Boyd Street Magazine: January 2015

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January 2015 Issue 1 Volume 14
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Pg. 10 Once Upon a Gala

by Taylor Hickney
Assistance League of Norman threw its annual

gala Once Upon A December raising $120,000 for
those in need in the Norman community.
Pg. 12 Bridges Prom 2.0

by Lezlie Christian
An adults-only prom hosted by Bridgee and

Norman NEXT to raise funds to assist teens in
crisis.
Pg. 34 The Benefits of Hard Word

by Brenna McLaughlin
Buddy Hield and the Sooners look to dethrone

the Kansas Jayhawks for the Big XII Basketball
Championship.
Pg. 46 Tigers Clipped by Timberwolves in Cross

Town wrestling rivalry
By Tyler McComas
Excitement, wire-to-wire action and of course, a

dramatic ending, the Cross Town rivalry wrestling
match had it all.
Pg. 14 The Gift That Gave to Many

by Jen Elsner
Disabled Veteran Mike Hay received a $1,000

surprise, a random act of kindness that touched
the community.
Pg. 24 Moira RedCorn: A Passionate Advocate

by Lezlie Christian
The Cleveland County Christmas Store was

founded four decades ago on the dream of
providing for those less fortunate. The Christmas
Store is helping the community have the
necessary extras to make the perfect holiday.
Pg. 53 Climb Up!

by Kathryn Shauberger
New climbing gym opens its doors in Norman offering a new way for Normanites to exercise with
a bit of adventure.
Pg. 56 The Art of Chocolate

by Lindsay Cuomo
The Firehouse Art Center will host the 33rd Annual

Chocolate Festival Jan. 31 at the NCED Marriott
Conference Center and Hotel offering guests enticing samples of chocolate inspired delights.
Lindsay Cuomo
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Sooner Theatre brought the classic play to

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Pg. 28 Visions of Sand Plums

by Grant K Schatzman
Tchaikovskys Nutcracker ballet has been

transformed creating a Oklahoma classic with a
lengthy legacy.
Pg. 66 The Carnegie Buildings Century-and-aDecade of Service

by Jeff Provine
Recount the important history of one of the oldest

buildings on the OU campus. This January marks
the 110th anniversary of the Carnegie library
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Pg. 71 TedxOU 2015

by Kathryn Shauberger
TedxOU will be celebrating its fourth year, January

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Editors Note
January is always a time to celebrate, and new beginnings are on everyones minds. Boyd Street magazine is
celebrating its fourteenth birthday this month, and with it are coming some new, fresh changes to keep the magazine
moving forward into the new year. Youll certainly notice the logo changethe logo, designed
by our very own Mark Doescher, was redesigned to fit the community feel of Boyd Street. It
uses the same red, white and blue used in the City of Normans logo, and uses the same font as
the street signs you drive by every day here in town. Our team really felt that this logo spoke to
the heart of what we do here at Boyd Street: delivering content that is relevant to the people
right here in our community. Having little reminders of that community every time we look at
the magazine just helps to keep that in focus. Additionally, the new logo that you see on the
cover is smaller and more maneuverable, leaving us more room to showcase the work from
our incredible photographers. This cover, with photo and design done by Mark Doescher, could
quite possibly be our best ever.
Along with a change in our logo, youll notice a new variability in the layouts of articles in the future issues. Some
pages will have single column text, some double, and some will even have text spaced around a cutout picture or in
little blurbs rather than columns. This is because we have such a diverse readership from 18 to 80 and we want to
deliver design that is both intentionally chosen for that article but also comfortable for its intended readers. We have
also listened to your responses on colorationthe 2013 issues had too little, the 2014 issues had too much, so now
were settling with a style thats right in between, so that you stay interested, but your eyeballs get a break as well.
We are also in the process of overhauling our website to begin delivering community content online as well.
Technology changes quickly, and we have been slow to keep up in the past years, having a website that was designed
(and pretty much left) in 2004. Our staff is working tirelessly to create a new vision for the online presence of Boyd
Street magazine, and will begin rolling out digital copies of the magazine that are compatible with portable devices,
online-only content and more information for you about how to access the magazine in print throughout our
community. It will also have a more integrated experience regarding our advertisers, so that you can find out more
about the local businesses that support us, as well as information on how your local business can contribute. It will be
more tech-savvy, more attractive, and far more user-friendly than its ever been before, so keep checking back!
Finally, the biggest change that youll notice is the more personal feel of the magazine. In the coming months were
going to begin incorporating staff headshots and mini-bios next to our articles so that you can get to know the people
behind the paper. Weve started this by offering you a chance to understand who we are as a team through our Meet
the Staff feature. Were a community magazine, written by community members, and we thought this would be a
great way to connect with you as neighbors, clients and people you see every day! Were not just talking headswe
live and work in this community too, and we want you to feel comfortable saying hi if you see us on the street, or
emailing us with a question, concern, or with your feedback.
As we enter a new year, both here in Norman and at Boyd Street magazine, we want to remember to use the new year
as a time to realign our priorities to the things that matter. Boyd Street has had a variable history in which its mission
and message has changed dramatically over time, but always for the better. What started out as a rowdy campus bar
scene magazine fourteen years ago has been transformed again and again into a magazine that truly aims to capture
the best that Norman has to offer, and deliver it in an attractive form to the people who care most about its content
its residents.
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by Lacey Swope
Winter is here! This time of year isnt usually Oklahomans favorite.

If you fall into the not-a-fan-of-winter category, then just stay positive
and remember that spring begins March 20. These next few month are
typically our driest, coldest, and fieriest months of the year. Yep, fieriest
is a word. Due to dry conditions and brutal winter winds, wildfires can be
a huge problem this time of year. However, this has been a fairly active
season already and every single rain/ice/snow event cuts down on our
number of wildfires significantly.
January is not only the first full month of winter, but also marks the
beginning of a new year. What a year 2014 was?! Hope it was as great
for all of you as it was for me. I took another step in my career. I started
working on the weekday morning show at News 9, and of course, still
give the forecast at noon. This has been a little bit of a life change. My
day begins in the middle of the night, so I go to bed the same time as
my Granny. This allows me to help people start their day and hopefully
bring a smile to their face in the meantime. I have actually always been
a morning person, so this transition has worked out so well. Looking
ahead to 2015, we are starting a new semester, a new snow season,
a new severe weather season, a new are-you-serious-heat season, a
new football season, and eventually a new deer season. The weather is
sure to not disappoint with good days and a few ugly ones. We know the
football season HAS to be better and deer season is destined to pay off.
I hope your New Year brings you new adventures and insight, and all of
your hard work pays off.
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Once Upon a Gala
By: Taylor Hickney
Dancing bears, painted wings, things I almost

remember; and a song someone sings once upon
a December. This line might ring a bell with parents of Disney
princess-loving children or with nostalgic adults, as it is from one
of the most remembered scenes in the Disney movie Anastasia.
Anastasia Romanov imagines a fantastic ball in a castle featuring her
as the guest of honor, the famous, lost, Russian princess. Thousands
of couples float across the room, dancing magically in sync. Balls
requiring gowns, white gloves and horse drawn carriages are,
unfortunately for us girls, a thing of the past. Special occasion events
like galas are the only exceptions. It just so happens the Assistance
League of Norman threw its annual gala Once Upon A December on
Dec. 5.
There are three components of the Assistance League of Norman.
Its face is May Fair, its soul Operation School Bell and the gala the
engine running it all. For 38 years now, the Norman community has
brought its resources together to donate to the Assistance League to
support its major programs. The black tie gala has both a silent and
a live auction. There are anywhere from 350-375 attendees with a
goal of raising $120,000. Attending is not the only way to donate to
the ALN. Visit the Assistance League website to find out other ways
to help.
The gala may be the engine behind the programs, but the programs are certainly worth highlighting as well.
Operation School Bell, previously stated as the soul of the organization, takes place mainly in the fall, with
an installment in February. Selected children in need are brought from all over the community to a building
and are assigned a personal shopper. They get to pick out brand new clothes for who just may be the first
time.
Another Assistance League program is Bears for

Children. The ALN provide children in different
traumatic experiences with teddy bears. Members
of the league play bingo once a month with seniors
at Full Circle through a program called Seniors
R&R. Many ALN members love giving back to the
community in this way because of the smile they get
to put on a seniors face. Finally, May Fair, arguably
the best festival in Norman, gives local artists a way
to sell their work and celebrate their passions. The
Assistance League of Norman involves itself in many
different mediums in order to give back. It spans
the board to cover all areas of service and displays a
contagious fire for the people in its community.
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Bridges Prom 2.0

