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MOVE-IN DAYS:

Ways to Get to Campus MITCHELL WILLETTS Move-in day is widely regarded as one of the most stressful experiences freshman year, but I have some tips to save you both time and trips back to the car.

LET HOUSING AND FOOD DO THE WORK FOR YOU: My freshman year, I made the mistake of not moving in on the day that I was scheduled — mostly because I’m a rebel, but partly because I forgot. Do not do that. Move in when you’re told and reap the beneﬁts of your obedience. If you have your university-issued student ID, the Sooner Card, then you will want to head to the Lloyd Noble Center for drive-thru check-in. This will allow you to wait out the paperwork in the comfort of your own vehicle. Following check-in, you will be directed to your respective residence hall where a team of OU volunteers and staff will swarm your vehicle and carry its contents into your new home. Once your belongings have been unloaded you’ll be hurried along to parking. There you will leave your car and hop onto a shuttle that will hopefully drop you back off at your dorm. Remember, this will only work if you arrive on your appointed date, which will vary depending upon which residence hall you’ve elected to inhabit.

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KEEP CONSTRUCTION IN MIND: So you’re probably thinking, “this should be easy! Just show up to the LNC and be done in no time!” But you’re wrong. The universe demands that Move-In Day be a harrowing trial by fire. As such, unseen forces have deemed it necessary to shut down the Lindsey Street entrance ramp for construction, severing a major traffic artery and ensuring blockages and levelling top speeds of zero. Knowing that, let’s talk about alternate routes. If you’re coming to Norman from the south, your best bet will be to exit onto State Highway 9 before hitting town, and from there, to turn onto Chautauqua Avenue or South Jenkins Avenue — either of which will take you north to the Lloyd Noble Center. Other viable points of entry include, but are not limited to, West Main Street and Flood Avenue. Coming from the east, you can take Lindsey Street and then turn left onto State Highway 9 before using Chautauqua or South Jenkins. There are plenty of routes leading to the LNC, all of which are going to be filled with bumper-to-bumper miseries as infuriating as a cooking class taught by Guy Fieri — albeit with half the environmental impact.

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event that you can’t make it home by yourself. All you need is a voucher from the University of Oklahoma Student Government Association, located in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, room 181, in order to take a cab home from Airport Express and Yellow Cab.

WHAT TO BRING,

WHAT TO LEAVE BEHIND STORY BY: MITCHELL WILLETTS PHOTOS BY: NOOR EEMAAN Every year some kid puts their car’s suspension to the test by packing it with enough amenities to block out the rearview mirror, apparently thinking they’re moving into the Taj Mahal instead of the barracks that are the OU residence halls. The OU website offers a messy diagram listing the various items students ought to bring. The list was most likely compiled by OU’s own Housing and Food department, and as such, it is best to disregard it. Instead, let me provide you with some insight of my own, gained through firsthand experience. If the item in question is something the TSA would pull you aside and get to know you a little better for, it’s best to leave it at home. If the item creates smoke or an open flame, leave it at home. Yes, this includes incense, you’re the only one who likes the smell of “Ozone Musk” and I promise your neighbors will not be feeling as zen as you when it wafts into their rooms. If it’s alcoholic, then you should leave it at home or in a personal safe — or any number of other compartments an RA can’t inspect on a whim. Also, no pets are allowed. Obviously you know to bring a toothbrush, towels, toilet paper and other basics, but don’t forget to bring cleaning supplies like scrubbing bubbles, germolene, and hydrochloric acid. Some of you have never ironed a shirt in your life, so I suggest you buy a foldable ironing board and learn to do it yourself, or use the Sooner Laundry service and put off becoming an adult for one more year. Alternatively, you can do what I do and stick to T-shirts. Have a talk with your roommate beforehand to determine who’s bringing what; you don’t need duplicate TVs and microwaves. I do, however, advise supplying your own fridge. It isn’t even necessary to pack one, since they’re available for rent from the University, which means less packing and unpacking for you. Those are a few of the less obvious tidbits I wish I had known before Move-In Day, I hope they help. But hey, if you needed some guide to tell you to pack shampoo and detergent, then maybe college isn’t the right fit for you after all.

