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Oct. 25, 2013 Issue 20 Volume 12
TECH ATTACK
Grand Theft Auto V, while notorious
for its content, has an online
component that offers many perks,
like greater player freedom. Chase
gives his full review. Read on ...
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ROMANCE
The love game is rampant with more
game-playing than ever before (like
not acting too eager when you see
someone you like and being coy).
But is honesty really worth it?
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MUSIC
Mel Guapo is an ambient music
acionado, and this week hes
reviewing Oneohtrix Point Nevers
album R Point Seven. See if it
actually matches up with 2001: A
Space Odyssey.
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ON THE CORNER
Hello, fall! Im sure most Normanites really appreciate your appearance in this neck of the
woods! Its time for sweater, scarves, pumpkin-avored everything, more coffee than usual
and roaring re pits. I know someone out there is already listening to Christmas music.
This issues feature is all about fall. There are tons of activities to partake in over the next
few weeks, and we are letting you know about all of them! So go get involved in the
Norman community and have a great couple of weeks! Until next time ...
xoxo,
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kelli Smith
ART DIRECTOR
Kelli Smith
COPY EDITOR
Ashley Roy
PHOTOGRAPHY
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Ashley Roy
Chase Cook
Glinda Goodwich
Mel Guapo
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In this late-October issue, we see
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Coriander Cafe on Campus Corner
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cuisine ethically made with love.
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The Most Fun You Can Have Being Bad
Grand Theft Auto V was released in September to rave reviews as gamers drove, biked and
ew across Los Santos, engaging in all sorts of debauchery.
But underneath all of the good times as players broke bad, there was a lot of speculation
surrounding the games announced online component, which was scheduled for release two
weeks after the single player. Would it work properly? What could players do? Would it
be fun?
Thankfully, those questions have been answered this way: Not at rst, a lot of stuff and
ABSOLUTELY YES.
The games online mode got off to a rocky start with disappearing characters, an inability
to get into games with friends and the mode just not working. But once that was xed up
(and there are still some problems but the game works for the most part), players were able
to group up with their friends to steal meth, y helicopters, parachute into military bases
pretty much anything they want to do.
The online mode is the rst time that Rockstar has offered up their open world for friends to
explore together. There are races, co-op missions, death matches, boats, planes and other
missions players can perform together to rank up, increase their skills and earn money to
buy new boats and other tools. Starting the online mode puts the players online character
into Los Santos, free to do whatever they want.
Listen, Grand Theft Auto gets a lot of ak for being a violent, graphic and over-the-top game
franchise. Rockstar pushes the limit every game, adding in new things that gets parents and
organizations upset about violence in video games. And those criticisms are sometimes
valid. In fact, Ive never been a big fan of the series because of the violence and open world
content, which often makes me uncomfortable.
But the online mode is some of the most fun Ive ever had playing a video game. I still avoid
running over pedestrians and murdering people for no reason, but now I run around an
open world with friends, creating our own stories and events by just doing whatever we
want. A friend of mine spends all his time inltrating the military base so he can steal a jet,
and often I join him, jumping out of the helicopter at max altitude and parachuting in. The
game creates dynamic storytelling moments not through scripted events, but by allowing
players the freedom to do whatever they want.
Yes, players can buy a prostitute (and the game isnt shy about what happens in the car), but
they can also jump in a truck together, drive to the top of a mountain and then four-wheel
their way back into the city. Of course, they might run into naked people living in a shanty
town, but thats the risk you take for adventuring outside the city of Los Santos.
You might disagree with the content of the game, and there are valid arguments against
some of Grand Theft Autos innards, but refusing to play the game would be denying
yourself of one of the rst opportunities to play in an open world with friends on a console.
Now all they need to do is make Skyrim multiplayer and I might never leave my house.
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Grand Theft Auto IV took GTA to a new
level by introducing a protagonist who
wasnt an evil degenerate, but a likable
immigrant who got caught up with bad
groups while avoiding his overseas
past.
The new GTA looks to provide the same
mature foundation while providing
players with endless hours of gangster
antics. The game follows three main
characters, Michael, Franklin and Trevor,
all who have their own motivations and
storylines that intertwine as the men try to
make it in Los Santos, the biggest world
Rockstar has ever created.
