@ocolly.com

Academic probation: What happens?

Kaelynn Knoernschild @kaelynn_k

If this semester has left you wrecked academically, you might want to check and see if you fall into one of the following categories: ACADEMIC NOTICE Students who have attempted 0-30 hours and have a 1.7 to 1.99 GPA are placed on academic notice, according to the academic

affairs website.

Those who have not raised their GPA to a 2.0 by the time they have taken 30 hours are placed on academic probation.

ACADEMIC WARNING Students who do not earn a 2.0 GPA for the semester, but have maintained a retention GPA of 2.0 are placed on academic warning.

Students who fail to improve their grades could be placed on academic

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probation or have their graduation date delayed, the website states.

ACADEMIC PROBATION Students who find themselves on academic probation are allowed to continue their enrollment at OSU. During a probationary semester, a student must earn a 2.0 GPA or raise their graduation GPA to the appropriate retention standard to be eligible for further enrollment.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION Students who fail to earn a 2.0 GPA or raise their retention GPA to the minimum standard while on probation, could be in danger of losing their enrollment eligibility.

WHAT NOW? Students who believe they fall into one of these categories won’t have to wait long for confirmation.

Letters will be mailed to students who are struggling academically once

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grades are finalized, said Steve Damron, director of CASNR Student Academic Services.

He said the letters offer guidance to students and inform them of where they can get academic help.

Damron said the first place students should go is their adviser’s office.

“Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed,” he said.

“Students who are good students get help.”

Students who qualify for academic suspension can submit a suspension appeal,

which will be reviewed by a committee of advisers, Damron said. Appeal applications can be found at academicaffairs.okstate.edu.

Damron advises all students to take advantage of resources like LASSO, student success centers and the math lab.

“There is an amazing set of resources available that don’t cost more than (students) are already paying,” he said. “Get help early, don’t waste it.” news@ocolly.com PAGE 5

Column: Dead Week isn’t so dead Catherine Sweeney @CathJSweeney

Freshmen: Scared of your first finals week? Don’t be.

You’re in the worst of it now.

Dead Week is a misnomer. This is the worst part of the semester bar none.

And you’re already halfway through it.

Yeah, tests are scary. One hour of work dictates about a quarter of your grade. The pressure is intimidating.

But that’s it. It’s just an hour.

You know what doesn’t take an hour? Term papers.

Group presentations. Design

book where a Spaniard goes crazy, believes he is a knight errant and goes on delusional adventures.

What you might not know is that it was published in 1605. To put that in perspective, William Shakespeare died in 1616.

You know in high school English, when your teacher assigned some Shakespeare play and made everyone read it out loud? How horribly painful it was? That was me.

But in Spanish.

It was terrible. My vocabulary was below average at best. My reading speed was far below average.

Getting through that thick novel was ugly.

Then Dead Week came,

I decided to write it on the first floor library computers.

About seven hours in, I got hungry. The cafe seemed so much cozier than that God-forsaken desk. I made myself comfortable at a table in the corner and enjoyed my plain overpriced sandwich.

I somehow got to that point in the semester without knowing what an H: Drive was.

Yep. Everything was gone.

When I booted up, I saw the message: Computers restart and erase after fifteen minutes of inactivity. I was back to square one.

After a little sobbing, I finished that paper and

‘After a little sobbing, I finished that paper and successfully compared ‘Don Quixote’ to ‘Zombieland.’’

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Let me tell you about my first Dead Week here at OSU. First, some background.

That summer, during orientation, I over sold my Spanish skills to my adviser.

I had been studying it since I was 12, I passed the AP test. Surely I could handle advanced classes.

She put me in a 4000-level lit course. Stupidly, I went with it.

The course covered “Don Quixote,” or “El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha.”

You might know it. The

and I learned what every arts professor loves to do: Make enormous, daunting papers due the week before the final.

Up until that semester, the longest essay I had written in Spanish was two pages. It was a personal essay.

My professor, Dr. Weimer, assigned a 10-page paper.

We were to compare “Don Quixote” to a modern work using similar themes.

No one in the history of mankind has used a English-to-Spanish dictionary as fervently as I did that week. And by week, I mean day and a half.

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successfully compared “Don Quixote” to “Zombieland.”