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DORM LIFE: AN ANALYSIS STORY BY MITCHELL WILLETTS PHOTOS BY KATIE HART & NOOR EEMAAN 10

ost of you will be living in a shoebox jammed into one of three Towers — Adams, Couch, or Walker — so let’s start there. I might be biased, but I think Walker Center is the best of the trio for one simple reason: Xcetera. While it’s true you’ll never be far from food while living on campus, having access to this mini-mart makes it easy to keep your own room stocked with essentials without ever having to head to Walmart. Ran out of milk or ramen? Both are just a short elevator ride away. Conveniently located directly next to the Caf, and home to the best grilled cheese sandwiches on campus, Couch Center clinches a close second. Housed on the ground floor of the building, Couch Express offers a variety of culinary options including breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. It is open until midnight all week. Dead last is Adams Center. Now, there’s nothing wrong with Adams per se — it’s just as efficient for storing college kids as any other building — but the ground floor fried chicken factory, Raising Cane’s, is as much a blessing as it is a curse. Freshmen will flock to this floor of Adams from far and wide, envious of the tower’s residents and their proximity to this promised land. However, what they don’t know, and what I suspect, is that Cane’s may very well be the epicenter for the dreaded “freshman 15” here at OU. There are few who possess the restraint necessary to save themselves from the allure of this salt-perfumed grease pit, pumping out chicken that is both crisp and succulent. It will hit your dopamine receptors like a left hook from Conor McGregor. As a reformed Cane’s addict, I don’t have much advice to offer except to visit the Huff every now and again and, if you have the time, try to take the stairs. Do you get lonely when you go to the bathroom? Do you wish for a more communal experience when at your most vulnerable? The dorms at Cate Center can provide you with that one-of-a-kind truck stop bathroom experience you’ve been missing. You’ll be sharing one lavatory with everyone on your floor, so here’s hoping for clean neighbors. On the bright side, nobody on campus will be closer than Cate residents to Taco Mayo or even Oliver’s, where breakfast is served all day David L. Boren Hall is home to the Honors students, and aside from the prestige of being named for our president. It features its very own library and courtyard. Unfortunately, the bathroom situation here is the same as in Cate. This just goes to show that if you work hard and make good grades, you deserve to be punished. Hope it was worth it for the private library, guys. So, I’ve compared and contrasted the places where the vast majority of you will be laying your heads

down at night, and as you can see, some are empirically better than others. But at the end of the day, they all pale in comparison to Headington Hall. This not-quitean-athletics-dorm-for-legal-reasons residence hall on the corner of Lindsey and Jenkins houses roughly 380 students, 49 percent of whom are student athletes. Like David L. Boren Hall, Headington has its own courtyard, only roughly five times the size and about 10 feet from a Qdoba. The dorms are equipped with couches, microwaves and refrigerators and are available with single-occupancy bathrooms. This provides a level of privacy that, by the end of the semester, most of you will have forgotten even exists. So, settle in and meet your new neighbors. You’re in this for the long haul, and who knows? It might even start to feel like home.

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The Chill Friend

Citations are a thing of myth in your hall. Have a party during quiet hours and don’t bother picking up your room, because this resident assistant just goes with the ﬂow.

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Health Tip: Switch up your diet. Cane’s is great, so is Chick-ﬁl-A — and the dessert bar at the Caf — but

vegetables are important. There’s a salad bar at the Caf, and making an occasional visit to the the Laughing Tomato in the Union wouldn’t be a bad idea either.

CHOOSING YOUR MEAL PLAN STORY BY:

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NOOR EEMAAN

There are more than 20 dining options, most of which accept OU meal plans. Meal plans are linked to your student ID — the Sooner Card — and vary in type and value. Basically, meal plans are made up of meals, meal exchanges and meal points. Meals are speciﬁcally used at the Caf — it has the only all-you-can-eat Chick-ﬁl-A — which has an entrance fee of either one meal or $12.50. Meal exchanges are meals used at locations other than Couch Restaurants. These have a replacement value of $8. Essentially, meal points are dollars that can be applied by using the Sooner Card like a debit card, as each point is worth $1. With all that in mind, here are the various dining options for freshmen living in the Cate, Couch, Walker or Adams Centers:

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The Headington Hall restaurants — Einstein Bros. Bagels and Qdoba — do not accept meal exchanges, as residents there have their own plan. The same goes for Xcetera!, the much-loved convenience store in Walker Center. Couch Restaurants and the eateries in Cate Main let you choose your payment method. There are enhanced meal plans at an extra cost if you need more meals per week or points per semester. There are also commuter and upperclassmen-specifc meal plans. Thankfully, there are many options, so it’s up to you to choose which best suits your eating habits. For those of you who are indecisive, OU allows you to change your meal plan a few weeks into classes. So, if you don’t like the decision you made, you get a second chance.

