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September 2015 • Issue 9 • Volume 14 If September had a nickname, it’d be the “Community Events Month.” After months on end of silent streets, struggling businesses and an empty campus, families have finally returned from vacation and the university is once again flooded with students. Not only does September signal the most important season of all (football season, that is), but it also brings with it a whole host of community events and activities. With cooler temperatures and so many new people in town, this month is the perfect time for organizations to host events, fairs and festivals to entertain and delight Normanites.
We’ve featured a variety of these community events and festivals in this issue to keep you Editor’s Note moving all September long. From the new Farm Girl Fair (a great opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done early) to the Voice of the Heartland competition, your calendar will be booked up all month long.
Additionally, we haven’t forgotten about you parents who are still struggling to get into the back-to-school routine. We’ve included smart options for not-your-average school lunches and next month will cover tips and tricks for how parents can help your child succeed in the classroom from home base.
And football. Don’t worry, we’ve got that covered too, with feature’s covering Sterling Shepard and how to start preparing now for the annual trip across the Red River in October.
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Calvin By: Alexander Mutz
Every city has its iconic citizens, and Norman is no exception. If you’ve been living in this city for any significant amount of time, you’ve probably noticed a man wearing a University of Oklahoma baseball helmet pulling a wagon around. Maybe you’ve even purchased a copy of The Norman Transcript from him, which he sells daily. Even if you have met Calvin, you may not realize just how long he’s been at it.
“I’ve been selling papers since I was 11 years old,” Calvin said. “Now I’m 47.”
He’s got a fairly steady routine, and if you get to know it, you’ll find it easy to track him down. He likes to begin downtown, selling papers up and down Main Street. Afterward, he heads to Campus Corner, where he spends several hours patrolling Buchanan and Asp. About three more hours are spent with Calvin heading over to the west side of Norman, near Louie’s and Pub W. If he has a bunch of papers left after his west side visit, he comes back to Campus Corner to sell the rest.
Though one could surmise that Calvin’s helmet is a declaration of passion for the university, it actually serves a very practical purpose. Calvin is epileptic, and his history of seizures has taught him that safety is of the utmost importance, especially when walking up and down some of Norman’s busiest streets.
“When I was about 18, I had a pretty bad accident,” Calvin said. “I was walking home from the campus, not even five minutes away, when I got hit by a drunk driver. I fell off of my bicycle and got hurt. I told myself that I’d better start wearing a helmet.”
12 // BOYD STREET MAGAZINE Calvin found that wearing a helmet helped. He started with a bicycle helmet, but each time he had an episode of seizures, it ended up breaking. This went on for many years, but in 1998 that changed. Feeling frustrated, he decided to find a better solution. He went over to the athletic department and found Greg Tipton, who many know as the man who is responsible for the oversight of OU’s Athletics Equipment operation, as well as the primary sport administrator for the Sooners’ volleyball and baseball teams. Calvin asked Tipton if there were any extra baseball helmets and Tipton responded by giving him two, one red and one white. These are the helmets most Normanites have seen him wearing for nearly 20 years.
“When I fell, I busted my head wide-open all the time,” Calvin said. “Now it really husband. As a longtime Normanite, Calvin “I like everything about living in Norman,” isn’t a problem. I don’t ride my bicycle has learned to love the city, and it is easy Calvin said. “I like the Fire Department. I anymore anyway, though.” to see his passion. like the police officers. If I need to go to the hospital, there is always someone Calvin’s helmet may make him easy to spot, “I like everything about willing to take me.” but it’s also confusing for some people. He frequently has to explain himself to living in Norman,” Calvin Calvin seems to feel right at home in our children who think he’s a football player. city, and he enjoys his well-known status Even adults will sometimes slap him on said. “I like the Fire here. the head without realizing he isn’t a part Department. I like the “I’ve been doing this for 42 years, so I’m of the team. police officers. If I need an icon here,” Calvin said. Calvin may be well-known as a Normanite, but he was actually born in New York. to go to the hospital, His family, consisting of seven brothers there is always someone and five sisters, moved to Norman when Calvin was 4 years old at the suggestion willing to take me.” of his uncle. He has lived here ever since. Right now, he lives with his sister and her
BOYD STREET MAGAZINE // 13 Farm Girl Fair A showcase for local crafts By: Meghan Whiting
The city of Norman has a lot to offer. Norman is home to the see at your typical county fair. The vendors are so diverse that state’s premiere University (we’re biased), and it easily rivals any there will be something to interest just about everyone. school in the nation when it comes to game day spirit and fun. “I’ve been telling people to start saving their money,” said Niebur. But the Sooners aren’t the only things Normanites can be proud “Because we will have everything from handmade jewelry to of. The city is also home to talented painters, cooks and creators baby stuff. I wasn’t even aware before that Norman has a coffee of all sorts. This abundance of local crafters is where the idea for company called Bison Brew. They will also be there, sharing a the Farm Girl Fair came from. stand with a crafter selling jams.” The Farm Girl Fair, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 Apart from the vendors, a.m. to 4 p.m., will serve as a platform for local Norman artists Farm Girl Fair will have to show off their work to the community. The fair will be held at much more to entertain Sandy River Ranch at 3500 NW 72nd Street in Norman, which your Saturday afternoon happens to be the residence of Carol Bauman, one of the three like face painting, a women who brought the event to life. petting zoo and live “It kind of came from inspiration from someone I was following music from Oklahoma on Instagram,” said Bauman on how she first thought up the natives Cutter Elliott, idea for Farm Girl Fair. “They were doing a fair in Arkansas, and Addison Baker and Anna I thought it would be cool to do Norman, and why not host it at Linn. The Dennis Brothers the ranch.” and Tindergrass will also Bauman’s inspiration became a reality when she called up perform. There will be friends Kim Frakes and Lindsi Niebur. Together, the three women kettle corn and shaved created a website and advertised through social media to find ice and all attendees local talent, seeking to pluck the most creative and distinctive are encouraged to bring DIY-inspired artists. And, the plucking wasn’t hard. There were lunch and join us for around 50 applicants wanting to set up a booth to showcase “Picnic in the Pasture”. their work at the fair. And what fair wouldn’t be complete without homemade pie? For those bakers with a unique or classic recipe, there will be a “We actually accepted all of the vendors that applied,” said Blue Ribbon Pie Tasting Contest. It’s $10 to enter a pie, and there Niebur, who is head of vendor relations. “I was shocked. I is a link to sign up on the fair’s website. One of the contest‘s couldn’t believe that all of these talented people were in our judges will be Caryn Ross, winner of the Paula Deen and Kraft own backyard.” Foods Real Women of Philadelphia talent contest. While there will be plenty of art, such as water coloring and “We wanted there to be something to do outside of shopping,” hand-lettering, Bauman said they also wanted to showcase said Frakes, operations director of the fair. “We have children creative DIY crafters and high-end products that you wouldn’t that will be singing from Sooner Theater and a performance by 405 Dance, a new dance studio in Norman.” Not only did the three women want to help local artists share their work, they also wanted the event to benefit a local cause. So the fair’s $5 admission proceeds will go to the Center for Children and Families, a Norman organization dedicated to creating better and brighter futures for children and families in the community. The CCFI will have their own $1 beverage station, with the proceeds also going back to their organization. If you’re an art connoisseur, a lover of all things Pinterest or simply want to socialize with the Norman community, drive your friends and family out to Sandy River Ranch Sept. 26. If you’d like to help the event, go to www.farmgirlfair.com to sign up. Volunteers get free admission along with a free T-shirt. Organizers hope to hold this event annually, and can only accomplish this with the help of sponsors and volunteers.
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OU/Texas Road Trip: The planning starts now Story and Photos by: Mark Doescher
Attending the Red River Showdown on the second Saturday in October is mandatory for any true Sooner fan. Students, faculty, alumni and casual fans alike journey down I-35 to the heart of Dallas to attend what is routinely mentioned as the greatest spectacle in college football. Getting there and having a great time, however, requires early planning and some basic knowledge to avoid turning your trip into a National Lampoon installment.
Hotel drive on the way south that Friday. There Travel stops on Friday are several hotels in both locations that The key to a great weekend in Dallas is offer rates for around $100 a night with There are many places to stop and enjoy all about location. The first thing any fan great amenities, including pools, hot tubs the atmosphere while navigating the must do to travel to the Cotton Bowl is and free breakfast. Also, they offer an traffic on I-35. Various radio stations offer find the right hotel. Multiple options exist easy path to the fairgrounds bypassing free food at stops along the way. My in the heart of Dallas and the surrounding the majority of traffic, which is crucial for favorite thing to do is stop at Smokin Joe’s area. Many fans travel with alumni groups the dreaded rooster-kickoffs at 11 a.m. Rib Ranch in Davis, Oklahoma. Smokin that have set locations they travel to that have become the norm the last few Joe’s is located just east of I-35 at the each year. For me, the biggest factors seasons. The surrounding towns offer Turner Falls exit. They have an amazing in choosing a hotel are price, traffic and great food options and entertainment. barbecue menu with giant portions that surrounding amenities. After almost 20 Just make sure any hotel you stay at is not will keep you going throughout the drive years of traveling to Dallas, I have found I in direct line with any approach paths for into Texas. Don’t worry if there is a line enjoy staying near the Irving or Southlake DFW Airport. No one wants to be kept out the door, service is fast and friendly. areas of Texas. Both are north-west of the awake all night by planes landing every 90 Cotton Bowl, allowing for a slightly shorter seconds.
