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WWW.OUDAILY.COM 2013 PACEMAKER FINALIST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 e University of Oklahoma’s independent student voice since 1916 L&A: ‘The Lego Movie’ provides all the fun of the toys without the tediousness of having to assemble them yourself. (Page 2) Facebook facebook.com/OUDaily Twitter twitter.com/OUDaily VOL. 99, NO. 96 © 2014 OU Publications Board FREE — Additional copies 25¢ Visit OUDaily.com for more INSIDE TODAY Campus ...................... 2 Classifieds ................ 3 Life&Arts .................. 2 Opinion ..................... 3 Sports ....................... 4 Opinion: U.S. veterans are close to receiving in-state tuition at public universities. (Page 3) Sports: Men’s gymnastics readies itself for key home matchup against Stanford. (Page 4) ›››› Sooner Sampler: How did you get to school in this weather? “I drove to school today and slid on the way. I thought class was going to be canceled.” EMILY HARKER, MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES SENIOR “I ride the Lloyd Noble bus when it’s cold outside, like today. Normally I ride my bike to campus from Traditions.” FLAVIO MOVENO, AREOSPACE ENGINEERING JUNIOR “I usually park at Headington Hall, but today I parked at the Huff and walked. The roads were not that bad, only in the neighborhoods.” HAYLEY SCOTT, POLITICAL SCIENCE SENIOR “I usually walk to campus from my house around St. Thomas. It wasn’t as cold as yesterday, but my roommate was upset the trucks didn’t salt the roads..” HILLARY MEDINA, INTERNATIONAL AREA STUDIES SENIOR “Rode the Lloyd Noble bus to campus today, like usual. The roads were bad because there was still snow.” EDDIE RICH, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SOPHOMORE A lthough most surrounding schools closed due to inclement weather Thursday, including slick roads and almost two inches of snow, OU’s Norman campus opened after a slight postponement. WINTER WOES BENNETT HALL/THE DAILY University College freshman Brett Barrientes walks back to the dorms from his Thursday evening class. A light northeast breeze put the day’s wind chill at a glacial 11 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Close for frigid weather? Not this time. Norman Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City University and OSU’s Oklahoma City campus canceled school today due to weather conditions, according to of- ficial school websites. OU press secretary Michael Nash said President David Boren decided to open campus at 10 a.m. to allow students and employees enough time to travel to campus, without the addition of the heavy morning traffic. School officials take current and predicted weather con- ditions into consideration as well as current and potential changes in travel conditions, Nash said. Thursday’s low temperatures in the mid-teens and one to two inches of snow marked this week’s continuing cold weather trend, according to the National Weather Service forecasts. Despite the university opening late, unfavorable road conditions and traffic complications delayed one student’s commute to her morning class. Public relations senior Alexis Trammell waited for a bus at the Lloyd Noble Center along with two busloads of stu- dents for about 20 minutes. Her normal wait time is nor- mally about 5 minutes, she said. “I just can’t believe that Boren didn’t finally call [school] off,” Trammell said. A traffic accident this morning around 10 a.m. de- layed three CART buses carrying commuters from the Lloyd Noble Center, said Vicky Holland, OU Parking and Transportation Services marketing specialist. However, Holland said she doesn’t think delays “slowed us down that much.” “I have heard from at least one professor that said they’re using the buses as an excuse to be late for class, but the buses have actually been on schedule,” Holland said. The buses typically can function well in all sorts of weather — including snow — because they are heavy enough to perform and get traction, Holland said. The delayed school day came on the same day as for- mer Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s visit to campus, during which she was set give two speeches, in- cluding one at the President’s Associates Dinner. Nash said the non-closure wasn’t related to O’Connor’s visit, and he doesn’t anticipate the weather to affect atten- dance at the dinner. Matt Woods, Emma Sullivan [email protected], [email protected] MATT WOODS • EMMA SULLIVAN CAMPUS REPORTERS I just can’t believe that Boren didn’t finally call [school] off.” ALEXIS TRAMMEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR ‘‘

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›››› Sooner Sampler:How did you get to school

in this weather?