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Most plans that offer meals are based on a weekly cycle and reset each Sunday morning at 12:01 a.m.

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THINGS TO DO OFF CAMPUS STORY BY MITCHELL WILLETTS

know campus seems huge at first. Finding the right building out of dozens can be daunting. Soon the shock and awe of living on your own begins to fade and a claustrophobia-like feeling begins to set in. The fluorescent hallway lights begin to dim, your twin bed starts to shrink, the coal-black stain on your dorm floor that decades of industrial grade chemicals couldn’t kill seems to grow larger and somehow darker, closer. The jeering of neighbors down the hall that once excited you, forced your feet to walk, and compelled your mouth to talk now leaves you more exhausted than you were before. We all need a change of pace or scenery from time to time, or the kind of rest that sleep can’t provide. Here are some of the best ways and places to do just that. My rock-climbing gym is crowded enough on the weekdays as it is, so I’m sure I’ll regret telling you about Climb Up, but I’m getting paid to divulge all these not-so-well-kept secrets, so here we are. Climb Up is located at 2701 Washington Drive. The gym offers both toprope (the vertical walls

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we all climbed at summer camp) and bouldering walls at varying difficulties, providing challenging routes for climbers either new or seasoned. Climb Up recently opened a new location close to Bricktown in a series of abandoned grain silos at 200 SE 4th St. Routes there reach heights of 100 feet. For the fearless, a number of routes have been installed outdoors. This allows climbers to scale an OKC landmark while battling the infamous Oklahoma breeze. I’m told there are some g e o l o g i c a l f o r m at i o n s south of Norman called the Arbuckle Mountains. I consulted my GPS and a p p a re n t l y I ’ v e d r i v e n through several times, but I don’t ever recall seeing any mountains; foothills, maybe. Weird. Anyway, t h e s e “ m o u n t a i n s ” a re actually quite beautiful and great for hiking. The Arbuckle Wilderness Park is excellent for camping, fishing, and the greatest Okie tradition of them all: noodling. Nothing says fun like a three-foot, bottom-feeding fish wrapped around your forearm. The A r b u c k l e s a re t h e b i g guns, reserved for when you really, really need to get away from it all and

embrace your inner outdoorsman — only less like Grizzly Adams and more like Bob Ross. I spend a truly inordinate amount of time in Bricktown, and for good reason. You wouldn’t normally think of OKC as the place to be, but Bricktown shows that there’s more to the place than decrepit warehouses and rundown roads. Most notably is the Chesapeake Energy Arena, home of the Thunder, but there’s still so much else to see. Don’t laugh, but the Myriad Botanical Garden is my favorite slice of Bricktown. Verdant and affordable, it ’s perfect for a first date or a 50th. Outside, you can enjoy the greenery and vinewrapped architecture amid urban sprawl, but the real magic is the greenhouse dead in the center. The humid, multi-level structure is its own impossible ecosystem, filled with flowers, spines, bark and flora that could never exist within the same borders in nature, much less under the same roof. F r o m t h e r e i t ’s j u s t a short walk to dozens of restaurants, bars, s h o p s a n d c l u b s . Fo r the under-21 crowd,

the recently-opened Brickopolis offers putt-putt and laser tag. Also, it’s located just down the street from a Harkins movie theater. Honestly, there’s really only one place I know in Bricktown that doesn’t at least merit a cursory visit, and that is the American Banjo Museum. Why this place exists is beyond me. Banjos are for moonshine-fueled hoedowns and the sort of people who don’t know that Prohibition has ended. It’s a big world out there; why not spend some of your precious free time exploring it? This list is a great start, but seeing as how I’m neither Lewis nor Clark, I’m sure I’ve missed some things during my stay in the Sooner State. So, get to work on your own list and don’t let me tell you what to do.

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1. Go to OU v. Texas Weekend in Dallas:

This is an absolute must. Of course you should go to as many OU football games as you can because they’re all a blast, especially if you’re kicking it in the student section with your buddies, but OU v. Texas is on a whole other level. Do not let your OU college experience go by without making it down to Dallas to be part of the madness which is the Red River Rivalry.