The game has its moments of upsetting
violence, but the freedom that GTA
games provide is unmatched. If you
dont like the story content, you can do
whatever you want.
But dont completely overlook the story
because Rockstar always gets great voice
actors and their writing is top notch, with
this game focusing on how far people
will go to maintain their lifestyles, keep
power or get out from the bottom.
Overall, the game is improved over
anything else Rockstar has released.
The shooting mechanics have been
improved, the AI is smarter than usual
and the game is a ton of fun.
Review:
Grand Theft Auto V
(out of 5)
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As a kid I believed that contemporary pop music was all that mattered.
As a teenager I came to the realization that independent music had the
advanced edge. In college I dug deep into the classics. And now that Im
in my thirties, I nd myself listening to more and more ambient music all
the time. Life is increasingly exhausting. I dont want to hear songs about
the pains of youth. Mortality is becoming a clearer and clearer concept.
I need music that talks about the woes of existence. Ambient music seems
to be the only musical genre that understands me.
Oneohtrix Point Never is a bad marketing move as far as band names
go. R Plus Seven is an equally bad marketing move as far as record titles
go. But ambient music isnt about making the feasible moves. Its about
making the infeasible moves.
Lets start by
analyzing the cover art. In my opinion, the cover art is much more
meaningful when it comes to an ambient record because it is the rst
and perhaps most important clue as to the headspace the artist wishes
to place you in. A dark room with muted grey colors, with a window
providing a narrow strip of light and looking out on a tiny sliver of a
blue, hopeful sky. This scene brings to my mind two striking images:
Platos cave of shadows and Stanley Kubricks black obelisk from 2001:
A Space Odyssey, only the real obelisk is a washed-out gold color, and
it is merely the shadow of the obelisk that is black. The Plato reference
provides a very existential and reective tone about the nature of
knowledge and what we view as reality. The obelisk suggest for me that
this is going to somehow relate to technology and the future, as well as
the question of how we are to understand the progress of mankind.
The record opens with a long, curious chord that once again brings to
mind Stanley Kubricks 2001: A Space Odyssey. At this point in the
review process, I
decided to put on
2001: A Space
Odyssey to see if the
music would match up with the lm and tell me even more about what I
was listening to. I hit play on the opening track, Boring Angel, as soon
as the MGM Lion appeared on the screen. Nothing matched up, but it
was a nice way to experience the record anyway.
R Plus Seven can be very disjointed at times arrhythmic, quick cuts,
clashing transition-less transitions, contrasting textures, crowding of
voices but as a whole, the chaos is always warm and there seems
to be an overarching unity to the atmospheres created, as well as a
forward progress melodically. To me, the record sounds very much like
a city. I can hear the metal of structures and the hum of machinery, the
concrete corridors of the streets and all of the people in windows and
on the sidewalks. There is chaos in the multitude of voices ghting to be
heard; it is fast paced and exhausting, at times panicked and feverish,
with constantly changing landscapes as if you were driving through city
blocks watching the concrete jungle all around you, this organism of the
future.
The record opens on a warm organ, something organic, which is then
penetrated by arpeggiated synthesizers, a symbol of both man and
technology, and ends with a choir of youth over a bed of metallic
synthesizers. The sounds of space. The sounds of the progress of
mankind. A sound of hope. And drifting.
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As a rst generation American from a Vietnamese family that was uprooted by war, I
have come to know both cultures of my heritage, says Chris Le, the owner of Coriander
Caf, on the back of the menu. Paying homage and respect to my roots, we have created
a truly authentic Vietnamese experience based on family recipes passed down by my
mother.
Chris Le works with his partner and the chef, Jeremiah Caldwell, to bring these recipes to
life and they are delicious.
The only time I used to touch pho (pronounced fuh and not foe) would be when I was
sick. Pho is a noodle soup with your choice of meats and a side of herbs, like cilantro and
basil. I mean, I used to think it was okay, but back then I wouldve much rather had some
spicy and exciting Thai curry. Turns out that I just hadnt had the right stuff. It also turns out
that Vietnamese isnt limited to noodle soups.
When I went to Coriander Caf with my
friend, we were too starving to even think
about waiting for the entre. Appetizers
fo sho! We settled on shrimp spring rolls
complete with a refreshing and invigorating
combination of cucumber, carrots, lettuce,
Vietnamese coriander, cilantro, noodles and
shrimp all the pretty colors of which we
could see through the rice paper wrapping.