“I drove to school today and slid on the way. I thought class was going to

be canceled.”EMILY HARKER,

MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES SENIOR

“I ride the Lloyd Noble bus when it’s cold outside, like today. Normally I ride my bike

to campus from Traditions.”FLAVIO MOVENO,

AREOSPACE ENGINEERING JUNIOR

“I usually park at Headington Hall,

but today I parked at the Huff and

walked. The roads were not that

bad, only in the neighborhoods.”

HAYLEY SCOTT, POLITICAL SCIENCE SENIOR

“I usually walk to campus from

my house around St. Thomas. It

wasn’t as cold as yesterday, but my roommate was upset the trucks didn’t salt the

roads..”HILLARY MEDINA,

INTERNATIONAL AREA STUDIES SENIOR

“Rode the Lloyd Noble bus to

campus today, like usual. The roads

were bad because there was still

snow.”EDDIE RICH,

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SOPHOMORE

Although most surrounding schools closed due to inclement weather Thursday, including slick roads and almost two inches of snow, OU’s

Norman campus opened after a slight postponement.

WINTER WOES

BENNETT HALL/THE DAILY

University College freshman Brett Barrientes walks back to the dorms from his Thursday evening class. A light northeast breeze put the day’s wind chill at a glacial 11 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Close for frigid weather? Not this time.

Norman Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City University and OSU’s Oklahoma City campus canceled school today due to weather conditions, according to of-ficial school websites.

OU press secretary Michael Nash said President David Boren decided to open campus at 10 a.m. to allow students and employees enough time to travel to campus, without the addition of the heavy morning traffic.

School officials take current and predicted weather con-ditions into consideration as well as current and potential changes in travel conditions, Nash said.

Thursday’s low temperatures in the mid-teens and one to two inches of snow marked this week’s continuing cold weather trend, according to the National Weather Service forecasts.

Despite the university opening late, unfavorable road conditions and traffic complications delayed one student’s commute to her morning class.

Public relations senior Alexis Trammell waited for a bus at the Lloyd Noble Center along with two busloads of stu-dents for about 20 minutes. Her normal wait time is nor-mally about 5 minutes, she said.

“I just can’t believe that Boren didn’t finally call [school] off,” Trammell said.

A traffic accident this morning around 10 a.m. de-layed three CART buses carrying commuters from the Lloyd Noble Center, said Vicky Holland, OU Parking and Transportation Services marketing specialist. However, Holland said she doesn’t think delays “slowed us down that much.”

“I have heard from at least one professor that said

they’re using the buses as an excuse to be late for class, but the buses have actually been on schedule,” Holland said.

The buses typically can function well in all sorts of weather — including snow — because they are heavy enough to perform and get traction, Holland said.

The delayed school day came on the same day as for-mer Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s visit to campus, during which she was set give two speeches, in-cluding one at the President’s Associates Dinner.

Nash said the non-closure wasn’t related to O’Connor’s visit, and he doesn’t anticipate the weather to affect atten-dance at the dinner.

Matt Woods, Emma [email protected], [email protected]

MATT WOODS • EMMA SULLIVANCAMPUS REPORTERS

I just can’t believe that Boren didn’t finally call [school] off.”

ALEXIS TRAMMEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS SENIOR

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MONDAY, FEB. 3

Felgar Street and Jenkins Avenue (on campus), at 2:24 p.m. Defendant was stopped for a traffic violation. Defendant was arrested for Driving Under Suspension and two outstanding Norman Municipal Warrants.

Tarman Tower, third floor (on campus), at 4:29 p.m. An OUPD officer responded to Adams Center to take a report concerning theft of OU property and an off-campus domestic altercation.

TUESDAY, FEB. 4

Lloyd Noble Center parking lot (on campus), at 9:14 a.m. A non-injury motor vehicle collision occurred in the Lloyd Noble Center parking lot.

Zarrow Hall (on campus), at 9:18 a.m. The victim reported two textbooks stolen.

Off Campus miscellaneous location (non-reportable), at 2:29 p.m. An officer responded to assist Norman PD with taking photographs for a case.

