The Spy Partners with KOSU Making Its Way to OSU This Month
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Thursday September 20, 2012 www.ocolly.com 25 cents www.ocolly.com ‘Food Day’ The Spy partners with KOSU making its way to OSU this month By RACHEL MUSGRAVE Sustainability Reporter OSU is taking part in the Food Day movement with a series of events in September and October. The first event will be the screening of the documentary “Food Fight” this evening at 7:30 in the Student Union Theater. “Food Fight” is about the local food movement and about how farm- ers markets have been becoming more prominent. The documentary shows how the local food movement is tied to social movements of the 1970s. Jonathon Stranger, chef and co- owner of Ludivine restaurant in Okla- homa City, will lead a discussion fol- lowing the screening. Ludivine uses only Oklahoma-grown ingredients. Food Day is a nationwide move- COURTESY OF NATHAN POPPE ment that aims to make healthy, sus- Ferris O’Brien, owner of The Spy, has been on the radio since he was 17. The Spy recently partnered with KOSU to reach a wider audience. tainable and affordable food more available. The OSU Food Association, a new organization Ph.D. student By CHEYENNE CONRADY through the speakers of his family rock star. Thursday nights and work until late Melody Denny and Graduate student Features Reporter car. While he may have been 17 years Sunday,” O’Brien said. Danielle Smorol lead, sponsors Food “Man, when I first heard the old and attending the University of The packed schedule was pay- Day at OSU Clash… That was it,” O’Brien said. Oklahoma, O’Brien knew he want- ing off, though. O’Brien eventu- “It’s about eating fresh and local with Sometimes in order to achieve Born an only child with parents ed more. ally landed his own on-air show on a focus on sustainability and fairness,” dreams, one has to live life alterna- who had “weird” tastes in music, Soon, a friend recommended that Sundays, and after about 18 months, Denny said. “Right now our identity tively. O’Brien says, “Radio was my friend.” he go into radio. The Edge officially hired him. is most closely connected to the Food Ferris O’Brien is a prime ex- And after getting his first taste of “I had never really considered it The surprises kept coming, as Day celebration because that’s how the ample. alternative from the Clash, he was before, but once she told me about O’Brien’s childhood idol George group was born. Last year was the first Owner of radio station The Spy hooked. The Edge I was sold,” O’Brien said. Gimarc wound up one of his bosses. one, and it looked like something we FM in Oklahoma City, O’Brien “I just knew it had begun a life- The Edge was an alternative ra- Although many of his dreams wanted to get on board with.” lives to spread alternative music as long obsession,” O’Brien said. dio station O’Brien said he knew he were coming true, O’Brien was The Center for Science in the Public far as he can reach. As time went on, O’Brien began would love to be a part of. forced to switch from station to Interest Food Day was started to high- The Spy’s recent partnership with tuning into as many rock specials on A slight problem arose because station as corporate stations began light nutrition and sustainability issues KOSU helps his station keep con- the radio as possible and found his The Edge was in Dallas. However, buying up all the small alternative in food. nected with a wider audience. first idol, George Gimarc, a legend- O’Brien didn’t let that stop him the stations. “It came out of the Real Food Chal- Because of the influence from ary American disc jockey. day he received a call for an inter- “I never was a market climber, lenge – another movement that looks corporate stations, O’Brien hasn’t “I worshipped him, and he was view, which lead to a job. I just wanted to be happy and ful- at sustainability in food on college always had the success he dreamed an incredibly influence on me,” That meant balancing school and filled,” O’Brien said. campuses specifically,” Smorol said. for in distributing alternative music O’Brien said. a job that were separated by states. After working at multiple sta- For more information, email ok- over the air. Upon discovering alternative “I managed to switch my sched- tions, O’Brien received a call [email protected] or visit ok- It all began a couple of years music as well as an inspiration, ule to go to school Monday through statefoodday.blogspot.com. ago when the Clash came crashing O’Brien decided he wanted to be a Thursday, and then drive to Dallas See SPY Page 4 [email protected] Four SGA senators Study abroad helps students diversify By KCHRIS GRIFFIN removed from office Multicultural Reporter By REED RIPLEY Next SGA