Once in Texas, to avoid the worst of the traffic, take I-35 West instead of East, especially if you reserved a hotel based on the suggestion above. While it may be a few miles longer, the traffic is half of what you are likely to find on the eastern leg. Plus, you get to drive right by the Texas Don’t let this be your hotel the Friday before the big game. Motor Speedway.
16 // BOYD STREET MAGAZINE Friday Night in Dallas program, they have multiple volunteers that patrol the parking lot the entire day Friday night is all about meeting up with to ensure your car’s safety. They also have friends, finding other Sooner fans and a fantastic barbecue, serving everything giving ‘Horns fans as much grief as you from brisket to ribs that taste as good as can (legally). The main hot spots include anything you will find in the fairgrounds the West End and Deep Ellum. However, for a third of the cost. As a final bonus, there are many parties, meets and official the lot is a very short walk from the main alumni gatherings all over the Metroplex. Cotton Bowl entrance of the fairgrounds. Your best bet is to pay attention to social media and see what intrigues your group of friends the most. Game Time The main thing to remember if you Getting to the procure a ticket to the game is to sit in the correct end of the Cotton Bowl. No self- Postgame Fairgrounds respecting Sooner fan should ever have After the final gun, revel in the atmosphere Getting to the Texas State Fair can often to sit in the middle of the sea of murky of the fairgrounds. Eat a corn dog. Take an be the most stressful part of any OU/ orange that occupies the north end of un-“hook ‘em horns” salute selfie with Big Texas trip, apart from a game that is the Cotton Bowl. Remember, lower level Tex. Then, get out of dodge by avoiding close in the fourth quarter. There are, Sooner sections are 1-6 and 24-36, while the highways as long as you can. Use your however, some tricks to getting around upper deck sections are 101-106 and 128- traffic maps feature on your smartphone the massive backup that happens along 144. Even without a ticket, Sooner fans to get back to your hotel in no time to I-30 and I-45. First, if your hotel is near a can have a great time watching the game clean up and prepare for the rest of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit station, you can and shouting at some ‘Horns fans at the day. Celebrate with friends at a great take the green line to the fairgrounds. If State Fair. The Toyota Trucks stage located restaurant, watch other less-important you are driving, do not be afraid of driving to the southwest of the Cotton Bowl in college games at a bar or find a club and through theheart of downtown Dallas. I the middle of the outdoor car show has a dance the night away. On Sunday, you frequently take Commerce Street all the giant television that broadcasts the game either need to get up early to avoid the way across town with little or no traffic on live. Toyota employees rile up fans during crush of traffic headed north, or plan on game day. This route ends up on the north the game, organize contests between spending some time at a local mall or side of the fairgrounds with easy access to fans, including dance-offs and push up museum to allow the traffic to clear out inexpensive parking options. Several land contests and hand out prizes. The watch- before heading back Sunday evening. The and business owners offer secure parking party is well attended each year, so make ultimate football fan might be interested in this area. One in particular, St. Mark sure and arrive early to secure your spot in a short drive to Arlington to watch the Baptist Church at 4536 Philip Avenue, has on one of the provided bleachers. Cowboys take on the Patriots at AT&T become my go-to parking spot. Not only Stadium. Nothing caps a great football do the parking fees benefit their children’s road trip like more football.
BOYD STREET MAGAZINE // 17 Gary England’s Tornado Alley Goes Global By: Audrey Lievens
Earlier this spring, Gary England and David hadn’t thought about before,” explained accomplish this goal. A big step in helping Goodspeed, assistant vice president of Goodspeed. to keep these international students Digital Innovation at OU, teamed up to informed and safe is to translate the teach Oklahomans about severe weather For instance, Goodspeed and England are weather safety videos into many other safety. Together they created a fascinating working harder than ever to reach out to languages, from Portuguese to German to and popular series of videos designed rural Oklahomans. Weather safety is a Turkish. to prepare viewers for anything nature huge concern for the rural communities in might throw at them. Oklahoma, yet many of these households “This will be a big help with diversity and lack Internet access. Goodspeed is connections worldwide by expanding Using state-of-the-art technology, easy working on sending out DVDs of the the university’s influence and hopefully to understand facts and Gary England’s weather safety videos to these homes, bringing in a larger number of international unfailing charm and vast meteorological free of charge, allowing these families to students to campus,” said Goodspeed. experience, these videos were a huge access weather safety tips and important success. Free to the public and easy to information. Along with these plans, Goodspeed’s access, viewers poured in from all 50 goals include covering many other severe states and various countries to learn But extending the outreach of their weather projects. He is planning for other about severe weather safety. project goes far beyond Oklahoma, video series about weather patterns such Goodspeed explained. as El Niño and La Niña, and is still working In addition to the video series, a giveaway to expand the reach of England’s weather was arranged with Atlas Safe Rooms. A “We are working on translating the video safety videos. Hopefully with these winner was chosen from the hundreds series into Spanish and many other projects underway and the success of the of people who completed weather safety languages,” he said. first video series still growing, more and course created based on Gary England’s more people will be prepared the next videos. The winner will receive a free Not only will this allow more people time severe weather strikes. above-ground storm shelter. This giveaway worldwide to learn from the videos, but was a huge success and “a great cap to it will also benefit a lot of international the whole project,” said Goodspeed. The students attending the University of winner, a Mr. Truitt, gifted the shelter to Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s severe weather, his elderly parents who were unable to especially its extraordinary number of access underground shelters. tornadoes, is well-known around the world, and many international students However, Godspeed added, the most coming to OU are unsettled at the thought important thing to keep in mind about his of living and studying in such a volatile collaboration with England is that it isn’t climate. over. Goodspeed and England have recently “This video series has really opened begun a partnership with OU’s College our eyes to a lot of opportunities we of International Studies in order to
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As a foodie, one of my favorite things is a trip to a farmers market. Since farmers markets are new territory to some, here are a few Farmers markets not only help support local businesses, but the tips to help you shop for the best items: goods and produce are amazing. I know you may be thinking “if I’m not a foodie, then the farmers market is not for me.” 1. Come in with an open mind. While it is pretty easy to However, what’s great about farmers markets is that they have find typical fruits and vegetables that are in most ofthe something for everyone—local produce, plants, handcrafted grocery stores, many foods and products might be new to jewelry and even skin care. Plus, most of the items are all-natural some shoppers. Do not be afraid to pick up a few pieces of and organic. produce or that are unfamiliar. They could easily become new favorites. Held during the Norman Art Walk, A Flower Power Farmers Market offers a small and intimate setting and great products without 2. Talk to the local vendors. It’s fun to learn about where being overwhelming, a good start for those who are new to the the products are from. You are often talking to the grower farmers market scene. This market has a wide variety of unique directly, so you can find out a lot about the produce. Is companies like The Naked Fairy specializing in all natural body it organic? Is there a specific way it can be enjoyed? The scrubs, facial scrubs and lip balms, plant vendors such as Bent vendor might even be able to give you a recipe or two. Tree Farms, Rose Star and some smaller vendors who just grow herbs in their garden for fun, local jeweler BekahSometimes, and 3. If there are samples, be sure to take them. Samples Earth Rebirth that has dedicated itself to teaching others about are a great way to try new foods. Often vendors that sell gardening and promoting gardening throughout the community. candies and baked goods give out samples, so that potential A big bonus to visiting this market is that you are also able to customers try their products. So do not be afraid to take a enjoy local artists and live music as you shop. sample or two.
