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SAFETY?

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT OSU removed safety phones from Greek communities. The plan for replacement might surprise you.

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Safety phones near Greek community removed, replacement app in works Emily Farris @emilyfarris94

Campus safety is getting an update.

Oklahoma State University recently removed the safety phones just off campus near the Greek community houses and plans on replacing them with a mobile app.

The phones were removed after becoming nonfunctional and were also on public access land not owned or operated by OSU, making them difficult for the university to maintain, said Oklahoma State Police Department Lt. Mark Shearer. They were removed after OSU made every attempt to repair them.

“Due to the removal of those phones, we began to search for other available technologies that could be used to provide the same level of safety in that area,” said Shearer, who works in technical services support. “The

solution was a phone app that would literally put an emergency phone on every cellphone carried by our students, faculty and staff.”

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM 911?

The safety app in the works would immediately put users in contact with local emergency responders and would be available to every student, staff member and anyone else who frequents the university free of charge, Shearer said.

By putting users in direct contact with responders, the app will help cut down on dispatch time.

Some students also believe that contacting emergency responders through an app might be easier than making a phone call.

“I think an app would be useful,” said Arianna Richard, human development and family sciences junior. “I also feel that it may be more discreet than making a phone call if

you’re in a tough spot.”

The app is still in the design process, Shearer said, so it’s difficult to know exactly how it will work and how much the final cost of the app creation will be.

“We hope to have it available in the near future,” Shearer said.

WHAT IF YOUR PHONE DIES? Though the phones off campus have been removed, the ones on campus are still functional.

“There are no plans to remove the emergency telephones currently on campus, barring those few instances where emergency phones were relocated due to construction on campus,” Shearer said.

Students should also continue following other safety procedures such as traveling in groups.

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Due to conflicts related to public property, OSU removed safety phones from Greek communities.

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University Commons on track to open fall 2015 Stetson Payne @paynekiller211

After more than 18 months of construction, the University Commons housing area is nearing the home stretch before opening next fall.

The project broke ground in summer 2013 and has changed the landscape north of Hall of Fame Avenue. The three new buildings will house more than 900 residents and be a modified traditional layout.

The total cost of the construction will be $65 million, said Gary Shutt, OSU director of communications.

Built on the former Droke Track and Field Center, each building will be a different living environment. The south building will be men only, the north building women only and the west building will be co-ed by floor, similar to other residence halls.

The first and second floors will be part of an atrium, with each building featuring its own unique interior finishing theme.

Double bedrooms will be available, organized into groups of six to eight with community bathrooms. The buildings are said to combine the best elements of both traditional residence halls and suites.

Construction will con-

tinue through the rest of this academic year and into the summer. Mike Buchert, Director of the Long Range Facilities Planning Office, said that while it’s in the last quarter of work, much remains to be done.

“We are currently installing masonry on the exterior of the housing units,” Buchert said in an email.

“On the interior, we are completing the installation of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and hanging sheetrock.

“Upon completion of the sheetrock, we will begin painting, installing carpet, hanging doors and installing appliances. We are scheduled to receive furniture this summer.”

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University Commons will feature traditional and suite-style dormitories.

Hall of Fame and Cleveland Street will also see changes. Signaling will be installed at the intersection and Hall of Fame will be widened to allow for a left

turn lane into the University Commons parking lot.

The crosswalk signal just west of Cleveland Street will also be removed.

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Notes from the O’Colly crime desk Kaelynn Knoernschild @kaelynn_k

MAN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF HAMPERING A Stillwater man was arrested Feb. 8 on suspicion of hampering with the investigation of an assault with a deadly weapon Kyle Wayne Tipps, 38, was arrested at the scene of a reported stabbing that occurred in the 1700 block of North Jardot Road on Feb. 7.

Stillwater Police Capt.

Kyle Gibbs said the man has since been released.

No charges have been filed.

DA VINCI’S WORKER CHARGED WITH SERVING ALCOHOL TO MINORS A Stillwater man was charged Feb. 11 with two felony counts after serving alcohol to minors.

Ismaili Flakron, 29, was charged with providing an alcoholic beverage to a person under 21 and violating the Oklahoma Beverage Control Act. On Jan. 28, Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission officers sent two underage

confidential informants to Da Vinci’s Restaurant, 2280 N. Perkins Rd., where they both ordered a glass of red wine, according to the affidavit.

Flakron asked the UCI’s for identification and they showed him their IDs, which displayed they were both under 21 years old, the affidavit states.

Flakron poured the ordered wine into glasses and served the UCIs, who touched the glasses to show they were in possession. An ABLE Commission lieutenant took possession of the alcohol and informed Flakron he had just served alcohol to minors. The lieutenant

asked Flakron for a copy of his ABLE License, which allows individuals to serve and sell alcoholic beverages in Oklahoma.

Flakron told officers he did not have a license.

A warrant for Flakron’s arrest was issued and his bond was set at $1,000.

MAN CONNECTED WITH PURSUIT MAKES COURT APPEARANCE A Stillwater man charged in connection with a stolen vehicle pursuit Feb. 9 appeared in court without counsel Tuesday.

Hayden Blaine Hughes, 24, is charged with pos-

session of a stolen vehicle, attempting to elude and knowingly concealing stolen property.

Attorney Sarah Kennedy was appointed to represent Hughes.

