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RALLY AT THE CAPITOL
Oklahomans protest âwar on womenâ 300 gathers protest Personhood Act, birth control restrictions saM hIGGINs
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Ab out 300 p e ople congregated Saturday at the Capitol in Oklahoma City to protest recent legislation dealing with womenâs reproductive issues. Mu c h o f t h e r a l l y âs f o c u s pertained to SB 1433 , or the âPersonhood Act,â which states that life begins at conception. The rally was organized by Unite Women , an organization
seeking to identify and address issues pertaining to women and partner with other organizations with similar goals, according to a press release. Un i t e Wo m e n j o i n e d w i t h Oklahomans Against the Personhood Act , which merged with the Oklahoman Coalition for Reproductive Justice in April. OU student and Oklahomans Against the Personhood Act member Danielle Williams participated in the rally to protect herself, she said in an email. âWhen I heard about the Personhood Act ... I was livid. The bill was worded so vaguely that it
threatened many forms of birth control ... and abortion even in cases of life-threatening conditions, rape and incest,â Williams said. âI got involved to protect myself as well as my right to plan my future family how I please.â Election-year politics could contribute to the nature of the legislation, Williams said. âI think if this was not an election year, this would not be such an issue,â she said. The rally began at the First sam hiGGins/the daiLy Unitarian Church, 600 NW 13th St. , and from there, participants Protestors march toward the state Capitol on Saturday in Oklahoma City. The rally was held in response to recent legislation concerning womenâs reproductive issues, see RALLY paGe a2 including SB 1433 (âthe Personhood Actâ) and HB 2381.
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Festival rocks Norman
Norman businesses welcome diversity âWelcomeâ signs a step toward acceptance, project founder says aJINUR seTIWaLDI Campus Reporter
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Fans in the VIP pit cheer for Other Lives on Saturday as the Stillwater band performed on the main stage at Norman Music Festival 5. Other Lives took a break from its worldwide tour with Radiohead to be one of the festivalâs headliners. For more about the weekend, see page B1. Visit OUDaily.com for reviews of headliners Portugal. The Man, Other Lives and Hayes Carll, as well as comedy acts from the festival.
HOGWARTS ON CAMPUS
âNot-So-Yule Ballâ celebrates world of Harry Potter Dance brings Hogwarts magic to OUâs campus BeNNeTT haLL
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T h e u n i v e r s i t y âs Hogwarts on Campus club did its best to bring the world of Harry Potter to OU during its âNot-So-Yule Ball,â Friday on campus. The dance was a springtime spin-off of the wintertime Yule Ball that occurred in âHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.â
After a brief period of inactivity last semester, club president and second year Ravenclaw Kathryn Bautista said Hogwarts on Campus is ready to mobilize next fall. âThis dance is a preview of what is to come,â Bautista said. Attendees dressed in their finest school robes and some even donned formal dance attire in the spirit of the book. Wands were brandished and lightning bolt scars were neatly penciled.
In conjunction with the festivities, a costume contest was held to decide who had the most authentic outfit. The crowd favorite was Brittany Skinner, a self-proclaimed âSlythegryffindor,â who wore a long green dress combined with a classic black school robe. Students also tested their Harry Potter knowledge during a trivia game. Participants who could recall Harry Potter facts
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University College freshmen and Ravenclaws Hannah Neher (left) and see MAGIC paGe a2 Mikay Elliot dance Friday night at the Not-So-Yule Ball.
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Baylor spoils womenâs tennis teamâs upset bid
Donât be a zombie; survive this dead week in style
After an opening round victory, the Baylor Bears eliminated OU from the Big 12 championship with a 4-1 loss. (Sports)
Staying sane this week is as easy as 10 simple steps, conveniently laid out for you by Westlee Parsons. (Page B2)
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