Footloose Fundraiser
By: Lezlie Christian
Remember prom? Chances are it was either glorious or an utter disaster. For whatever reason, would you like a chance to
do it again? Just such an opportunity is being offered Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., called Bridges Prom 2.0. This is an adult-only
prom co-sponsored by Norman NEXT , an organization dedicated to building leaders in the Norman community, paired with
Bridges, a non-profit organization that assists teens in crisis, to raise funds to help support the programs offered through
Bridges.
This is the third year that these two organizations have teamed up to host this event. This years theme is Foot Loose.
Participants are encouraged to wear prom attire from their favorite decade, or more modern styles, if preferred.
For a mere $25 ticket, a prom goer will have the opportunity to dance to a variety of styles of music served up by a DJ. There
will be appetizers and cocktails. But it gets better.
There will be a Prom King and Queen elected and crowned, Stephanie OHara stated. Mrs. OHara is one of the candidates,
along with her husband, Dirk OHara.
The couples nominated to run for Prom King and Queen are either current or former members of Norman NEXT, and are
very active in the community. Mrs. OHara said the other two couples they are competing against are Sarah and Jacob Smith
and Kelley and Patrick Grace. The candidates are elected by donations.
Tell everyone they should vote for me, though! she said, a smile in her voice.
Anyone interested in tickets can find more information, as well as cast a ballot for your favorite couple, at www.
bridgesprom2015.eventbrite.com. The monies raised from this event, as well as, through various sponsorship opportunities,
will help fund college scholarships, laptops for Bridges graduates and general expenses the students face. There are other
ways to participate, even if you cant make the prom, by going to www.bridgesnorman.org and clicking on donations.
Norman NEXT is an organization whose mission is to develop the next generation of leaders by creating a connected, active
and engaged community of young professionals. Through leadership, mentoring, networking and volunteerism, Norman
NEXT cultivates and inspires young professionals to be a positive agent of change for the Norman community.
One of the ways Norman NEXT accomplishes their mission is through their support of programs like Bridges that works
with teens who are struggling to finish high school but who are homeless. The program provides quite literally a lifeline.
These teens have either recently faced a major family crisis, such as the death or incarceration of a parent or homelessness.
Bridges provides them a one-bedroom apartment rent adjusted to students income and mentoring through career coaches
as well as life-skill training classes.
Its crucial that we provide these programs to our young people so that they can become more productive, happier
citizens, OHara said. Each year, over one million youth experience homelessness. These programs are an investment in our
community, in human capital.
OHaras voice became stronger as she began discussing a topic she is clearly quite passionate about. Did you know that
an individual entering the work force without a high school diploma is expected to make around $15,000.00 a year, but a
person with the diploma will pull in $6000.00 more? asked OHara. Did you know Oklahoma is number one in the number
of women we incarcerate and third in men?
If a person gets enough education to get a decent job, there is less chance they will be incarcerated, shares Ohara. The
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By: Jen Elsner
The holiday season tends to bring out the gift of giving. Disabled Veteran Mike Hay was given a very
unexpected gift, by a complete stranger.
On December 3, Hay was attending a campus corner parking lot, as he does every Monday through Friday
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. About half way through his shift, a red dually pick-up truck with California license
plates pulled into the lot that Hay was attending. The driver said a few nice words and wished Hay a Merry
Christmas before handing him a white envelope and driving away. Hay thought it was a Christmas card, so
he didnt look inside at first, he just folded it up and put it in his pocket. When he opened it up later, he got
quite a surprise, $1000 cash in twenties.
It was a freaky deal, he said. I just couldn't get over it. I still won't get over how he picked me.
The very next day, Hurts Donuts posted about the event in a status update on their Facebook page. After
that, Mike Hay became an unwitting, local overnight celebrity, being interviewed by several Oklahoma media
outlets including News Channel 9 and Fox News insider.
Mike Hay only makes $28 per day attending the OU Campus Corner parking lot, but he did not keep the
generous tip for himself. He has since spread the holiday spirit and good cheer to others that he knew, those
who needed a little helping hand this season.
Travis Wommack is the manager of Hurts Donuts, one of the businesses that the parking lot is used for, and
knows how selfless Mike can be.
That one guy's generosity is probably touching ten people at this point, Wommack said.
Wommack admits that Hays job is usually a thankless one where no one really pays attention to the lot
attendant or his daily duties.
Oh, yeah, they just look at you as someone who doesnt deserve your attention or your time when they pull
in here, said Wommack in a News Channel 9 interview.
Mike Hay isnt too bothered by those who come into the lot that way though.
"You got to take the good and the bad every day at any job," Hay said. But, I love this little part-time thing.
It gets me away from the house. It keeps my wife happy."
The Hurts Donuts operator also acknowledged that the generosity of the mysterious gift-giver has been
uplifting for not only Mike Hay, but to those who know him.
It rekindles your belief in the human spirit and that people care, said Wommack.
Hay didnt know the man who gave him the substantial tip and said that the man never gave his name,
but he is thankful for the strangers selfless generosity. Whoever the secret Santa was, Hay is confident
that God had given that man a talent, a gift, to make enough money to be able to give that kind of gift to
someone else.
Whether it was just luck that put Hay in the right place at the right time, or a reward of merit for the Veteran,
the mystery mans generosity was given to the right person. Hay was given the means to help others due
to the gift-givers kindness, and he did just that. Not only were several people close to Hay able to have a
happier Christmas, but all those who have learned of this story have also been touched by it. The act of one
man made a difference in the lives of so many in our community. Hay summed up his experience with this.
Its something Ill never forget, reveals Hay.
SPRING 2015 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

JANUARY
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Complimentary admission
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Spikes Club:
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31 Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Cadette Girl Scout
Trees Workshop
31 Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Junior Girl Scout
Entertainment
Technology
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28 Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon

Family Workshop:
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MARCH
Free First Monday
16-20 Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spring Break Escape!
APRIL
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Eggstravaganza!
FEBRUARY
Free First Monday
7 Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Cub Scouts
Science Workshop
7 Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Webelos Scout
Geologist Workshop

Free First Monday
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Normanite in the Spotlight

Sarah
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Marketing Norman
By: Victoria Garten
Seeing the growth that has happened in the past few

years, we are catching up to the demand as we have
added new residents, Kaplan said.
She hopes to bring a diverse business community to
Norman, with both local and franchise retailers, and
to maintain an ideal of fairness to each business that
comes to Norman.
It is a really competitive game these days, whether
you are talking about growing our existing retailers
or bringing in new retailers everyone out there from
the little towns to the big towns is competing for
locations, said Kaplan.
I am going to treat a large organization the same as

I would a local retailer, shared Kaplan. 32 percent
This past October, Sarah Kaplan became the City of of our funding comes from sales tax, so it is very
Normans first retail marketing coordinator. In her important to have a healthy business community.
new role, Kaplan will be the first point of contact for A healthy business community is a diverse business
new businesses addressing any questions businesses community. We need both the independent local
owners may have and marketing new business retailers and the national retailers to help us have a
healthy environment.
opportunities to prospective developers.
Kaplan got her start in business very early in life.
Her family owned eight Norman Subways when she
was growing up, and her grandfather was the vice
Kaplans first big project is a website for prospective president for a Zales jewelry franchise. She helped
developers that will make important information with the family business before opening a business
about the Norman market more accessible. We are she could call her own on Main Street called Native
trying to get away from the misnomer that Norman is Roots, now located in downtown Oklahoma City.
a difficult place to do business, Kaplan said. Norman The idea behind Native Roots came from Kaplans
passion for food. She calls herself a food-nerd. In
is a great place to do business.
college, Kaplan and her husband would always use
The website is set to launch in early 2015.
dinner as an excuse to spend time together.
Kaplan wants to help new business owners at every
step of the development process.
The world of retail has changed a lot in the past
several years, Kaplan said. Most other cities of our
size have something similar.
There are many steps to take and if you dont know

the steps we are happy to help, Kaplan said.
Kaplans efforts are not only focused on businesses
needs, but also the people living and working in
Norman as well. Kaplan said the City is trying to bring
more retailers to the East side of Norman, so residents
do not feel the need to drive to places like Shawnee or
Moore for their shopping.
I wouldnt claim I am a really good cook admits

Kaplan. I am a pretty decent cook. I am a horrible
baker. My husband is actually a much better cook that
I am.
favorite moments in college were attending geology

field trips.
As they experimented with cooking, they joined a

local co-op and started going to the farmers market
regularly.
Norman is a very diverse and interesting community,

Kaplan said.
It used to be much harder to find local foods. We felt

that this should be available every day, remembers
Kaplan. We analyzed the market and thought
Norman was a great market for that.
When two other major health food franchises moved
to Norman, they decided to take the store to a less
saturated market in downtown Oklahoma City.
Kaplan believes it is important for Normanites to have

a love for the community.
Kaplan said she would encourage Norman citizens to

explore the city as much as possible.
Walk around town. Go eat breakfast. Go to happy
hour. You may find things you didnt know were
there, Kaplan said.
Kaplan has also served the Norman community on

the Norman Public Arts Board, where she worked on
the duck project, the bike rack project, and the skate
park graffiti project. She also continues to be involved
with Dreamer Concepts, which is a non-profit art
organization in downtown Norman.
Kaplan attended the University of Oklahoma and
studied geology. Her desk displays some of her
favorite rocks. She said she still enjoys observing
rocks when she gets the chance. She said some of her
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"Literally Yours" Fundraiser By: Christian Potts
Public libraries are at the very core of the quality of life in
the communities that they serve. The Pioneer Library System
Foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization that provides
advocacy and financial support to enrich the present and
enhance the future of the Pioneer Library System. With 11
branch libraries in three central Oklahoma counties, PLS
receives operational funding for these libraries from ad
valorem taxes. However, maintaining a great public library
system takes more than public funding alone.
Formed in 2010, the PLS Foundation is overseen by a
14-member board of directors representing PLS libraries in
Cleveland, McClain and Potawatomie counties. Funds raised
by the Foundation help sustain system-wide programming
and other needs not covered by the library systems
operational budget.
The Foundation is a member of the Oklahoma Center
for Nonprofits and holds the Standards for Excellence
certification.
Literally Yours, the signature event of the PLS Foundation,
is relatively small in size seating capacity is 130 yet this
unique fundraiser is big in theme and content. Patterned
after the Patrn Social Club, this evening of literature, libations and culinary creations is held at LOCAL, the
Norman concept restaurant that prepares seasonally, local-sourced fare.
At this ticketed event, there is no hard sell, no auction and no expectation from our guests other than to have
fun, celebrate literature and enjoy quality food and drinks. The menu is created especially for PLS Foundation
guests by Chefs Levi Hunt and Steven Albright and is complimented by handcrafted cocktails paired to match.
Each course is described by LOCAL chefs along with co-owner Melissa Scaramucci.
Literally Yours 2015 is slated Monday, Feb. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. This years theme is
Literature, Love and Libations and is centered on the literary content of the current PLS
The Big Read title, A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula K. LeGuin. The interior of LOCAL will
be transformed into a fantasyland of wizards, dragons and mystery for the evening. Cost
per couple is $300 with individual tickets priced at $175. Each ticket purchase entitles
guests to attend a private reception with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon
on Wednesday, March 25 who will be the keynote speaker for The Big Read kick-off.
We know there is a lot of demand for philanthropic endeavors in Norman and we wanted to create
a unique, one-of-a-kind event to support the Pioneer Library System, said Jeff Miles, PLS Foundation
board president. Literally Yours has sold out every year so we know that we have found our niche in the
community. The Foundation thanks all of our supporters and donors who step up to help the hometown
libraries in the Pioneer Library System.
The cocktail dinner menu will feature: Deliciously Deviled