3. Don’t leave without joining a club:

There are over 150 active student organizations on OU’s campus that allow every student the opportunity to find friends. Don’t see anything you like? You can create your own club by convincing 10 or more people to join. The possibilities are endless.

2. Visit OU’s multiple museums:

The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History are OU landmarks. Each museum holds one-of-a-kind exhibits that are free to OU students.

4. Hit up the Norman Music Festival:

The Norman Music Festival, or NMF, is one of Norman’s most famous events. Each year a bunch of local and national bands and groups get together on Main Street for a long weekend of music, food and fun. Bars stay open late into the night and food trucks line the streets as people from all across the country enjoy the music and atmosphere. You won’t want to miss it.

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5. Make a trip to the Warren:

This is not always the easiest thing to do considering that the Warren Theatre aims to empty your wallet, but it’s well worth the price. The Warren has extensive dinner options, a bar for anyone of legal drinking age and absolutely massive screens for your viewing pleasure. It’s located in Moore right off Highway 35 heading north.

Finally graduated? Make sure you don’t forget to take a quick stroll under the clock tower by the Bizzell library. Legend has it that any student who walks under before they have finished their degree(s) will not graduate from OU, but it’s fair game once you’re done here.

8. Find your lifelong friends:

Campus Corner is a staple of OU culture. There are bars, shops, coffee shops and restaurants everywhere you look, so you and your friends will not lack for places to hang out.

OU is a huge college community with a smalltown feel. You can make friends for life by joining clubs, going to hall meetings and talking to classmates. Put in the effort and you’ll surely find some great people.

9. Visit the Spoon Holder:

10. Study Abroad:

7. Go out to campus corner:

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6. Walk under the OU clock tower:

Take advantage of exploring the world — for college credit! OU provides students with scholarship opportunities to encourage everyone to apply for the full study abroad experience.

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OU DAILY STAFF Here is a totally ofﬁcial, completely accurate and 100 percent subjective list of the best pizza restaurants in Norman. The votes were counted: 100 in total were gathered from the very honest staff here at The Daily and, based on the number of mentions and ﬁrst-place votes, we have determined that this is the most precise ranking of pizza shops in Norman.

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NORMAN’S BEST PIZZA HIDEAWAY (22%) THE PIZZA SHOP (19%) PICKLEMAN’S (11%) DOMINO’S (11%) PAPA JOHN’S (10%) PIZZA SHUTTLE (10%) NEW YORK PIZZA (8%) LITTLE CAESAR’S (4%) MAZZIO’S (3%) CICI’S (2%) 26

It should be mentioned that each pizza place has a scene where it really shines. You should take your location and type of event into account when planning your meal. For example, Pizza Shop offers “The Godfather Pizza,” which is seven freaking pounds of deliciousness for a pretty reasonable price. It’s perfect for large sports gatherings. On the other hand, Pizza Shuttle is great for late night cravings; it delivers quickly and doesn’t ask too much for its services. Be sure to keep in mind the price and your hunger level when deciding where to eat. Some places may take a little longer and cost a little more, but they’ll also taste a lot better. Don’t rush into any decisions and enjoy!

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he mission of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Health Club is to provide the best possible experience for the students, faculty, staff, and community members to achieve their optimal health, improve physical and mental performance, and enhance their lifestyles through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.

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DO’S & of sorority Recruitment DON’TS

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Recruitment Do’s

Recruitment Don’ts

Do stock up a large purse - At OU, the sorority houses are not close together, which means you’ll be walking quite a lot. Stock your purse with flip flops, lip gloss, body spray and baby wipes for those hot summer days. Do ask questions - Use your one-on-one time to learn more about the organization. What activities is it involved in on campus? How much of a time commitment is it? Do be yourself - There is no need fear dressing normally. Be honest with yourself and the other girls! Finding your home will be hard unless you’re sincere. Do get downtime - Recruitment is tiring. Be sure to allow yourself to have some respite. Enjoy living in your new dorm with your roommate before school fires up. Downtime during recruitment is the perfect opportunity to really get to know people. Embrace it! Do have fun - Recruitment is full of excitement and new things! Have fun with it! It’s a great way to meet new people.