I say successfully because I got an A on that damn paper. I am not exaggerating when I say this. That paper is hanging — framed — in my bedroom to this day. I’m a senior.

That final was cake.

Some of yours will be, too.

Some won’t. But either way, they will not be as mentally taxing as everything you’re doing now, which might include early finals.

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Student group puts on 24th poinsettia sale Stetson Payne @OColly Nothing quite says “Happy Holidays!” like a bouquet of poinsettias.

But did you know that there are a little over 2,000 of them in the OSU Teaching Greenhouses right now?

It’s all part of Oklahoma State’s 24th Annual Poinsettia Sale hosted by the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department.

The operation comes from small beginnings but has become one of Stillwater’s popular events each year.

“We have a greenhouse production class that’s taught with about fifteen students

in it, and one of their main things is to get a feel for what it’s like to run a greenhouse,” said supervisor Tim Hooper.

The sale started after instructors began having students grow a crop of poinsettias for the holidays. Initially, the sale was open only to students in the program, but now it is the hallmark event for the department.

The project students carry out the project in the same way a professionals would manage a greenhouse.

Two greenhouses full of poinsettias operate daily from August to the first week of December. Students manage the watering, insects, fertilizer control, and several other variables.

“Basically we just said,

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‘OK, here’s a crop of poinsettias we like to grow for Christmas time,’” Hooper said. “‘You guys are responsible for this crop. You guys have to come in every day, you guys have to communicate who’s coming in and who’s doing what.”

The funds from the sale also go toward private scholarships for the department, as well as to help allow for the purchase of fertilizer, more plants, and other expenses of the program. They also support International Study Abroad and the Pi Alpha Xi Honor Society. With more than 2,000 poinsettias for sale this year, it’s easy to see how the program breaks even. “(The proceeds) are not really that important, they’re

insignificant compared to what really matters,” Hooper said.

That being said, the project aims to give students the valuable experience of managing a greenhouse crop.

Opposed to getting only to read about greenhouse management, OSU students get extensive hands-on time.

So how has this gone on for nearly a quarter-century?

Stillwater has kept the sale alive every year by continually showing interest.

“The Stillwater community is used to it, they pretty much know when it’s going to happen since we usually try and have it happen the week of Dead Week,” Hooper said.

The sale will take place Thursday and Friday at the

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The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department uses the sale to give students greenhouse experience.

OSU Teaching Greenhouses just south of the Colvin Center off of Farm Road.

Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. while supplies last. Prices range from $5 for a 4 ½-inch pot, $10 for a 6-inch pot, and $40

for an 8-inch “Spectacular Specimen” bouquet. Several specialty plants will also be available including dianthus, ornamental kale, Gerber daisies, and begonias. news@ocolly.com

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PHOTO SPREAD: MICHAEL BROWN VIGIL

By RACHAEL MALTBY Photo Editor

People of various ethnicities braved the cold Tuesday evening on Classroom Building lawn to celebrate the life of Michael Brown with a Candlelit Prayer Ceremony. Candles were lit, tears were shed and emotions were flying.

The group joined in a circle to pray for Brown and everyone effected by situations like Brown’s.

Stanzza Patterson gave an emotional and powerful speech dedicated to the racism she and fellow African-American students feel at Oklahoma State University.

At the end of the vigil, the group joined together for a picture displaying the “Don’t shoot” gesture.

Attendees of the Michael Brown Candlelit Prayer Ceremony displayed the “Don’t shoot” gesture associated with the Ferguson protests.

Strategic communications junior Stanzza Patterson speaks to the emotional crowd.

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Attendees helped light candles held by everyone in attendance.

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Column: America needs more race dialogue

By MICAH PARNELL Contributing Writer

It’s time to talk about race.

As a white man in a long-term relationship with a black woman, Ferguson truly weighed on my heart.

I wanted Darren Wilson to be indicted. On an emotional level, I wanted to see “justice” for the Brown family and the black community as a whole.

At the same time, all the witness testimonials contradicted each other, Wilson legitimately had bruises on his face, and the medical evidence supported the claim that Michael Brown reached for Wilson’s gun.

Even more tragic is the case of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was gunned down by a rookie Cleveland police officer last month after he pulled a realistic-looking BB gun out of his waistband.

Yet the original 911-caller noted the gun looked fake.