Parrington Oval all blocks (on campus), at 2:48 p.m. A university staff member received threats and unauthorized use of her vehicle.

Nuclear Engineering Building (on campus), at 4:37 p.m. The victim reported an unauthorized purchase on his university account.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5

Chemistry Building Annex (on campus), at 4:31 p.m. An OU student was transported to Norman Regional Hospital Porter Campus for medical reasons. Norman Fire Engine 3 and EMSSTAT 11 responded.

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Parking tickets pile up under a car’s windshield wiper. Students can apply to serve on the spring Parking Appeals Board, which hears appeals for parking and tobacco violations on campus.

Students can now apply to serve on the spring Parking Appeals Board, which hears appeals for parking and tobacco violations on campus.

Board members hear appeals for parking and tobacco violations and decide on the cases, according to the Student Government Association’s website.

Members are paid $8 per hour and work � exible hours, said Aslan Maleki, Parking Appeals Board chairman. Hours per week depend on the on the amount of appeals, which varies greatly.

During the 2013 fall and spring semes-ters, 1,586 appeals were � led, said Vicky Holland, marketing and public relations specialist for OU Parking and Transportation. The board approved 457

appeals and voided the citations, she said.The board will select at least one new

member this spring, Maleki said. Six students make up the board, and they hold their positions until they graduate.

The board is looking for “someone who’s a self-starter,” Maleki said. Successful applicants should also be empathetic.

Interested students can access the application from the Student Government Association website. Applications are due at 4 p.m. Feb. 13 to the SGA of� ce, located in Oklahoma Memorial Union, Room 181. Applicants will automatically sign up for an interview, Maleki said.

Kate Bergum, Campus Reporter

CORRECTIONSIn Wednesday’s edition of The Daily, a pg. 1 headline erroneously said $49.4 million was cut from the state’s higher education budget. It should have said a $49.4 million cut was proposed.

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Le g o s h a v e b e -come a staple of childhood since

their official introduction to the United States in the late ‘50s. The first major motion picture based on the toy line, from “21 Jump Street” (2012) di-rectors Phil L ord and Christopher Miller, opens this weekend. Although the film is obviously based on the popular construction toy, one needn’t have played with the little plastic yellow bricks as a child to enjoy “The Lego Movie.”

The film follows a generic construction worker, Emmet (Chris Pratt) who literally falls into an adventure in which he is believe to be “The Special,” the prophe-sied savior of the Lego universe.

Recruited by tough rebel Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks), Emmitt and a band of rag-tag “MasterBuilders” must foil villain Present Business’s (Will Farrell) plan to perma-nently super glue the entire Lego Universe.

Emmet’s group of hero’s includes space man Benny (Charlie Day); Unikitty (Alison Brie from “Community”); Wyldstyle’s jerky boyfriend, Batman (Will Arnett, who seems to play a jerk even in animated films); wizard Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman) and rogue pirate Metal Beard (Nick Offerman)

Despite its origins as a product of corporate, synergis-tic business philosophies, “The Lego Movie” has a strik-ing parabolic narrative based on the rejection of media, oppressive hegemony and corporate culture. At every turn, directors Lord and Miller find a way to undermine the system that made a film like “The Lego Movie” pos-sible in the first place.

The result is “The Lego Movie” constantly seems to be jabbing at you with its elbow and winking, and the glee the writers take in satirizing modern American culture is passed to the older members of the audience.

The film is appropriately unrestrained, both in balls-out story and special effects as well as in its references to pop-ular properties like DC superheroes, “Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars.” Longtime Lego fans will also appreciate the ample references to Lego history with-in the film.

Incidentally, for comic book fans “The Lego Movie” is technically the first major motion picture in which nearly all members of the Justice League appear. Perhaps this is not what fans had in mind when they clamored for a DC team-up film, but it is welcomed, nonetheless.

The set pieces (hmph!) are more than miniature in scale. Animation studio Animal Logic has created a veritable feast for the eyes, utilizing the trademark bright primary colors of Legos to create mesmerizing explosions, erup-tions, crashes and splashes. Everything from smoke to water to laser beams is rendered in the bright little bricks.