Dragon Eggs paired with Mystical Passion Potion; Golden
Beet Salad paired with an Elderflower Hummingbird; Cocoa
and coffee dusted bison short ribs accompanied by a medley
of roasted vegetables and paired with a hearty cabernet;
and a chocolate trilogy for dessert comprised of chocolate
cheesecake with hazelnut crust, a chocolate martini and
Frangelico coffee.
Celtic music will be provided by John and Leah McGaha.
Funds raised by Literally Yours help fund system-wide
initiatives for the 11 branches of the Pioneer Library
System, including The Big Read, the annual celebration of reading centered on a single piece of literature,
and Summer Reading programs throughout the system. In addition, the Foundation has supported prizes
for participants in the Virtual Library Summer Reading Program, the Grow A Read Program for parents of
newborns, a recent visit to central Oklahoma by Mary Badham, the actress who portrayed Scout in 1962
film, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Touch-A-Truck, the annual event which offers children a chance to explore
motorized vehicles.
Christian Potts works in the Public Information Office in the Pioneer Library System. You can reach Potts at
(405) 801-4552 or cpotts@pioneerlibrarysystem.org
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Dinner & Dancing
By: Tegan Burkhard
Come Jan. 1, the rush of the holiday season has officially

come to an end. The frantic days of filling countertops with
cookie sheets and saran wrap and spending full paychecks
on the perfect Christmas gift are over. Now, its time to
relax and rest up before next years holiday season creeps
up.
Norman High Schools Jazz Ensemble has planned the
perfect night of relaxation while raising funds to support
the high schools band. Jan. 31, community members can
step back into the jazz era at the 3rd annual Big Band Dinner
Dance. For one night only, Norman community members
of all ages can sit back and listen to live professional-grade
performances of big band jazz tunes fill the Norman High
School Conference Center, located at Main St and Berry
Road.
You might not know theyre high schoolers if your eyes
are closed, says Mary Mitchell, Norman High Band
Association co-president.
Twenty-five jazz students have spent a month and a
half preparing a repertoire of 25-30 jazz tunes that will
adequately transform the conference center into a jazz
club for the night. For students who typically learn three
or four songs to fill a 40-minute winter or spring concert
slot, playing two hours worth of tunes can be quite the
challenge.
Its intensive, because the one thing we really have to
work on is focus and concentration, says Joel Deardorf,
jazz band director. They have to pick up the musical
nuances of every tune coming up next.
For the price of a $40 ticket, community members will get
the full VIP treatment. As they drive up to the conference
center at 6:30 p.m., it will feel like theyve set foot in
Hollywood for an awards show, thanks to the red carpet
rolled out for the nights guests.
Inside the conference center, band students dressed to the
max in tuxedos and fancy dresses will escort guests to the
coat check and their table. Guests are encouraged to come
sporting their own dressy attire for the evening.
Each table is covered with black tablecloths and candles to
set the stress-free tone of the night. Attendees can take a
seat and socialize as the students serve them a delicious
dinner made by local restaurants and farmers.
I think sometimes you hear most of the negative about

teenagers, and the kids really get a chance to show that
theres a whole other group of kids out there doing
really positive things, says Mitchell. I think it makes our
community a little stronger.
Tonight, although the atmosphere is so relaxed it will
feel like a night where plastic utensils were used for easy
cleanup, dinner is served on real dishes and silverware.
After eating their fill of chicken and salad from Local,
grilled vegetables provided by Peach Crest Farms, and
an assortment of fresh baked goods from La Baguette,
attendees can put on their dancing shoes and join in on
the swing and waltz numbers.
Dancers from a local studio will break the ice on the dance
floor and entertain guests while showing off their moves to
familiar and new tunes alike. The crowd is sure to recognize
My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music, but jazz
classics like Glenn Millers In the Mood may be new to
their ears.
By the end of the night, at 9 p.m., although the music will
have come to an end, the impact of the funds raised during
the benefit dance has just begun. Thanks to the guests who
came out and enjoyed the food and fun, the band will be
able to purchase new instruments, bring in clinicians, fund
private lesson scholarships, buy new sheet music, and pay
contest entry fees.
The beauty of it is, its a fundraiser that features our
students, says Deardorf. It doesnt require kids going
door to door to sell stuff. It features and highlights our
students and accomplishments, and we raise money at the
same time.
At the Big Band Dinner Dance, real estate agents, students,
musicians, administrators, and other Norman residents will
come together to help support the arts while de-stressing
after the holidays have come to an end. Come one, come
all, and come again next year to see the new instruments
paid for with the cost of a dinner ticket.
The deadline to purchase tickets is Jan. 21. To sponsor the
Big Band Dinner Dance or purchase tickets, contact Becky
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Moira RedCorn: A Passionate Advocate
By: Lezlie Christian
On a recent brisk December evening, the sound of native drums

and songs could be heard coming from Moira RedCorns home.
Inside was a diverse collection of people who all had the same
goal in mind: raising money for the Notah Begay III Foundation,
also called NB3F.
Notah Begay is a 4-time PGA TOUR winner who decided in 2005
to establish a foundation to work on solutions to the problem of
Type 2 Diabetes in Native American children. The foundation has
worked in communities across the country, including Oklahoma,
Texas, California, and Minnesota. In Oklahoma alone, there were
three soccer camps including two held in Norman with the OU
Womens Soccer Team.
RedCorn held a fundraiser for the NB3Foundation, hosting a
handgame with rival teams representing OU and OSU. For those
unfamiliar with handgame, it is a joyful, mischievous game of
deception.
The Foundation addresses two types of programs currently:
those that are already in place and those who have start-up
concepts. They seek to always support the communitys needs.
Were like a clearing house for grants from all over, including the
Robert Woods Johnson Foundation and the Kellogg Foundation,
explains Redcorn. We fund small, local grants that serve the
specific needs of a community.
They are constantly surveying to see if their efforts are being
effective. As much as possible, every decision they make is
evidence based. If they try something and it simply doesnt
work, they dont do it again. But if they try something and learn
it works, and can be even better, they make it better and repeat
it.
Every community has different needs, says RedCorn. We have
to be flexible enough to respond to them.
Wilson Pipestem, the board chairman of the NB3Foundation
and old friend of Moira RedCorn, he recruited her to be involved
in the foundations work. As a fellow graduate of Norman High
School, as well as a fellow Osage tribal member, Redcorns
training in health and active tribal membership made her an
excellent candidate for the Board of Directors. Her training as
both a physician and psychiatrist combined with her native
cultural heritage, Redcorn was simply compelled to spend more
of her free time working for an organization whose sole goal is
directly in line with her own.
Heidi Brandenburg, a Norman resident, once described RedCorn
as a real character. One might say it takes one to know one, but
RedCorn is not only a real charactershe shows real character.
RedCorn was raised traditional Osage and Caddo. Her father,
Charles RedCorn, once said of Moira that she never bit off more
than she could chew, she just kept going back for more.
RedCorn said she has felt a strong need to prove herself most
of her life. Rugby was one of the avenues she used to stretch
herself. She played on the U.S. National Rugby team for a time.
She went on to play, as well as coach a local womens rugby team,
the Oklahoma Roses. but more recently it has been in womens
roller derby. She said she

tried out for the Baby Doll
Program of the Oklahoma
Victory Dolls and made a
respectable showing.
Growing up in Norman,
she played basketball and
volleyball in school. She
graduated from Norman
High in 1984 and received
her Bachelors degree from
Dartmouth College four
years later. RedCorn then
returned to Norman to
figure out what to do with
her life.
RedCorn recently graduation from OSU Medical School and did
her residency at Griffin Memorial here in Norman. RedCorn said
that out of her class of 88, less than a handful chose a Psychiatric
Residency. She currently works at the Kickapoo Tribal Health
Center in McLoud, Oklahomaa short drive from Norman.
She said she does a lot of trauma work, involving folks who
suffered from the Oklahoma City bombing, as well as the multiple
tornadoes that have struck Central Oklahoma. RedCorn feels
she has learned a lot about a different culture by working with
the Kickapoo, because of the different ways stress is handled by
different cultural practices.
RedCorn said that the awareness she has gained of how distinct
individual native cultures interact is helpful in the work she does
with the Notah Begay III Foundation.
She has a passionate commitment to her community and to the
welfare of Indian children, the same level of passion that she put
into becoming a doctor and an athlete, shares Pipestem.
OSU triumphed in RedCorns house that night. Money was raised
to give native children the opportunity to participate in healthy
activities, reducing their chance of developing diabetes. People
laughed, ate good food, danced and played togetherbabies,
and toddlers, grandfathers and grandmothers, and moms and
pops, and oh-so-cool teenagers alike. It was a model for the kind
of lifestyle we should all strive for in order to live as healthily as
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By: Cheyenne Simmons
The weather in Oklahoma has drastically changed from the 95 degree summer days to cold and dry
temperatures in the 40s. This means it is crucial for us to increase our daily skin care routine, as well as learn
a little bit more about what products work best for the dry winter season. Our face is the first thing people
notice when they see us, so we should be especially concerned with what products we use and how we use
them. The products mentioned below will help you achieve a fresh, glowing and moisturized face.
The first step to great skin care is exfoliation. This process allows the dead, flaky skin to be taken off the
surface and helps the skin under the top layer to get a deep cleaning. For my personal skincare regimen, I
use the Clarisonic exfoliator which can be purchased at Dillards or Ulta in Norman. Twice daily, morning and
night, I use the product with soap for a minute, and it makes my skin feel wonderfully soft and thoroughly
cleaned.
The second step in the skincare process is a mild soap for the face and neck. I use Dove Sensitive Skin Soap.
After years of searching for the perfect face wash, I was saddened when the products I used on my skin left
me feeling dry. My mother suggested Dove, which is what she has been using for 50plus years. Surprisingly,
it has been working quite well. When using Dove, it can dry the skin out a little, but for oily skin types, this
could be a blessing in disguise. In the case of dryness, and since it is winter, it is mandatory to use a high
quality moisturizer on the skinboth the face and neck!
My go-to moisturizer is the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion from Clinique, which is also available
at Dillards and Ulta in Norman. Both morning and night, I apply this moisturizing lotion and use it as a primer
under my makeup, which is crucial for me. It holds my makeup on and does not allow my skin to produce
excessive oils.
Another great place to find the right skincare product for you is Normans own Le Visage Day Spa. They
offer skincare products that are great for all skin types, especially during this dry, cold weather. One of their
products that is highly rated and loved by many is Mask #1, made by Yonka Paris. This product is perfect for
all skin types, even sensitive ones. As a bonus, you can sleep with it on all night. After eight hours on the skin,
it is proven that Mask #1 increases hydration on the skin by 97%, which is great for this time of year when
heaters are going most the time.
Finally, skin around the eyes should receive some special treatment in the form of a hydrated cream. The
Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream is a great product to use. Although expensive in price, the cream is high
quality. Not only does it hydrate the eye, it fights aging and wrinkles. In addition to Bobbi Brown, Clinique
has a wonderful hydrating All About Eyes Rich Eye Cream that also helps prep the skin for concealer and
foundation.
With the above winter routine, I hope you have learned of some new products to try. Le Visage Day Spa
would certainly enjoy the opportunity to show you the Yonka Paris products. I encourage everyone to
increase the quality of your skin care, especially during this cold-weather season. Your skin will thank you,
Im sure of it.
Visions of Sand Plums
By: Grant K Schatzman
There are a few universal staples of Christmastime that