Hughes’ bond is set at $10,000. Records show Hughes has a history of criminal behavior. In 2009, a woman filed a protective order against him, and in 2010 Hughes pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of oxycotin, according to Oklahoma State Courts Network.

His sentence was deferred until August 2015 after he served 30 days in Payne county jail, paid an $850 fine and completed 50

hours of community service. His next hearing is set for March 2 at 9 a.m.

STUDENT CHARGED WITH FALSE REPORTING OF CRIME OSU student Colin Vazquez was charged with a criminal misdemeanor.

Vazquez, 20, was charged with false reporting of a crime after an incident with Stillwater Police on Aug.15, 2014.

Around midnight, detectives approached Vazquez and Lauren Jarmen, who were lying next to the road, according to the affidavit.

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Detectives noticed Vazquez was trying to hide a Tito’s vodka bottle and told detectives he was 23 years old. Detectives also noticed Jarman had been vomiting and was “extremely intoxicated” and arrested her for public intoxication, the affidavit states. Vazquez was told he was free to leave the scene.

Detectives noted in their reports that Vazquez had admitted to drinking alcohol.

On Aug. 16, 2014, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of West 3rd to take a complaint from Vazquez. He told the officers he and Jarman had been contacted by three Stillwater Police

officers the night before.

Vazquez alleged the officer “punched him one time with a closed fist and told him he was obstructing,” the affidavit states.

Vazquez completed a written statement adding that the officer had punched him in the forehead and told him he was obstructing.

Photos were taken of injuries to Vazquez’s forehead and nose. He also had an abrasion above his right eyebrow, below his right eye and to the left side of the bridge of his nose.

An officer, who had recorded the contact with Vazquez on his body camera, told then SPD Capt.

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allegations were false and that the detectives did not have any physical contact with Vazquez.

On Oct. 23, 2014, an FBI agent went to SPD to view the video from the officer’s body camera at the request of Vazquez’s father. After a meeting with Vazquez and his father, the FBI agent notified SPD that Vazquez had lied about being assaulted by the officer.

A warrant for Vazquez’s arrest has been issued and his bond set at $1,000.

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‘Thundersleet’ a result of mixed atmospheric temperatures Catherine Sweeney @CathJSweeney

During Oklahoma’s storms, you usually hear the tap-tap-tap of wintry mix hitting the window or thunder clamoring outside of it. Not both.

Sunday night’s “thundersleet” left a white blanket on Stillwater, canceled school and mesmerized students.

But how novel is it really?

“It’s rare, but not extremely rare,” said meteorologist Ryan Barnes. “I wouldn’t say it happens every year. But it happens

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Inclement weather and icy conditions caused OSU to cancel classes on Monday.

more than you’d think.”

Barnes works at the National Weather Service’s weather forecast office in Norman.

Before understanding how “thundersleet” can happen, it’s important to understand how normal sleet does, he said.

Whether we get snow or sleet depends on one difference in conditions.

“We start off with snow both times,” Barnes said.

The precipitation falls from the clouds as snow regardless. If the air between the clouds and the ground is all the same temperature — and, of course, below freezing — snowflakes fall.

Sleet falls when there’s a warm pocket of air between the clouds and the surface.

Sunday night, the second situation took place. Last week’s warm weather is to thank for that.

Stillwater was balmy when the recent cold front moved in. Just like with water, cold air sinks to the bottom of the environment.

“Basically, it undercuts the warm air,” Barnes said.

Even though the air down at the surface has left us all shivering, up a

bit higher, it’s still warm.

That warm air melted the would-be snow.

Because storms need instability — big differences in air temperatures — to form, “thundersleet” is more common than “thundersnow,” Barnes said.

Although it will most likely be the normal kind, Stillwater might get some more wintry precipitation between now and the middle of next week.

Late Saturday night, there’s a 30-to-40 percent chance of snow. Sunday has a 20-to-30 percent chance.

Monday, the forecast for snow or sleet is about 20 percent. news@ocolly.com

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Cowboys, Cyclones prove strength of Big 12 Nathan Ruiz @NathanSRuiz

The Big 12 is unlike any other conference.

It’s the best conference in college basketball. Its No. 1 RPI backs that up. There are few, if any, true upsets.

A poor record reflects the strength of the conference, rather than the weakness of the team.

“I think it’s universally known it’s the toughest league in America,” Oklahoma State coach Travis Ford said. “I don’t think that’s disputed by anybody, at this point. We have great teams in this league from top to bottom. We play everybody twice. It’s a battle.

“Any given night, you’re not necessarily surprised … (by) a so-called ‘upset.’”

OSU and Iowa State are examples of this “top to bottom” belief. Even though they are the top defensive and offensive teams in conference play, respectively, they both have lost to one of the bottom two teams in the Big 12.

On Wednesday, the Cy-

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Phil Forte and the Cowboys expect a tough game against ISU.

clones (18-6, 8-4) will bring their high-powered offense to Stillwater.

“They score a lot of points at this level,” Ford said.

“There may be some other teams that all they do is try to score and don’t play any defense. … They can do both.”

Even though ISU has won four-straight games in the series, the last three have been nailbiters, decided by a

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combined seven points with two overtime finishes.

The Cowboys (17-8, 7-6) were just a blocked 3-pointer from upsetting the Cyclones on the road in January.

“Came down to the end, and that’s how the last couple of meetings have gone with us and them,” OSU guard Phil Forte said.

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