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WednesdAY, JAnuArY 16, 2013 THE DAILY O’COLLEGIAN problems PAge 3 by Catherine Sweeney Investigative Reporter

Editor’s note: this story is the second in a three-part series.

Summer 2012 was hot and sticky. On a Wednesday in June, around noon, she entered the Blue Diamond Cabaret for the first time. “I was terrified,” she said. Before she left, she chugged some liquid courage, otherwise known as rum and Coke. She was drunk. A friend drove her. She wore a zip-up hoodie with no bra and a pair of jeans. courtesy photo She traipsed through the door, OSU Design, Housing and Merchandising students show off their red dresses for National Wear Red Day on Friday. from the light of midday into the dim, smoky club, and asked by Saleah about women’s heart health. come out to support this is- part into our dresses and try- goes through heart disease.” to see the manager. Blancaflor The dresses were displayed sue and to come out to see the ing to incorporate the inspira- She said what she got out She told him that she was Staff Reporter at the a.k.a. gallery starting at dresses we made.” tion and the emotions of what from this whole process is not looking for a job. He looked at 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Through- Vang said the creation of heart disease can be to some- only to raise awareness about her. Through fashion, OSU ap- out the evening, guest speak- the red dresses began last se- one.” heart health, but also to be He asked her to unzip her parel design students touched ers made presentations. Merit mester after representatives Vang said the dress she de- inspired by what happens in hoodie. She obliged. the hearts of many on Friday. awards, as well as a Best in from the Oklahoma Heart signed represents the armor of reality rather than fantasy. “I need to see your body,” he In honor of National Wear Show award, were given out to Hospital and a woman who a woman. “With fashion and design, a said. “Take off your pants.” Red Day for Women and some of the student designers. had survived heart disease “My dress embodies the lot of the inspiration you get He asked if she had any Heart Disease Awareness on Rebecca Vang, an apparel came to speak to her class way a woman carries herself,” comes from a fantasy world,” stretch marks. She didn’t. Friday, red dresses designed design senior, was one of the about the journey she went Vang said. “I used two differ- Vang said. “But with this, it He handed her some shoes by eight OSU students from students who made a dress through, which served as in- ent pieces of fabric, leather and was more based on reality and and had her “try out.” the Design, Housing and featured in the gallery. spiration. satin which are both contrast- actually had a story to tell.” The shoes were the first -in Merchandising department “Having my dresses fea- “This woman shared her ing. I wanted to incorporate The dresses will be on dis- stitution of the stripper industry were showcased in Oklahoma tured at this event was amaz- story about the journey she the softness of a woman, the play at the a.k.a. gallery until introduced to Devin. City. In collaboration with ing,” Vang said. “I had never went through with heart dis- satin, with the empowerment Feb. 28. On the same day, the “We have to wear stripper the Oklahoma Heart Hos- been to the Paseo Arts Dis- ease,” Vang said. “Each of us in and strength of a woman, dresses will be modeled at a heels,” she said. “If it’s under pital, the dresses were at the trict before so it was a good the class had our own percep- which is the leather. The char- cocktail reception at Ruth 3-inches or our shoes are off, it’s Paseo Arts Distract: Art of the experience, especially for such tion of how we perceive the acteristics of the fabric that I Meyers in Oklahoma City. considered prostitution.” Heart event for the Go Red a great cause like this. It was journey of heart disease for a used were representing the See Devin Page 8 campaign to raise awareness great seeing a lot of people woman, and that played a big quality of a woman when she [email protected] Library hosting concert series SGA voting on club registrations by Taryn Sanderson the intellectual and cultural “It’s come and go, so if you Staff Reporter hub of campus. Series that have to come late or leave are like the Noon Concerts early, it’s fine at this kind of Grab a sandwich and enjoy are one way we pursue that.” event.” the harmonies within the li- The Noon Concert Series This week, the series will brary walls. displays the talents of young be playing a teaser from The Noon Concert Series musicians at OSU through a “L’Elisir D’Amore,” the op- starts at noon today at the casual, informal setting. era that took place over the Peggy V. Helmerich Brows- “I think the most excit- weekend. ing Room in the Edmon Low ing part the Noon Concert “We hope students and Library. The library is ready Series is the fact that all our employees will come and hear for the concert series to start performances feature OSU something new,” Cain-Wood up again this semester. students,” Cain-Wood said. said. “Maybe you’ll discover “At the library, we have “It really showcases the talent some new music you really been pleased to cultivate this we have here on campus.” like.” partnership with OSU Mu- The library wants to em- The Noon Concert Series sic,” said Bonnie Cain-Wood, phasize the easygoing and will host the Trombone Octet a senior communications spe- welcoming environment the this Valentine’s Day. The con- cialist at the OSU Libraries. series generates. certs are all free, from noon to brandon wilken/O’Collegian “The series is very popular, “We host them over the 1 p.m. and welcome all stu- SGA Senator Baylee Butler listens during a meeting. SGA meets today at 7 p.m. and it is one of our longest lunch hour, so you can bring dents on campus. running event series. We have your lunch and eat during the by Christine Walsh business, the revision on the and representatives. Legisla- [email protected] a vision of the Library being concert,” Cain-Wood said. SGA Reporter bylaws from Title III, section tion is to be forwarded to com- 3.2.3 is still under amendment. mittees concluding the new Oklahoma State Univer- The current section states, business. sity’s Student Government “The Supreme Court and its The SGA senate will also re- Association will consider individual Justices shall be pro- flect back on the minutes from several bills tonight concern- hibited from hearing or ruling the Jan. 30 meeting and hear ing co-sponsorships from upon any petition of Judicial reports from executives includ- SGA and registered status on Review, and shall be prohibited ing Holbrook and Vice Presi- campus. from issuing writs or state- dent Blaine Hufnagel. For new business, Stillwa- ments on any point of law, spe- Senate reports from the ter Bible Campus Group and cifically concerning the extent committee chairs, constitu- Cowboy Waterworks will of its own powers as prescribed ency and newly elected Vice- represent their organization in Article III and other sec- Chairman Dalton Downing and pending bills for estab- tions of the SGA Constitu- will proceed as well. Among lishment. tion.” the committee chairs will be Other organizations mo- The revision grants legisla- budget, public affairs commit- tioning for co-sponsorship tive and executive power to tee, committee on student or- will include the Medieval petition the SGA court to re- ganization, and internal affairs. Studies Group, OSU Horse- consider its ruling. Last week, Concluding the meeting man’s Association, Fellow- it was motioned for reconsid- will be Senate Chairman Ste- ship of Christian Athletes eration and will be discussed by phen Rogers’ report and any and the Indonesian Overseas senators. student concerns. Student Association. The fol- New business will consist of The SGA will meet today at lowing bills will be regarded a presidential veto from SGA 7 p.m. in Case Study One of as unfinished business during President Flint Holbrook, fol- the Student Union. courtesy of OSU libraries tonight’s meeting as well. lowed by open/close nomina- The Noon Concert Series will begin at noon today in the Edmon Low Library. For further unfinished tions and voting on liaisons [email protected]