Beginning in April each spring, the fairgrounds are filled with 4. Take a brochure or business card. If you find a few vendors fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and artisan desserts on Tuesdays you like, take a business card. Most of the vendors have from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The Norman websites where you can shop, giving you access for Farm Market has more of a focus on food with vendors like Urban additional items and a way to get their produce when you Agrarian. Their booth featured farm fresh eggs, locally made are too busy to run to the farmers market. pasta and local produce. But, it’s not all produce. Simply Tender, There are many great ways to shop local around the Norman a local gourmet brittle company, offers multiple flavors of their area. Armed with these tips at a local farmers market, you can’t tempting treat. I highly recommend the butter pecan brittle. Ms. go wrong. Netties, a local tea company, had what seemed to be a variation of millions of flavors. The Norman Farm Market will be open until the end of October. Photos by: Alanna Moore and Elaina VanEaton 20 // BOYD STREET MAGAZINE
Arts: Imported By: Grant K. Schatzman Enrique Moya GonzalezEnrique Moya When it comes to Italian art, many of us are still stuck in the Those three artists will represent three key components of Renaissance. But the truth is, the Sistine Chapel is only as Arezzo’s identity today: the past, the present and the future. representative of Italy as my sixth grade diary is of me. Italian culture has grown and changed as much as any over the years, The past comes in the artwork of Spanish-born, Arezzo-based and its contemporary arts scene is flush and thriving. When artist Enrique Moya Gonzalez. Ex met Gonzalez a year and a half someone from Mainsite Contemporary Art tossed out the idea ago, the first time she flew over to the hilly edge of Tuscany to for a contemporary “sister cities” show with Arezzo, Italy, Sara scour the city’s galleries. When she saw his art, she cleared her Ex caught the spark and kindled it. After two years of careful calendar. curation and a pair of journeys across the Atlantic, the flame is After a day of prying between the lines of paint, parchment and finally full enough for the Norman community to gather ‘round. antique curios, Ex had found her medium to Arezzo’s past. After Ex, an International Area Studies and Art History major at OU one glance at his art, it’s not hard to see why. One of the most and a gallery preparator at Mainsite, is only one of the many striking features of Gonzalez’s paintings is how adept he is at OU students to visit and study in Arezzo. She’s bringing back overlay—turning train stations, workshops and empty industrial an unprecedented souvenir: an astounding opportunity to husks into trans-temporal scenes evoking ghosts of blue-lit re-familiarize with one of Norman’s closest sister cities. The memory. Figures rendered like shades, shadows or outlines are Cultural Connections exhibition is set to open at 6 p.m, on Oct. superimposed upon commonplace locales, mapping our minds’ 9, accompanied by three artists carefully chosen from Arezzo’s constant transition in the space between past and present. own galleries. Other sketches are placed upon old texts—delicate, anatomical figures shading the descriptions and drawings of astronomical The purpose of the exhibition is to display some of the marvelous instruments, for example. similarities and differences between Norman and Arezzo. It’s the same reason that President Eisenhower first proposed the In addition to his penchant for superimposition, Gonzalez also sister cities program to the U.S. in the 1950s. Inter-cultural summons the past through the use of found objects, often understanding has long been a priority of the University, so it picked up in one of the vast flea markets that fill the city streets should come as no surprise that Norman has several sister every week. One ancient relic, a small shard of Etruscan pottery cities across the world, from Japan to Mexico. The Norman Arts fixed beneath a gold-leaf halo on one of his works, demonstrates Council, OU in Arezzo and Mainsite collaborated on Cultural perhaps the greatest difference of Arezzo, a cultural consciousness Connections to give an up-close focus on the unique relationship that stretches centuries on end. Compared to Arezzo, Norman is we have with Arezzo. undoubtedly the younger sister. But for the upcoming exhibition, Gonzalez is turning his acute anachronistic vision upon a tender “I found three artists who I believe kind of highlight those time in the history of Oklahoma. In a remarkable symbol of similarities and differences,” Ex said. understanding, part of Gonzalez’s artwork will honor the victims of the Murrah bombing, and a portion of the proceeds of any art Continued on page 24 22 // BOYD STREET MAGAZINE
Continued from page 22 he sells will be dedicated to the cause. Landscapes, in particular, form a big part of the preconceived notions of Italy and Italian art that Sara Ex is hoping to correct. The good news is, Gonzalez will be at the October 9 opening, selling art and chatting with anyone who’s interested. “People think that all Italians paint landscapes,” Ex said. “So this is my prod at that. This is me giving them landscapes.” Our emissary from the present will be Sara Lovari, whose gallery our own Sara Ex found a short train ride from the city center. But what makes Luchetti’s landscapes evocative of the future? Lovari emphasizes the everyday, from table settings to coffee Much of his process is imbued with a visual mysticism. Luchetti’s pots. art is work-intensive, involving enough diverse techniques that the end result often conceals the process which created it. “She uses things you wouldn’t find to be beautiful on their own, because you take them for granted,” Ex explained. “She was the “You just want to know, how does he do this? Because there is only artist I found who worked with the theme of life…the way no clear path to getting this,” Ex said. “It’s such a question of not that we live, the way that Italians live.” only what it is, but how it is done. It’s had me staring for hours.” Lovari’s paintings are the antithesis of the clean-scrubbed. They Luchetti’s paintings—many of which measure up to six feet champion dirty dishes, dripping umbrellas, tangled cords and long—are fluid and full of possibility, like the future itself. At coffee stains. The effect is a quaint messiness in which any clean- the opening, gallery guests will have the surreal opportunity to cut white functions as an intrusion rather than a background, an speculate up-close and discover them personally with Luchetti. attention-grabbing artifice placed by a just-vanished hand. Earth tones are abundant. Splatters, drizzles and coffee-colored drips What’s true for Luchetti is true for Lovari and Gonzalez: their are the beautiful norm. It’s an image of “life as it is, not life as it art is best understood in person, with its creators at your elbow. should be,” as Ex said. Often, the pieces play with dimensions Cultural Connections offers a critical look at how Italy’s artists where repurposed playing cards and vintage newspapers turn today perceive the past, present and future. Separately, no one into lampshades or umbrella-tops, popping out of the canvas category can tell us the full story, but together, they present us and intruding into our own space, where they seem to fit quite with an image of Italian life that’s not fixated on da Vinci or the nicely. Vatican. The opening is set on a second Friday, which makes Mainsite a perfect first stop on your art walk. Lovari is known for her installations as well, which include bright dresses made from repurposed materials and table settings If the opening doesn’t mesh with your schedule, you’ve got a made of paper-crafted bowls and cups. Some of it will be for sale, month’s worth of second chances to make it to the gallery on from Lovari herself, costing as little as $10, making it even more 122 East Main. The exhibition will be whisked homeward after possible to keep a piece of art imported from our sister city. the second Friday of November and Sara Ex will begin curating the second part of Cultural Connections. Finally, we receive our view of the future from Massimiliano Luchetti. Luchetti was something of a godsend for Ex.She “It’s actually a two-part show. We have the artists coming here, stumbled across his gallery one day as her time in Italy was and then we’re sending artists there,” Ex explained. “The show coming to an end. His art was, in a word, ideal. that’s going there is happening next June, we think.” “He is the persona of contemporary art. When people think of The Arezzo-based show will coincide with the reopening of an contemporary art, they think of paint smears on a canvas that are old monastery, and Ex is anticipating a fantastic display space for supposed to mean something deeper,” Ex said. “Massimiliano Norman’s art. So if your travel budget is burning a hole in your takes landscapes and coats them in a layer of fog.” pocket, be sure to plan your trip accordingly. Otherwise, just come on down the street and see what Mainsite brought over. Sara Lovari Sara Massimiliano Luchetti
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By: Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Whether you consider yourself a full-fledged yogi or the words “downward dog” mean absolutely nothing to you, there’s a yoga class for you in Norman. Yoga is not only great exercise, but is a great way to clear your head at the end of a long week and of course, it’s also fun to learn all the cool and weird ways you can bend your body after a lot of practice. So grab a mat, a friend and check out the best yoga classes in Norman.
Yoga in the Park YMCA Yoga Fusion Fitness and Yoga What’s better than a shavasana (the If you are a member of the Cleveland Fusion Fitness and Yoga, located at 323 E. part at the end of the class where you County YMCA, located at 1350 Lexington Main St., is a more traditional yoga studio. lay down on your mat)? The answer is a St., yoga classes are included with the The instructors are highly trained and are shavasana with the sound of nature in the price of your membership. There are yoga so skilled they could probably live their background. Be one with nature at Yoga classes every day at the Y, and you can be entire lives upside down or walking on in the Park, which meets five days a week sure to find one that fits your schedule. their hands, but don’t let that intimidate at Lion’s Park, located at 450 S. Flood Ave. Though the YMCA isn’t a traditional you. There are many levels of classes at Class is only canceled when the weather yoga studio, don’t let that fool you into Fusion Fitness based upon the mission dips below 50 degrees, so just be sure thinking you won’t get the traditional of YogaFit. YogaFit is the idea that yoga to check the temperature on your way yoga experience. There are several types should be more “user friendly” and easy out the door. Though there are volunteer of yoga offered from yoga-infused Pilates, to follow along. The classes range from instructors on rotation, the group also yoga with a fitness approach to Iyengar beginner, where you learn basic poses and relies on instructional yoga DVDs and is style yoga, an excellent class which how to use the breath to more advanced simply just a group that gets together to is focused on flexibility, strength and classes such as warm vinyasa flow, a yoga practice. This yoga program is absolutely stamina. The YMCA will have all of the class in a studio with the heat turned up. free and mats are provided, though you supplies you need for class, from mats Warning: though you may think you are are more than welcome to bring your and blocks to blankets, but you can bring not a very sweaty person, “hot yoga” own. This yoga program is perfect for your own. Check class schedules and will prove you wrong. Be sure to hydrate beginners because it allows them to begin information about membership pricing at before and take a bottle of water with to explore some basic poses without any ymcanorman.org. you during the class. Fusion Fitness and financial commitment. Yoga in the Park Yoga single classes are $10 for students meets Monday–Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and $15 for non-students. Be sure to go and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to fusionoklahoma.com or call 650-8023 for information about special pricing for membership or deals on multiple yoga classes as well as to check out their yoga schedule.