How come a police officer of all people couldn’t tell the difference? Does it matter? At the end of the day, a black boy was shot by police for making an immature decision.

But hindsight is a hell of a thing. In the moment, how did the inexperienced officer know the gun was fake? He had no idea who the kid was. He fired his gun out of fear of the unknown.

Were Wilson and the Cleveland police officer’s trigger-happiness increased by some sort of fear of black people? I can’t judge, but it’s possible.

I know several people who have had borderline Ferguson-esque encounters with police, among them

is my girlfriend’s mother, Ester. About 20 years ago, she was pulled over by a Dallas police officer during a routine traffic stop with her infant daughter in the backseat.

The officer approached her car and asked for her license. As she was reaching for her information from her purse, she noticed the officer was withdrawing her pistol. Ester immediately froze and pleaded with officer to not do anything rash because she is a new mom, and she was complying with the officer’s request.

Statistics back the anecdotal evidence; black people are three times more likely to be pulled over than whites, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Beyond that, nearly every black person in this nation has had their character judged by complete strangers simply because they have more melanin in their skin cells.

I’ve heard people compliment my girlfriend by telling her she’s beautiful ... for a black girl. That condition is always lingering over her. As a white man, people don’t move their purses away from me when I sit down next to them or instantly assume I speak poorly. There is no cloud hanging over me, constantly reminding of my “whiteness.”

Legally, she has all the same rights I do. She can drink out of the same fountain, she can (and does) attend the same college as I do; she is at the same point in life as I am.

Statistically, our races are in radically different places.

Whites earn about 150 percent more than blacks. This

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is closely correlated with/ due to lack of education and resources in the black community.

This poverty has created behaviors that are seen as “black.” Take the stereotype black men are lousy, absentee fathers. Yes, AfricanAmericans have the highest rate of divorce of any ethnic group in the U.S. But the number one reason for divorce is financial problems.

The fact is that if white people were in the same state, they would probably behave the same way.

In fact, white people often do behave in the same way for more idiotic reasons.

Protesters in Ferguson set fire to several businesses in the community after the grand jury’s decision was announced. In 2011, Canadians lit Vancouver on fire after their hockey team failed to win a championship. The rioters caused $5 million worth of damage and injured more than 140 people.

It seems to be a common perception that the black community of Ferguson is responsible for the arsonists.

Yet in 2011, no one associated those rioters with the “overall white community.”

It’s double standards like these that the unrest in Ferguson is truly about. If this was the first time an unarmed black man was ever killed by a police officer, do you think there would be protests? The turmoil is the expression of the collective frustration caused by a longhistory of double standards and discrimination.

But why does this collective frustration even exist?

I mean, I’m white in 2014: I have never owned

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Violent riots, like the ones in Feguson (pictured above), have occurred for less important reasons. In 2011, Canadians lit Vancouver on fire because of a hockey game.

a slave. In fact, I try “not to see color.” But I understand my direct ancestors owned black people and created a system which historically keeps them down. And there are dozens of instances where a black community has elevated themselves only to be violently crushed by their white neighbors (a.k.a the Greenwood Massacre, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington D.C. race riots).

The last time a white community overtly destroyed a black neighborhood was more than 60 years ago, and there have been great strides in civil rights in this country since then. Culturally, we’ve progressed too.

If you’re a white celebrity about the fastest way to destroy your career is to say the N-word. We condemn blatant racism as a society, yet the black community still isn’t completely equal to the white community. Why?

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First off, never underestimate how long it takes to overcome history. People still crack jokes about Germans being Nazis 70 years after World War II. That’s a longer period of time than the Nazis actually existed.

Secondly, think about how much easier it is to get a job if you know a guy and get a recommendation from inside the organization. Networking is key to social mobility, and we only network with people we associate with. If you’re rich, how many of your friends are rich? If you’re poor, how many of your friends are poor?

As much as it may pain us to say, America is one of the least equal developed countries because there is little interclass mingling compared to other countries. Now drizzle race and gender on top of that glorious cake of inequality. And ask yourself again, what percentage of your

friends are black? What percentage of your friends are white? The majority of people don’t have a diverse peer group. This is reason why 90 percent of CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are white men.

Institutional bigotry of all types has weakened in recent years, but it’s still there. And it’s prolonged by the power of association. We have made progress, though.