The film also utilizes a combination of stop motion and computer animation to make it look like real Lego fig-ures, complete with visible fingerprints on some of the characters.

Clever, fun, imaginative and chock full of surprises, “The Lego Movie” is the best animated film of the year so far — not that it’s facing serious competition at this point. If you see one film in the pre-summer movie dump that is Hollywood’s January release schedule, this should be it.

“The Lego Movie” provides all the fun and imagination associated with the eponymous toy line without the te-diousness of having to assemble it yourself.

Tony Beaulieu is a film and media studies senior.

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Don’t sit back in the year ahead -- make things happen by focusing on what you do best. You will gain respect if you voice your opinion and take a position of leadership. If you show your worth, you will map out a direction that will lead to greater security.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t expect others to see things your way. Patience and moderation will be required. A tricky situation can go either way. Don’t take chances when it comes to how you earn your living.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Stay calm, even if your principles are questioned. Avoid a confrontation that may put you out in front of others. Help those unable to help themselves.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Looking over your fi nancial situation and personal papers will help you feel better about your future. Free your life from encumbrances to ease stress and open doors.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Keep life simple, as adding expenses or responsibilities will lead to anxiety. Avoid excess by eliminating events and friendships that are geared toward indulgence. Protect your assets and health.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be careful what you say. A difference of opinion could alter your future and put you in a defensive position. Listen, but refrain from getting involved in a no-win situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t lend or borrow money or possessions.

Feelings of obligation to get involved in someone else’s plan will not bring you closer to reaching your goal. Choose what’s best for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Home-improvement projects or helping someone will cost more than you expect. Stick to the truth and say what’s on your mind. Honesty is the best policy.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Aggressive behavior must be monitored carefully. There will be a fi ne line between being helpful and pushy. Listen to what’s being said and act accordingly. Let your intuition guide you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Look before you leap. Mishaps are likely if you don’t take precautions. Keep your opinions to yourself and avoid getting involved in an unsavory dispute. Make love, not war.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Generosity will lead to uneasiness. You don’t have to give in to demands from people who are asking too much. Offer suggestions, solutions or physical help, not money.

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Our View: We support Congress’ efforts to provide in-state tuition at all public universities for U.S. veterans and believe no veteran should have to worry about paying for college.

Imagine choosing to enlist in the military and spending precious time putting your life on the line to protect this country’s freedoms.

Now imagine coming home, only to find out that the G.I. Bill won’t fully cover the cost of your college tuition because you moved to a state other than the one where you enlisted.

We believe no U.S. veteran should face the stress of unexpected tuition costs after serving their country.

Fortunately, veterans are one step closer to receiving in-state tuition at public universities in all 50 states after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the G.I. Bill Tuition Fairness Act on Monday.

Pending approval from the Senate and the pres-ident’s signature, veterans may one day be able to attend any state-run institution of higher learning without incurring the additional fees of out-of-state

Free tuition for veterans, it’s about time

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tuition.The bill is intended to permit all veterans of the

Iraq and Afghanistan wars to attend public colleges for free, according to an AP article.

H.R. 357 is also designed to level the playing field when it comes to residency laws, which vary wide-ly from state to state. Allowing in-state tuition at all public universities would eliminate the struggle to establish residency in a new state for returning veterans.

“It would give veterans broader educational choic-es that better fit their specific needs and helps ease their transition into civilian life,” according to the House Committee on Veteran Affairs’ website.

Many public universities already offer in-state tu-ition or tuition waivers to veterans, but the G.I. Bill Tuition Fairness Act would assess financial penalties on schools not offering in-state tuition, according to the AP article.

At OU, for example, full-time active duty military personnel stationed in Oklahoma receive in-state tuition, and there is a step-by-step process for veter-ans to use their G.I. Bill funds at OU.

The G.I. Bill, implemented in 1944, provides a range of benefits for veterans, including education benefits that have allowed millions of veterans to at-tend college.

However, it is necessary to elaborate on the G.I. Bill with the tuition fairness act, because of the rising cost of higher education and the disparities in in-state versus out-of-state tuition throughout the U.S.