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SweetieContact the O’CollyShout Advertising office at 405-744-7371 Out or email [email protected] for more info. Wednesday, FebruaryS 6, 2013 PORTTheS Daily O’Collegian Page 2 Column: Smart lives up to the hype has sat down to eat lunch with his team win. He leads the team you. in assists (4.6) and steals (2.9), Marcus Smart But you have done nothing. and he is second on the team in You have not answered the call. points (14.2), rebounds (5.8) and 14.2 points per For the 600 of you who have minutes (32.7). Did I mention game not picked up your student tick- he is doing all this while learn- ets, there is no excuse. Those ing a new position? 5.8 rebounds per who have picked up your tickets, His play only gets better as game what more do you want? the games get bigger. In OSU’s KIERAN STECKLEY The team is winning and has surprising upset of No. 6 N.C. 4.6 assists per already tied last season’s win to- State, Smart had 20 points, sev- game Sports Reporter tal, there is unquestionable star en rebounds, seven assists, four power and this year’s squad plays blocks and four steals. In a tough By now you’ve heard it hun- with an intensity and excitement loss to No. 10 Gonzaga, he to- Not bad for a kid who hasn’t dreds of times. that any fan would love. taled 23 points, four rebounds turned 19 yet. Bring the rowdy back. Pack But that’s not why you should and six dimes. With all this recognition, the house. Occupy GIA. attend games. Still not impressed? Smart has been rising up NBA Cowboys coach Travis Ford You need to watch Marcus Just last week, Smart hit his draft boards. Scouts rave about has personally invited you to Smart play the game of basket- first game winner at the college his versatility and some think Gallagher-Iba Arena. Le’Bryan ball while you still can. level to defeat Iowa State in our he could be the best player of Nash and Marcus Smart have The McDonald’s All-Amer- own backyard. the 2013 class, should he choose met with you to spread the word. ican arrived on campus with What did he do for an en- to enter the draft after this year. Athletic Director Mike Holder all the hype in the world. He core? Nothing, except will the Smart is projected to go as high was coming off back-to-back Cowboys to victory against No. as the fifth overall pick. It’s hard Up next 5A state championships in the 2 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, to turn down that kind of money. Cowboy basketball state of Texas, had scholarship one of the biggest upsets in I have no idea whether Smart offers from the likes of Kansas school history. Smart got the plans on leaving for the NBA af- vs. and North Carolina and helped game-winning steal in the final ter this year or not. I have never Team USA win the FIBA seconds. talked to him about it but I Americas U18 Championships Although you haven’t taken doubt even he knows. He is con- Against: in Brazil. notice, the rest of the country centrating on winning games. Oklahoma State vs. I refused to buy into the hype has. Smart is a finalist for the That’s the kind of man he is. Baylor without at least seeing him play. I Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Whether Smart leaves for When: watched him for all of about five Guard of the Year Award. He the NBA or stays another year, Tonight at 6 p.m. minutes of practice and came to was named to the John R. watching him play is worth the Where: one conclusion: It is impossible Wooden Award Midseason price of admission. Twenty or 30 Gallagher-Iba Arena to overrate Marcus Smart. Top 25 List, one of just two years from now you’ll be able to Television: He is that good. true freshmen on the list. Smart brag you saw Marcus Smart play ESPN2 Smart is a Swiss Army knife was also named to the Sporting college basketball. I know I will. jackie dobson/O’Collegian Radio: for Travis Ford, a classic case of a News midseason All-America Marcus Smart shoots over KU’s Kevin Young at Phog Allen Cowboy Network player doing what he can to help team. [email protected] Fieldhouse. Smart has been vital to the team this season.