I think astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (who happens to be black) said it best after the announcement not to indict Wilson: “Times have changed: Officer kills an unarmed black man, spawning national protests. When I grew up, this was just local news.”

Please, do not be satisfied with the status quo. Do not destroy the dialogue.

And most of all, no matter who you are, look beyond yourself. news@ocolly.com PAGE 9

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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Today’s Birthday (12/03/14). Fun, creativity and adventure are key themes this year. Articulate a bold vision before 12/23, and launch after that. This next Saturn phase in your sign (until 12/19/17) illuminates your confidence and power. Travels and creative arts keep you busy through August, when your professional status rises. Expect home changes after 3/20. Magic moments abound.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- You can make extra cash over the next two days. Get creative! Then focus on your next gig.

Check the path ahead. You’re on top of the world. Plan an exciting trip, and get your ducks in a row. Confirm reservations.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Take charge... no more procrastination. Let someone know what (or whom) you need. You’re gaining authority today and tomorrow. Prove you know what you’re doing. Your power is increasing. Team up for success. Clarify your plans before launching. Ensure all the pieces are in place.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Deadlines are looming, so better get back to it. Work slowly and methodically. Changes are required. Talk in generalities at first. Choose boldly, after consideration.

Be sensitive to a loved one’s wishes. Don’t throw your money around.

Think over repercussions and outcomes before acting.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Don’t go anywhere. Slow down and take it easy. Stay calm. Talking with friends today and tomorrow clears up a concern. Emotions could overflow. Moderate a clash between normally gentle souls. Your team comes to your rescue.

Sometimes the best action is no action.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- There’s fun and positive career mojo ahead. Move quickly to stay in the loop. Listen to the unspoken as well as what gets said. Take on new responsibilities today and tomorrow.

Avoid arguing over silly stuff. Social events capture your attention now.

Share private information.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- You can take new ground over the next two days, but you may not follow the route originally intended. Remember to consult with your partner. Look before leaping.

Expenses may be higher than expected. Plan a bold adventure from the comforts of home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Work out the numbers and sign papers today and tomorrow. Don’t buy toys. You theory could get challenged. Think of possible back doors and come at the idea from different angles. Figure out your plan today for action tomorrow.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- You have more help over the next two days. Try to understand other people’s feelings. Learn by listening. Enjoy a partnership phase. Put energy into a team effort.

Delegate what you can. Talk gets farther than action today. Take passion behind closed doors.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Postpone expansion for now. Focus on finishing old projects for the next two days. Lay the groundwork and clear space for the future. Work could interfere with playtime. It’s possible to have it all... juggle the schedule. Help someone else to do the same.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Plan some fun for today and tomorrow. Don’t be wasteful... get only what you need. Clean up communal living spaces. Schedule some time for romance. Don’t take action yet. The beauty is in the details. Think of how to delight someone.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re in for a busy few days at home. Conserve resources, even if money is tight. The next two days are good for renovation and reorganization. Distant goals are attainable. Friends are happy to help. Do what you said you would. Walk the walk.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- You’re extra brilliant for the next two days. Don’t believe everything you’ve learned... you don’t have the full story yet. Tempers could get short. Curb snarky commentary.

There’s no such thing as a stupid question, but your timing could be off.

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ACROSS 1 Quizmaster’s request 7 Enjoy the sun 11 Four times a day, in an Rx 14 Whodunit plot element 15 Aunt Bee’s grandnephew 16 Verse starter?

17 Geometry subject 19 Portfolio holding, briefly 20 Upset 21 Cards with pics 22 Cuban bandleader __ Prado, “King of the Mambo” 24 Western tie 26 Haughty look 28 Vertical window dressings 32 LPGA garment 34 “Do it, __ will!”

35 Lose one’s cool 36 Bud 37 Where many pioneers headed 41 U.K. record label 42 More than enough 44 Scoreboard letters 45 Initial stage 47 Carrier based in Kathmandu 51 Autumn stones 52 “What __?”

53 “Never needs sharpening” brand 55 Certain Ivy Leaguer 56 Senator Cochran of Mississippi 60 Special forces weapon 61 Place for some exiled prisoners 65 Sneaker part 66 Work on film 67 Carol opening 68 ’60s antiwar org.

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