Don’t believe everything you see on TV - Most television shows make it seem like sororities are at war with each other. In actuality, many of the houses are friendly and host philanthropy events together. Don’t cut a house based on what you hear - The opinions you hear may be biased or outdated. Go into recruitment with an open mind and trust your gut. Don’t be afraid to ask for anything - It is going to be hot during recruitment. You’re running to different houses outside in the middle of summer. Don’t be afraid to ask for water or go to the bathroom. The girls are there to help you! Don’t bid a house because your friend did - Go into the process for you. If you and your best friend from high school don’t end up in the same house, that’s OK! College is about making new friends. Don’t be afraid to drop - At the end of the day, all the chanting and high-energy isn’t for everyone. If you aren’t going to fully enjoy the sorority or can’t ﬁnd the right ﬁt, don’t be afraid to drop! The university has a ton of ways to get involved beyond Greek life.

Health Tip: Make sure to stop by the Huff every once in a while. Try for at least once a week, but go more often if you can manage it. Trust us, you’ll be happy you did when your friends get winded clibming one of OU’s many staircases and you don’t.

Student Life

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There are many ways to get involved on campus. You can ﬁnd something new, become part of a campus-wide event or even create your own niche! Student Organizations

Tthere are exactly 472 student-run organizations at OU. These cover a wide variety of specific interests and religious beliefs. The best part is, if you don’t find one you like, you can organize one tailored specifically to you.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Most new students have heard about formal recruitment, where you can go through the Greek houses and meet hundreds of new people. If formal recruitment isn’t your cup of tea, check out the other fraternities and sororities at OU. The Independent Greek Council and Multicultural Greek Council are alternative avenues that can lead to friends with interests similar to your own.

CAC (Campus Activities Council)

CAC is an organization that holds university-wide events and activities throughout the academic year at OU. These events ensure that student leadership builds a stronger campus community. Some of these events are Soonerthon, Howdy Week and the Oklahoma Creativity Festival. CAC provides

hands-on learning experience for all students.

Student Government Association

SGA is an excellent way to become an advocate for the OU student body and surrounding community. SGA encourages its members to become next-level leaders as students. Sooner Freshman Council and SGA Senate will help you get more heavily involved at OU.

Presidents Community Scholars

Commonly known as PCS, President’s Community Scholars provides a leadership opportunity and scholarship money to give back to the Norman and OU community while growing your leadership skills. PCS meets once a week on Thursdays to have a meeting that allows its members to ﬂourish and make life-long friends.

Presidents Leadership Scholars

President’s Leadership Scholars, referred to as PLS, provides a deeply-rooted leadership experience for freshmen at OU. Students who are chosen to be a part of this organization attend meetings and events around campus.

African American Student Life

Becoming a part of African American Student Life at the University of Oklahoma ensures a legacy left behind. This branch of student life focuses on retaining and helping students graduate by making the most of their academic career. The Black Student Association and the nine African American Greek life chapters inspire community involvement and personal growth.

American Indian Student Life American Indian Student Life focuses on the development and education of Native American life. Students can participate in cultural events, Heritage Month celebrations and activities promoting community enrichment.

Asian American Student Life

Asian American Student Life provides a community for the thousands of asian and Paciﬁc islander students at OU. The organization is involved with a number of other campus groups, including sorority and fraternity life. The overarching goal is to provide all Asian and Paciﬁc Islander students with cultural support.

Latino Student Life

Latino Student Life is involved in many cultural celebrations throughout the academic year. One of its biggest annual events is the Day of the Dead. With the support offered by this organization, Latino students can engage in fraternity and sorority life while participating in cultural activities.

Gender + Equality Center

The overall goal of this center is to be a student advocate for women and LGBTQ+ students across campus. Each year it provides helplines and informational sessions to students regarding sexual violence and its prevention.

LGBTQ+ Programs

The LGBTQ community welcomes all OU students, no matter their sexual orientation, to become a voice and advocate within the Norman and OU communities. Through this, students can become an LGBTQ or Greek Ally. Armed with information and goodwill, they can challenge inequality and help those students who are discovering their true selves feel more comfortable, welcome and safe.

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Parking Tips STORY BY MADISON ALBERTSON PHOTO BY NOOR EEMAAN Parking on campus can be a nightmare. Whether you’re living in the dorms or commuting from home, you will eventually find yourself battling it out for a parking spot. The most highly coveted lots are just too small, and the spots no one wants require an excessive amount of walking; however, the great majority of students find themselves parking in the latter all too often. Knowing where you can park and where the best spots are in regards to the locations of your classes will make your time here as a Sooner that much easier. The following are tips for navigating campus. Look at the OU Parking Maps The OU Parking Maps can be found on the Parking Services’s website, which features a color-coded map of campus parking lots and garages. Each color corresponds to a different type of lot, such as multi-purpose, housing, and commuter. This is a great way to plan out the best places are for your regular parking needs.