Men’s basketball schedule

Tonight vs Baylor at 6 p.m.

Feb. 9 at Texas at 12:30 p.m.

Feb. 13 at Texas Tech at 6 p.m.

Feb. 16 vs Oklaho- ma at 12:30 p.m.

Feb. 20 vs Kansas at 8 p.m.

Feb. 23 at West Virginia at 1 p.m.

Feb. 27 at TCU at 6 p.m.

March 2 vs Texas at 3 p.m.

March 6 at Iowa State at 6 p.m.

March 9 vs Kansas State at 12:30 p.m.

March 13-16 Big 12 Conference Tournament in Kansas City Women’s basketball schedule

Feb. 10 at Okla- homa at 4 p.m.

Feb. 13 at West Virginia at 6 p.m.

Feb. 16 vs Kansas State at 4 p.m.

Feb. 20 at TCU at 7 p.m.

Feb. 23 vs Okla- homa at 2 p.m.

Feb. 27 at Texas Tech at 7 p.m.

March 2 vs Texas at 11 a.m.

March4 at Iowa State at 7 p.m.

March 8-11 Big 12 Conference Tournament in Dallas Wednesday, FebruaryS 6, 2013 PORTThe SDaily O’Collegian Page 3 Cowgirls keep TCU winless OSU, Baylor to play tonight sity he saw during the previ- to let this game go and focus by Derek Hatridge ous game against Baylor, and on the next one.” by Cody STAvenhagen Sports Reporter really enjoyed the way the Despite the tenacity of Cowgirls battled their way the Cowgirl offense, the Sports Reporter It was exactly what Jim to a runaway lead. Lady Horned Frogs (7-14, Littell wanted to see. “We gave up some threes 0-10) put up a valiant fight, Oklahoma State beat No. 22 Oklahoma State that I didn’t like that we gave especially in the second half Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse. defeated Texas Christian in those threes up, but then we where they slowly tried to Marcus Smart did a back- a dominating 76-59 victory got on a stretch for about ten chip away at the Cowgirls’ flip on the court. Tuesday night in Gallagher- minutes where I didn’t think lead. Littell recognized that Players embraced coach Iba Arena. they got a good look,” Lit- effort and said that while Travis Ford in the locker OSU initially fell be- tell said. “We rebounded off they’re young and are still room. hind as the Lady Horned of it, and played some pretty learning, TCU will be a team The upset made national Frogs came blasting out of good defense.” that will become a challenge headlines, and a large group the gate, making two quick Tiffany Bias led the scor- in Big 12 play. of fans greeted the Cowboys threes to take the lead, but ing attack for OSU, racking “They’ve got some nice with cheers upon their return the Cowgirl coach wasn’t all up 19 points, eight assists players on their group, and to Gallagher-Iba. that surprised to see it. and five steals. She was fol- they’re young. They’re very The basketball vibe is back “If you look at their lowed by Toni Young with young,” Littell said. “They’ve in Stillwater — at least for scores, they got blown out 18 points, 14 rebounds, five got something to build on. now. by Baylor and I think it was blocks and Kendra Suttles, They’re going to win some No. 22 Oklahoma State 18, 20 points against OU, who had 13 points and nine games before this thing’s will look to capitalize on the but other than that, they’ve boards. over.” momentum and keep spirits played everybody close,” While pleased with the Next up for OSU is round high as it hosts Baylor on Littell said. way her team played to halt one of Bedlam, and Littell Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Gal- “I think they led the last a two-game losing streak, believes that this win will lagher-Iba Arena. jackie dobson/O’Collegian three or four games going Young said the Cowgirls help kick start the Cowgirls’ The Cowboys (15-5, 5-3) Phil Forte passes to a teammate at Phog Allen Fieldhouse. into the last two minutes.” need to keep grinding as game in Norman. seek to avenge their lacklus- 14.5 points and 9.4 rebounds The Pokes (16-5, 5-5) they make their way through “We’ve just got to get ter performance in Waco on per game. WANT MORE? soon found a rhythm of conference play. some rest now,” Littell said. Jan. 21, where the Bears (14- Austin had five blocked For the rest of this their own and began to “You can’t always reflect “We’ll be ready for when we 7, 5-3) took down OSU by a shots last time against the story, visit torch TCU’s defensive ef- on the last games. You have go into OU.” score of 64-54. Cowboys, and though he is a ocolly.com/sports forts. Littell wanted his to let those go,” Young said. OSU has made major threat inside, Austin’s biggest team to keep up the inten- “This is a win, but we have [email protected] strides since that game, but attribute may be his versatil- Ford still said the team has a ity. Up next cowboy basketball Up next lot to learn from the tape of “He’s a tough challenge cowgirl basketball its first meeting with Baylor. because he plays so much in- “We had too many break- side-outside,” Ford said. “He’s vs. downs defensively, too many 7-1 and he shoots threes as vs. mistakes,” Ford said. “(Bay- well as anybody. lor) made some great shots “He’s a top-10 pick, no Against: Against: and played well and did some question. The things he can Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma State vs. really good things, no ques- do inside-outside definitely Baylor Oklahoma tion. But we made some mis- make him a problem.” When: When: takes that we can’t afford to Baylor also boasts the Big Tonight at 6 p.m. Sunday at 4 p.m. make against a talented team 12’s Preseason Player of the Where: Where: like Baylor.” Year — senior point guard Gallagher-Iba Arena Norman, Okla. OSU will have to coun- Pierre Jackson. Television: Television: ter a Bears roster filled with Jackson averages 19 points ESPN2 FSN talent. The literal biggest and 5.9 assists per game and Radio: challenge is 7-foot-1 center is known as the driving force Cowboy Network Isaiah Austin, who averages of the Baylor team.