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Game days are upon us. Let’s face it, in Oklahoma, that’s better than Christmas to some people! What will you prepare for tailgating? Start planning now! We have found a few recipes that will please a crowd, no matter what time kickoff is scheduled for! For many, the 11 a.m. kickoff is a killer. Taking breakfast to the tailgate can prove to be tricky. But, we have found a wonderful recipe for breakfast burritos that would be easy to keep hot and ready to serve for all your guests. The Hot Pepper Breakfast Burrito is chock full of goodness...eggs, Stonewall Kitchen’s Hot Pepper Jelly, garlic, tomatoes, cheese and cilantro. How can you possibly go wrong! Served out of a crock pot and paired with a tortilla, it’s the perfect way to start a game day. You can also toss in your favorite meat and easily serve this at any time! What about things that are easy to just pop in your mouth at a moments notice? Try the Dirty Martini Cocktail Rolls using only our prepared Pizza Dough from The OKC Museum of Art Café and the Robert Rothschild Dirty Martini Cheeseball Dip. Use one package of prepared pizza dough (store bought or our OKC Museum of Art Café Pizza Dough) and 1 jar of the Dirty Martini Cheeseball Dip: Roll dough into 1/4 inch thick rectangle, spread the dip evenly across the dough, leaving 1/2 inch uncovered on both side edges, cut into 1.5 inch wide strips and then down the middle so you have 5 inch long strips. Roll toward the uncovered end and secure with a toothpick. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 8 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and cook for an additional 6 - 8 minutes until golden brown and lightly crisped. No tailgate is complete without a good pulled pork sandwich! Give theRobert Rothschild Anna Mae’s Pulled Pork recipe a go. Throw it in the crockpot the night before and keep it warm until ready to serve. So, whether kickoff is in the morning, afternoon or under the lights, these recipes will please everyone at your tailgate! Touch a Truck at the Cleveland County Fairground By: Christian Potts
Don’t be surprised when a Saturday morning in late September Touch A Truck originated with the MOMS Club of Norman, with seems a little bit louder than usual around the Cleveland County proceeds afterward being provided to the Children’s Department Fairgrounds. at the Norman Public Library. Two years ago, the MOMS Club It just means it’s time for the annual Norman favorite Touch A handed over control of leading the event directly to the PLS Truck, a chance for the young and young at heart to get an up- Foundation and was moved from a springtime date to the fall close look at some of the community’s unique array of vehicles last year. large and small. Although they’re mostly large, from 18-wheeler And don’t worry, Sooner football fans. The event coincides with tractor trailers to firefighting ladder trucks to powerful earth a weekend OU’s football team is not playing. movers and cranes. It’s a local extravaganza seen on a growing scale across the This year’s event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. country. Similar events to this have been put on in places like 26, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E. Robinson St. the Knoxville, Tenn. Zoo, Long Beach, Calif., and even the town in Norman. The event is put on by the Pioneer Library System of Cockermouth, England, along the west coast of the United Foundation with many of the community’s favorite librarians Kingdom. from local hometown libraries on hand to keep things going smoothly. There is no admission charge to enter, although a $2 donation per child is suggested. The five Cleveland County libraries in the Pioneer Library System – Norman Central, Norman West, Noble, Moore and Southwest Oklahoma City – are benefactors of the funds raised from the day’s events, with people who attend library programs throughout the year getting the ultimate benefit. While the honking of horns is common throughout the morning, the first hour of the event won’t feature any of that – it’s a special “Quiet Hour” from 9 to 10 a.m. so families of younger children or those that may not react as well to the loud atmosphere can enjoy all the big rigs, too.
30 // BOYD STREET MAGAZINE But nowhere does it quite like Norman, as this event, now in its 11th year of existence, shows football isn’t the only fun – and loud – thing to do on a Saturday in September. Last year, an estimated 3,000 people attended the event. Find out more about any of the library’s programs and services by visiting any hometown library or going online to the PLS website, www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org. The library also has a variety of social media homes, including Facebook under “Pioneer Library System,” Twitter @mylibrary2go and Instagram. com/mylibrary2go.
The young and young at heart got a look at more than 40 vehicles of all shapes and sizes during 2014’s Touch A Truck event at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The event featured with dozens of community partners and more than 2,000 people who attended. The 11th edition of Touch A Truck is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26 We want to help honor the story of your loved ones. We invite you to visit the professional, experienced and dedicated staff at Primrose Funeral Service and take a tour of our grounds at Sunset Memorial Park. We feature 80 acres of beautifully landscaped cemetery property, including an urn garden, cremation niche wall and 12 fully-developed burial gardens, two of which are designated as veterans gardens to honor the men and women who have so bravely served our country. Call us today to tour our beautiful facilities. 405.321.6000 1109 N Porter Norman OK 73069 Reintroducing 405 Imports By: Lindsay Cuomo
A lot has changed for 405 Imports since changed about 405 Imports. The store on it,” cautioned Gaines. Your beloved the store opened its doors in 2009, is still stocked with one-of-a-kind pieces piece that was here today might very well transitioning from a small Campus Corner imported from India, many crafted using be gone tomorrow. location to a larger store in the Merkle reclaimed wood and fixtures. Repurposed Additionally, they offer custom Creek Shopping Center known to many as doors, old hinges and aged tin plates upholstered dining and accent chairs as the Big Lots shopping center. take on a new life when combined with well as delivery to as far south as Dallas quality construction and hand-carved In 2012, the owners, husband and and as far north as Tulsa. Pieces can also accents, offering Normanites and beyond wife Kelly Story and Tezo Cunningham, be shipped anywhere in the U.S. for out-of distinctive pieces of furniture and opened Weekends by 405 Imports in their -town visitors. warehouse as a solution to the limitations accessories. “Stay up on our latest stock and even of the square footage of their first “If you are searching for a statement find special sales and great deals on location. As the name implies, this new piece for your home, we are sure to have our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter location was only open to the public on something for you,” revealed Tina Gaines, accounts,” shared Gaines. weekends. However, as popularity grew, 405 Imports general manager. “Tezo still so did the hours. Last year, 2207 West personally selects every piece that comes Another great way to check out all that Main St. became the official, full-time in and we have many pieces that you will 405 Imports has to offer will be during the location of 405 Imports, open Monday not find another one like it.” upcoming Mix on Main event in October. through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Shops from Merkle Creek to Carriage Their niche market means that inventory Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Plaza will stay open late and celebrate is frequently changing. This isn’t the kind Main Street with food trucks, music and But there is one thing that hasn’t of place where you can say “let me think fall fun. Take a Bite out of
By: Shannon Hudzinski President/CEO Apple Pay OU Federal Credit Union
Whether you love Apple’s user-friendly Apple Pay, then, is an attempt to combine Early adopters report some hiccups in the and reliable products, or hate the price both technologies within a device you payment process, though. The technology tag and the status symbol they represent, already carry around. The iPhone 6’s is still very new, and delays and payment you’ve got to admit: they know business. NFC chip is capable of broadcasting an failures occurred at the first big roll out Apple saw the future of finance and the EMV signal. It takes both of these new for the technology. Both AT&T Park and future of technology rapidly merging and payment technologies and puts them Kauffman Stadium, the sites of the 2014 figured out a way to cash in on it. The new together to make a more secure payment World Series, were using Apple Pay for iPhone 6 comes with a new technology infrastructure. transactions around the stadium. In that’s set to change the way you pay for Apple will profit from this system if most instances, the process worked as things. They’re capitalizing on that new adoption is sufficiently widespread. Apple advertised, but, as with any technology, a technology with a payment system of will charge card-issuing institutions (like few glitches prevented people from using their own: Apple Pay. Apple Pay is taking Visa® or MasterCard®) a portion of the Apple Pay consistently. Some people still advantage of two new developments in fee those companies charge retailers on resorted to credit cards or cash to avoid payment infrastructure to save you time. every transaction. Card companies are inconvenience. First, the technology. Apple’s iPhone hopeful that the increased security of The technology to accept Apple Pay 6 comes equipped with a near-field their payment processing system and payments isn’t everywhere yet. In communication (NFC) capable chip. the greater convenience of pay-by-phone fact, only about 2.4% of retailers have Near-field communication uses very will encourage more people to spend the facilities to accept pay-by-phone. short wavelength wireless technology to more money, growing their businesses However, the change is coming. By share information between appropriately as well. If they’re right, it could result in October 2015, every shop that accepts equipped devices over really short significant gains for both Apple and the MasterCard® or Visa® will have to be distances. It’s like a WiFi network that card companies. This profitability also using EMV technology, and it’s likely that only has a range of a few feet. While explains the growing competition in NFC this upgrade will include NFC equipment. there are all kinds of neat potential payment infrastructure development. For now, you’ll want to hold on to your applications for near-field communication Apple Pay is by no means the only attempt wallet, but the future looks bright for this devices (wireless access control could to combine these technologies. Android- great advancement. tie your door locks to your cell phone, based smart phones have had limited for example, and automatically open the success with Google Wallet, although the door for you when you walk up to your lack of standardization across Android house), the biggest one at the moment is devices holds back attempts to develop the payment infrastructure. secure payment infrastructure. Wallet, The release of Apple Pay also corresponds unlike Apple Pay, also requires the with a new standard of credit and debit download of a separate app, and only the card security, the Europay-MasterCard- most recent iterations of the Android OS Visa (EMV) security chip. The EMV chip support tap-to-pay. is a small electronic device embedded Apple Pay may be the most successful into cards that contains a method mobile payment solution in terms of for generating a unique identifier for widespread adoption. It will only work encryption protocols. Think of it as a code with the iPhone 6, because older models generator that makes a new PIN for each lack the necessary NFC equipment. If transaction. EMV technology uses more you already have an iPhone 6, though, secure encryption standards to protect you only need to use the pre-installed financial data at point-of-sale terminals. Passport app. There are simple, on-screen The increasing urgency of its adoption is instructions for adding a debit or credit brought on, in no small part, by the recent card. And beginning September 15, you’ll security breaches at Staples, Target, Home be able to add your OU Federal Credit Depot, and other major US retailers. Union debit card as well!