Bottom line, U.S. veterans have devoted them-selves to serving our country and have put their lives on the line for us, so yes, they deserve to go to any state-run university they so desire.

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ANDREW CLARKWomen’s Tennis Beat Reporter@A_Clark_OUDaily

The Oklahoma women’s tennis team will battle the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday Feb. 8 at the Greg Wadley Tennis Pavilion in Norman.

The Sooners are coming off of a 4-1 victory against Memphis last weekend, bringing them to a 4-1 re-cord on the season.

OU’s success this season has surprised many, includ-ing coach David Mullins. He said even he is a little bit sur-prised at the 4-1 record his

team has obtained thus far.“ B efore the s eas on, I

looked at our schedule and thought that there was no one on our schedule we were definitively better than,” Mullins said. “So con-sidering that, I’m very happy with where we stand right now.”

OU has obtained this record even with a slight change in its roster for a few matches. Sophomore Zita Engbroks sprained her ankle against Alabama and has not played since. Luckily for the squad, senior Whitney Wofford has stepped up and played doubles in Engbroks place and has played very w el l , w inning her dou-bles matches against Iowa

and Memphis with senior Hermon Brhane.

“We have a lot of depth in our lineup this year. This is the first year Whitney [Wofford] hasn’t played con-sistently in the lineup since she’s been here. It’s very nice to have the depth we have,” Mullins said.

After the match this week-end, the Sooners don’t play another home match until March 21 against Texas Tech, the first match of con-ference play.

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SPORTS

GRAHAM DUDLEYGymnastics Beat Reporter@danger_dudley

The top-ranked Sooners face perhaps their toughest com-petition of the year as conference rival No. 4 Stanford rolls into Norman for a meet at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The matchup figures to be the best of OU’s home sched-ule this season. OU is coming off a thorough trouncing of Iowa that produced a season-best 444.300, while Stanford comes in hungry after a disappointing third-place finish in the Stanford Open two weeks ago against California and Michigan.

The Cardinal posted a 429.900 in that meet, but have had an extra week to fix their mistakes. Oklahoma, on the other hand, has now had four exhausting meets in a row and will need to stay mentally sharp to beat the Cardinal and keep its No. 1 ranking.

OU head coach Mark Williams said he was pleased with his team’s high score on Saturday, but that the Sooners still have room to improve.

“I think we could have done a better job of landing some of the dismounts early on,” Williams said. “Now we have something else to focus on.”

In meets against foes like Iowa and Air Force, OU had a significant amount of cushion — it could afford to have an off day. That isn’t the case with Stanford.

Stanford actually led both Michigan and California going into the final rotation of the Stanford Open, but a poor high bar performance wasn’t enough to stay in the lead. Expect a much stronger showing on high bar in Norman, led by se-nior Cale Robinson.

Sophomore Dennis Zaremski will also be one to watch for the Cardinal. He scored a daunting 15.950 on rings and also a 15.350 on parallel bars last time out.

The Cardinal have posted strong numbers on parallel bars to start the year, and in order to top them there. The Sooners will need another big day from gymnasts like junior Michael Reid, whose 15.250 led the team on the bars last weekend.

“They set me up really well on that event,” Reid said of his team’s effort. “I went in as an alternate, and I felt really com-fortable with what I was doing. I did my best, and it worked out.”

Reid also scored a 15.150 to tie for the team lead on pom-mel horse. He entered the parallel bars lineup to replace the injured Kanji Oyama, who has a sprained wrist and is not expected back this week.

Oyama’s loss is a big one, but if more Sooners can step up, they should be able to beat the Cardinal and keep pace with No. 2 Michigan.

Reid said the Sooners were ready for the challenge of a tough Stanford squad.

“There’s always mistakes and things we have to go back to the gym and fix, and we always go back to the gym and get it done,” he said.

If he’s right, the Sooners will have felled their tough-est regular-season competition and will be in striking dis-tance of the conference championships, where they’ll meet Stanford one more time.

Graham Dudley, [email protected]

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No. 1 men’s gymnastics squad set to host top match of season Saturday

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Sooners look to continue hot streak against IllinoisThe team has surprised many with strong record

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