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Selecting a major can be a major headache

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by Dyneisha Kornegay Staying in the wrong major can be catastrophic. Students change their majors for a variety of reasons and often realize what they’re learning isn’t what they want to study. For some students, this happens more often. According to collegeparents.org, 66 percent of students base their major of a career they are interested in. Students are encouraged to explore their options and figure out what they want to do. Brittney Johnson, an academic counselor at OU, said she starts by speaking with unsure students to get a feel for what they can see themselves doing in life. Next,…

Deciding where to live can be a source of stress for college students

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by Dyneisha Kornegay As students leave for college, choosing a major isn’t the only concern. Where the student will live can also be a huge anxiety. Students’ social lives are affected by where they live during their college careers. Students have options for housing in college. Some colleges require freshmen to live in the dorms though students can get waivers to live elsewhere. While living in the dorms, students find themselves surrounded by others all the time. Friendships form between roommates and dorm mates living down the hall. OU student Drew Howard said he formed close bonds with his roommate…

Growing up in Tornado Alley

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by Teagan Halbrooks I was born in Lawton, Okla., and have grown up four miles beyond the city limits. Severe weather has always been a part of my life. Sirens often sound when spring changes to summer, and summer to fall. Living in Lawton means witnessing weather that changes in mere minutes. Weather has always interested me, and I want to be a meteorologist. I would love chasing tornados and experiencing the thrill of trying to catch them in action. From my front porch, I have spotted tornados on the horizon. The massive storms range in size and color, light…

Moore teens reflect on last year’s devastating tornado

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by Teagan Halbrooks For the past year, teenagers in Moore, Okla., have watched as their community is rebuilt after a devastating tornado destroyed everything in its 17-mile path. Moore is coming alive again. “It was very painful to see all the damage done to the city I grew up around,” said Katie Galloway, 18, who was inside Moore High School during the tornado. She graduated May 25 and is joining the Navy. Maddie Clapt, 16, an upcoming junior at Southmoore High School, recalled awakening on May 20 this year and realizing that the disaster had occurred exactly a year ago.…

More Americans should shop local markets

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by Jordan Evans   Big-name supermarkets have cropped up across the United States and left local markets to dwindle in the dust. Small shops and markets dominate European and South American countries, but Americans rely on the convenience of supermarkets. These supermarkets keep up with the fast-paced American lifestyle, but they are unable to provide the friendly, open environment that local markets do. Supermarkets are crowded and loud. There’s no one to question about where the food comes from. The stock boys don’t know what kind of fertilizer the farmers used. The checkout girl doesn’t know if the product was…

Body Image vs. Reality

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by Mariela Claudio In today’s society, a lot of magazines, television shows and fashion models send us the same message: “This is how you’re supposed to look, and this is how you do it.” It’s no wonder a ridiculous number of people seem to have low self-esteem. Celebrities, models and sometimes our own families are telling us what we should look like. Continually pointing out kids’ and teens’ flaws had to lead somewhere. Some people actually start to believe that something is wrong with them because they don’t look anything like the people in magazines. Sometimes, the people in magazines…

Thousands of music fans head to Norman for Jazz in June

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by Ashley Cooks and Richelle Hallows Grabbing her lawn chair and snacks, Melanie Corder headed out the door and to the Jazz in June festival. It wasn’t her first time at the festival. She has attended at least five others, saying it has become a tradition. “After a long day at work, it’s nice to come out here to the relaxing atmosphere to come chill out and listen to people’s talents,” she said. “It’s the highlight of the summer.” Corder lives in Norman, Okla., where Jazz in June is held. This year, the festival took place June 19-21 and was…

Shooting scare tested OU campus police responsiveness

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by Ashley Cooks When security procedures at the University of Oklahoma were put to the test in January, Julie Jones was teaching multimedia journalism in a Gaylord College auditorium. “My students noticed something was going on outside, so we all went to the window to look and to try to figure out what was going on,” she said. Outside the building, authorities were responding in force to reports that shots had been fired. The journalism school and nearby Gould Hall, which houses the College of Architecture, were shut down briefly. Maj. Bruce Chan of the campus police department said members…

Drinking the Kool-Aid: Why rape culture and consent go hand in hand

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by Maria Chaves   At my school, girls are encouraged to dress modestly. Shorts, skirts and short-sleeved shirts have to pass the dollar-bill length test, a system that measures a dollar bill from the seam of the item to the knee or how much of the shoulder is covered. These rules are accepted but only to a certain extent. Although the school says it’s a matter of self-respect, we all know whom they are trying to protect: boys. The term “boys will be boys” has become a commonplace expression. We understand it is the main reason for the dress code.…

Camp Crimson aims to ease nerves of attending a new school

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 by Mariela Claudio For most students, going to a new school can be terrifying. Luckily, Camp Crimson is here to help at The University of Oklahoma. Camp Crimson has been an OU institution since 1995. This year, it started June 18 with the transfer session for students. This camp focuses more on helping students learn about the campus and its traditions. Maryann Callaway is a soon-to-be junior. She transferred from Western Oklahoma State College. “When you think of Oklahoma, you think of OU. You think of Sooner,” Callaway said. “It’s history. It’s just Oklahoma. “I don’t think of any of…

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