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August is here, which means fall camp and two-a-days are “He’s such an athletic kid and has a really strong arm. We feel underway for high school football teams across the state. pretty comfortable with him right now,” said Nation. Norman will look to improve last year’s 2-8 season, including Without key receivers George Carter and Sayvon Foley, the tigers a seven-game losing streak to end the season. Much of this will need play makers to emerge if NHS hopes to be a threat in season’s success rests on sophomore Ryan Peoples, who enters the passing game. According to Coach Nation, Logan Laughlin as a first-year starting quarterback for the Tigers. Peoples played and David Flenory are two guys that he expects to fill the void. sparingly last year in a back-up role and was impressive in the Laughlin saw several snaps throughout last year, giving him the limited action he saw, both through the air and on the ground. most game experience as receiver. Nation plans to use Flenory’s “He’s really grown and matured this summer,” said Head Coach speed and versatility at the split end position. Greg Nation. “He got some reps last year, so he understands If the Tigers get solid play from their receivers, it’ll make life what we’re doing.” for Peoples a whole lot easier. Though he’s just entering his Peoples’ athleticism is his best asset as a quarterback, giving the sophomore year, if the glimpse we saw last year is any indication, Tigers an added dimension they were missing on offense last he’ll be the next big-time quarterback to come through Norman year. Though the offensive game plan will still be predicated on High. the running game, expect the Tigers to use his dual-threat ability as a big part of the offense.
Norman North is Looking for a Playoff Run by Chris Joseph
The high school football season is upon us and the Norman Norman North is in a tough conference with Tulsa Union, Owasso, North Timberwolves are looking to make a return to the playoffs Southmoore and Mustang, so playoffs will be difficult, but the this year after missing the postseason last year. Timberwolves can make it if they play to their capabilities. It should be another great year of Timberwolves footba Under the direction of first year head coach Brent Barnes, the ll. Timberwolves offense should be as potent as it has been the last five years. Z’Quan Hogan is back for his senior year, and with the explosive running back now up to 220 pounds, Hogan looks to add some power to his speed game. Nathan Womak, the leading receiver from last season, is back and has looked good in the preseason and should haul in multiple touchdowns again this year. Charlie Kolar could be a big target for the Timberwolves offense with his size and leaping ability. The main strength of the offense will be the big guys up front. Led by Walker Reed and Trace Pack, the entire offensive line will make this high-powered offense run. The Timberwolves struggled at times last year with giving up big plays. Barnes hired Brad Hill to lead the defense and bring back the hard-hitting ways of the Timberwolves defense. The defense will be led by the line-backers Cade Mashburn and Wyatt Medina. Corey Tipsword is looking to make an impact in his senior year. The secondary has returners in Jake Brewer and Jay Bob, and Issac Stoops at cornerback should see some time on the field judging by how well he played during the scrimmages.
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Oklahoma’s fight song has precious few Despite his father’s passing, Sterling neat that Sterling now has a chance to go words other than “Oklahoma,” “Boomer” remained directly involved in the Sooner down as one of the great receivers in OU and “Sooner.” However, towards the end, program. A fantastic article by the History.” Stoops gave Sterling free reign a single stanza utters the phrase “I’m a Oklahoman’s Jason Kersey, published just of the Switzer Center before and after Sooner Born and Sooner Bred.” Many fans before Sterling’s first game in 2012, details games, on the sidelines and at practices. attending games at Owen Field can say the story of how Bob Stoops came to the He even stood in his father’s place at that honestly as they sing along with the family’s side and took Sterling under his midfield during the game against Rice in Pride of Oklahoma. On the field 2000 when the 1985 national this season there is, perhaps, championship team was a player who epitomizes that honored. phrase better than any who have come before him: wide receiver Eventually, it became apparent Sterling Shepard. that his father’s athletic genes were passed down, and Sterling Sterling literally grew up inside became a standout player at the Sooner football program. Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City. His father, Derrick, was a Sooner He was offered and accepted wide receiver who originally a scholarship to OU during his walked on at OU, to eventually junior season. Now after three earn a scholarship and start for collegiate seasons making plays the 1985 national championship all over the field, including a team. After playing in the NFL, Sugar Bowl win in the Stadium Derrick returned as a graduate wing. When asked about his article Kersey where his father played assistant under John Blake and worked said, “Bob wanted to make sure Sterling professionally, Shepard is ready to lead a briefly for Bob Stoops after his hiring in knew how important Oklahoma was to rejuvenated group of receivers under new December of 1998. During the summer his father. Bob and Sterling developed a offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley. of 1999 he was hired at Wyoming, but very close relationship throughout that passed away shortly after. Sterling was 6 process, and it’s truly incredible and very years old at the time.
48 // BOYD STREET MAGAZINE When asked about his new coordinator, Shepard said, “Lincoln simplifies everything.” Lincoln’s simplified offense has less routes but more options in those routes which enables the quarterback to spread the ball to everyone, said Shepard. Other wide receivers on the team mentioned how Lincoln wanted them to go full-speed all the time and would rotate them frequently to keep them fresh and at top speed. Shepard specifically mentioned the progress of sophomore wide receiver Jeffery Mead under Lincoln’s coaching. “He has grown so much and is making plays left and right (during practice and scrimmages leading up to the first game).” receivers had a big chip on their shoulders If the passing game can keep up with the and are ready to help out the offense this potentially lethal rushing attack led by During camp, Shepard had meetings season. Samaje Perine and freshman Joe Mixon, with OU’s other veteran wide receivers the Sooners could challenge for the Big XII to discuss how to help less experienced Shepard will need support from title this season. players. “Some young guys haven’t been freshman Dahu Green and A.D. Miller, in front of 85,000 people, said Shepard. redshirt freshmen Dallis Todd and Mark Shepard enters his senior season at OU “Things are going to go bad at some point Andrews, sophomores Jeffery Mead and hoping to end on a high note. When in a game. You have to keep balling and Michiah Quick, juniors Grant Bothum, asked about his goals for the season, he put bad plays behind you.” The main Dede Westbrook and Connor Knight and dismissed personal goals, saying he wants thing Shepard and the other veteran fellow senior Durron Neal if he wants to “help this team get back to where it is wide receivers decided to impress upon to help newly appointed starter Baker supposed to be. OU is a top-tier program the young receivers was that they would Mayfield take the Sooner passing attack and always has been. I want this team to have their back. Shepard mentioned the to levels not seen since the Bradford era. be back at the top.” to Lead Mayfield OU Offense By: Tyler McComas
For Baker Mayfield, proving himself to those who doubt him is nothing new. At every stage of his collegiate career he’s been doubted and overcame it. After receiving just a handful of D-1 offers coming out of high school, Mayfield sought to prove he could play at a major program. As a walk-on at Texas Tech, he worked hard and eventually became the team’s starter. Merely starting was not enough for Mayfield, and his on-field performance showed it as he was named winner of the 2013 Big 12 Freshman of the Year. Even after his success on the field, there was still doubt; most importantly there was doubt that Mayfield could continue his success and be the quarterback of the future at Texas Tech. This doubt may have been part of the reason Kliff Kingsbury, the head coach at Texas Tech, declined to offer him a scholarship at the end of the 2013 season. Ignoring doubt led Mayfield to make one of the biggest decisions of his life. With no scholarship offer or even a guarantee he’d be welcomed onto the football team, he decided to transfer to OU to chase his dream of playing quarterback for the Sooners. With OU coming off a Sugar Bowl win over Alabama on the arm of Trevor Knight, few thought that Mayfield would ever see the field at Oklahoma. After a disappointing 2014 season for OU filled with inconsistent As he’s done in the past, Mayfield didn’t shy away from the hard quarterback play, Mayfield would get the opportunity he was path. While being forced to sit out the entire 2014 season due to waiting for, a chance to win the starting job. The offseason has NCAA transfer rules, Mayfield used that time to his advantage. brought a new offensive coordinator, Lincoln Riley, and an open Though he couldn’t play on game day, over the course of the competition for the quarterback spot. Mayfield quickly became season he won Scout Team Player of the Week numerous times. a fan favorite. His accuracy throwing the football, as well as his On the sideline each week his leadership was easy to see, as his familiarity with Riley’s air-raid style offense, led many to believe teammates gravitated toward his energy. he was the favorite to win the job. Only 12 days remaining until the kickoff of the Sooner’s 2015 season, Baker Mayfield received the news of a lifetime as he was named the team’s starting quarterback. Mayfield had reached a goal he’d contemplated for years. “Coming from when I used to tailgate on a patch of grass right here, throw the ball around in my Quentin Griffin jersey, watch Jason White and Mark Clayton play, it’s a dream come true to be able to go out there and play on the field they did,” reflects Mayfield. The importance of quarterback and his role in returning the team to National Championship contention is not lost onthe young quarterback. His days of proving the doubters wrong are far from over. Many critics still question if he’s undersized, or if his “gunslinger” mentality will lead to mistakes. Mayfield will still have incumbent starter and team captain Trevor Knight, along with the highly recruited Cody Thomas, breathing down his neck. But don’t expect this to be unfamiliar territory for Mayfield. If his career has shown us anything, it’s that we shouldn’t doubt that he’s ready for the spotlight. Photos by: Mark Doescher 50 // BOYD STREET MAGAZINE Custom build with Stonewall Homes www.stonewallhomesokc.com
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Zarrow Hall stands tall at the corner of Elm and Brooks. Headington Hall (inset) was once a gas station with a few stores and the original O’Connell’s.