Take advantage of the weekend As far as weekends go, parking is free rein. Since so many people head home, you can virtually park wherever is most convenient for you. Be sure to take advantage of this while living in the residence halls. Read the signs! All of the parking lots and areas have signs that say what type of permit is required for those spaces. Many of these areas have a time during which the permit applies, including staff lots. This means that after a certain time anyone can park in the lot as long as they have an OU parking permit. Take early classes It’s the one thing no one wants to hear and absolutely no one wants to do, but if you’re commuting to campus, then it’s the best way to guarantee a decent parking spot. You can park for free at the Lloyd Noble Center. This is another tip that better applies to commuters. If you don’t want to drop the money on a parking pass, know that students can park for free at

the LNC and catch the shuttle to campus. It’s an easy way to save money that can instead be applied to books or other necessary supplies. Try environmentallyfriendly options If possible, go without a car and opt to travel by bike or on foot; it’s a great way to save money and avoid the stress of university parking. Whether you commute or live within walking or biking distance, try your best to utilize this option. Campus offers daily parking passes in case there is inclement weather. Explore off-campus parking options There are various nearby, off-campus options that are either free or significantly cheaper than an OU parking permit. Be sure to explore these if you are commuting. Give yourself plenty of time This applies to on-campus students and commuters like. Memorize your schedule and allow yourself plenty of time to get from one place to another. Know when to leave in case any unforeseen circumstances occur. Timing is key.

OUR ATHLETES TO KNOW BY KATE CAUDILL PHOTOS BY OU DAILY STAFF

It was a big year for Sooner sports in 2015-2016. This season saw the return of many star athletes as well as the introduction of some new players.

SOFTBALL

BAKER MAYFIELD FOOTBALL

Expect Mayﬁeld to continue the chase for another national title and the Heisman Trophy over the next two years. With a year in Lincoln Riley’s new offensive system in the books, Mayﬁeld and the Sooners are heavy favorites to win the Big 12 in 2016.

This freshman had a lot of buzz coming into the season as the younger sister of Michigan’s Sierra Romero, who won the 2016 USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year award. Sydney held her own and even faced her sister in the Women’s College World Series. Sydney went on to hit a home run in the bottom of the ﬁfth in OU’s ﬁrst game against Auburn, leading to a victory in the game and eventually the series.

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Religious Studies Program The Religious Studies Program welcomes you to OU! Our courses are a great way to broaden your horizons! Explore our freshman and sophomore course options while meeting General Education requirements. We have courses in Intro to Religious Studies, Comparative Religions, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Native American Philosophy.

For more information, see our website at http://rels.ou.edu.

YUL MOLDAUER

GYMNASTICS

Moldauer competed for a spot on the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Olympic Team after a tie for ﬁfth at the 2016 P&G Gymnastics Championships. At OU, the freshman won the individual NCAA all-around national title, while the Sooners won their 10th national title by 10 points.

SOFTBALL

This freshman first baseman had some major plays during the Women’s College World Series, including a home run to defeat Alabama in the first round and a game-saving out in the first game against Auburn. One of eight freshmen on the roster this year, Knighten will be back next year with her teammates to protect their title.

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CHAYSE CAPPS

Capps made history in her junior year, setting a program record for the highest all-around score at a meet at Texas Woman’s University in February. Capps and the team went on to win a national championship in April. Capps was named to ﬁve All-American teams in 2016, becoming only the second Sooner to do so.

SOCCER

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Pierre-Louis was voted Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year. She ﬁnished third in the Big 12 with a shooting percentage of .577 and set an OU record with seven blocks against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament. One of her biggest moments came when she scored 17 points off the bench against No. 6 Texas for a 7456 win. 38

JORDAN WOODARD

The senior guard is one of two starters returning next season. Woodard led the team with 12 points during the tough loss to Villanova in the Final Four, but it’s his passing ability that has people buzzing. He averages 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

The freshman had four goals last season, three of which led to wins for the Sooners. Dao was named to the AllBig 12 Freshman Team. The team went undefeated in their spring games with two wins and two ties.