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HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10-8 / SATURDAY 10-6 / SUNDAY 12-5 Wednesday, FebruaryOP 6, 2013 INIOTheN Daily O’Collegian Page 4 ’s single disappointing “It’s not a definite hiatus,” according return. Where have the boys been for the Like Wentz or not, I can admit that to bassist , Fall Out Boy The group returned with not only a last three years, you ask? Drummer I “get” the love of FOB from years ago. members went their own way and new single, but promise of a new album has spent the time guest- “” was catchy seemed to forget about the “Dance, release in early May as well as a reunion drumming for other groups and keep- as hell. A little sloppy in some places, Dance” days. And let’s be honest, we tour titled “Save Rock N Roll” begin- ing up with his record label. and Wentz often eats up Trohman’s did too. ning May 14th. Guitarist also spent guitar parts with his bass lines, but it While I’m biased as I’m not the big- It also promised eight pre-tour time playing for other groups until he contains some solid tracks. gest Fall Out Boy fan, I would like to shows, which began Tuesday night in formed his own called The Damned “,” fine, but I’m un- pose the question of how many people Chicago. The new tour will not bring Things (which Hurley is also involved impressed by the single or by the news CHEYENNE CONRADY have heard anyone say, “Man, I can’t FOB to Oklahoma, but it will pass in). Vocalist took on a of reunion. I’m not expecting much. wait for Fall Out Boy to come out with through Texas for three days in the be- complete solo project, an album titled Here’s to hoping they prove me Features Editor a reunion album!” in the last three years. ginning of June. “Soft Punk,” which sold 23,000 copies. wrong. However, that didn’t stop the news of Although its new single, titled “My Pete Wentz, well, he spent three years In November of 2009, teenage- reunion, broken Monday morning via a Songs Know What You Did in the being Pete Wentz. Not only did he form beloved group Fall Out Boy went on press release, from exploding all over the Dark (Light ‘Em Up)” lacks a strong a duo titled , which did well Cheyenne Conrady is a hiatus just a few days after its great- Internet. Those who were once wearing beat to follow, catchy lyrical tones or at first and then fizzled out, but he also multimedia journalism est hits album “Believers Never Die” braces and aspiring to be “A Little Less even a guitar or bass part that sounds divorced and is cur- sophomore. dropped. Sixteen Candles, A Little More Touch believable, crowds at the opening Chi- rently working on “Grey,” a book about [email protected] With little explanation other than Me” seemed eager as ever to see FOB’s cago show on Tuesday were delighted. his rise to fame. Netflix has strong original content