With a new generation of freshmen of a $3 million gift from the family of Campus changed in a major way when settling into campus, there are thousands Haskell and Irene Lemon. State-of-the-art Headington Hall appeared in 2014. The of wide-eyed stares as students amble to technology was integrated, such as 40- corner at Jenkins and Lindsey once held classes between the colossal buildings. inch plasma televisions and an interactive a gas station and several shops and Today’s upperclassmen might think of the technology table. restaurants (as well as our editor in chief’s Cherokee Gothic façades as old fare, but preschool!), but the need for updated thinking back only four years will show 2012 also brought the dedication of the athletic dorms after decades of growth just how far things have come. new Anne and Henry Zarrow Hall for the prompted a towering new dormitory. Age- School of Social Work at the corner of Elm old Norman institutions like Pad Thai and This year’s graduating seniors arrived Avenue and Brooks Street. The space had King Kopy moved up to Campus Corner on campus in 2012 to see the newly previously been used for the Jim Thorpe while the corner evolved into a massive remodeled Gould Hall dedicated on Multicultural Center, which had taken up home for some 384 OU students. Named the South Oval. The old Gould Hall was occupation of the old Tri-Delta sorority for OU tennis player Tim Headington, the originally the site the School of Petroleum house from the 1920s. It was a creaky, drab dorm offers several fully furnished suites, Engineering, its building named for building and reportedly haunted. Crews entertainment lounges, and a dining hall Professor Charles Newton Gould, one of cleared away the old as the JTMC moved complete with demonstration cooking OU’s earliest professors and founder of the south toward OCCE, and the new Zarrow stations. School of Geology and Geophysics. In the Hall became a shining new addition to the 1990s, the College of Architecture took west side of campus. In addition to new Just as things have changed in the past four over the building, which was notoriously landscaping with a fountain, Zarrow Hall years, OU’s campus will look very different the “ugliest building on campus” as its featured video conferencing rooms to tie as our incoming freshman graduate as earlier designs emulating the strata of together programs in Norman with the the Class of 2019. The Live On, University rock formations no longer seemed to Tulsa campus for distance learning. campaign for the 125th anniversary of the fit. The revitalized building was born out University of Oklahoma has set lofty goals
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It might seem strange to travel 750 miles to Indianapolis for Yozzo envisions the café as a place where everyone is welcome, an interview about Norman, but Gen Con, the nation’s largest with comfortable furniture, music and custom-built hard wood tabletop gaming convention, served as the perfect backdrop to dinner tables for the hardcore gamers. The café plans to be talk to Matt Bueller and Justin Yozzo about the newest adventure catered by Waving Wheat Bakery and Pizza King and will serve coming to our town. as a retailer for games.
The idea for a game café came when Bueller visited Yozzo in The real draw is the “All You Can Play” library, where patrons can Japan, where Yozzo was doing a teaching stint. There, many pick out games to test for themselves with unlimited access for patrons enjoy manga cafés where they may read from a library the day. Bueller said it is a great way for “people who want to and enjoy snacks. Yozzo, an elementary teacher, has always had play but didn’t want to dive all in to everything” before seeing game clubs for children. the game for themselves.
“I’ve always seen the joy in their faces as they develop social “Norman’s got so much local flavor, and we want to add our skills and problem-solving,” shared Yozzo. own spice,” Yozzo said. “Gaming gets people to interact, solve problems and build friendships.” Seeing a café for comics, the two wondered, “Could we do this with games?” After researching other game cafés, such as Snakes They hope to open the café before the end of September. You & Latters in Canada and several in the States, it was evident they can find their Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/ could. projects/407413201/loot-and-xp-the-game-hub-of-norman or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ Loot & XP began public gaming in 2013 with a Settlers of Catan TheGameOfHubOfNorman. tournament at the Norman Public Library. Another event came with 2015’s International TableTop Day in April, the success of which led to a weekly gathering. As many as 300 people attended over the coming months, many of them repeats and upward of 150 people in a single night. With such a bastion of local support, Loot & XP decided to strike out on their venture.
The first leg of the quest was a Kickstarter campaign to gather local interest and funding. They requested $6,000 that would go toward remodeling, and the amount was met within the first week. Future customers were eager to buy into the café’s membership plan. Every patron will receive a free Copper membership, which provides an award card where repeat patrons can get discounts by building experience points through playing games. For casual gamers and families, a Silver membership provides game reservations and dice-rolling for coupons. For the hardcore gamers, a Gold membership gives more rewards, including a flat $5 fee for all tournaments.
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Winner Campbell Walker Fields with Jennifer Baker. Kathy Drummond and Kathy Nees. Jennifer Baker and Hal Smith.
In May, a group of people with a dream “It’s only one of our seven programs, but it at Southwind Hills event venue at 468 SW to expand the children’s programs at the is our largest and most visible,” said Baker. 24th Avenue in Goldsby. The finals of the Sooner Theater created an idea to host The kids are hungry for this service that Voice of the Heartland contest really will a communitywide talent show to raise we provide for them. Just last year we had embody the “big party” atmosphere that money to renovate the newly purchased 962 kids enrolled in our programs—we Hal Smith was dreaming of. In addition to studio space across from the theater on really are feeding souls.” the 10 contestants’ performances, there Main Street. Executive director of the will be dinner, drinks and two other live theater, Jennifer Baker, along with a This fall’s event promises to be even performances, including the winner of the team of Sooner Theater employees and better. May Voice of the Heartland competition, supporters led by event chair Jessica 13 year-old Campbell Walker Fields. Blyden, joined forces with the Hal Smith “It started as Hal Smith’s idea—he is a Tickets to this event are $100 per person. Restaurant group to premiere the Voice great supporter and a great friend of the of the Heartland vocal competition. Sooner Theater, and just decided one day The winner of the competition will receive The competition was an overwhelming that he wanted to host us a big party to a cash prize, the ability to open for a success, receiving over 100 entries and raise money for the studio. Not only has feature concert at the Sooner Theater, drawing a large crowd of followers and it been incredibly successful, but it’s also recording studio time, a photo session, attendees. been an absolutely blast!” clothing and more. All finalists will receive a cash prize and other prizes as well. “It was a real surprise how well it was Submissions for the competition opened received,” said Baker. “The talent was Friday, Aug. 28 and will remain open For those who cannot attend the event absolutely unbelievable.” until Friday, Sept. 18, at 11:59 p.m. The but would like to contribute to the capital application process is simple; to enter you campaign anyway, more information can Amid cries from contestants and simply have to film yourself singing and be found on the event’s website at www. supporters to hold the event again in the upload a video with your information to voiceoftheheartland.org. fall, Baker and her team quickly saw an www. voiceoftheheartland.org. You don’t opening to do the Voice of the Heartland need a professional video producer to do “It’s so important to get our name out into again, this time even bigger and even the video, a cellphone will work just fine! the community because people don’t see better. us as the typical charity, but our services From there, a panel of judges will pick 30 keep the arts alive in our community. “It is so important for us to raise money to candidates to perform at the semi-finals We are helping many children find their renovate the new studio space. It’s a really Monday, Sept. 28. This event will be open voice...to find their place to fit in! Now incredible space, but we are so anxious to to the public, and tickets will be $15 a we need the help of the community to just get in there with hammers!” piece. continue our work,” said Baker.
The studio that is benefited by the From those 30, the panel of judges will campaign is mostly used as a space for whittle the list down to the top 10 best the Sooner Theater’s numerous children’s contestants who will be invited back for the programs and events to be held main event Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
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Fall As the sweltering summer days begin their descent and the leaves reveal traces of autumn, the tune of life changes. It’s either back to school, or back to the daily grind. As fall approaches, fill your favorite mug with a warm drink Reading and peruse some new (and old) reads to keep you hooked for the season. List By: Carleigh Foutch
“Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann On an ordinary day in August 1974, the people of lower Manhattan watch the spectacle of a tightrope walker leaping and dancing between the Twin Towers. In the streets below, McCann narrates the lives of a few ordinary individuals and details how extraordinarily and beautifully we are all connected.