The best part was honestly the peanut sauce
on the side (and you can add crunchies for
50 cents). I could smother peanut sauce on
anything pizza, burgers, ice cream but
seriously.
The entre was where I was thoroughly impressed. Ive had pho that tasted like the
sodium-lled broth from a can with meat from who knows what. Coriander Caf gave me
the option of two meats, and I chose the lemongrass chicken and the sesame ginger beef.
Wow, the meat was marinated and seasoned to perfection, and thankfully they didnt
skimp on it!
The best part of the meal, though, was
the fact it tasted so fresh. Knowing that
Coriander Caf really does care about
freshness and taste is one thing, but
experiencing it makes you a believer. It
uses lots of local, organic and fair trade
ingredients, which helps the economy
and the purity of the food (like Artisans
Pride of Norman). Thats always a cause
I can get down with local, organic
produce. Maybe its all in my head (I
dont think so), but I believe it makes a
difference in the avor.
Though the pho was fresh and avorful, there are other options: a banh mi sandwich,
which is a French baguette stuffed with crispy cucumbers, jalepeos, cilantro, pate
(spreadable ground meat), aioli and pickled daikon (radish) and carrots; lettuce wraps; a
rice bowl (meat with the banh mi vegetables over rice); noodle salad, which comes with
an egg roll; and even a kids meal with a choice of rice or noodles with an egg roll and
meat.
Coriander Caf showed me that noodle soup is certainly not just for when Im sick. Their
pho was aromatic and avorful undoubtedly one of the best Ive ever had.
Ashley Roy
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Gamessometimes theyre played for fun. Sometimes theyre played for blood. For those
who are truly competitive, the preferred outcome in any competition is always sheer
dominance.
For the case of this article, Im not going to concentrate on
the types of games played with tennis balls, dice or any other
tangible accessory. This is about the good old-fashioned mind
game.
Are mind games a part of love? Even though they are, in my
opinion they shouldnt be. Emotional brain twisters come in all
shapes and sizes and I dont like any of them. I think tricks are
for kids and assertiveness is sexy, but Im in the minority.
In the era of touch screens and familiarity with the last name
Kardashian, having game and playing love games is really popular. Most would say
that game-playing in the love world is essential, actually, because its the status quo.
Nowadays if youre into someone, you:
1. Dont call them.
2. Dont act too nice to them.
3. Dont act too energized around them so you dont come off as
goofy.
4. Dont show how much youre attracted to them.
5. Keep them confused about your intentions.
Wah what? How is this logical? Misleading someone is an odd way of
getting them to trust you. Being coy, coercive or mysterious when it comes to dating doesnt
make any sense to me.
A spade is a spade. If youre being coy, you dont have the guts to say what you need to
say, or youre dangling your carrot of information in someones face because you feel like
being an extra big a--hole.
Mysteriousmysterious means obscure in nature. If someone seems hard to get to know,
like theyre holding back or playing it safe, theres usually a reason. I understand privacy
and needing to trust someone before you release certain details of your life, but if youve
been putting some time in with someone and they still seem mysterious, then be wary.
Relationships are about sharing. Withholding information is concealing. Concealing
information allows ample room for misconception and deception. Dont fall for it. Truth-
withholding is the evil twin sister of the outright lie. Better to stay away from that family all
together.
From what Ive seen and learned, when it comes to establishing and sustaining a good
relationship, transparency is key. Mind games are toxic to couples. You want someone to
like you? You need to show them who you REALLY are from
the get go. Otherwise youre wasting your time. If you feel like
youre tweaking your behavior for whatever reason, and the
person youre tweaking it for seems to be really into you, your
expiration clock has already started ticking.
Be yourself because thats what is impressive and rare these
days. Tell the truth and go with your instinct. People like to be
liked, so tell that guy or girl how amazing you think they are.
Step up and let them know where you stand. Be authentic. Be
forthright.
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Fall is in the air (FINALLY) and we are now pulling out our warm and comfy sweaters, scarves, boots and cords for the
season change. Halloween is coming up, soon it will be Thanksgiving and before you know it, Christmas will have come
and gone and youll wonder how youve managed to gain 15 pounds in two months.