and I found that way this past nal content, and they’re com- and I loved it. Because the tracting new customers to sign possibly need at a fraction of weekend. On Friday, Netf- ing out in full force. After episodes were released all at up for their services. They are the cost and available instantly lix premiered all 13 episodes outbidding competitors like once (as opposed to week-by- premiering four more original over the Internet. of David Fincher and Kevin HBO and Showtime, it spent week), the series didn’t have shows this year. I’m hopeful Cable and production com- Spacey’s new political drama about $100 million for two to rely on artificial cliffhang- that producing content works panies will have to adapt to House of Cards. seasons of the show up-front. ers to convince me to watch out for Netflix, but only time this changing demographic if Netflix has always had an That’s about double what a the next episode. It was just a will tell. they hope to survive. If they OK selection of movies and normal TV shows costs to click away. I think the next few years can’t figure out how to make documentaries, but the pow- make. Because the creators had will be interesting for the money from people who will GEOFFREY HARDEN ers of instant streaming have Netflix also accomplished total artistic freedom, they television and cable industry. binge-watch six hours of always shined the brightest another feat; they gave the were able to fully develop dark As the Millennial generation something they’ve made in Opinion Columnist in the TV section. Once I got writers and directors complete and complex characters doing begins to graduate and start one sitting, they aren’t doing Netflix set up in my living artistic freedom to create the ruthless things but whom we their careers, more and more something right. Television is a great me- room, I’ve spent many hours show they wanted to make. still empathize with. of them aren’t signing up for dium for a story. A season and weekends binge-watching I finished season one of To Netflix, these shows are cable. I know I won’t be. Be- Geoffrey Harden is a usually lasts for 10 to 20 epi- TV shows. House of Cards sometime just creative marketing. They tween Hulu Plus, Netflix, management information sodes. This gives writers plenty House of Cards is one of after midnight on Saturday. give people something they iTunes and Prime, systems senior. of time to develop characters Netflix’s first forays into origi- It felt like a 13-hour movie, want to watch in hopes of at- I have all the content I could [email protected] that have a heart and that con- nect with the audience. Once audiences have con- nected, they see first-hand how the characters grow and develop over the season. Mov- ies have to make this same connection to the audience in a fraction of the time and of- ten don’t succeed. This is gen- erally why I prefer TV more than movies. Even though I prefer TV, it could be better. It takes pa- tience to get connected to a show when it only comes on once a week. Because of this, it has become commonplace for writers to add superficial cliffhangers in episodes to convince viewers to come back for next week’s episode. It has also become com- monplace for production staff to be forced into changing the story of an episode to cater to the whims of network ex- ecutives (I’m looking at you, NBC/Community). Ideally, It shouldn’t take a few weeks to get into a show. I think they could be pre- sented in a much better way, sean higgins/O’Collegian Month offers chance for reflection tional music impact and the of the incident sparked out- the Stevenson Expressway if not all of Mexican descent. Being in Stillwater, I have yet number of other prominent rage that led to the destruc- (I-55). When you walk around to find the same quality. Civil Right leaders and leg- tion of Black Wall Street. Little Village is known as Little Village community Just as the entrepreneurial ends that made impacts in The thriving entrepreneurial the “Mexico of the Midwest,” you forget that you’re even spirit sparked the success of sports, business and commu- spirit of Black Wall Street and let me tell you it is very in the U.S. because it literally African-Americans of the nities. came to a closing starting true and has been named by feels like you’re in Mexico. 1900s Black Wall Street in What has been forgotten May 30, 1921. Mayor Rahm Emanuel as the Sorry spring breakers, it Tulsa, its spark has silently by some but not all is the Although Greenwood “2nd Magnificent Mile” be- is not like party-town Can- touched the Mexican com- silent impact that Black cun but an actual Mexican munity of Little Village in JOSE FULGENCIO Wall Street in Tulsa had town that you would see in the South Side of Chicago. on minority communities ‘Not only are we celebrating the non-spring break vacation This Black History Opinion Columnist throughout the United success of prominent African-Americans cities. Month, not only are we cele- States. but also remembering what Black Wall Little Village thrives on brating the success of promi- Black Wall Street was a the entrepreneurial spirit nent African-Americans As the celebration of section of the Greenwood Street did for Greenwood.’ ranging from the sur- but also remembering what Black History Month be- community of northern vival businesses of people Black Wall Street did for gins, we cannot forget how Tulsa in the early 1900’s selling fruit, corn on the Greenwood. the African-American com- with thriving entrepreneurs today is not a reflection of cause of the billions plus in cob (Mexican style) and ice As we celebrate Black munity has impacted all U.S. of black-owned businesses Black Wall Street of the sales generated on a yearly cream. History Month, organiza- communities by breaking the ranging from grocery stores 1900s, the entrepreneurial basis. For those who do not There are lifestyle busi- tions such as the E-Club will racial barriers. and medical and law offices spirit that was started with know, the Chicago Magnifi- nesses such as restaurants, be having a Black Wall Street These people include Dr. to newspapers. Black Wall Street has silently cent Mile it is the shopping clothing stores and music Celebration reflecting upon Martin Luther King’s Civil Black Wall Street was continued in minority com- enclave of Downtown Chi- shops all the way to manage the entrepreneurial history in Rights marches, Jesse Owens’ thriving and booming with munities throughout the U.S. cago. growth of businesses. the African-American com- spectacular showing at the African-Americans from all One community recog- Little Village was once a Let me tell you the Mexi- munities throughout the U.S. 1936 Olympic games in Ber- over the south moving to the nized as a thriving entre- dominant German, Czech can food restaurants in Little lin, Rosa Parks’ standing up Greenwood community to preneurial community is (Bohemian) and later on Village are by far the best. Jose Fulgencio is a first for herself when she refused get a piece of the action. Little Village, which is in the Polish community to what is Not many can match the year masters student in to sit in the back of the bus, Unfortunately the hatred South Side Lawndale com- now present-day dominant taste of what real Mexican entrepreneurship. Michael Jackson’s interna- by some and mishappenings munity of Chicago, north of Hispanic community, mostly food is like in Little Village. [email protected] WEDNESDAY, February 6, 2013 THE DAILY O’COLLEGIAN Page 5 Wrestling 5K to benefit national philanthropy ranked fundraiser is a 12-hour event by Libby Nicholas with food, dancing and enter- No. 1 Staff Reporter tainment. “We dance for those who by Christian Colors for Cause Swing can’t,” is the organization’s FAvalora and Sway 5k, a race at 9 a.m. mission statement. Sports Reporter on Feb. 16, at the OSU cross The purpose of the 12-hour country course, will benefit event is to celebrate the mon- After a weekend of mar- the Oklahoma State Dance ey raised, Webb said. quee clashes and upsets, Marathon. “Dance Marathon will have college wrestling polls got Macy Hula, Swing and various events and will con- jumbled and Oklahoma State Sway executive director, said tinue to organize more until came out on top. runners can sign up for the the day of the main event,” Amateur Wrestling News 5k at www. Earlysignup.com/ Webb said. “A few examples put OSU in the No. 1 spot af- swingandsway. Registration of these are letter stuffing par- ter it extended its undefeated is $20 for individuals or $150 ties, a basketball tournament regular season to 13-0. The for a group of 10. and the Swing and Sway 5k.” Cowboys received all ten votes T-shirts are included in the Colors for Cause execu- for first place in the AWN registration fee, Hula said. tives will splatter paint on poll. The Cowboys’ move up Aside from the cost of participants throughout the wday night victory over the supplies and T-shirts, every race, Hula said. previously top ranked Penn penny will go toward Dance “Paint will be thrown, so State, which moved Iowa to Marathon, Hula said. runners need to make sure the No.2 spot vacated by the Dance Marathon is a na- they wear clothes that can get courtesy of OSUDM Cowboys. tionwide movement benefit- messy,” Hula said. “The paint Oklahoma State will com- ing Children’s Miracle Net- should come out, but just in The Painted Mile was a and having a paint party at than just the sport,” Crespo pete on Feb. 16 in Kent, Ohio, work, whose goal is to help case.” one-mile race that benefited the end.” said. “I’m doing it for a good in the National Duals. children by raising funds for Participating in the 5k is the Make a Wish Foundation The paint party consists cause.” more than 170 children’s hos- a fun and easy way to make a last April, according to the of throwing paint in unison, Hula said she’s unsure how [email protected] pitals, according to dancema- difference in children’s lives, Student Government Associ- Hula said. many participants have signed rathon.org. Webb said. ation website. Like Colors for “We will hand out paint up for the race because of the More than 150 high schools “All of the events will help Cause, paint was splattered on when runners pick up their way the registration system Coaches Poll and colleges in the U.S. have us reach our fundraising goal participants, Hula said. registration packets,” she said. works. a Dance Marathon program, of $45,000,” Webb said. “Last year, we helped “At the end, they will be able “We don’t have an exact 1. Oklahoma according to the website. “Last year, Dance Mara- plan the Painted Mile, and to throw paint on each other.” number,” Hula said. “We had State Ashley Webb, Dance thon raised $35,700.” we wanted to do something Ibsen Crespo, a junior and a great turnout last year (for 2. Iowa Marathon executive, said the Hula said she hopes to re- similar again this year,” Hula marathon runner, said races the Painted Mile), so I’m ex- 3. Penn State program organizes a large peat the success of the Stu- said. “We are trying to make benefiting nonprofits give him cited for this one.” 4. Minnesota fundraiser each year, as well as dent Government Associa- it bigger and better this year more motivation to run. 5. Ohio State multiple smaller events. The tion’s Painted Mile. by having it be an actual 5k “I’m doing it for more [email protected] Cross country wants new course