“The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt “Paperweight” by Meg Haston Theo Decker is a thirteen-year-old boy living in New York. When a (Warning: this book has some heavy content). For all of the fatal accident kills his mother but miraculously spares him, Theo Young Adult fans out there, this one’s for you. Seventeen-year- is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Left in a strange, old Stevie is trapped in her own mind and body by an eating terrifying new place, Theo clings to a mysterious painting that disorder, and she has been shuttled away to a treatment facility reminds him of his mother. This painting catapults him into in the wasteland of the New Mexico desert. Her father signs her the underworld of art. Brimming with intrigue and adventure, up for 60 days of treatment, but Stevie plans to take her own life “The Goldfinch” is a great read to keep by your side on a chilly as the anniversary of her brother’s death approaches. Haston’s afternoon. debut novel explores the impact of loss and mental illness, and the different effects they have on an individual. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas “Ragtime” by E.L. Doctorow YA and Fantasy fans will gobble up this retelling of the classic tale of “Beauty and the Beast.” Feyre’s fight for survival takes a turn This great American classic is an electric tale about the ideal of for the worse when she is dragged to a magical kingdom for the the American Dream at the turn of the century. Narrating the murder of a faerie. Feyre’s captor hides behind a jeweled mask. lives of immigrants and natives who are trying to find their niche As she slowly unlocks his guarded past, her feelings for him begin in the fabric of the American Dream in a society that’s constantly to change. Fans of Maas’ “Throne of Glass” series will enjoy the telling them that they don’t belong, “Ragtime” will make a great start to a magical new one. read and honor the wonderful author, who recently died this summer. Doctorow’s novel was adapted into a hit Broadway musical, and will be performed by OU’s musical theater program “City on Fire” by Garth Risk Hallberg in the fall semester. Arriving on bookshelves Oct. 13, “City on Fire” is a novel set in New York City in 1976. Two estranged heirs, their spouses, “Among the Ten Thousand Things” by Julia Pierpont two punk-loving teens, an obsessive magazine reporter and his neighbor are all somehow connected to a murder that took The Shanley children discovered a box of their father’s secret life. place on New Year’s Eve in Central Park. When the blackout of Their father, a well-known artist, has unintentionally driven his July 13, 1977, plunges the city into darkness, each one of their family into crisis. The Shanleys have to leave their home in New lives will be transformed. This book is a lengthy read, with almost York in order to regain a sense of normalcy. The two children, 1,000 pages to lose yourself in. It’s perfect for a long road trip or Simon and Kay, step into a booming, bright world that seems a weekend tucked away inside! much too large for them.
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Climbing Up for the First Time By: Alexander Mutz
For the more adventurous souls in Norman, a refuge exists on I began by signing a liability waiver, telling the staff member the outskirts of the city. Most Normanites have likely seen the that I was a first time climber. He told me that before I could structure of Climb Up, located at 2701 Washington Drive, while start climbing, I had to go through a simple orientation to learn driving in or out of the city along Flood Avenue. The only major how to belay properly, neither of which took more than a few rock climbing gym in Norman, and still fairly new, it can be minutes of effort. Afterward, I chose my first wall, a simple intimidating to an amateur climber. I decided, as a total amateur beginner’s choice. I strapped on my harness, stepped up to the myself, to investigate what it is like to enter the gym blindly, pay wall and started climbing. The wall lived up to its reputation as a my admission and climb up for the first time. beginner’s choice. I was able to scale it without much struggle. Feeling proud, I stopped at the top and looked around the gym The first notable thing upon entry is the seemingly huge from my new aerial perspective. Across the gym, climbers were variety of walls around the gym. Different climbing areas are braving walls at shockingly acute angles to the ground. With my marked by solid bright colors. Varying textures of geometrically instructor’s encouragement, I decided to step up my game a bit designed shapes make up the walls and give Climb Up an almost and brave some tougher walls. psychedelic visual appeal. I noticed some traditionally tall walls being climbed by people wearing harnesses, but I also noticed I climbed several more during my session, and on a few of the some slightly shorter walls being braved by climbers with no more intermediate ones, I started to feel the strain on my upper harnesses at all. A nearby staff member informed me that these body. Rock climbing is quite a workout, and it brought me more walls were for a type of climbing called bouldering, a term I had admiration for those hanging off and climbing backward while heard before. It looked a little nerve-wracking, so I decided to simultaneously climbing upward. I never did make it to the start by learning to use the safety harness. bouldering area, but I think I’ll feel brave enough to handle a climb without the safety of my harness the next time I give rock climbing a go.
To those Normanites who feel the urge to climb, I encourage you to give it a try. Climb Up has a very friendly staff excited to lead new climbers in their new hobby
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VISITNORMAN Norman’s Most Useful App By: Stefanie Brickman “I don’t know, where do you want to go?” How many times have you asked this question when deciding where to go with your date or friends? Well, VisitNorman’s new app can certainly help you out! With a comprehensive list of Norman restaurants on the app, you can choose a place to eat based on the type of food you are in the mood for, or simply search the one that is closest to you. The VisitNorman app, free in the Apple Store and Google Play, has much more than what’s in the “Eat” portion. If you are looking for a place to spend the night, the “Stay” portion includes Norman’s hotels, motels and bed- and-breakfast options. There is also a “Do” portion that features museums, attractions, shopping, arts and culture, historical sites and more. And the “Events” portions lists things happening in and around Norman. The app can be your go-to place to find top must-do events coming up in Norman including:
1. Groovefest, Sept. 27, Andrews Park. No Sooner September would be complete without Groovefest. Created by OU artists, musicians and activists in 1986, Groovefest, the longest standing human rights music festival in the world, highlights the great work of many local organizations, artists and businesses that promote human rights. The festival features live music, art activities and inspirational speakers. The music starts at noon and lasts through 10 p.m. Admission is free. 2. Galileo’s World, first exhibits on display until Jan. 18, Sam Noble Museum.“Through the Eyes of the Lynx: Galileo, Natural History and the Americas” and “Collision & Creation: Indigenous Arts of the Americas, 1890-2015” are part of the Galileo’s World series. In celebration of OU’s 125th anniversary, the series of exhibits, events and programs will take place across campus connecting science and the humanities. 3. Whistle Stop Concert: The Honey Dewdrops, Sept. 9, The Depot. The Honey Dewdrops, Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish, blend old styles with new, creating powerful, heartfelt music which they will perform at The Depot in Downtown Norman. Tickets are $15. 4. “Immortales: The Hall of Emperors of the Capitoline Museums, Rome,” open Sept. 4, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. The exhibit on display through Dec. 6 brings to the United States for the first time a selection of 20 busts from the collection of the world’s oldest museum, the Capitoline in Rome. 5. 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk, Sept. 11, Downtown Norman. From 6 to 9 p.m., Downtown is hopping with open art galleries, dinner and drink specials, live music and more. Check out the food truck area on Peters Avenue between Main and Gray Street to sample some of the best mobile food there is. All events, which are brought to you by the Norman Arts Council, are free and open to the public.
VisitNorman, the Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau exists to promote the city, to attract overnight meetings, conventions, sport and tourism business to the community and to enhance and contribute to the overall identity and economic well-being of the city. VisitNorman’s vision is to be the leader who proactively markets and develops Norman as the preferred destination in Oklahoma.
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Call (405) 321-6166 or visit www.normandentist.com NORMAN REGIONAL’S DIABETES Get back to PREVENTION PROGRAM FIRST IN STATE TO ACHIEVE FULL RECONGITION STATUS FROM CDC life sooner with Norman Regional’s Diabetes Prevention Program has become the first in Oklahoma to achieve full recognition from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The American Association of Diabetes Educators, announced today that Norman Regional’s Diabetes Prevention Program robotic surgery obtained “Full Recognition” through The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP).
“Participants of our Diabetes Prevention program can be confident that they are receiving an excellent quality experience because our lifestyle coaches are certified for this program,” said Teresa Brown, Certified Diabe- tes Educator and Supervisor of Norman Regional’s Diabetes and Nutrition- al Education Center. “Additionally, our coaches adhere to evidence-based practices and must monitor and maintain certain performance standards in order to achieve recognition from the CDC.”
CDC’s DPRP is a key component of the National Diabetes Prevention Pro- gram, a yearlong, evidence-based lifestyle change program that reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes for adults. The DPRP collects and analyzes data to decide whether the sites meet the National DPP recogni- tion programs standards, therefore demonstrating effective delivery of the proven program to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Norman Regional has demonstrated its capacity to deliver a quality pro- gram and support individuals with prediabetes in making achievable and realistic lifestyle changes that help to cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. According to Diabetes Care, “the highly successful lifestyle inter- vention…resulted in a 58% reduction in the incidence rate of diabetes.”
DPRP Full Recognition markers include attendance rates above 80%, weight loss of greater than 5% and physical activity minutes reported at least 60% of the time over the course of the yearlong program.