transcend time and culture. Among them: hot apple
cider, cocoa overstuffed with marshmallows, terribly wellintentioned gifts from relatives, and the Nutcracker ballet.
Perhaps this last item seems less relevant than the others.
As our dear misguided friend the Grinch said, Christmas
may come without packages, boxes, or bags (and, he might
add, ballets), but we certainly shouldnt allow it without
hot cocoa. While many of us might feel that the yuletide
spirit should rise just as well if the curtain never rose on
another ballet, and that the world should go on spinning
even after the dancers stopped, you might be surprised
what close kin Christmas and Tchaikovsky have become.
The level of integration and commercialization that
Tchaikovskys Nutcracker ballet has undergone is second
only to Saint Nicholas himself. While the poor old saint has
been putting on pounds and various TV personas over the
centuries, Tchaikovsky remixes have found their way onto
Target commercials and 24-hour holiday radio stations.
From little footfalls in the hall early Christmas morning to
the joviality of the family feast, Tchaikovsky has your full
range of holiday emotions covered, and unless you have
kept your earmuffs clapped on particularly tight all your
life, youve yet to go a Christmas season without listening
to the Nutcracker.
There is one group, however, for whom the Nutcracker has
far more than just subliminal significance. For Emily Rose
and the rest of the Norman Ballet Company, the annual
production of The Oklahoma Nutcracker is the wellspring
of a thriving artistic subculture.
Rose, who danced in The Oklahoma Nutcracker for ten
years, agreed to meet me at Caf Plaid before the show. (A
tip: dancers can be easily lured by lemon bars, soda water,
and bread sticks). Ever since she was seven years old, Rose
has been a part of The Oklahoma Nutcracker, dancing in
nearly every role over the years.
This was really the first full length ballet Ive been in, said
Rose, who is a second year ballet and anthropology major
at OU. And still the only one Ive done in its entirety. At
OU, we do excerpts. Nutcracker is usually your first ballet,
and remains so until you get in a company.
As it turns out, the Norman Ballet Company is in a unique
position in the community. Unlike university programmes,
the company is able to audition across a wide range

of agesspecifically, ages 7 to 17, with a few notable
exceptions for adult characters and special guest dancers.
In keeping with a long standing tradition, Norman Ballet
put on a special Community Outreach Performance for 450
disadvantaged children and their families, making sure that
everybody had the chance to experience the Nutcracker
this Christmas season.
Rose told me about growing up around Norman Ballet
Company and The Oklahoma Nutcracker, under the keen
eye of artistic director Marjorie Kovich: how Marjorie had
been her second mother since she was three years old;
how she had taught her how to dance when other children
were just getting the hang of walking; how she had shown
her what it means to be strong; and how she had always
worn peacock and said Roses name in that special tone of
voice.
Rose summed up her feelings in a sentence: Marjorie
Kovich is an institution.
I laughed, and Rose explained. Since we did the same
production every year, you grow up through the roles.
Talking to my ballet friends, I can say, the year I was a
mouse, and they know thats when you were eight. It
really created a language and a culture.
And the culture it created is a wide and vibrant one.
I surveyed Norman Norths Nancy OBrian Center for
the Performing Arts on the evening of November 30th,
searching for the proper word to fit the bright, bustling
crowd of happy murmurs that began to fill the auditorium.
Multigenerational was the obvious term, but it was also
an understatement. Because much of the audience had a

direct connection with the dancers, the building was filled
with little siblings, parents, and grandparents. But even
behind the scenes, whether in the wings of the stage, the
glow of the sound booth, or the seats of the ticket takers,
no age demographic of the Norman community had failed
to represent.
Everybody comes back for the Nutcracker, Rose told me.
Ms. Kovich took the community roots of The Oklahoma
Nutcracker to a new depth. The name of the production
is not just specifying the locale for directionally challenged
supporters. Though Tchaikovskys original symphonies
remain untouched, the ballet actually takes its cues for
costuming and setting from an old Oklahoma family.
The Overholser family, which has long been a supporter
of Oklahoma arts, finds itself on centre stage at the
Overholser mansion itself.
The curtain rises to reveal the famous Oklahoma City

mansion on Christmas Eve, 1907, only weeks after our
statehood was achieved. The two Overholser children
are awaiting the arrival of their friends and playmates
for a Christmas Eve party, which commences as the other
children enter with their parents. The parents soon become
nonfactors, socializing and exchanging pleasantries on the
fringes, while the childrens antics occupy the music and
motion on stage. The boys form small raiding parties and
generally focus their energy on pestering the girls. (These
parts seemed especially accurate, in my experience). All of
this movement, thoughevery bit of itis gracefully done,
the dancers (all third graders) moving with remarkable
dexterity and unity, becoming the most impressively
behaved children I have ever seen. Soon Uncle Shubert,
a real life Overholser friend and New York City producer,
enters in his cape, bearing mystery, magic, and gifts.
The ballet proceeds much as the original Nutcracker, with a
few enchanting costume modifications done by Sue Petzel.
A bright red cardinal dances through a host of swirling
snowflakes on the Oklahoma plains, and does a very

good job of it, leading us into the Land of the Sand Plum
Fairy, which is just a few tumbleweeds and an Oklahoma
sunset away from the traditional Sugarplum Fairy Land.
The assortment of divertissements (multicultural court
dances inserted into the main ballet) are costumed
as a red chili pepper, a lavishly coloured king snake, a
scissortail flycatcher, a cowgirl, and waving plains grass.
As young Henry Ione Overholser and her Prince look on
from their rose rock throne, the ballet dances out before
them, increasing in complexity and grace as the older
dancers enter en-pointe. Sitting next to Rose during the
dance, I noticed her arms moving silently to the music
she had known and danced to for years. Although she is
in the audience now, her little sister Ana is following, quite
literally, in her footsteps. Rose let me in on a secret: inside
the costumes are the names of every dancer who wore
them before. Theyre the greats. The Norman greatsbut
still the greats. There is a heritage in the tutus, she told

me with a distant smile.
The Oklahoma Nutcracker is a magnificent way to embrace
the holiday spirit and witness a truly beautiful part of
Norman culture. On many levels, it simply gets it right. The
typically bombastic Russian melodies swell with childrens
hopes and crash with their fears. Tchaikovsky saw then
what we still see today: the magic of Christmas is, and
always has been, about children. It is they who understand
it; it is they who deserve it. For all the eight year olds
in mouse costumes and twelve year olds as flowers,
that stage becomes magic every year. In The Oklahoma
Nutcracker, we are asked to see the prairie and the people
of Oklahoma rather than the spires and noble families of
Russia, to understand the magic of the Nutcracker as our
own rather than something distant and foreign. We are
asked to see the Nutcracker kingdom around our own feet
and under our own Christmas trees, and when we do, it
makes all the difference in us.
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Being around OU, the One U Store and the OU IT Store I am always asked what I think the future of technology in education is. It is a very interesting
question and one that I am required to think about all the time as we try and show the future of how technology and how education mix together.
By its very nature, technology changes at a fast pace and making it accessible to students, teachers and life long learners can be a simple task at times
and yet a difficult one too.
So what is the future? Is it a piece of specific hardware? I personally dont think it is. We will always find the need for laptops, tablets, desktops and
smartphones in order to keep pace. Its just a simple fact that those devices are a part of our lives that we cant get away from. And while those devices
will change and we change with our desires and needs like the Oklahoma winds, the technology that drives the changes around those devices wont.
From my point of view what I see in the future of technology thats going to bring it all together is in the cloud.
While technology can sometimes be a game changer, it can also be a barrier in our lives in teaching and in learning. I hear the conversations
everyday about why this piece of hardware works and why this one doesnt work. It can get very confusing and I totally appreciate and understand the
frustration. But I think the cloud will go a long way to removing this barrier as the hardware argument continues.
Why is the cloud the answer? It simply removes the number of things that can and will go wrong.
Right now so many things are just downloaded and the need for physical media is going to be a thing of the past. When was the last time you purchased a cd, piece of
software or anything else physical needed for your technology needs? The need of a fast robust internet connection and the infrastructure around that is paramount to the
the future of technology in education and our personal lives.
We dont know what the new in device will be in the future. What we do know, is that it will need the cloud. The to future proof infrastructures the best we can must start
now.
So how ever you choose to use technology in your school, work, personal life, etc. your connectivity must be fast and reliable. If your network is slow and things are not
working properly you probably wont want to use those devices and you might be missing out on how to make those emerging technologies work best for you.
Take the time to look at your network at home, work or at schools and ensure your infrastructure is there before the devices keep adding up.
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traditional big-box retail to smaller entrepreneur types of retail with hands-on purchasing, marketing and visionary roles. Davids ability to think differently
and challenge traditional retail strategies has helped OU earn regional and national recognition as a leader in Higher Education technology stores and
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Three physicians were honored for their

achievements in 2014.
Dr. Amy Bacchus was chosen by Norman Regional
employees as the years Outstanding Physician.
Employees were given the opportunity to vote for
one physician they felt best personified three traits:
compassionate care of patients, building of collegial
relationships and the pursuit of professional
excellence.
Dr. Brett Dees was given the Physician Peer Award.
Dr. Dees is a neurologist who has been at Norman
Regional just one year, which reflects what a
positive impact he has made in a short time.
Each year, one physician is given the Hal Belknap
Heart of Gold award, which honors a physician
for his or her service to the community. Dr. Hal
Belknap was on the Medical Staff at Norman
Regional and made remarkable contributions both
locally and globally, ranging from supporting a
Boy Scout troop at Norman Regional to founding a
health clinic in Africa.
The Hal Belknap Heart of Gold award was awarded
to Dr. Thomas Whalen, who is the Medical
Director of the Hospitalist Service. He is a pilot
who started flying when he was 17 years old. Prior
to coming to Norman Regional in 2002, he was a
Major in the Air Force, and Physician and Chief of
Medicine at Tinker Air Force Base.
The Physician Focus Group and Norman Regional
Health Foundation also provided an award for
the exceptional care that was provided over the
past year by nursing staff. The 2014 Nurse of the
Year is Rose Nichols, who works in the Intensive
Care Unit. The first runner up was Jana Jennings,
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
Other nominees were:
-Amy Bass, PACU, NRH
-Bethany Stroud, Surgery, NRH
-Crystal Cohea, Ortho-Spine, HPX
-Marcie Roberson, Labor and Delivery, HPX
-Penney Rinderknecht, CVICU, HPX
-Stephen Braudway, ED, NRH
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By: Brenna McLaughlin
Two hours before his first class everyday you can find
Buddy Hield in the same place: the practice gym at
the Lloyd Noble Center. He works on his shot with
a coach for an hour or two before heading back to
the heart of campus for class. After finishing with his
academics, he heads back to the practice gym for the
organized team practice. Once OU Head Coach Lon
Kruger decides to release the team, Buddy stays late
to continue running drills and get up more shots by
himself. Buddy Hield's relentless work is beginning
to pay off in a big way and the Sooner Basketball
team is hoping to help him reap the rewards.
The 6-foot-4, 209 pound junior guard
out of Freeport, Bahamas is widely
known as the emotional leader for
the Sooners on the court and the
unquestioned happiest guy on
the team. While playing his smile
never leaves his face, despite
what may be happening on the
court. However, don't mistake
his smile for not wanting to win.
He has a passion for the game
of basketball and wants to excel
as a team and an individual.
When asked about his positive
attitude on the court, Buddy
said its just part of his
personality.
Buddy fell in love with
basketball growing up in the
Bahamas. He played for fun
with friends and didn't
really start working on
the fundamentals of
the game until thirteen when his game