by Jarilyn Blaine try team’s head coach, Dave football game last November guidelines,” Smith said. deep ditches must be avoided. NCAA championship last Staff Reporter Smith, has been coach of this for winning its most recent NCAA guidelines state Narrow gaps must not be year, and this makes the third team since December 2008. championship. that the course must be con- less than 10 meters in width NCAA title the team has won He was named the and turns must be in the past four years. The men’s cross country Bill Dellinger Na- gradual. 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WEDNESDAY, February 6, 2013 THE DAILY O’COLLEGIAN Page 6 Friends of Music holding musicals By matt Leos at the OSU Music Depart- Staff Reporter ment Office, which is at 132 Seretean Center for Perform- Music lovers should be ing Arts. happy to hear that the Friends The Friends of Music will of Music will continue a long kickoff with three perfor- tradition that has helped mances on Feb. 10. raised funds for the OSU mu- The first is “Oakcreek Cel- sic department for years. ebration,” which will take On Feb. 10 and 17, the place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Friends of Music will host six Oakcreek Common House musicals that will take place on Husband Street, which at various locations. will feature chamber music by The money raised at these the OSU woodwind quartet musicals will go toward led by flute faculty member scholarships for students, new Ginny Broffitt. instruments, faculty travel to The next is “Love that Jazz” conferences and other music from 3 to 5 p.m. in the home programs. of Phil and Bonnie Russel, “Our music department is and it will showcase jazzy growing and is not only na- saxophone music by Jeffrey tionally known but interna- Loeffert and the Sax Studio. tionally known,” said Martha Afterward, there will be McMillian, Friends of Music “Opera at Zanotti’s” from 5-7 board member. p.m., at Zannoti’s Wine Bar “The awareness of the need in downtown Stillwater. for funds is what the Friends OSU opera students will of Music is trying to do. We perform their favorite pieces should be proud of what we from Italian, German and got.” French operas. There will be three perfor- On Feb. 17, there will be