“Achieving Full Recognition Status for our Diabetes Prevention Program Get back to your family and everyday activities sooner demonstrates our educators’ perseverance towards a worthy goal, excel- with robotic surgery at Norman Regional. Our team of lence in their professional skills, and above all, their dedication to provide a great service to our community,” Brown said. highly trained robotic surgeons can treat a range of conditions including gynecological, abdominal, colon, About the National DPP Program rectal, urological and other issues. Robotically-assisted The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program is an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. The year-long surgeries require only a few small incisions allowing program helps participants make real lifestyle changes such as eating patients to recover faster, with less pain and most healthier, including physical activity into their daily lives, and improving importantly dramatically reducing the recovery time problem-solving and coping skills. This proven program can help people with prediabetes and/or at risk for type 2 diabetes make achievable and usually associated with surgery. Some procedures are realistic lifestyle changes and cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes even performed through a single incision that is barely by 58 percent. noticeable. Norman Regional’s HealthPlex is home to the About AADE and AADE DPP network: Founded in 1973, AADE is a multi-disciplinary professional membership robotic surgery program. Talk to your doctor to see if organization dedicated to improving diabetes care through education. robotic surgery is right for you. With more than 14,000 professional members including nurses, dieti- tians, pharmacists, and others, AADE has a vast network of practitioners involved in the daily treatment of diabetes patients. Collectively, our alliances, member practitioner networks, and academic partners uniquely position AADE at the locus of change for the future treatment of diabe- tes. To learn more go to: www.diabeteseducator.org.
The American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) was selected to be one of 6 national organizations to receive the CDC’s NDPP grant in September 2012. AADE was chosen to help implement the National DPP based on our vast network of diabetes educators and existing diabetes education programs, and potential to expand the DPP. NormanRegional.com Cool School LunchesBy: Lindsay Cuomo Now a few weeks into the school year, you and your children are likely already tired of the same old pb&j or ham and cheese sandwich. As a parent myself, I am always looking for fun ways to expand my children’s palettes and add some excitement to their school day. I found a few new recipes to test with my children.
Pepperoni Pizza Popovers Banana Dog Pizza is typical kid classic but a standard slice usually doesn’t fare If you are looking for something with a shorter prep time, try a well in the lunch box. These mini muffin pizza bites are delicious banana dog. This creative twist of two kid favorites will be the warm or cold and hold up to even the bumpiest bus ride. talk of the lunch table.
Ingredients Ingredients
3/4 cup flour 1 hot dog bun 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning ½ of a banana pinch of salt 1 teaspoon of your favorite jelly 3/4 cup whole milk Directions 1 egg, lightly beaten Smear peanut butter on the inside of the bun and top it with the 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese banana. Garnish with your favorite jelly and you have a whimsical 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese play on a hot dog meets pb&j. 1 cup cubed pepperoni 1/2 cup store-bought pizza sauce Don’t overlook the sides! If your child prefers their sammie as Directions usual, you can still work in some tasty snacks to the lunch time routine. Popcorn is not just for the movies. This whole grain treat Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease a 24-cup mini muffin can be topped with a wide variety of garnishments and spices for pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning and a flavorful chip alternative. salt. Then, whisk in the milk and egg. Once combined, gently fold in the mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni; let stand for 10 minutes. Savory Ranch Popcorn Give the batter a quick stir and divide evenly among in the muffin Ingredients pan. Bake until puffed and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Pack the puffs and some pizza sauce for dipping paired with a simple 16 cups of popped popcorn salad and your children are in for a delicious midday treat. 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 ounce of dry ranch seasoning mix 2 teaspoons of chopped chives 1 teaspoon salt Directions
Melt butter with ranch seasoning mix and toss with popcorn and chives. Season with salt and you are done. Prep for the week and fill individual serving snack bags you can grab and toss right in.
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Ingredients
12 cups of popped popcorn 6 tablespoons melted butter 4 cups cinnamon cereal 1/3 cup of sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt Directions
Drizzle butter over hot popcorn and toss with cereal, sugar, cinnamon and salt. This sweet recipe is an excellent pairing with the banana dog. Add in some carrots sticks or your child’s favorite vegetable and you’ve got a well-rounded meal that is sure to wow.
Really knock their socks off with dessert! Now and then, when my children have a big test or need a midweek pick-me-up, I will pack an extra something to brighten their day. As soon as I saw a recipe that included marshmallows, I knew it was a must.
S’mores Bark Ingredients
Graham crackers Mini marshmallows Melted chocolate Directions
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1200 West Main St. www.gowiseguys.com 405.801.3339 Norman Sushi Review By: Kayla Christopher
Craving sushi? Yeah, me too. Because I understand the intense need for sushi, I recommend two great Norman sushi restaurants, O Asian Fusion, located on 105 12th Ave. SE and Full Moon Sushi and Bistro on 326 E. Main St. If you want to hear the reasoning behind my recommendations, keep reading. However, I won’t judge you if you’re already rushing out the door to get your own sushi. O Asian Fusion
Atmosphere: Great place to take a Taste: Fresh and unique flavor Customer Service: The staff date or go for girl’s night out. The combinations. Be sure to try the was courteous, and we were restaurant is cozy and casual. Heaven Roll! seated quickly. There were great recommendations from the staff, Price: $, Very reasonable, expect who kept drinks full. to pay between $9-$15 per roll.
When my husband and I walked into the Firecracker Roll, the Angel Roll and the which is available as a gluten-free option, O Asian Fusion Saturday at lunch, we Heaven Roll. is a chef specialty. Made of yellowtail and felt immediately at ease in the cozy white tuna, salmon and asparagus and atmosphere. The slightly darkened room The crab rangoon came out piping hot topped with scallions, red tobiko, spicy paired with a great music selection made and delicious and is definitely worth a mayo and eel sauce, the Angel Roll was the spot a perfect afternoon date choice. try when you visit! The Firecracker Roll, a light and tasty treat. Last, we tried the The wait-staff was friendly and we were the server informed us, is a best-seller. Heaven Roll, and as the name implies, it is seated quickly. After placing our drink A combination of yellowtail and white divine! The Heaven Roll was my favorite. orders, we asked our server for her tuna, avocado and cucumber topped with It is a cooked roll, made of tempura crab, recommendations. She recommended fresh jalapeño and spicy tuna tartar, the coconut shrimp, avocado and asparagus. the crab rangoon, an in-house recipe Firecracker roll is perfect for those who Fresh lemon slices, honey, crunchy made fresh with local ingredients daily, like a little spice in their life. The Angel Roll, tempura, scallions and garlic mayo top off the Heaven Roll; the combination lends a uniquely bright and floral taste, like spring on a plate. It is no wonder that it’s the No. 1 customer favorite!
Besides amazing sushi, they also had a variety of stir-fries and curries, all of which were available in a vegetarian or vegan option. They also have a gluten-free menu, a beautiful patio and live music every Thursday from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. We will definitely be visiting O Asian Fusion again and you should try it too!
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Atmosphere: Cool casual hangout, Taste: Creative original rolls. Try Customer Service: Quick and relaxed, bar-like. the Alien Roll, it’s got everything! knowledgeable staff who made Price:$, Very reasonable, expect to great recommendations! pay between $9-$15 per roll.
If you’re looking for something different Devil’s Advocate Roll. The Ring of Fire roll has everything! The Devil’s Advocate and fun next time you go out for sushi, Roll, composed of panko-fried calamari, Roll, another customer favorite, is made then Full Moon is definitely for you. The avocado and cucumber, was topped with of sesame salmon, cucumber, avocado presentation and plating is beautiful and crispy wontons, habanero-mango sauce, and cream cheese. Masago, spicy mayo the casual, bar-like atmosphere makes masago, green onion and spicy mayo. This and crunchy roasted pistachios top this it a great hangout. Located in historic one is pretty hot, but that’s not a problem one off. The combination of creamy and downtown Norman, Full Moon is the given their wide drink selection. If you’re spicy tastes and soft and crunchy textures perfect place to start a night-out or catch of legal drinking age, wash this one down made it easy for me to see why this one is up with friends after school or work. with one of their six sake selections, a so popular! beer or one of their house wines. The When going out for sushi, I typically stick Alien Roll was another great choice, a With so many unique rolls, I’ll definitely with the Volcano Roll, but with such a customer favorite and my favorite as be coming back to Full Moon Sushi and wide, unique selection at Full Moon, I let well. A combination of raw tuna, tempura Bistro to try more. Next time, I’ll be sure the server pick out the best rolls from their fried shrimp, cream cheese and sriracha to try a roll with their signature “cherry original rolls menu. He recommended topped with eel, avocado, spicy mayo, death sauce” which, I have been assured, the Ring of Fire Roll, Alien Roll and the sweet eel sauce and crunchy tempura, this is amazing.
Are you still reading? If the answer is yes, then stop! Go get some sushi! Both O Asian Fusion and Full Moon are great choices for sushi in Norman. They both offer their own fresh, original rolls at a reasonable price, with great atmosphere and customer service to boot. So, next time you’re in the mood for sushi, support local business and give one of these awesome spots a try!
O Asian Fusion Full Moon Sushi and Bistro Phone: 701-8899 Phone: 701-1800 Address: 105 12th Ae SE Address: 326 E. Main St www.oasianfusion.com www.fullmoonsushi.com
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