blossomed. He moved to the United
States in 2010 and attended Sunrise
Christian Academy in Kansas.
During high school, he helped his team
earn a National Association of Christian
Athletes National Championship and
was named the tournament's MVP.
National recruiting services ranked
Buddy the 86th best player in
the country and the 17th-best
shooting guard. These ranking
earned Buddy scholarship
offers from multiple schools
including Kansas and
Colorado. Fortunately for the
Sooners, Buddy was attracted
to an up-tempo, high-scoring
offense. OU's offensive style
combined with Coach Kruger
proved too much for Buddy to pass
up. When asked, Hield says he loves
Oklahoma and his decision was
definitely the correct one.
This past off-season, Buddy was
invited to attend the prestigious
Lebron James and Kevin Durant
skills camps. Buddy said these
camps improved his skills
tremendously. He was able to
show off his skills against elite
competition while seeing where
he has room for improvement. Buddy's
biggest take away from the camps was
to never get too confident. There are
always other players that are working
hard to develop their skills, so he must also
continue to advance his.
Hield is off to a strong start for the 20142015 season. He was voted to the pre-season
All-Big 12 team. In the first game of the year,
photos by: Mark Doescher
he set the school record for most threepointers made without a miss, with
seven consecutive made shots.
Buddy is averaging over 16 points a
game and five rebounds a game.
The Sooners have been ranked
the majority of the season and
have an undefeated record at
the Lloyd Noble Center. They
advanced to the finals of the
Battle 4 Atlantis before falling to
second-ranked Wisconsin.
The Sooners begin their conference
schedule on January 3rd against Baylor.
Buddy is perfectly content putting
aside all his personal ambitions for this
season if the team can achieve their
goal: Big 12 Champions. When asked
about his goals for the season, Buddy
replied how he wanted to improve
his personal game and skills, but
what he really wants is for the
team to get a Big 12 Championship.
According to Buddy, it is about
time the Sooners get recognized
both locally and nationally and
earn a championship.
The Sooners motto this season is
#takenotice. With Buddy Hield's
smile on the floor leading the
charge, the Sooners have a shot a
dethroning the Kansas Jayhawks.
Come on out and help give the
Sooners a great home-court
advantage at the Lloyd Noble
Center during the heart of the
Big 12 schedule including games
against Oklahoma State on Jan.17,
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Haley Mowdy, Editor in Chief + Art Director

You probably know me as the person running this ship, but in my spare time I love
spending time with my boyfriend, Taylor, and my two adorable furry cat monsters,
Peter and Cleo. I love hot tea and books, as any good clich editor should, and Im
also a full-time student studying English and classics (ancient Greek and Roman
history) at OU. I am a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, I have been matched
with my Big Brothers Big Sisters little sister, Emily, for four years now, and I am the
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enjoy serving the community through projects that give back to local children, and
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Lindsay Cuomo, Managing Editor
First in my family born and raised in Oklahoma, I am an OU Alumni from the Gaylord
College of Journalism. I started my professional career working in non-profits. In 2008, I
began working as a freelance writer. Now the Managing Editor at Boyd Street, I am an
aficionado of all things little boy from trucks and trains to video games, as any
mom of three boys can likely say. I love to spend my free time with my family exploring
all this great state has to offer.
Mark Doescher,
Lead Graphic Designer + Chief Photographer
I am a native Oklahoman who moved around a lot as a kid, came back to OU to go

to college, met the woman of my dreams and never left. I discovered my passion for
photography filling in for a friend shooting the 1999 Beldam game at Owen Field. Since
then I have photographed on multiple continents and covered numerous large sporting
events. My hobbies include listening to 90s era grunge rock and building
legos with my nephews whenever I get the chance. I am married to a civil engineer who
designs roads for a living, including many in Norman like the RockCreek Road widening
and the I-35 and Robinson exit ramps.
Alex Mutz, Associate Editor
Im a writer and a reader by nature, and there isnt much I wouldnt do for the opportunity to tell a great
story. Music is a big part of my life too- Im a drummer for a pretty sweet rock band that would
absolutely love to melt your face off sometime. I also enjoy eating, the most delightful of all of lifes
obligations. In a perfect world, wed all be appreciating a lot more stir fry. Most of all, Im a young creative
person who is looking to expand myself any way I can.
Meghan Whiting, Associate Editor
Im a senior at OU currently studying Professional Writing with a minor in Anthropology.

I love to travel and learn about other cultures. My dream job would be to work for a
magazine like National Geographic or Cond Nast Traveler. Im a long distance runner
(with a few marathons under my belt). When Im not out exploring or wearing in
my tennis shoes, I spend my free time practicing the art of hand lettering. Oh, and I also
love animals--especially cats.
Kaitlin Manis, Advertising Manager
I am a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma studying Journalism and minoring

in International Studies. I am very passionate about writing, photography, coffee, and
music. One day I hope to travel the world, writing and photographing my experiences.
But in the meantime, I will continue binge-watching TV shows between going to
class, working, and spending time with friends.
Carly ODonnell, Editorial Assistant
I am a senior at the University of Oklahoma studying public relations with a minor in

enterprise studies. After moving from Oklahoma to Katy, Texas at a young age, I knew
that I wanted to go back to Oklahoma after graduating from high school. I have loved
my time at the University of Oklahoma and I am sad to be graduating in

May 2015. After graduation, I would like to stay in Oklahoma or Texas and work at a
public relations firm doing crisis communication. In addition to interning at Boyd Street
Magazine, I work at Sam Noble Museum of Natural History and Lindsey + Asp Advertising
and Public Relations Agency. In my free time I like to read, run and watch movies.
Kim Petersen, Editorial Assistant
Hi, my name is Kemisha (Kim) Petersen! I am twenty-one years old and am majoring
in Journalism. I love to write short stories, paint & draw, and collect comic
books. In the future I plan to write articles over human rights, politics, and world news.
I am very happy and excited to be a new member of Boyd Street Magazine.
Tegan Burkhard, Contributing Writer
I may not possess the power to save people from burning buildings, but what I lack in superhero status I
make up for with my words, which have been known to pack quite the punch. By day, youll find me in
scrubs, dispensing glasses, checking prescription powers, and fixing broken temples at an
eye doctor (potentially) near you. By night, I transform into a freelance writer who keeps you informed
of the latest happenings in Norman and the latest music news around the world. On weekends, I am likely
catching up on NBC comedies or daydreaming about backpacking across Australia.
Lezlie Christian, Contributing Writer
I currently work as a high school English teacher, but was a criminal defense
investigator in a previous life. I have managed a book store and run a landscaping
company. I studied and taught Choy Li Fut Kung Fu and Tai Chi for fifteen years. I hold a
BA in English Literature, and am working on a Masters in Professional Writing. Dogs and
books, not always in that order, are my favorite things in life.
Jen Elsner, Contributing Writer
Im an author of various genres of fiction and I have traditionally published a couple

of University-themed tailgating cookbooks. I love history (especially the
1930s-40s: WWII era), anthropology, mythology, paranormal mysteries, and sci-fi. My
favorite thing to do is laugh. My hobbies include jigsaw puzzles, anything to do with
food, watching black & white movies, playing music, making art, and losing myself for
days in video games from Atari up to PS4. I love meeting new people and writing about
what interests me. Oh, and also those irresistible Ghirardelli Dark & Sea Salt Caramel
squares.
Victoria Garten, Contributing Writer
I am a professional writing student at the University of Oklahoma, and native Oklahoman.

In my spare time I enjoy sipping coffee, reading, writing (both fiction and non-fiction),
photography, and spending time with family. My de-stressor is a good run, and I
challenge myself by running races on the weekends. Working for Boyd Street is
rewarding for me because it allows me to meet new people and take a deeper look at
what makes each individual a valuable and unique member of the community.
Brenna McLaughlin, Contributing Writer
I am a journalism major at OU and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Writing has

been a passion of mine since my early ages, and I hope to someday use my writing to
influence the world. Besides writing, dance is a huge part of my life; I have been
competing since I was six and have been choreographing for others since
the age of fourteen. Both writing and dance are artistic forms that I use to express
myself. I am just a girl from a small town who has big dreams and wants to make a
difference.
Jeff Provine, Contributing Writer
Oh, youre the ghost guy! is a phrase I hear all the time meeting Normanites, which is
just fine by me. I began the OU Ghost Tour in 2009 while teaching History of
Comics in Freshman Programs. Over the past five years, the tour has grown into an
official monthly walk for charity and has encouraged me to write two collections of ghost
stories, 2013s Campus Ghosts of Norman and 2014s Haunted Norman. My work also
includes short stories in numerous anthologies, my YA multiverse story Dawn, steampunk
Celestial Voyages and time-travel Primus Amerikae.
Grant Schatzman, Contributing Writer
I am an Edmond, Oklahoma native currently residing in the principality of Norman as

a first year student of Letters and Professional Writing at the University of Oklahoma. I
enjoys trail runs far from the beaten path, finding secret spots on campus and around
the city, any opportunity to take in local music, and nice smells. Raised on stories
of Narnia and educated by CS Lewis. A passionate devotee of childrens stories
everywhere and a budding theatre-lover, interested in coffee, intrigued by art, and
addicted to semicolons. Prematurely nostalgic and rampantly Romantic. Sometime
urban explorer and purveyor of stories.
Kathryn Shauberger, Contributing Writer + Photographer
I am a born and raised Normanite who lives with her two cats and has a passion for both
photography and biology. Combining the two, I am currently working on a portfolio
of Oklahoman Farmers to capture the diversity and innovation displayed

by farmers in our state. On the side, I volunteer for Second Wind Coffee House, a
nonprofit coffee shop on campus and conducts research in the Plankton Ecology and
Limnology Lab under Dave Hambright. I enjoy attending and covering local events,
connecting with the community and showcasing what Norman has to offer.
Cheyenne Simmons, Contributing Writer
Hello readers! My name is Cheyenne and I am from a small town in southern Oklahoma
called Waurika. After four and a half long years I graduated from the University of
Oklahoma with a Bachelors in Communication. This past year I created a fashion,
beauty and life blog which takes up some time and energy but is highly enjoyable to
develop. Aside from writing I enjoy shopping the makeup counter at Sephora, attending
concerts and traveling. I hope you find delight in reading my articles and are able to
take some valuable tips from the text. I look forward to my future at Boyd Street and am
excited to see where this year takes us!
Victoria Malcolm, Contributing Writer
I hail from Chesapeake Beach, MD originally, and most recently, Corals Springs, FL.
Currently an OU freshman, Im majoring in Public Relations with a minor in English. Im a
notorious coffee drinker who enjoys cats, poems, and snow days. Some of my
favorite places in Norman include Cafe Plaid, Hall of Tattoos, and Guestroom Records.
My hobbies include pilates, watching movies, and trying to get away with stealing jokes
from the internet.
Alexandra Bare, Contributing Writer
Im a graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in professional writing and
currently pursing a Masters degree in English eduction. I enjoy watching movies,
reading and eating in my spare time.
Kelsey Higley, Photographer
Im a senior at the University of Oklahoma and will be graduating in May of 2015 with a
B.F.A. in Art Media and a minor in Art History. My favorite artists at the moment
are Cindy Sherman, Annie Leibovitz, the Guerrilla Girls and Brandon Stanton
among many others. Im very passionate about my photography and video work and
hope to positively impact the world with it. I also enjoy ceramics, big dogs, going to art
museums and exploring new places.
Carleigh Foutch, Contributing Writer
I am a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma studying Professional Writing and