Meeting: SGA Reporter Dreams of roaming through the streets of Paris or Rome become re- When: Wednesday, ality due to the Study Abroad pro- Four SGA senators were removed Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. gram. from office after failing to fulfill their Where: Fourth floor On Wednesday morning, students senatorial duties Wednesday. Student Union, Case filled the Student Union Atrium A resolution passed unanimously Study One with intentions to participate in the removing senators Coty Brock of international affairs. Marshall Ear- Residential Life, Elbert Thomas nest, a mechanical engineering se- of Off Campus, Trevor Davenport to the end of OSU’s season, at which nior, signed up for events happening of Spears School of Business and time he will be expected to resume this summer. Creighton Apple of Arts and Sci- full senatorial duties. “I want to expand my view on what ences. In addition, the senate approved a other cultures are like to make my- CHRISTOPHER BROWN/O’CollegiaN Their respective constituencies will resolution appointing Sean Baser and self grow as a person,” Earnest said. Professor Thomas Kuzmic speaks with Marco Arios, a master’s student in be notified of the new vacancies in Justin Hesse to Oklahoma Intercol- “I went to Machu Picchu, Peru, last international studies, and Tiffany Benavites, a physiology freshman. senate. legiate Legislature Chair and Vice summer, and it completely expanded Brock failed to meet senatorial Chair, respectively. my view on what even people in the importance of being involved in ac- and people who do not have the ex- requirements, Thomas and Apple ex- Senate Chair Stephen Rogers United States can do based off their tivities outside of Stillwater. perience of dealing with other cul- ceeded the senate’s absentee policy, swore in Baser and Hesse immedi- knowledge from other countries.” “We want to help students dis- tures may be left behind,” Simpson and Davenport ran into a personal ately following their appointment Earnest said he wants to build cover the world and gain interna- said. conflict. approval. bikes for a living and most bike com- tional experience to apply toward Vendors for the offered programs Vice Chair Mike Merit also said Two bills were also passed at panies are overseas. their careers,” Simpson said. “I had gave the students advice and told 13 senators are currently in jeopardy Wednesday’s meeting. Both were “I want to see what other coun- a great experience studying abroad. stories of their experiences studying of removal. They have not logged any unanimous decisions. tries are doing in advancements for I visited three countries and learned abroad. senate office hours for September, and The first granted co-sponsorship to engineering,” Earnest said. “I am new languages while gaining work the monthly requirement is six. Homecoming Steering in the amount really interested in going to either experience.” WANT MORE? Senator Mason Cox will be grant- of $1500. The money will be put to- New Zealand or somewhere in the Simpson said almost everyone ed a temporary leave of absence due ward beverage sleeves and buttons for Middle East.” deals with international culture or For the rest of this story, to his status as an Oklahoma State visiting alumni during Homecoming Each program had its own ad- business in some way during their visit men’s basketball player. vantages and benefits. Study Abroad lives. ocolly.com His leave of absence will extend See SGA Page 4 Director Jeff Simpson stressed the “The world is becoming smaller OSU Photo Contest Page 4 Catching Up Page 2 Bye Week Page 3 Check out some of the student winners We chat with OSU cornerback Justin Gilbert The Cowboys aren’t playing this Saturday, but of OSU’s recent photo contest. about what he likes to do on bye weeks. that doesn’t mean they’re taking time off. To advertise with The Daily O’Collegian, please email us [email protected] or call 405-744-7371. O’COLLY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 THE DAILY O’COLLEGIAN PAGE 2 Cowgirl soccer Catching up with Justin Gilbert shows knack for By JAMES POLING fighting back Senior Sports Reporter Bye weeks give mem- bers of the Oklahoma State after trailing football team the rare op- portunity to relax and enjoy By JARED EMERSON “That’s been a real pleasant a weekend during the season. Sports Reporter one for us.” With this weekend being the first bye of the 2012 season, I Midfield talked to starting cornerback The Cowgirls have one Justin Gilbert abut the week. loss and played multiple close The Cowgirl midfield is games this season. tasked with controlling the How do you plan do In those close games, the ball and getting OSU forward enjoy your off week? Cowgirls have come from in its attack.