mances on each date. three different performances. courtesy photo Food will be served at each First is “Salons Across Eu- The Friends of Music will host six musicals around Stillwater on Feb. 10 and 17. musical to accompany the rope” from 2 to 4 p.m. in the music. home of Barbara Miller, and The cost of each perfor- it will feature an afternoon of 5 p.m. at the home of OSU sic will host “Jazz at a Coun- tional jazz music. department is, is something mance is $50 per person with classical piano repertoire by architect Nigel Jones. At- try Home” from 6 to 8 p.m. The musicals offer the de- for the students to take pride the exception of the final per- Heather Lanners and OSU tendees can enjoy tea as the at the home of Robert Babb partment the chance to dis- in,” McMillian said. formance, which costs $100 piano students. OSU string quartet plays on and Bruce Waterfield. The play its talent. per person. Then, the group will play the home’s balcony. OSU jazz group, led by Ryan “I hope the awareness of Reservations can be made “English Delight” from 3 to Finally, the Friends of Mu- Gardener, will perform tradi- how outstanding our music [email protected] Student spearheads philanthropy Study abroad offers experience

By Alex strohm that meeting out of the whole my time at OSU is done.” By Alex strohm ing experiences anyone can have will focus on. Especially among Staff Reporter campus. She happened to be The Jazz and Dance Night Staff Reporter is to travel,” Haseley said. other countries, leadership is a public relations major, and is one of the biggest events Dawson Metcalf, the under- portrayed in a multitude of ways. Feb. 14 is approaching and she chose to present Pencils of that Pencils of Promise has Having the opportunity to graduate assistant for the Cen- Promoting leadership on love is in the air at Oklahoma Promise for a grade in a class organized this year. The goal study abroad is an experience ter for Ethical Leadership, en- campus is especially important State University. and later to my student coun- is to raise $2,500 which will many students wish to have courages students to go abroad for students to grow as individu- There are a variety of ways cil.” help to educate 100 kids before graduating from Okla- whenever they have an oppor- als and to understand the world to show affection this Valen- Gray’s high school was and raise $25,000 to build a homa State University. tunity. around them. tine’s Day, and the OSU Pen- hosting a district student school in Ghana. It’s not too late to sign up “One of the most important “What is center to leader- cils of Promise Jazz and Dance council event when he and his At the event, musicians for a spot to travel overseas this things you can do as a student is ship today is being able to have a Night this Fri- will perform summer. The Center for Ethi- to go abroad and see other cul- global perspective,” Haseley said. day can provide jazz music cal Leadership and the Col- tures, people and beliefs,” Met- “It’s our obligation as a univer- both a perfect ‘My end goal is that Pencils of while stu- lege of Education is sponsor- calf said. “Experiencing these sity to take students to see differ- date night and Promise will stay around after dents have ing a study abroad opportunity things helps you grow and de- ences and to see how these dif- support for a the chance to to England and Ireland from velop as a person.” ferences can contribute to better worthy cause. my time at OSU is done.’ receive dance May 16-24. Students will Metcalf recalls past study solutions.” OSU’s Pen- Andrew gray, Pencils of Promise lessons and have the opportunity to visit abroad opportunities. Traveling For Metcalf, it is important cils of Promise founder and OSU chapter president enjoy free food places such as Shakespeare’s to Egypt, Italy and Indonesia that students aren’t satisfied with and the Student and drinks. birthplace, St. Patrick’s Ca- has allowed Metcalf to experi- the status quo. Union Activities “There are thedral, the city of London ence a variety of cultural norms. “Everything is changing and Board are teaming up to put fellow students decided to fo- a lot of young people who and many other extraordinary When traveling to Egypt, he therefore we have to change. on the event Feb. 8. The event cus an event program on Pen- love to dance and older peo- sights. Also, the trip can count was able to witness the political It is important for students to will raise money toward build- cils of Promise. ple too I guess,” Gray said. toward three hours of academ- distress among the people that know what qualities they have so ing a school in Ghana, as well “I got to have a 30 minute “Everybody kind of likes to ic credit. has transpired to the uprisings that they can make the commu- as raise awareness about the conversation on the phone dance. Then there are peo- Stephen Haseley, the man- we see on television today. nity and school better,” Metcalf importance of education. with the founder,” Gray said. ple like me. I don’t like to ager for the Center for Ethical “It was a really interesting said. Andrew Gray, the founder “It was the first time that I dance too much, but I like to Leadership, has been a part of time that we went because you Any student who wishes to and president for the Pencils had ever heard somebody so sit back and enjoy the music these study abroad trips for could tell there was something experience this study abroad op- of Promise chapter at OSU, passionate about something and the atmosphere.” eight years. This will be his brewing,” Metcalf said. portunity can still enroll. The said education is vital for peo- and somebody that just had The Jazz and Dance Night second time to travel with stu- The impact of traveling to deadline to sign up for the trip ple all around the world. a glowing desire to change is taking place in the Stu- dents to England and Ireland. other countries has changed is Feb. 10. The current cost to “A lot of students don’t re- the world. That phone call dent Union Ballroom from 7 “We will be looking at the Metcalf ’s perspective and his travel is $3,112, which includes alize how powerful the educa- and that passion in his voice to 10 p.m. Admission prior relationship between Ireland career goals. airfare, meals, lodging and the tion is here in America,” he changed my life.” to the event is $6 per per- and England in the past and “Going abroad opens you up tours throughout the trip. While said. “There are simple statis- After beginning the chap- son and $10 per couple, and how they resolved some of to different scenarios and dif- the cost is steep, the experiences tics like a child is 40 percent ter in April 2011, Gray said $8 per person and $15 per their issues,” Haseley said. ferent situations,” Metcalf said. students receive outweigh the more likely to live past the he did not imagine the scope couple at the door. For more Students will be immersed “For me, it has had such a great monetary amount. age of 5 if his mom has a pre- that Pencils of Promise would information visit the Pencils in a culture that is different, impact. I came to college think- For more information call school education. We want reach on campus. of Promise Facebook page or but will still be close to home. ing I was going into Oklahoma 405-744-2144 or visit the Cen- to spread awareness so people “Honestly, I never thought email Gray at andrew.gray@ Haseley said this trip might politics, but now I want to do in- ter for Ethical Leadership office know what’s going on in the it would be this big while I okstate.edu. give students the support to ternational development work.” on the second floor of the Stu- world.” was still here,” Gray said. “My study abroad longer or in dif- During the study abroad trip, dent Union. Pencils of Promise is a end goal is that Pencils of ferent countries. leadership will be one of the non-profit organization based Promise will stay around after [email protected] “One of the strongest learn- main components that the tour [email protected] in New York City that aims to build schools in develop- ing countries and to promote leadership as well as creativity within the children of these communities. “Sixty-one million children in the world have no access to education,” Gray said. “We believe that education is a basic human right no matter where you come from. We try to empower these young chil- dren to form educated ideas that empower their communi- ties and in turn empower the world.” Gray got involved with Pencils of Promise after a pre- sentation of the organization from an OSU student. “OSU was the first place that Pencils of Promise pre- sented their mission,” Gray said.” When I was a senior in high school, there was a young lady from OSU who came to speak to us. When the founder came, this girl was the only person to show up to The Daily O’Collegian Classifieds Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS

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the club’s name carry them on one person. Devin: trays out to the other rooms. “They want to fulfill a fantasy. The main stage is elevated We just want their money,” she Student paid off three or four feet above the said. debt, working to be floor. A soft spotlight shines at Because the stages are so full-time. the pole, making it gleam. The hard, the dancers sustain a beat- blacklight somehow overpowers ing to the knees. From Page 1 the brighter light. “When you first start, you will The stage is backed into a cry,” she said. “It hurts; your body “I learned in 8 and 1/2 inch corner. The walls of the corner hurts. I doubt I will have any heels,” she said, laughing. “I was are lined with mirrors, making cartilage left when I graduate.” like 6’3 in them.” the room seem bigger than it When not gripping their Another accessory require- already is. It makes the audience tips, the dancers are either sug- ment: nipple paint. see three dancers. gestively dancing on the floor or Dancers in Oklahoma are re- The dancers are announced, climbing their way up and down quired to wear it. It is clear, glit- via a loudspeaker, before they the pole. tery fabric paint, sprayed onto enter the main stage. The DJ Some quickly slide down the area. hypes up the crowd, asking invertedly, some do a plank on This is to protect the open the audience to “give it up for” the top of the pole. They con- gland from germs. whomever is next. tort themselves around it. They “Shoes and paint so we aren’t Each dancer removes her top seemingly break the laws of prostitutes!” she joked. before starting the dance, ren- gravity, staying near the top. Like waitresses, the dancers dering the term “stripper” inac- This gives them bruises up earn their wages through tips. curate. and down their shins. Unlike restaurants, they do not Men come up to the stage, “Girls here barely work the pay the dancers hourly wages. dollars at the ready. pole,” she said, unimpressed. “We pay them $20 plus 10 Oklahoma has strict “no- “You should see where I work in percent of our tips to work (at touch” rules, which intimidating Tulsa.” the Blue Diamond),” she said. bouncers enforce. The patrons Tomorrow: Devin nears “This is pretty standard.” stand with their arms down at status of a full-time student. Dancers pay if they work, and their sides while the dancers tai- they pay if they don’t. lor the show to fit the needs of [email protected] If a dancer misses her shift, she has to pay the club $100. If she leaves the shift early, she has to pay $50. They are fined for each individual minute they are late. “They have to do that,” she explained. “If they didn’t, no one would ever go to work.” At first, the girls have to work at least four nights a week. Those who have been there a while, like Devin, have more flexible schedules. She usually works three nights a week. Thursdays are the club’s busi- est week nights. The black chairs are filled with men in ball caps and women with their hair tied up in ponytails. Inside the club, rooms flow into each other. They’re shad- owy, but lit with black lights. The dancers wear small dresses or just panties. They glow. Each room has strings of blue lights. There is a small bar area, serv- ing longneck bottles of beer or fruity drinks. Cocktail waitresses wearing shirts emblazoned with