Human Relations. However, my ultimate goal is to one day appear on Broadway,
despite her lack of singing and dancing abilities (I already spends most of my time
crying about musicals anyway). Writing for Boyd Street Magazine is my first big break
as a writer, and I am incredibly excited to bring stories to the Norman community. When
I can find pockets of free time, I enjoys hanging out with her friends and making a fool of
myself, blogging, reading, and looking up at the moon and thinking about my place in the
universe.
Leighann Carroll, Contributing Writer
I am a graduate student at OU working towards my masters in advertising. When
I am not in school I am trying to figure out how to go back and visit my

hometown in North Carolina. Even though I am an east coast girl at heart I have
come to enjoy Oklahoma over the past two years I have lived here.
Arden Stringer, Contributing Writer + Designer
I am a senior English major at the University of Oklahoma. After being a member of The
Redliners, an a cappella group on campus, since my freshman year, I have been President
of the group since Fall 2014. I enjoy reading, cooking, and travelling any way for me
to learn more about my Irish roots. While writing is my main strength, I have recently
become interested in all aspects of magazine production, including design. As for the
future, I hope to be able to use my writing skills so that I can be a part of the
exciting world of cuisine and possibly, own my own restaurant one day.
Savanna Cometa, Contributing Designer
I joined Boyd Street in August 2014 as a graphic designer. I am a junior at the University
of Oklahoma working on my Visual Communications degree. Besides doing freelance
work, I spend most of my time with friends and my rescue pup, Hendrix. One of my
favorite things to do is sing and play guitar with my best friend Morgann, who
has played shows on Campus Corner. I enjoys all forms of artistic expression including
photography, drawing, and music. When I graduate from college my dream is to move
to New York City and work as a graphic designer.
Alanna Moore, Photographer
Hi I am Alanna and I really like to read restaurant menus! My favorite Instagram accounts
are either about food or have cute animals. I am a total foodie and would love
to be a food critic part time or go on a vacation with the sole purpose of trying
everything. I also enjoy to cook! My favorite dishes to make are chicken Parmesan,
baked salmon with roasted broccoli and Parmesan garlic mashed potatoes. I also have
been practicing photography since I was in 7th grade. I am currently going to school at
OU. One of my favorite things to photograph are landscapes. Especially the ocean, if I
can chose to be any animal it would be a dolphin. However my favorite sea animal is a
manatee.
Becs Yeager, Web Design
I am the digital director for Lindsey+Asp the student advertising agency at Gaylord college. I have a passion
for art, dance, digital media, and creativity in any aspect. Although Austin-born, I am a full-blood Sooner
fan enjoying my last year in Norman before venturing into the post-college world.
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Tigers Clipped by T-Wolves in Cross

Town wrestling rivalry by Tyler McComas
Excitement, wire-towire action and of

course a dramatic
ending, the Cross
Town wrestling match
had it all. With two
evenly matched
teams, the Tigers and
Timberwolves came to
the mat fielding very
talented squads.
Norman North struck

first after OU commit
Hayden Hanson won,
giving the T-Wolves
an early 6-0 lead. But
the Tigers struck back
with a string of match
wins, which included
an impressive win by
Collin Kappel in the
final minute of the third
period.
Norman High once
again ripped off a string
of wins that vaulted
them to a 35-21 lead
with just three matches
remaining. The Tigers
seemed well on
their way to a win as
they not only held a
commanding lead, but
also all the momentum.
But, just when you
thought the T-Wolves
were out, they showed
resiliency and got hot.
After back-to-back
wins to cut the lead to
35-32, the T-Wolves
set themselves up
with an opportunity
to complete an
improbable comeback
in the closing match of
the night. The Norman
North fans were back
in it and making their
presence felt.
The outcome of the

Crosstown Clash was
left to the final match
between Tigers Austin
Bowles and T-Wolves
Dalton Berry.
Bowles held his own

in the first period, and
gave Tiger fans hope
that their team would
eventually hang on
in a thrilling finish.
As the second period
came, Berry attacked
and became more
aggressive. With Berry
holding the lead going
into the third period, he
decided to go for the
finishing blow.
As the final minutes
of the final match
were coming to an
end, Berry made the
move of the night,
pinning Bowles and
securing a 38-35 win
for the T-Wolves.
Pandemonium set in
for players, students
and fans as they
conducted one of
the more impressive
comebacks youll
see in high school
wrestling.
For the Tigers, many
positives emerged
throughout the match,
yet the fact remains
they came up just a
little short. There are
no moral victories,
especially in this rivalry.
But, with their talented
group, dont expect
them to fade away after
their heartbreaking loss
to the T-Wolves.
Timberwolves Basketball
by Chris Joseph
For the Norman North

Athletic teams playing
at a high level has
become expected.
The boys and girls
basketball teams
are poised to have
good seasons and to
continue the winning
ways for Timberwolves
athletics.
The Norman North
girls, led by first year
coach Rory Hamilton,
have a good mix of
veteran leadership
and young talent. Tia
Williams and Aspen
Knight, along with
Alexis Diggs and Sam
Landreth, provide
senior leadership for
the Lady Timberwolves.
Williams is a gritty
leader that plays tough
at the guard position.
Knight usually runs
the offense as it goes
through junior post
player Alexa Scott.
Scott is the tallest
player on the team
at 60 tall and can
stretch a defense
with her 3-point
shooting. The new
blood is led by Kenna
Sturgell, a transfer
from Washington High
School who can put up
the points. The Lady
Timberwolves play
up-tempo and press
on the defensive side
of the ball. If they can
stay out of foul trouble,
the Lady Timberwolves
can win enough games
to make a run at the
state tournament.
The Norman North

boys, led by head
coach Bryan Merritt,
have a dynamic trio of
talented players, Lindy
Waters III, Marcus
Dickinson Jr. and Trae
Young. Young and
Dickinson are great
at running the offense
and can penetrate at
will. Young, the better
3-point shooter, has
range unlike many at
the high school level.
Dickinson has the
ability to drive, take
contact and earn a
trip to the free throw
line. Waters is 66
with great range and
leaping ability. With
guys like ZQuan
Hogan, T.J. Brown
and Jon Roberts, the
team is guard oriented
and will look to out run
teams. Look for them in
the state tournament.
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Sooner Hoops
By: Chris Joseph
living up to the HYPE
When this season started, there were high

expectations for the OU mens basketball team,
and rightfully so. With Buddy Hield as a 3rd team
pre-season All-American and a good core of talent
returning from a year ago, the Sooners were being
talked about by many as a possible contender for the
Big 12 Championship.
The Sooners kicked off the year with a 78-53 victory
against Southeastern Louisiana. Hield started his year
off with a bang, as well, making all seven of his threepoint shots on his way to a 25 point game. TaShawn
Thomas learned only hours beforehand that he was
going to be eligible to play. Game one wasnt the best
showing for the Houston transfer, but he has still has
shown promise as a key part in the Sooner success.
The second game pitted the Sooners against a very
tough opponent, the Creighton Bluejays. A home
game for the Bluejays, Creighton came into the game
as winners of 20 straight games at home and never
trailed in the second half during that streak. The
Sooners came out and played amazing basketball,
building an 18-point lead early in the second half. The
Bluejays, being the gritty team they are, fought back
to win 65-63. Some may have started to doubt the
Sooners, but it was a good learning experience on
finishing a team when you have them down.
After
trading
the
lead back and forth
throughout the game,
the Sooners beat the
Bruins 75-65. This set
up game two against
the Butler Bulldogs, a
tough team that had just
beaten the number fiveranked North Carolina
Tarheels. The Sooners
played
their
best
defensive game of the
year. The Sooners held
back the Bulldogs to just
23% shot percentage,
frustrating them, on the way to a 59-46 victory.
The Sooners met the number two ranked Wisconsin
Badgers for the tournament championship. The first
half showed the Sooners belong with the nations
elite. The Sooners trailed 34-33 at halftime. A 16 to
2 run brought them to a 69-56 victory that showed
the country this team can compete with the tough
competition ahead of them.
The Sooners beat Missouri, an old Big 12 foe, with a
score of 82-63. With the remaining non-conference
schedule including state opponents Tulsa and Oral
Roberts, followed by Washington in Las Vegas, and
their non-conference stint against Webber State and
George Mason, the Sooners could find themselves
sitting just outside the top ten.
Northwestern State came to the Lloyd Noble Center

to challenge OU with a final home game before the
Sooners were set to head to the Bahamas for a tough
tournament. The Demons hung tough early, but the
Sooners, led by Isaiah Cousins, pulled off a 90-68
victory, improving their record from 1-1 to 2-1.
The Big 12 is loaded this year and will be filled with
The Sooners then embarked on a trip to Nassau, tough games both at home and on the road, but the
Bahamas to play in the Battle for Atlantis tournament. Sooners have shown they are a contender.
The tournament was packed with some of the
countrys top teams. Florida, UCLA, Wisconsin, North
Carolina, Butler, Georgetown, UAB and Oklahoma
made up the field for the tournament. The Sooners
started with a match against UCLA Bruins, who were
ranked 22nd in the league.
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Climb Up is a new locally established climbing gym