But dont you worry about that for now! Get out and enjoy Normans upcoming fall festivities. There are so many things
going on that its hard to name them all!
McFarlin Pumpkin Patch
Where: McFarlin United Methodist Church | 419 S. University Blvd.
When: Open 9:30 AM 7PM Monday Saturday and 12PM 7PM Sunday
The Deets: Pick out your perfect pumpkin this Halloween at the McFarlin Pumpkin
Patch. There are dozens of sizes to choose from! Its a perfect family trip or eld
trip!
Downtown Norman Fall Fest
Where: Downtown Norman | Main Street
When: October 25, 2013, 6PM - 9PM
The Deets: Main Street will be closing down to
create a wonderful and safe environment for kids this
year for their First Annual Fall Fest. There will be trick-or-treating, games and activities! There
will be costume contests and prizes for adults, kids and pets! Bring your whole family to this
very fun event!
Eighth Annual OU School of Art Fuego Friday
Where: OU School of Art & Art Historys Ceramics Facility | 401 E. Congress St. on the corner of Congress & Preble
When: October 25, 2013, 7PM 10PM
The Deets: The Eighth Annual Fuego Friday will be putting the spotlight on the ceramics program this year, giving ceramic
demonstrations and showing kiln-ring processes. Pre-made pots will be available for purchase in advance and you can
watch it be red in the Raku kiln on site. Contact Professor Stuart Asprey at stuart@ou.edu to purchase a pre-made ceramic
pot.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest
Where: Campus Corner Buchanan Street next to Tulips
When: October 27, 2013 at 1PM
The Deets: Love your pet? So does the Campus Corner Howl-O-Ween event,
hosting tons of activities for your pet - including a costume contest, a pet parade
and a doggie poker run. Bring your non-furry kids as well because there will be a
kids costume contest and trick-or-treating on Campus
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Seventh Annual Monster Dash 5K & 1 Mile
Where: Reaves Park in Norman | At the corner of Jenkins & Constitution
When: October 27, 2013, 2 4PM
The Deets: The Junior League of Norman is hosting their annual Monster Dash. Its a healthy
way to celebrate Halloween while also raising money to support the Junior League of Normans
programs. Adults and children alike can sign up for this fun event. In addition to the 5K and
1-mile run/walk, there will be arts and crafts for the whole family. You are encouraged to wear
your Halloween costumes and there will be a judging contest with prizes for best costumes. You
can pre-register now for the 5k and 1-mile run/walk now for $25.
Glinda Goodwich
Fall Festivities in Norman
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Dia de los Muertos Street Festival
Where: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art | 555 Elm Ave.
When: November 1, 2013, 6PM 10PM
The Deets: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a one-day
celebration that originated from Latin American countries to
celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have gone on to a
better place. They celebrate with food, music and art.
National Weather Festival
Where: The National Weather
Center | 120 David L. Boren Blvd.
When: November 2, 2013 at
9AM 1PM
The Deets: The National Weather
Festival highlights many of the
weather-related organizations and activities in Central Oklahoma. There will be hourly
weather balloon launches, childrens activities, amateur radio demos, storm research vehicle
displays and other weather-related events.
Oklahoma Wine Walk
Where: Brookhaven Village - 3700 W. Robinson St.
When: November 2, 2013, 11AM 6PM
The Deets: Frontier Country Marketing Association will be hosting the inaugural
Oklahoma Wine Walk this year. There will be numerous Oklahoma wineries
with wines, live music from local entertainers and other Oklahoma-made booths
with unique products and collectibles. Tickets are available now at the FCMA
located at 309 W. Main St. or call 405-232-6552.
Second Friday Circuit of Art
Where: Downtown Main Street
When: November 8, 2013
The Deets: You cant miss one of the best monthly events in
Norman. Its almost time for Christmas and you can count
on the local establishments located on Main Street having
everything you need to get started on that holiday shopping.
There is something for everyone whether you love food, art,
music or photography. Youll be glad you went.
Sixth Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser and Chili Cook-Off
Where: OU School of Art & Art History Lightwell Gallery | 555 Elm Ave.
When: November 13, 2013, 11:30AM 1:30PM
The Deets: The chili bowl is just the best. You spend $15 so you get a one-of-a-kind
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