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Rowing practice center gets green light Regents move forward with center, water research lab, radar
the rugby and soccer fields on the south side of Blankenship Boulevard, according to a press release . An architectural firm will be selected to draft a building proposal for a Water Innovative Research Laboratory on campus, which will house water research laboratories, classrooms, testing facilities and public learning spaces. This selection process will help the university gauge the probable budget of the construction project, but as of right now, tangible plans are in the early stages, said Nick Hathaway, executive vice president of administration and finance. “Water is one of the strategic areas of research focus here at the university,
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OU received funding for a new practice center for the women’s rowing team, a new water research laboratory and new radar equipment as part of the 19 motions passed at the OU Board of Regents meeting yesterday at the National Weather Center. The Varsity Rowing Practice Center, which will provide approximately 24,000 square feet of space for the team to train indoors, will be located south of
and this research center would generate things like government water agency interest in OU’s studies,” Hathaway said. A motion was passed to proceed with purchasing radar equipment needed to improve the facilities at OU’s Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms based at the National Weather Center on the research campus. The next meeting of the OU Board of Regents currently is scheduled for March 27 and 28 in Oklahoma City, according to a press release . Bennett Hall benhall@ou.edu
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Fair trade activists work to eliminate foul pay CEDAR FLOYD
money to eat — and tend to get trapped in an inescapable cycle of debt, she said. With a trip overseas fresh on their Alta Gracia, a living wage factory in the minds, students petitioned the OU Dominican Republic, pays its workers Bookstore to purchase “She worked for this, more than three times the the majority of its apparel industry average, allowand she earned it, ing workers to afford nufrom companies that pay a living wage. and she’s building it. tritious food, school for The living wage apparel themselves and their chilIt was a wonderful dren, adequate housing, would be of equal quality and cost the same or less transportation and have moment.” than the brands currently savings, she said. ClAY BURnS, in stock, such as Nike and “I think [switching eCOnOMICS SenIOR Champion, said Jessica to Alta Gracia Apparel] Distelhorst, president of would provide a wonderthe Student Organization for Fair Trade. ful opportunity for us,” economics senior The difference is the factory workers Clay Burns said. To be associated with employed by Champion typically make justice, fairness and taking care of people around 20 cents a day — only enough around the world is good for the image
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DeFIneD Living and minimum wage in the Dominican Republic $2.85 (USD) sufficient for nutritional food, transportation, schooling, adequate housing and savings. $0.84 (USD) typically enough for food and possible transportation for a single day. Source: Alta Gracia website
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Scorpion hair used to complete study Class aids in oncampus research MORGAN GEORGE Campus Reporter
How much violence is too much violence? L&A: Graphic films attract many viewers but could the violence affect future blockbuster success? (Page 5)
OU looks to win in Lawrence for first time since 1993 Sports: the ou men’s basketball team is slated for a conference showdown against no. 3 kansas. (online)
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A biology sophomore will be working closely with scorpions next fall as a result of OU’s new undergraduate research initiative. Randall Proctor, a sophomore from Jacksonville, Fla., will conduct research to investigate hairs on the legs of scorpions and their role in water detection. Proctor became interested in research while taking Introduction to Zoology w ith biology professor Doug Gaffin, Proctor said. Gaffin told Proctor about a class with the University College called Research Sooner!, which introduces students to research at OU and prepares them to begin the research process. After taking the University College course,
Coordinator. UResearch is a new system of assistance and support to help undergraduate students conduct research. “There are huge pockets of vibrant undergraduate research happening all over OU, and the Honors College has always been responsible for whatever organization that has happened on campus,” Pendley said. “But, undergraduate research is for all students, not just honors students.” OU undergraduate students involved in research are doing the work of professionals, Pendley pHoto pRoVided The photo provided (above) is a screenshot from a video explaining said. They’re published in the research and the process of elizabeth Knowlton and Douglas peer-reviewed journals in gaffin, department of zoology, as they research the hairs on the disciplines ranging from legs of scorpions. dance, to biology. Proctor approached Gaffin course, offered exclusiveabout researching alongside ly to freshmen in the fall him in his study of scorpi- and opened to all students ons, Proctor said. Thus, in in the spring, is part of a fall 2013, Proctor will begin broader undergraduate reSEE MORE ONLINE his study of scorpion leg search initiative at OU called Visit oudaily.com hair’s role in water detection UResearch, said Joy Pendley, for the complete story with Gaffin as his mentor. OU Undergraduate Research oudaily.com/news The Research Sooner! a n d C r e a t i v e A c t i v i t y
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