founded by Lisa and Aaron Gibson. The doors opened
on the first weekend of December, welcoming
Normanites to check out their expansive bouldering
area, top-rope climbing, lead climbing and auto belays.
While its cold outside, it is plenty warm in this 12,000
square-foot climate controlled climbing gym, offering
By: Kathryn Shauberger
exercise and adventure for those with cabin fever.
Aaron Gibson is a Norman local who began climbing over 20 years ago. To have a community climbing gym in
his hometown has always been a dream of Gibsons.
After years of climbing, visiting other climbing areas around the country and other climbing gyms, Climb Up
has become a culmination of some of my favorite aspects of those places and experiences, shares Gibson.
Norman has always been a cultural center but it has really come into its own over the past five years. We
are seeing the student population grow, and the desire for new healthy activities like climbing has also gained
popularity.
In addition to the students, the desire of the community at-large for healthy activities has also grown. This
new climbing gym gives families and individuals a new activity to try and develop, not only as a skill, but as
a passion. Unique to Climb Up are their extensive bouldering walls and the addition of yoga classes to the
standard wall climbing.
The most common reaction people have when they enter the climbing gym is Wow. This is amazing. It is an
inspiring place to be, says Gibson.
Bouldering is shorter in height than a standard wall climbing, making it so that a rope and harness are not
required.
It is an easy way to approach climbing, tends to be less intimidating in many aspects and is more social,
explains Gibson.
Gibson said that the bouldering wall provides a variety of problems to solve, allowing for competitions
to occur up to a divisional level. Climbing to the top of the large boulder in the middle of the gym offers
climbers a sense of great accomplishment as they look out over the facility, shares Gibson.
As for the Yoga classes, Climb Up offers an extensive selection for all levels including Ashtanga, Vinyasa,
Bhakti flow and Strength and Alignment.
The addition of yoga came naturally because it has similar roots in movement, balance, strength, and
concentration, explains Gibson. The combination of yoga and climbing go hand in hand.
Additionally, it gives the whole family options if they come for a day.
As a local business, Climb Up plans on integrating themselves into the Norman community. They are
members of the Norman Chamber of Commerce and are working on partnerships with other local
businesses, non-profits and artists. They will also participate in after school programs.
They have a private room that can be used for everything from birthday parties to company team building
events, as well as an entire section of the gym devoted to these group events. Gibson was excited to say they
are currently developing some great challenges for team building.
More than anything, Lisa and Aaron Gibson are excited to share their passion with the community.
We are really excited to see a new population of people be introduced to climbing and fall in love with it like
we did, shares Gibson. Climbing is one of those sports that become more than just a hobbyit truly can
become a lifestyle.
Climb up is just off I-35 Exit 13 on Hwy 77 and is open Monday through Friday 10a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10
a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bringing Bowling to the Community:
The Sooner Bowling Center
by: Brenna McLaughlin
Celebrating 30 years, the Sooner Bowling Center offers the

community many different ways to get involved in the sport,
whether through glow bowling or tried-and true traditional
bowling. In addition to birthday parties and events, Sooner
Bowling Center offers bowling leagues. They encourage
community involvement through college and family bowling
night specials and their senior and adult leagues.
However, the league play is not just for adults. Sooner Bowling
Center offers leagues to the kids interested in competitive
bowling through their youth and high school leagues. Home
school leagues add a new dimension to physical education
curriculum. Their youth leagues are designed to use bowling
to teach sportsmanship to children. The centers Adult/Youth
leagues focus on building family relationships by giving parents
the chance to spend quality time with their kids.
The Sooner Bowling Center is also a proud supporter of
Oklahoma High School Bowling, hosting teams from Norman
North, Norman High, Purcell, Washington, Noble, and Blanchard
in a free, statewide, competitive bowling league.
Brooks believes that the in-school bowling program has been a

success because it is an activity that allows all her students to
be engaged at the same time with little downtime in between
frames, an aspect of bowling that is one of the sports many
enjoyable factors, regardless of the participants age.
Unlike some sports highlighted in physical education, bowling
focuses on fine motor skills instead of brute strength or pure
athleticism. Bowling trains many different muscle groups,
requires thinking and math skills all while getting exercise, says
Brooks.
[Students] do not have to be big and strong or athletic to
bowl, explains Brooks. It requires good hand eye coordination.
Brooks likes that her young bowlers also learn the skills of
communicating within a small group and the importance of
following procedures. Brooks plans to continue to use in-school
bowling provided by Sooner Bowling Center and intends to build
the skills of each grade level as they progress each year.
In-school bowling has affected many of the students. Brooks
reports that many children have told her that after learning
While the leagues are a great opportunity, the Sooner Bowling

Center has also introduced a new sensation to the community,
Bowlers Ed. This program, which lends portable lanes and
other bowling equipment to local schools, expands the number
of youth exposed to bowling. Additionally, in-school bowling
provides the opportunity to teach a bowlers education unit
during physical education class.
Physical education specialist Judith Brooks is responsible for
introducing bowling to the students at Northmoor Elementary.
When Brooks first heard about the in-school bowling program
this past summer, she contacted Sooner Bowling Center.
While teaching at another school, Brooks used a different bowling
curriculum in her classroom. The previous curriculum, however,
required the school to possess their own bowling equipment.
Unfortunately, Northmoor had none of the necessary equipment
except for a few bowling balls. Because of the Sooner Bowling
Centers initiative, Brooks was able to acquire the equipment she
needed for her classes.
bowling at school, their families took trips to nearby bowling

centers, and that some even held bowling birthday parties.
Because of the in-school bowling program, students are
developing interest in a healthy year-round family sport that can
span a lifetime, share Brooks.
For thirty years, Sooner Bowling Center has sought to bring the
joy of bowling to every part of the Norman area community
reaching nearly every niche. Even local girl and boy scouts are
invited to earn badges there. Sooner Bowling Center is solidifying
bowling as an enjoyable and healthy life-long activity. Within the
past thirty years, Sooner Bowling Center has developed into the
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a regular at the alley or youve never been before, celebrating
this historic bowling alleys 30th birthday is a great way to have
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Art of Chocolate
The Firehouse Art Center will host the 33rd Annual

Chocolate Festival January 31 at the NCED Marriott
Conference Center and Hotel. Patrons can once
again choose from thousands of chocolate-inspired
delights provided by restaurants from Norman and
surrounding communities. Each contributor will be
showcasing enticing samples that range from savory
to sweet.
The Chocolate Festival has had long-time partnerships
with Legends Restaurant and Catering, La Baguette
Bakery and Cafe, The Diner and more, who generously
donate their samples to the event.
The festival has had new restaurants like LOCAL and
Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails join the ranks as well.
The Chocolate Festival started 33 years ago with
the simple and obvious idea that everybody loves
chocolate. Over the years it gained quite the notoriety,
locally and nationally. This award winning festival has
been named one of the top food festivals in the US by
TVs Food Network. It has been featured in Southern
Living and Bon Appetite magazines, as well as named
the Frontier Country Grand Award for Outstanding
Food Festival in Central Oklahoma and voted as the
Best Charity Event in Oklahoma Magazines Best of
the Best. The Chocolate Festival has also earned the
title of Best Food Festival multiple times by the
Readers Choice Awards in The Norman Transcript,
quite an accomplishment in the city of festivals.
The standard $25 ticket is not only a contribution to
the Firehouses only fundraiser, but gets an attendee
ten delectable samples, says Douglas Shaw Elder,
executive director of the Firehouse Art Center. There is
plenty of chocolate to go around but those that want
first dibs should consider the premier session. For
$40, your group will be one of the first in the doors at
10:30 a.m. In addition, premiere ticketholders receive
15 tasty treats to sample.
I really believe this is one of the best

fundraisers in town, adds Elder. We really try
to keep it all inclusive. Everyone leaves with a
sweet treat.
Following the one-hour premier session, the event
continues with five half-hour sessions beginning at
11:30 a.m.
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The Chocolate Festival is the Firehouses only annual

fundraiser and also serves to raise awareness and
assist the Firehouse Art Center in its mission of
improving the visual arts and arts education in the
Norman community. All ages are welcome and
encouraged, invites Elder.
We keep the cost reasonable to allow

everyone to be welcome, shares Elder. We
are a community art center first and foremost
but we are here to raise money to support our
programs.
At the heart of the event is an art center where the
young and the old can create together. After scoping
out the chocolates delights, your group can try your
hand at foil sculpting. Kids can design their unique
vision for the Firehouse Creative Cube Project. Elder
encourages everyone to share their works of art on
Firehouses Twitter, Facebook or Instagram pages.
It is truly a family event. Our pride and joy are our
art education programs, says Elder. This is how we
bring who we are and our mission into the event.
The Firehouse Art Center offers visual art classes for
students of all ages, as well as gallery exhibitions of
the highest quality, shares Elder.
Ninety percent of the art in our gallery are from
Oklahoma artists, adds Elder. The other ten percent
is connected to Oklahoma in some way, many are
former students.
Through their art education initiative, the Firehouse
Art Center provides visual arts education opportunities
to kindergarten through fifth grade students in the
Norman Public Schools. The initiative connects art
education to students primary education curriculum.
Tickets for the Chocolate Festival are on

sale at the Firehouse Art Center, over the
phone at (405) 329-4523 and online at www.
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In 2015, VisitNorman thinks you should be resolving to attend these 10 events.

1. Chocolate Festival, Jan. 31. As a fundraiser for the Firehouse Arts Center, the event takes place from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marriott Conference Center and Hotel at the NCED. NormanFirehouse.com.
2. Mardi Gras Parade, Feb. 14. Normans only night-time parade. Normanmardigrasparade.com
3. Medieval Fair, March 27-29. Taking place at Reaves Park, this fair is the states largest weekend event.
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4. 89er Day Parade, April 18. Come out and see 89er Norm and parade entries galore travel through
Downtown Norman.Norman89er.com
5. Norman Music Festival, April 23-25. More than 200 bands will play for free throughout Downtown
Norman for three days. NormanMusicFestival.com
6. May 2-3, May Fair Arts Festival. Visit more than 100 artists and craftsmen at Andrews Park.
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7. Jazz in June, June 18-20. Another free, three-day music festival, but this one takes place in Brookhaven
Village and Andrews Park. JazzinJune.org
8. Midsummers Nights Fair, Aug. 21-22. Taking place in the evening at Lions Park, the two-night fair
celebrates music and art. NormanFirehouse.com.
9. Groovefest, Sept. 27. Celebrating music, arts and human rights, this outdoor concert begins at noon at
Andrews Park and lasts until 9 p.m. Groovefest.org
10. National Weather Festival, Oct. 31. Held at the National Weather Center, the free, family-friendly event
presents a chance to see the center and meet local meteorologist and storm experts. nwf.nwc.ou.org
Need some extra motivation to remember these events?