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Coffee Shops STORY BY

MADISON ALBERTSON

CRIMSON AND WHIPPED CREAM: Known for their cupcakes and pastries Crimson and Whipped Cream is a wonderful spot to grab a sweet treat and, of course, coffee. Even though its cupcakes made it popular, it continues to please its patrons by providing an airy atmosphere where you can gather with friends to socialize, work on projects, and have a study session before exams. SECOND WIND: Second Wind is located on Campus Corner. This coffeehouse is unique because it’s a nonproﬁt. Although Second Wind makes a great study spot, it also hosts concerts, open-mic nights, lectures from OU professors and other exciting events. Second Wind creates a fantastic environment for students and the Norman community.

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KATIE HART Norman is ﬁlled with a plethora of cool and unique places to study and grab a cup o’ Joe (or tea, if coffee isn’t your thing). Whether you want to stay on campus or get away for a little while, you are guaranteed to fall in love with one of the many nooks this college town has to offer. Here, in no particular order, is a list of some of Norman’s greatest spots to spread out your books and enjoy some much needed caffeine. THE BOOKMARK: The Bookmark is located on the lower level of the Bizzell Memorial Library. It partners with Starbucks, which means you can easily access your favorite caffeinated beverage while cramming for exams in the Bizz. It also serves tea and offers a variety of food items to snack on. Plenty of seating makes it a lovely study and/or lunch spot. MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR: Although Michelangelo’s is probably the furthest from campus, its location is part of its appeal. Located on Main Street, it’s right in the middle of one of the coolest places in Norman. This is the perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee and even a bite to eat. GREY OWL COFFEE Grey Owl is located on Grey Street near downtown Norman. Its chai tea latte is one of the best in Norman and its cozy ambience is absolutely perfect for studying or simply relaxing with friends. 40

*If you’re looking for convenience, there are three Starbucks locations close to campus — two of which are within walking distance. One is located in the Oklahoma Memorial Union; it even takes meal points and exchanges! Another is located on Campus Corner, and a third is on Main Street.

Watch your step and look both ways this year as three major construction jobs continue on campus STORY BY

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Parking garage construction on Jenkins

Construction on residential colleges.

There is ongoing construction on a new residential college, the football stadium and a new parking garage. Most of the construction is happening on the southern part of campus. The residential college will provide on-campus housing for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Youâ€™ll notice the construction for it along the south side of Lindsey Street facing the football stadium. Donâ€™t fret too much, though. The new residential college will be ready for occupancy by fall 2017, so you might be walking right by your new home for the next three years. The south side of the stadium is also under construction, rendering the conjoining sidewalk along Lindsey Street unusable. The renovations will increase the capacity of fans that can enter the Sooner stadium, so not all is lost due to this minor inconvenience. Another hindrance for those who will be walking or driving on the southern part of campus is the construction of a new parking garage on Jenkins Avenue. The garage will provide an additional 1,221 parking spots, which cannot come soon enough since attendance rises each year.

Construction south of the stadium.

BY OU DAILY STAFF PHOTOS BY NOOR EEMAAN

Below is a collection of important words to know if you are going to be hooﬁng it across the OU campus. Students have developed a whole new linguistic trend consisting mostly of shorthand including abbreviated versions of buildings and places. Campus dialect has developed over the course of decades and is the culmination thousands of students from various walks of life and social niches, so it’s not entirely consistent and doesn’t always make sense. 42

It may beneﬁt you to read and memorize this lingo so as not to walk around confused or annoyed by the strange sounds you hear from your fellow students. This list won’t deﬁne every unfamiliar utterance you may encounter during your time at OU, but hopefully this guide will give you an idea of what the Sooner language looks like and will function as your own personal Rosetta Stone for college life.

THE BIZZ:

Shorthand for OU’s main study spot, the Bizzell Memorial Library.

THE CAF:

Heaven first semester, hell second semester. Home to Chick-fil-A, great burgers and mid-afternoon regrets.

CANE’S:

Fried chicken joint located inside Adams Center. Where you’ll be eating at 2 a.m. every Saturday night.

THE DAILY:

OU’s student newspaper.

DBO:

A term of endearment for OU President David Boren.

HOMECOMING:

There’s no dance, but there is a party. Still — “you can dance if you wanna, you can leave your friends behind.”

THE HUFF:

The Huston Huffman Fitness Center. You can play basketball, lift weights and attend early-morning fitness classes here.