Come by the VisitNorman office, 309 E. Main Street, and get a magnet for these events.
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New Years. Its the time of year that people contemplate things
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previous year as well as the year ahead. While this tradition has
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they have all the food necessities covered. This is a fun way
for everyone to get involved and laugh along the way.
2. Pizza Night- Pizza is a staple in most households, so its
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crew arrives, but with ready-to-bake dough available at the
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Belgian waffles with fresh whipped cream, breakfast offers
something for everyone. It is the one meal you are more
than likely to have all the ingredients any time of the year.
You can have an Omelet station, waffle station and a griddle
going with everyones favorite; bacon and sausage. Its so
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Getting together with family and friends doesnt have to cause
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La Baguettes
Thirtieth Anniversary
By: Alexandra Bare
Celebrate La Baguettes 30th anniversary by dropping

in for a coffee or tea and a delicious meal and dessert.
On July 10, 1984, La Baguette Bakery opened in
Norman at 924 W. Main. The Jazzar and Khouri
families created the bakery in hopes of bringing
European breads, pastries and cuisine to Norman.
After the business bloomed and the customers
developed a taste for the fine delicacies La Baguette
Bakery provided, in 2005 the families opened a new
The amazing thing about La Baguette is that nothing
store at 1130 Rambling Oaks.
on their menu is over $11. Typically when people
La Baguette Bakery provides a taste of French
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sophistication to metro Oklahoma. From tasty
Baguette offers a taste of Europe to customers for a
pastries to beautiful wedding cakes, La Baguette is
reasonable price. This includes their entrees: lasagna,
a one-stop-shop for all of your dessert needs. The
roasted vegetable alfredo, baked ziti, meatloaf and
experienced culinary artists are ready to work with
chicken crepes. Sandwiches, paninis and pizza are
you to provide the cake of your dreams. Not only are
also on the menu.
they aesthetically pleasing, they taste good too!
La Baguette Bistro located at 7408 N. May Ave in
Because La Baguette caters to over 200 hotels and
Oklahoma City is manned by brothers Michel and
restaurants, you could have enjoyed their delicious
Alain Buthion who have been in business for nearly
desserts and foods without even knowing it. If youre
34 years. The bistro brings the Eiffel Tower to OKC,
looking for a caterer, La Baguette has a wide variety
literally. A small version of the iconic Paris tower
of tray and meal options. They have basic party tray
can be seen on top of the restaurant. The menu at
options like fruit, vegetable, meat and cheese and
the May Avenue location offers a different selection
cheese and cracker trays. Where they differ from
and a different atmosphere. They have an entire
other catering services is their breakfast with quiche
Hollandaise section on their menu offering a variety
and French pastry options on the menu as well.
of plays on the classic eggs benedict. The Bistro also
Not a star in the kitchen? La Baguette gives you the offers a full bar and wine room.
option of hiring a gourmet chef to cook dinner for your
If youve ever wanted to give escargots a try, this is
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need to stress over your next romantic night out.
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While I could write endlessly about La Baguettes Italian Baguette Bistro proves that just because the menu
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Baguettes food menu is just as impressive. You can have to be unreasonable.
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If you would rather spend time with family than
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and French toast. Their brunch separates itself from
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By: Jeff Provine
This January marks the 110th anniversary of the Carnegie

library building at the University of Oklahoma. While
its insides have been remodeled time and again to suit
the needs of an ever-evolving university, it has stood
resolute longer than Monnets Lawn Barn, the gray, blocky
Chemistry Building, and even gothic Evans Hall. Only the
Science Building is older, but just by months. Photographs
of old University Avenue from even before there was an
Oval show the yellow prairie-style library with its grand,
two-flight staircase standing resolute against the grassy
fields.
Professor of Greek and Latin Joseph Paxton was leading

services when he saw Evans sneak in the back to observe.
Paxton called Evans up to the front, where the professor
proceeded to give a rundown of Evanss career to the
student congregation. Paxton concluded by inviting all
students to line up, introduce themselves personally, and
shake the new presidents hand.
The story of the Carnegie building begins in the early 1900s.

President David Ross Boyd, a tireless promoter of the
school, worked alongside the Oklahoma Regents to get the
funding for the Science Building, but that wasnt enough
for his aspirations. In work that foreshadowed todays
University Development team, Boyd wrote letter upon
letter to Andrew Carnegie, steel magnate and Americas
first billionaire. Carnegie had begun his term of giving back
to the world through building libraries that would create
real and lasting good. The first was in his birthplace
Dunfirmline, Scotland, and several more were established
in Pennsylvania, Carnegies American homeland. By 1899,
Carnegie libraries began springing up in communities all
over the world, but not at universities.
The Carnegie building had its first of many changes in 1908

after another fire destroyed the second administration
building. In his University of Oklahoma: A History, David
Levy writes that the basement was converted to four
sizable classrooms; the adjoining locker room became five
partitioned rooms and was turned over to the School of
Music. OUs Law School, too, once held its offices and
classes there. Whatever the university needed, Carnegie
was there to supply.
Driven by rumors that Carnegies foundation had been

willing to fund a library at the University of Missouri before
the project folded due to politics, Boyd relentlessly put out
the good word for the University of Oklahoma to be the
first collegiate library. Upon his eighth letter, after the fire
of 1903, Carnegie wrote back that he was happy to make
a $30,000 donation to help re-construct OUs lost book
collection. The condition was that the university would
use the money to create a building significant enough that
it would require a minimum annual upkeep of $3,000.
President Boyd couldnt have agreed more.
The Carnegie building opened in January of 1905. Its
middle floors held fresh shelves of books both new and
old for the new collection, which reached nearly 12,000
volumes by 1908 and more than doubled that number by
1916. The blossoming collection was available for students
as well as local persons known to the librarian.
Much of the upper floors were spacious areas for studying
or congregating; the second floor hosted the Universitys
regular chapel services. It was there that President
Arthur Grant Evans was introduced to the student body.
Downstairs, the basement became the womens

gymnasium. The old gymnasium had served both sexes
on separate days to maintain decency. Now the ladies had
their own private area for exercise.
As Norman continued to grow and needed more

opportunities for its younger students, Carnegie came to
host University High School in 1917. Teens rubbed elbows
with their collegiate elders, often taking concurrent
classes, again a tradition foreshadowing modern education
opportunities. When the School of Education was formed
in 1920, Carnegie was fully remodeled and given to serve
the future educators. The universitys main book collection
was moved out to what was called the New Library
further up the North Oval, which would later become the
Art Schools Jacobson Hall when Bizzell was completed in
1929.
Inside University High School, OUs student-teachers
were given the chance for firsthand classroom experience
teaching right on their own campus. Even after education
became its own college in 1930 and, in 1951, moved to
a new building named for its longtime dean, Ellsworth
Collings, University High School continued to meet in
Carnegie under Ellsworths direction. It wasnt until
1973 that University High School finally closed its doors
as Norman Public Schools further consolidated. Many
Normanites to this day remember studying on campus
in their younger days even before they became official
Sooners at the university.
During that time, the basement of Carnegie also served as
the frontlines to the early days of the Civil Rights Movement.
In 1946, Ada Lois Sipuel, who would soon marry to add

Fisher, applied to law school at the University of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma was at that time officially segregated, and the
penalties for allowing a black student to study with whites
were steep. According to the Oklahoma Historical Society,
administrators were fined as well as any fellow students in
the class. The university denied her acceptance and gave
Sipuel-Fisher grounds to begin a suit that would go all the
way to the Supreme Court.
The court found in her favor. Initially, state legislators tried
to hold to separate but equal, but Ada Lois Sipuel-Fisher
refused to attend the resulting one-student law school
created for her. She filed another suit, and state officials
allowed Sipuel-Fisher into the OU College of Law. She
was given a separate study suite in Carnegies basement
roughly where Dr. Ellen Greenes office is today and made
to sit at the back of classes, behind a row of empty chairs
and a railing. Her fight enabled African Americans to get
into OUs higher education, leading the way for education
graduate student George W. McLaurins case that would
end segregation in Oklahomas higher education in 1950.
Since its tenure as University High ended in 1973,
the Carnegie building has hosted space for numerous
departments and offices. It has always been there whenever
anyone on campus needed room, going all the way back
to when the Oklahoma Geological Survey was established
on campus in 1908, where leaders like Professor Charles
Newton Gould tackled the academic study of petroleum.

Over the years, it has served Financial Aid, Counseling, and
even the campus post office.
Today, Carnegie continues its noble hosting duties with
space for the Provost, the Integrity office, and Landscape
Architecture. Part of the second floor is dedicated to
the Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage,
a special project created under Borens leadership that
has flourished into its own minor. The office brings guest
lecturers to campus alongside Oklahoma faculty to share
dedication to the relevance of our nations founding
documents in todays world.
Downstairs, where OUs ladies once held their private
exercises, generations of high schoolers tramped through
classrooms, and Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher took her stand for
freedom, the Department of Classics and Letters has set up
shop. It is fitting that an institution dedicated to the value
of ancient and modern history work within the walls of a
building that has served tirelessly for more than a century.
Truly, the Carnegie building has lived up to its donors
creed of doing work toward real and lasting good.
2015
By: Kathryn Shauberger
Off the Map
TEDx is an offshoot of TED, a nonprofit organization

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light of global themes. As of May 2014,TEDx held its
10,000th event and has had events in 167 countries.
On January 23, TEDxOU will be celebrating its fourth
event hosted by the University of Oklahoma.
TEDxOU started in 2012 under the leadership of
Adam Croom, director of digital courses at the
University of Oklahoma. TEDxOU has since grown
into a partnership with the Center for the Creation
of Economic Wealth, an economic development
organization that specializes in high-impact projects
centered on Oklahoma.
This years theme, Off the Map, is pivotal to the
organizational process. It defines the speakers and
the audience which will ultimately create the event.
Each audience member must complete an application
referencing what they hope to add to and receive from
the event in light of the theme. This year, TEDxOU is
looking for builders and makers, individuals that are
concerned not with what has been done, but with
innovations that should be created.
Renee Selanders, a director at CCEW and one of
the main organizers of the event, said they hope to
achieve an atmosphere of exploration and to inspire
attendees to take new concepts and bring them to life.
She hopes that it will enable people to be thoughtful
and pursue a physical creation of new products.
For the past three years, TEDxOU has given an
opportunity for students to speak, an aspect that
Selanders called TEDxOUs crowning jewel. Applying
in late November and auditioning in early December,
students must have their talks ready almost two
months in advance of the event. It is an enormous
task with an incredible reward: the chance to speak
about your passion to a room of intelligent and curious
individuals and enable new connections and growth
for your idea. In the past, students have spoken on
topics such as immigrants rights, the connection of
health, wealth and education, equality for blood

donors and the power of shared experience.
This year, TEDxOU plans on having more students
involved than ever, encouraging bright minds to take
their thoughts to the stage. In addition, speakers will
be invited from across the country: Jenny Rogers, the
executive director of Cavett Kids Foundation, Rodney
Brazil, co-founder of Next Stage, Allen Hertzke,
presidential professor for OU Political Science
Department, and Lucy Mahaffey, an international
studies student focused on ending human trafficking.
More will be announced in the coming days.
Between the blocks of speakers, there are intermissions
that could hardly be called down time. They are
often filled with activities and installments with the
goal to continue to inspire engagement beyond the
auditorium. This time allows for attendees to meet
each other and the speakers, creating connections
which grow beyond the event and into the community.
An aspect new to last year was the live streaming of
the event. Selanders remarked that the CCEW loved
facilitating the live stream because it makes the event
accessible to everyone involved, even if they were not
able to make it to the whole day.
At this point, student spots might be all filled up, but
community spots are likely still available. To apply for
attendance or for details about the live streaming, visit
tedxou.com or follow them on Twitter or Facebook.
As a previous attendee myself, it is not an event to
be missed. The experience is intimate, intellectually
challenging and spiritually fulfilling, where you meet
people and discover ideas which will shape your life
for the better.
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