IFC:

Interfraternity Conference. This is the governing body of the fraternity system.

THE LIBRARY:

This is a bar. Don’t plan to study here.

THE MONT:

A popular 21st birthday spot just north of campus. Known for their swirl — part margarita, part sangria — and queso.

PANHELLENIC:

The governing body of the sorority system.

POMPING:

Pushing tissue paper through chicken wire — a lot of chicken wire.

RUF/NEKS:

OU’s official hype-men. They drive the Schooner on the football field when the Sooners score.

SGA:

Student Government Association. This falls somewhere between a student council and Congress.

UNITY GARDEN:

The sunken-in area on the South Oval. Formerly known as the Passion Pit.

UPB:

Union Programming Board. It’s a student group that plans activities in the Union.

THE WARREN:

Where OU students go to the movies. It’s located about 20 minutes from campus, but the experience is well worth the drive.

XCETERA!:

Convenience store located in Walker Center. It’s a little pricey, but where else are you going to get ramen during dead week? 43

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES STORY BY MADISON ALBERTSON

College is one of the most exciting times in our lives. It’s an unfamiliar place with new faces and experiences around every corner. The University of Oklahoma offers plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus and the academics are absolutely incredible. Being at OU is an awesome experience that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Unfortunately, college life often causes a lot of stress. So many new things can become too much to handle; we can find ourselves scared, confused and lost. School work, finances, clubs, Greek life and/or thoughts about the future can lead to overwhelming feelings that we don’t know how to deal with. Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety can become a harsh reality for students during their time in college. Their new location, independence, academic pressure and busy lifestyle may bring on thoughts and feelings that are heavier than we’re used to coping with. If you find yourself facing thoughts or feelings that you have never experienced — fear, panic, desperation or anger, for example — OU offers various resources to help. There are places you can go where you’ll be safe and won’t have to worry about being judged or stigmatized. Always remember that you are not alone.The Goddard Health Center offers counseling and psychiatric services to OU students. Whether you think you are dealing with a more serious mental disorder or you simply need someone to talk you through a stressful time, the counselors at Goddard are a wonderful resource.

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Here are a few phone numbers to keep in mind in case you ever find yourself in a situation where you need outside help:

University Counseling Center:

(405) 325-2911 *The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers emergency services in case of an urgent crisis. A list a qualifying instances can be found at www.ou.edu/ucc.html

National Hopeline Network:

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-442HOPE (1-800-442-4673) *Suicide prevention, awareness, and education. Available 24/7.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

OU Advocates: Dial 911 (on campus) or (405) 6150013 (off campus or by cell) and ask for OU Advocates regarding sexual assault issues.

Always remember to call 911 if there is an emergency.

Pictured here is the Goddard Health Center on Elm Street. Goddard offers counseling and psychiatric services to OU Students.

St. Thomas More UNIVERSITY PARISH & CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER The Catholic community for students, faculty and staff at the University of Oklahoma.

MASS TIMES

Celebration of Sacraments Music & Liturgy Eucharistic Adoration Daily Rosary Weekly Sunday Suppers Mission Trips FOCUS Bible Studies Retreats Service Projects Speakers & Visiting Scholars

Parents of new students!

MONDAY-FRIDAY

5:15 PM DURING ACADEMIC YEAR: 9:00 PM LATE NIGHT LITURGY ON WED.

SATURDAY VIGIL

5:00 PM (CANCELED ON OU HOME FOOTBALL GAME DAYS)

SUNDAY 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM

OU MEMORIAL STADIUM Lindsey St.

join us for a special Mass and Welcome

Lunch

during

move-in

week! Call or email the Parish Office at stmuniversityparish@gmail.com.

HUSTON HUFFMAN FITNESS CENTER

Jenkins Ave.

You and your students are invited to

HEADINGTON HALL

stm-ou.org 405.321.0990 Stinson St.

ST. THOMAS MORE 100 STINSON ST. NORMAN, OK 73072

- STM/ OU CATHOLIC - OU CATHOLIC stmstudents@gmail.com

NO. 1 IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA Highest ranking ever achieved by an Oklahoma Law School in U.S. News & World Report rankings

NO. 14 MOOT COURT COMPETITION PROGRAM IN THE NATION The Blakely Advocacy Institute

NO. 17 BEST VALUE LAW SCHOOL IN THE NATION National Jurist The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo