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Pg. 14 Day of Caring:
The United Way is back with their annual event, Day of

Caring. Businesses and schools around Norman team up
to make their city a better place.
Pg. 25 Book Release:
Jeff Provines novel about the history of OU is followed up

by his second, giving an interesting history on the town
of Norman. From conspiracies to ghost stories,Haunted
Normanis sure to entertain during Halloween.
Pg. 29 Hurts Donut:
Campus Corner continues to grow with a new gourmet

donut shop that promises to be open 25 hours, 8 days a
week. Hurts Donut offers a variety of donuts from classic
glazed to the maple bacon long john.
Pg. 30 Steve Owens:
Steve Owens is much more than just an OU Football

legend. Read on to hear about all of the incredible
contributions hes been making in the Norman community.
Pg. 38 OU/TX:
The big drive down I-35 is this month and the 2014 Red
River Showdown is going to be as great as last years.
With a friend shrimp boil and funnel cake flavored beer on
the menu, the Texas State Fair is a playground of fried food
and fun times.
Pg. 59 Downtown Fall Festival:
The second annual Downtown Fall Festival

is back again! This family fun event is taking
place Downtown and is insuring a great night
among neighbors.
Pg. 60 Haunted Boyd Street:
The University of Oklahoma is home to

more than just football and bright futures.
Ghosts skate down the hallways and keep
their employees in line. Theres more to the
beautiful campus than meets the eye.
Pg. 66 Big Dog Daddys:
The newest restaurant at Lindsay and Berry

is open and theyre ready to prove their worth.
The burgers and dogs at Big Dog Daddys Ice
House stand up to the best in Norman. With a
fun and laid back atmosphere, this restaurant
has what it takes to be a college town staple.
Pg. 69 Ash & Whits Frozen Fun:
These ice cream loving sisters are a staple

on a warm Oklahoma day. Ash and Whits
Frozen Fun is a turquoise truck with loyal
customers. Look for them on Campus Corner
on Game Day!
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Pg. 54 Boyd Street Brass:
The football players arent the only ones taking Owen Field
Saturdays, the Pride of Oklahoma is back to entertain
their Sooner fans. With Dr. Justin R. Stolarik in command,
theres no doubt that the Pride will be anything but their
best this season.
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Editors Note
Thank goodness fall is finally here! Cooler temperatures mean more outdoor fun, and there are so many
awesome things happening in our community right now! From the Downtown Fall Festival to many fallinspired philanthropies, Norman is taking the autumn colors in stride. And if youre into Sooner history,
youre in luck this issue! One of our Boyd Street authors is releasing a new book about the ghosts of
Norman, we have coverage of Sooner legend Steve Owens and his family, and even an article about the
ghosts haunting our very own Boyd Street. My wishes for you as you enter into the cooler weather are to
enjoy as many pumpkin-themed treats as you wish (theres no shame in trying something pumpkin-inspired
from every food group!), make sure to give lots of love to black cats (who receive a notoriously violent and
unpleasant night full of tricks on Halloween), make a great costume and enjoy what may be one of the most
goofy, silly and fun times of the year! Remember to let the joy of the season in and please dont hesitate to
leave us your feedback!
Haley Mowdy
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Swope Scope
by Lacey Swope
Fall is here! The daylight hours are shrinking and the temps are getting
cooler. Eventually this will lead to another spectacular scene as the
leaves begin to change.
The peak fall foliage in Oklahoma this year is expected to be beautiful.
Before we get there, we will move through the time of year we call our
mini severe weather season. Some years this short severe weather
season is nonexistent and of no concern, meanwhile others can get a little
rowdy. Keep in mind, as always, severe storms and even tornadoes can
happen all months of the year.
The reason we look closely at fall is due to the polar jet-stream pushing
down to the south. This time of year the battle of the seasons is taking
place. Cold snaps of air move in from the north and collide with warm
moist air in the south. As the jet-stream moves overhead and all of these
ingredients are in place, strong storms can develop and even produce
tornadoes. Eventually this threat is eroded away, and we end up with
more cold air than warm air. The good thing about the storm chances
is the heavy rain that follows. We still need rain in much of Oklahoma,
including Norman. Norman is still in moderate drought and is several
inches of rain below normal for the year. As we tread through the next
several weeks, and the tilt of the earth brings on our seasonal changes
in the jet-stream pattern, stay weather aware. We will likely have many
more fantastic days than severe days, but on the days when storms are
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Tough Tests Await Tigers
Timberwolves Take Clash
by Chris Joseph
Week two for the

Norman Tigers provided
some much needed
positives. Behind a
dominant defensive
performance, NHS was
able to claim their first
win of the year with a
14-7 victory over the
Deer Creek Antlers.
After a disappointing
performance in the
Cross Town Clash to
open the season, the
Tigers were able to
right the ship against
the Antlers thanks
to an inspiring effort
from the defensive
line, as they routinely
caused disruption in the
backfield.
With that win, NHS is
feeling more confident
as they head into the
coming weeks. And truth
be told, they need to be.
After traveling to Moore
in week three, the Tigers
will hit the toughest
part of their schedule,
as they travel to
Westmoore, return home
to host Jenks and then
travel to Broken Arrow.
Needless to say, thats
about as tough of a
three-game stretch as
youll find.
Offensively, the Tigers
have done a solid job
so far this season of
limiting turnovers, but
theyll have to be more
effective through the air
in the coming weeks.
by Tyler McComas
Also, itll be critical for

the offensive line to
keep developing and
improving week-byweek, as the Tigers will
have to be a threat in
the running game as the
season goes along.
Defensively, the Tigers
will need similar
performances on the
defensive line from
Bernard Epie and Nick
Webb, who both had
strong starts to the
season. Their ability
to control the line of
scrimmage will continue
to be key. Tyler Luke has
been impressive in the
secondary through two
weeks, but bigger tests
will soon come his way.
The rubber is about to
meet the road for the
Tigers. If they can keep
their momentum through
the daunting part of their
schedule, it will be a
great springboard into
the second half of the
season.
When a rivalry game

happens in sports, no
matter the sport, you
usually can take the
record and throw it
out the window. Last
year the Norman North
Timberwolves were
coming off a state title
game appearance
and had a big time
Division One-committed
quarterback, David
Cornwell, at the helm
of the offense. Norman
High didnt care. They
blitzed and blitzed and
blitzed some more,
harassing Cornwell and
sacking him nine times
in the game en route to
a Tiger victory 38-31 to
start the year.
This year, the
Timberwolves had
another Division One
quarter back commit,
John Kolar, a healthy
offensive line, and a new
and improved defense.
Kolar, who will play
his college football for
Oklahoma State next
year, was on-point,
throwing for 374 yards
on 18 of 31 passing
for four touchdowns
and zero interceptions.
John found his brother
Charlie Kolar for two
touchdowns of the night,
including a spectacular
catch to gain the first
score of the night.
Nathan Womak, who
may prove to be a
valuable deep threat in
the offense, caught a
touchdown. The always
electrifying ZQuan
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Hogan had a total of 225

all-purpose yards, most
of those from 152 yards
receiving and a 78 yard
screen play touchdown.
The rushing game was
good with 173 yards
as a unit. It was led by
Hogan and the little
spark plug Ben Jones,
who rushed for 65 yards
on nine carries. Mason
Volk came into the
UHAUL formation and
scored from three yards
out and also picked up
a first down later in the
game.
Volk and the defense
stepped up and
displayed a new sense
of toughness. Last year,
big plays plagued the
Timberwolves defense
and led to many shootouts.
The Timberwolves
defensive players looked
like they wanted to be
the best defense in
the state with a blend
of youth and veteran
players with speed and
ability to tackle.
During the first game,
the Timberwolves
defense did not allow
any big plays and
tackled well. The
defense had three sacks
and Kaden McClellan
put a lot of pressure on
the Tiger quarterback all
night. The defense will
have to continue to play
well with the upcoming
schedule as tougher
opposition looms on the
horizon.
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As a former Norman High School band member, I

remember just how much students had to pay outof-pocket to afford the day-to-day necessities that
kept us functioning during marching and concert
band. I had friends who couldnt afford to pay for
the uniforms, the color guard had to pay for on their
own and several of my friends used school-loaned
instruments that were derelict, in abysmal condition,
and quite honestly, were probably there when my
dad was a band member at Norman High. Things
were the same at our sister school across the way
and things arent too much better now.
Because everyone is invested in football and other
more popular extracurriculars, there isnt always a
whole lot of money left in the budget to fund the arts,
and what little we do get goes to uniforms and bus
rentals for competitions. The music programs at both
Norman High and Norman North do the best they
can with what theyve got, but there is a definite need
for outside funding and parent support just doesnt
cut it.
Thus the Taste of Norman was created by the parent
clubs of the two conjoined high schools to offer an
extremely fun and inventive way to raise awareness
about the programs, celebrate local businesses and
most importantly, to bring in the much needed funds
to the often cash-starved programs.
For three decades, Norman restaurants have
helped raise more than $200,000 for Normans
high school music programs. Last year, Norman
residents purchased more than 2500 tickets and
more than 1500 dinners were served at this annual
event. The proceeds are used by the band booster
organizations supporting the Norman and Norman
North High School bands. Both bands will play during
at the event.
For Taste of Norman, participating restaurants
provide sample portions of their specialty. Tickets
are $15 each for 10 samples. Avoid the lines at the
door and purchase your tickets from a band student.
Taste of Norman is a giant fundraiser that precedes
the Crosstown Clash on the night of the Norman
High vs. Norman North football game. While typically
held at the OU Fieldhouse, the event has gotten so
big that this year on September 4 it was held at the
Mosier Indoor Practice Facility just east of Everest
Training Center. This year, hundreds upon hundreds
of Normanites from both sides of Robinson flooded
to the event to donate their $15 and in return get a
buffet full of some of the best restaurants in Norman.
Taste of
Normanites Help Fund Band
Norman
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By: Haley Mowdy
The list this year included:
Zoe's Kitchen - Hummus and Pita

Wingstop - Wings and Dips
Whataburger - Cookies and Prize Wheel
The Shack - Jambalaya
The Mont - Chips and Queso
The Melting Pot - Chocolate Fondue and Dippers
Syrup - Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Sushi Master - Sushi Rolls
Starbucks - Tea, Iced Coffee, Refreshers
Sooner Legends - BBQ Sliders
Sodexo - Avocado Tomato Salad, Mexican Chicken
w/Scoops
Sam's Club - Double Fantasy Fudge Cake
Rudy's Country Store & BBQ - Brisket, Turkey,

Sausage, Jalapeo Sausage
Rib Crib BBQ - Ribs, Polish Chicken
Ray's Smokehouse BBQ - Sausage, Pork & Beans
Raising Cane's - Chicken Fingers and Cane's
Sauce
Pub W - Baked Pretzels, Chicken Salad, Hummus
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe - Sandwiches, Pizza,
Salad
Panda Express - Orange Chicken
McNellie's - Artichoke Dip and Pulled Pork
Louie's Grill & Bar - Sandwiches and Wraps
Local - Salad Trio
Legend's - Pasta Salad, Lemon Cream Cake,

Strawberry Genoise
La Baguette - Cakes, Chocolate Mice, Ham &

Cheese Croissant
Hideaway Pizza Pizza
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

Frozen Custard
Firehouse Subs - Sub Sandwiches, Cookies,
Brownies
Eskimo Sno - Snow Cones
El Chico - Fiesta Nachos
Custard Factory - Frozen Custard
Crooked Crust Pizza
Bison Witches - Bread Bowl Soups
I swear, the list gets better every year. For just $15,
we were able to make a sizeable impact on the future
of Normans young musicians, and who doesnt
want to be a part of that delicious buffet? Although
you missed this years event, be sure to follow
your favorite high schools page to find out when
itll be next year! Remember to support your local
everything, especially your local music programs!
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Norman Regional Adds Pediatric Hospitalists to Staff

Beginning in July, Norman Regional has added pediatric
hospitalists to its team of professionals caring for children.
Pediatric hospitalists are pediatricians who work in hospitals
providing care for children ages 0-18. Norman Regional
has partnered with OU Childrens Physicians to add seven
physicians to the health system.
These physicians specialize in the care of children who are
hospitalized and will provide immediate and ongoing care 24
hours a day, seven days a week. The pediatric hospitalists will
work with the childrens regular pediatrician or primary care
doctor and update them on a childs condition while in the
hospital. Pediatric hospitalists will also see children who do not
have a regular pediatrician or family doctor.
Norman Regional is excited about this new partnership with
OU Childrens Physicians that will benefit the children we
care for, said David Whitaker, President and CEO of Norman
Regional. Pediatric hospitalists will not only provide round-theclock care but also coordinate with a childs regular physician
and family for seamless treatment.
When a child leaves the hospital, a pediatric hospitalist will
provide the appropriate physician an overview of the childs
hospital stay and work together on a plan for any future care.
There are growing demands on office-based pediatricians,
and this new program will provide greater opportunity to
deliver high quality patient care both in the office practice
and the hospital, said Richie Splitt, Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer at the HealthPlex. Our physicians will
become more efficient and our patients and families will remain
closer to home for the care they need.
This partnership will allow Norman Regional to treat even more
complex childhood illnesses and injuries. Parents can count
on Norman Regional to provide quality care, close to home.
Pediatric hospitalists will see children hospitalized at Norman
Regional for a variety of issues including chronic illnesses,
flu, infectious illnesses, respiratory illness and recovery from
injuries or surgeries. Norman Regionals pediatricians will
continue to see newborns delivered at the HealthPlex for
routine care.
The pediatric hospitalists are:
John A. Ruth, MD
Jennifer Baker, MD
Christina Harris, MD
Kathryn Cook, MD
Alexandra McClain, MD
Kaustubh Sagdeo, MD
Monica Singh Sagdeo, MD
Norman Regional also has hospitalists who provide care for
hospitalized adult patients. This program began in 2001 with
two physicians and since then has grown to include more
than 12 hospital care specialized physicians, two physician
assistants and a nurse navigator.
If you are a referring physician and would like to contact our
intake coordinator about admitting a child to our hospitals,
please call (405) 307-PEDS or (405) 307-7337.
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The 21st Annual United Way of Norman Day of Caring was held on Friday,
September 12 in an effort to unite citizens to better our community. One day
every year, volunteers from local businesses visit Norman social services organizations to help with improvements
at their facilities. Each social service agency submits projects based on need. Projects vary and may include
painting, cleaning gardens, delivering meals, cooking, remodeling/demolition and general maintenance. According
to the United Way, this was a record year for the Day of Caring with 512 volunteers from 35 businesses.
One organization that greatly benefitted from the Day of Caring was Bethesda. Bethesda is an organization that
provides healing for children who suffer from sexual abuse. A 30-year-old organization, Bethesda is dedicated to
treating, educating and preventing child sexual abuse for children ages 3-18.
This is a program of healing and growth, said Travis Humphrey, Bethesda, Inc. Executive Director. Our program
is about breaking through the pain and helping these children cope.
This past year, Bethesda reached 5,000 kids with their sexual abuse prevention program. This program identifies
boundary rules, identifies safe people for these children to go to for help and most importantly, teaches children
suffering that sexual abuse is not a childs fault.
Bold Multi-Media contributed to the United Way Day of Caring at Bethesda by helping clean-up their walkway,
trimming bushes and creating a more pleasant environment at the organization. As a step further, the volunteers
from Bold Multi-Media created a mural in the girls therapy room. The mural showcases a garden scene with
positive messages about coping with sexual abuse and lists the five boundary rules Bethesda teaches. This
mural is one way to create an environment to invite these girls to open up and begin healing, says Travis.
The University of Oklahoma is also involved with the Day of Caring. In an effort to provide all of the materials
needed for the volunteers to improve these facilities, the university seeks out student involvement to gather the
necessary materials. Greek organizations and a number of student organizations come together to provide these
volunteers what they need to truly make a difference.
In addition to Bethesda, many other social service organizations benefit from this wonderful event, 26
organizations in all. Mary Abbots Children House is an organization that works closely with Bethesda to help
children who have been abused. The organization provides comfort and support during the forensic exam process
for children suffering from both physical and sexual abuse.
This event was an excellent way for community members to truly get involved. I think the Day of Caring is also
an excellent way to introduce new volunteers to the programs and agencies that help so many people in our
community, says Leslie Keller-Kenton of United Way of Norman. Some people hesitate to volunteer because
they dont want to do it alone, they dont know what programs need help or they are super busy already and
are worried about the time commitment. But through the Day of Caring these individuals are given time by their
employers to go to local nonprofits with a group of their peers to volunteer, and at the same time they get to learn
more about these organizations and how they are meeting needs in our community.
About the United Way

The United Way of Norman funds 43 programs at 27 agencies in the Norman area. These programs are broken
into four impact areas including: education, income, health and safety and independence.
The United Way also provides services to the community through programs like Success by 6, Teen Advisors of
Norman, FamilyWize discount drug cards and the ABC School Supply Program. The mission of the United Way is
to unite and strengthen the community by empowering each person to change lives.
For more information on the United Way and ways you can get involved, visit http://www.unitedwaynorman.org/.
VISITNORMAN
October Must-Dos
By: Stefanie Brickman
Now that we are in the heart of autumn,

how about we give you some Norman must-dos for October?
1. Not going to Dallas for the game? Put on your best walking shoes for Second Friday Circuit of
Art onOct. 10. Make plans to visit downtown Norman for the art walk. The galleries open their doors
along with almost every other Main Street business for Friday night fun. VisitNorman has been
coordinating Food Truck Central at LoveWorks, 127 W. Main St.
2. Dress up for the Fall Festival, taking placeOct. 24in downtown Norman. Main Street will be
closed to create a safe environment for trick-or-treating, moon bounces and other activities. The
festival begins at6 p.m.and ends at 9 p.m.
3. Save the date on your calendar for the second annual Oklahoma Wine Walk! Taking placeNov.
1at Brookhaven Village, 36thAve. NW and Robinson St., fromnoon to 6 p.m., the festival will
feature Oklahoma-made wines. The event was named the best new event by the Oklahoma Travel
Industry Association, so make sure to visit the second annual event.
4. Also taking place onNov. 1is the National Weather Festival. See weather balloons launching
each hour and meet weather meteorologists and media members! The event takes place from10
a.m. to 2 p.m.at the National Weather Center, located at Jenkins Ave. and Highway 9.
5. Check out the new photography exhibit at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History,
Rare. The exhibit opened Sept. 13 and will be open throughJan. 19. The exhibit features portraits
of endangered species by photographer Joel Sartore. The firstMondayof each month features free
admission.
Agree with our list? Disagree with the list? Tag your #OctoberInNorman must-do list
via Twitter or Instagram @VisitNorman.
The Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau exists to promote the city, to attract overnight meeting,
convention, sport and tourism business to the community, and to enhance and contribute to the
overall identity and economic wellbeing of the city. VisitNorman's vision is to be the leader who
proactively markets and develops Norman as the preferred destination in Oklahoma.
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By: Haley Mowdy

This year, the Junior League is putting on its annual Monster Dash 5K & Fun Run
on October 25th at 9:00 a.m. at Reeves Park here in
Norman to raise money for programs such as Food for
Kids and Baby Steps. It doesnt matter how old you
are, youre never too old for a costume competition.
The Junior League of Norman recognizes the fun spirit
surrounding Halloween, and luckily for us, theyre once
again delivering an opportunity for the creative minds of
Norman, young and old, to put on our thinking caps for
our best costume ideas!
For the kiddos, the event is a way to celebrate
Halloween as a family in a fun and safe environment.
Although there will be candy and prizes, the focus is on offering a healthy alternative
to the typical Halloween by encouraging kids to get active through a 5K or 1 mile fun
run. There is a costume contest specifically for kids as well, so dont let them show up
without their Queen Elsa/Iron Man etc. gear on!
For the adults, its a way to relive the magic of childhood by dressing up again. There
is an adult division costume contest and the 5K is timed for the real athletes out there.
For those of us who are less athletically inclined, there is a 1 mile fun run that you
can even walk! Plenty of people bring their strollers, dogs, etc., so dont let a lack of
running ability keep you from the event!
All in all, it will an absolutely fun, cant-miss experience for all ages! Plus, the money
goes to some fantastic causes that you can explore at www.juniorleagueofnorman.
com
Registration is $25 for adults 13 and up and $5 for children 12 and under, and more
information can be found on the Junior League of Norman website. To register, please
visit www.signmeup.com/102032 or the JLN website. See you at Reeves Park on
Saturday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m!
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Norman Side of Town
Norman turned 125 years old this year. In that time it has collected an impressive number of strange
and mysterious tales. University of Oklahoma instructor, Jeff Provine, has gathered a number of
these stories in his new book Haunted Norman, Oklahoma that released September 28 from the
History Press.
The book acts as a sequel of sorts to his 2013 book Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma,
which includes haunting stories from the university, Greek houses and Campus Corner. Provine
was approached by the History Press to write the book after they heard of the monthly OU Ghost
Tour he began. The success of Campus Ghosts led Provine to propose another book that would
discuss famous stories such as the Norman Bubble that supposedly protects the town from severe
weather, hidden catwalks and peepholes in the old post office and the rumored monsters of Lake
Thunderbird: Bigfoot and the Oklahoma Red Octopus.
In addition to folklore, Provine gives the rich history of Norman, tracing its roots back to before the
Land Run of 1889 and showing how stories intertwine with the citys development. Entrepreneurs
Jim and Dave Blue established a trading post on a hilltop in the early 1870s. Legend says they
got into a shootout with a posse that ended in the swampy creeks leading to the Little River, which
would later be dammed in 1965 to create Thunderbird. Some whisper that their spirits still roam
beneath the brown water, protecting a stash of gold and silver coins.
The Blues arent the only ghosts said to be protecting treasure. East of town, the tomb of infamous
gangster Murray Humphries, one of Al Capones right hand men, stands on what was once his
extensive property. Humphries, who made his fortune strong-arming unions, routinely came to
Norman as a place to wait for the heat to die down. The law finally caught up with him in 1965 when
he was arrested at the Santa Fe Depot in 1965 while asking for train schedules to Mexico. Local
legend holds that he had left a buried trove of cash and jewels as part of the escape plan he never
had a chance to use.
In addition to little-known lore, familiar Norman sites appear in the book, such as the Midway Barber
Shop and Griffin Memorial Hospital. Dencos Caf, where S&B Burger stands today, was once the
place for trip enchies with Two Lookin at You (enchiladas with fried eggs on top). Each location
has a thorough discussion of its history and a surprising tale of ghostly activity. Research through
newspaper archives, interviews and county records gives a deep perspective into Normans past,
including the unsolved Lovers Lane Murders of 1970 when a young couple was discovered locked
in a car trunk, shot dead.
Haunted Norman, Oklahoma is a chilling read for the Halloween season and a great way to learn
more about our fair city. Signings will be hosted at Barnes & Noble and Hastings this October.
Book By: Jeff Provine

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By: Alexandra Bare
Maybe youve seen their converted ambulance on Campus Corner, or maybe youve seen
your friends colorful Instagram photos of whimsical donuts. Theres no doubt about it,
Hurts Donut Co. is doing donuts a whole new way.
On August 16, Hurts Donut opened its doors to customers for the first time. A few excited donut-lovers even camped
out the night before to check out the new bakery. With the convenient hours of 25 hours a day, eight days a week, its no
surprise OU students and Norman citizens alike are flocking to Hurts.
Located at 746 Asp Avenue, Hurts Donut Co. is nestled into the corner of a Campus Corner parking lot, next door to
Chimys. Since it opened, Hurts has seen a steady stream of customers filing in and out of the doors. One of the best parts
of Hurts is the available seating. The days of grabbing a donut and leaving are over. Comfy chairs and tables are available
for the donut customer who prefers to enjoy their pastry slowly. Trust me, these donuts are not something to be rushed.
With a variety of donuts stretching from original glazed and chocolate long-johns to Cookie Monster and maple bacon
long-johns, theres something for everyone. For those of you who dont have a sweet tooth, their kolaches are for you.
Much like a pig-in-a-blanket, these breakfast staples come in the delicious flavor chedder and jalapeno.
Hurts insures youre getting a good deal for your dollar. Theyre gourmet donuts start at $1. The sweet cakey goodness of
the special donuts is topped with everything but the kitchen sink. From candy bars to cereal to bacon, odds are youll fid
something youll love.
Hurts Donut Company in Norman is the second location owned by Tim and Kas Clegg, the first shop is in Springfield,
Illinois.
Donuts arent the only items on their menu. Hurts offers many options for washing down your donuts. Coffee, milk,
juice, soft drinks and donut shakes are waiting for you. Donut shakes are a Hurts Donut Co. favorite. You pick the donut
and we make a shake out of it and slide one over the straw, they explained on their Facebook page.
Their display case is always full of bright colors and crazy combinations ready for to be picked. Some of their regulars are:
Andes mint donut, cookies and cream, Reeses cup, Cookie Monster, donut whoopee pie, toffee and Moose Munch.
Their best selling donuts are the Maple Bacon Me Crazy, a long-john with maple icing and topped with real bacon pieces,
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Steve
Owens
Not Just a Sooner Hero, But a Norman Hero
By: Haley Mowdy
As someone who is third generation Sooner born and Sooner bred,
I spent my early years memorizing the OU chant, being stuffed
into miniature cheerleading outfits and being carted to unbearably
hot football games. As a young adult I experienced the glories of
the early reign of Coach Stoops and made it my personal mission
to memorize every football hero, past and present. Out of the
countless names and jersey numbers that soared above the rest,
none, in my mind, was quite as legendary as the Heisman Hero,
Steve Owens.
Owens was raised in the middle of nowhere, Gore, Oklahoma.
He was one of eleven children to incredibly kind and loving
parents. Owens mother is still living and is in her nineties! Owens
remembers his early exposure to OU football, sneaking behind the
building at work on Saturday afternoons to catch snatches of the
games on his transistor radio, and knew that he wanted to play
football for the Sooners someday. After being a hometown hero on
the field at his high school, Owens received a scholarship to play
at OU in 1966. This was a huge step for Owensnot only was he
going to be the first in his family to go to college, his parents never
even made it to high school. His father received just a third grade
education and his mom an eighth grade education, and because of
their lack of educational opportunity his parents continually worked
to instill in him the importance of education.
Unlike today where many of our star athletes are freshmen, OU
had a special team just for freshmen in 1966 and freshmen were
ineligible for the varsity football team. Away from the spotlight
on the field that he was used to, Owens spent most of his year
struggling in school and having a hard time adjusting to college.
Once, Owens remembers fondly, he called his dad to tell him that
he was leaving OU and coming back to Gore because he was
not cut out for college life. His father responded, Where are you
going to live? We dont have room for you here! and told Owens
that he was going to stay at OU and work as hard as he could. So
he stayed, married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, and put
everything he had into school and football.
It certainly paid off. Owens believes that everything that happened
to him on the field was a product of the incredible team he was a
part of and the exciting new coaching staff that took over in 1967.
The opportunity to be a part of the Sooner experience, both on
and off the field, was the most exciting thing in my life, he says.
As a halfback, he quickly gained national recognition, becoming a
two-time All-American as well as winning the illustrious Heisman
trophy, setting him apart as the greatest halfback in the nation
during his reign. I had the best coaches who influenced my life
for a lifetime, he said, and even told me about the times when
then-President of the University of Oklahoma, George Lynn Cross,
would come and work out with the football team during practices.
After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, he was drafted
to the Detroit Lions and played there for six years

before retiring from the NFL after a serious knee injury.
He was inducted into the National College Football
Hall of Fame, the Orange Bowl Hall of Honor and the
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements.
response and support from the community. His other

philanthropic endeavors include being a spokesperson
for Ronald McDonald House, volunteer with Make-AWish Foundation, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the
Child Welfare Citizens Advisory Board, the Oklahoma
Chapter of the NFL Foundation and the Advisory Board
for the Cleveland County Family YMCA, among many
other contributions.
Owens has owned the Steve Owens Group insurance
company since he returned to Norman. I had a desire
to be in business for myself, he said about why he
decided to open his own business. He expressed a
desire to build a team, and insists that his insurance
group is based on service, with a mission to take care
of their customers. His son Mike works with him as a
part of the insurance group.
One of the most humble men Ive ever met, Owens

asserts that there is so much more to him than
footballIm just a man like everyone else. Motioning
towards Billy Sims, his former Heisman winner and OU
football legend who was hanging out in an office down
the hall, he says, Were not heroes. Were just regular
guys trying to do good for the community. And in his
decades since moving back to Norman with his family
he has indeed done great things for our community.
As soon as he was injured, he was determined to
move back to Norman to raise his kids. I wouldnt live
anywhere else. The community has done so much for
us, and this is our community, Owens said about his
decision to retire from the NFL to come to Norman.
Steve and Barbara Owens lost their son Blake in
1997, and relied on the strength of their friends in
the Norman community to help them through that
incredibly difficult time. Blake had been suffering from
mental illness, and asked before his death that his
parents work hard to help out Thunderbird Clubhouse.
Thunderbird Clubhouse is an organization whose
mission is Creating a new future for adults recovering
from mental illness through the positive power of
meaningful work, community, choice and hope. Since
then, the Owens have been contributing in a large
way to the future of the organization in way such as
generous donations towards a new facility, promotion
and their annual golf tournament fundraiser.
In addition to being a devoted family man, a

successful businessman and an avid contributor to
local philanthropic causes, Owens has remained
connected to the University of Oklahoma. I believe in
this universityin its tradition, pride and excellence,
and Ive always wanted to invest in its future. Having
served as the Athletic Director from 1996-1998, on the
OU Centennial Committee, the OU Alumni Advisory
Council and the OU Alumni Friends of Cleveland
County, as well as being the first chairman of the
Sooner Club Fund Drive, founding member of the OU
Football Lettermans Association and a member of the
board of directors of the O Club, OU is constantly
a part of his life. This university helped better me in
every way. I grew so much in my four years here, and
the university became a part of my family. I cant ever
repay what they gave me here, says Owens.
As parting words, Owens reminds Normanites never
to lose track of what is important: faith in God, family
and friends. Stay true to your core values and you can
accomplish great things. This is great wisdom from a
man who continues to accomplish great things every
day of his life.
This year the seventh annual golf tournament was held

on September 22nd at the Trails golf course here in
Norman. This year the tournament was renamed The
Blake Owens Memorial Golf Tournament to honor
Owens son. The day featured local celebrities, lunch,
a great golf tournament and awards and an auction, all
benefiting Thunderbird Clubhouse. It was an absolute
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2014 Red River

Showdown
By: Tyler Worsham
The Red River Showdown between the Universities of Oklahoma and Texas is a matchup that began in
1900, before Oklahoma was even a state, and has lasted over a century. Since 1912, the annual meeting
has taken place in Dallas, a destination equidistant between Norman and Austin, and since 1932, the clash
of colossal football powerhouses has been hosted by the Cotton Bowl, site of the Texas State Fair. This year
is no different, as the two schools are set to renew the Red River Rivalry (now the Red River Showdown)
splitting the Cotton Bowl right down the middle, half crimson and cream and half burnt orange.
Whether youre a freshman experiencing the game for the first time or a family making an annual tradition to
the bash, Boyd Street has you covered with all of the delicious food, great culture and amazing live events to
make sure that your trip down south is a success!
Food:
Each year, a committee at the Texas State Fair holds a contest for food vendors to try and come up with the
greatest fried food creations possible, and features the winners as officially sponsored fare. Past recipients
of this great honor have been rewarded for creating such lovely delicacies as fried PB&J, fried Coke, fried
ice cream, fried beer, fried bubblegum, fried banana split and fried Thanksgiving dinner. Each year, the
committee chooses winners for two awardsmost creative and best tastingamong the tons of entries. This
years finalists included Twisted Texas Tacos, Fried Sweet Texas, Fried Sriracha Balls and many more.
The award for best tasting went to Clint Probst for his Fried Gulf
Shrimp Boil, Everything you would expect in a shrimp boil rolled into
a ball, dusted with Fish Fry, and fried to a golden brown! Baby gulf
shrimp, diced red potatoes, onion, lemon and seasoning are formed
around a cocktail shrimp, dusted and fried with the tail sticking out
for a handle. Served with a remoulade sauce.
If youre of legal age, you should definitely try out the state fairs Big
Tex winner for most creative, the Original State Fair Brew-Funnel
Cake Ale by Justin Martinez, described as A light and delicious ale
brewed to be reminiscent of one of the telltale flavors of the State
Fair FUNNEL CAKE! This refreshing English style summer ale has been brewed to be ready and crisp, with
just the right amount of toastiness and sweetness, finishing with delicate notes of natural vanilla; all great
flavors you find in a perfectly executed funnel cake. For those whose taste buds call for a sweeter finish, take
advantage of the option to have the rim of your cup coated with powdered sugar. Must be 21 years of age.
If seafood and beer isnt your thing, be sure to check out the other finalists creations like a Chicken Fried
Loaded Baked Potato by Butch Benavides, Deep Fried Breakfast for Dinner by Edna Sutton and Tom Grace
or a Deep Fried Texas Bluebonnett by Isaac Rousso.
Entertainment:
If you want to get the most bang for your buck, make sure and go to as many events as possible at the State
Fair. There will be many stages with acts performing all day. The fair has a lot of activities for the children as
well. And these days, its not just a petting zoo and car show (although there will be both of those as well).
Theres a BMX show, stilt walkers, tractor pulls, pig and ostrich races, pumpkin painting, Mexican folklore and
milking parlor demos. Indeed, there is myriad of ways to be entertained at the Texas State Fair this year.
Friday, Oct. 10
All of the events listed above can be seen on
the Friday before the big game, and most run
throughout the fair. Musical performances include:
Red, White & You, Tree House Maestro, The
Ramblers, Fingerprints, The Killdares and Jolie
Holliday. Creative arts include a bread baking
contest and celebrity chef demos. Drop by the wine
garden to see Dry Comal Creek Vineyard, Enochs
Stomp Winery or Hye Meadow Winery.
Saturday, Oct. 11
What used to be the Red River Shootout, was then the Red River Rivalry, but is now the AT&T Red River
Showdown. The rebranding happened earlier this year and though the name may be different, the play on the field
is going to be as fierce as always. Texas leads the all-time series 60-43-5, but many are picking Oklahoma as a
team destined for the first four-team playoff in the NCAAs new era of play. As for Texas, new coach Charlie Strong
has been taking quite a bit of criticism for an early 41-7 loss to BYU, but anything can happen in the Red River
Showdown, so be sure to be there to support your team!
Other events on the day include performances by Sundy Best and the Casey Donahew Band. New this year is the
Red River MusicFest, thats a music festival as big as the game. The lineup is authentic Texan and will feature
the musical stylings of Deryl Dodd, Cody Canada & the Departed and Jason Boland & the Stragglers. Check out
the auto show or the biscuit cook-off, or even learn a thing or two from a celebrity chef.
Culture:
If youre one of those intellectual types looking for a museum or historical exhibit, you wont be disappointed.
Fair Park, site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exhibition, is home to some of Dallas best museums, educational
discovery centers, and stunning art deco buildings.
After you visit the wine garden, be sure to check out the various activities available at the state fair for your
intellectual consumption. One of the features that will speak to the throngs of football fans making their way out to
the game will be the Texas Sports Legends exhibit, running from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. at the Texas Hall of State.
The Texas State Fair, in conjunction with the Dallas Historical Society, presents Texas Sports Legends, an
exhibit, which will be located in the Hall of State at Fair Park. The exhibit will feature legends of various sports
in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, such as Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, Tom Landry, Clyde Drexler, Mia Hamm,
Carl Lewis, Ben Crenshaw, Lee Trevino and Michael Johnson. This years exhibit will also feature a Future Texas
Sports Legends section, full of sports superstars who are not yet in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, but who have
contributed greatly to their communities.
Other great cultural and historical sites also include the Childrens Aquarium at Fair Park, with eye level attractions
for the young ones and interactive zones and exhibits, or the Texas Discovery Gardens, which house thousands
of butterflies and offers something fun and informational for everyone. Be sure to stop by the African American
Museum and the Hall of State for unique perspectives on the history and culture of the Dallas area and Texas.
Contestants in the 2014 Creative Arts Competition will be vying for this years top prize and winners will be
displayed throughout the fair. Winners are selected among artists in 1,100 different categories in 12 separate
departments.
Whether youre young or old, the Texas State Fair has something for you and your group. Sure, fans on both
sides of the football stadium hate each other, but
the atmosphere surrounding the game and the fans
themselves are for the most part very enjoyable.
Its impossible to take the drive down to Dallas for
the big game and have a bad time. The weekend of
October 11th is when memories will be made.
Have a great trip!

Sooner Soccer
Starts
Hot
By: Chris Joseph
Coming into this season the Sooner Soccer team was looking to have a better season than last year. The Sooner Soccer
team is looking to make post-season play for the first time in two years and they have put themselves in a good position
to do it this year. The Sooners are currently ranked number fifteen in the countryits the highest the Sooners have been
ranked.
The Sooner Soccer team started the year with a big victory over the Oklahoma State Cowgirls in a non-Big 12 game by
the score of 2-0. Oklahoma State has been a perennial front-runner in the Big 12. The Sooners had goals from Rachel
Ressler and Devin Barret, while getting a shut-out from the keeper Kaitlyn Fahrner. Fharner turned away all five shots
she faced in the game. Resslers goal came from close range, while Barrets goal came from some distance, beating the
OSU keeper.
Next came Utah and they played the Sooners to a 1-1 draw. The two teams traded goals in the first half and went without
scoring in the remaining half and two overtime periods. Utah scored early in the ninth minute and Oklahoma responded in the 26th minute with a right-footed strike from about ten yards away by Lizzie Luallin. Kaitlyn Fahrner played well
at goal again and turned away four shots.
The Sooners then had back-to-back games against top ten foes from the sunshine state: number six Florida and number
two Florida State. Last year the Sooners lost both games in Florida, but the much-improved Sooners took game one
against the Gators 2-1. Scoring for the Sooners were Rachel Ressler, who scored her second of the season, and Abby
Hogden. Kaitlyn Fahrner allowed one goal and stopped another four shots during the game.
The Sooners lost a heart-breaking 1-0 game next against the second ranked Seminoles. Florida State scored in the 22nd
minute of the game and really controlled the offense, putting up sixteen shots to the Sooners six.
Heading into the next game the Sooners found themselves ranked in the top 25. The 20th ranked Sooners went on the
road to Lincoln, Nebraska to take on the Huskers. The Sooners fell behind early as the Huskers scored in the fifth minute
of the game, but fought back to tie things up late in the 70th minute on a goal by Ayana ONeal. The capper came in the
second overtime period with a golden goal by Madison Kinzer in the 106th minute.
After surviving their first game ranked, they shut-out Central Arkansas by racking up five goals. Shilo Price scored in the
20th minute and Madeline Brem scored twice, once in the 29th minute, followed by her second of the game in the 84th
minute. Rasha Roberts added a goal in the 39th minute and Devin Barrett scored her second of the season in the 83rd
minute.
Next up for the fifteenth-ranked Sooners is a trip to Texas to play North Texas. Then comes a trip up the turnpike to play
Tulsa, followed by a trip to the West Coast to play UC-Irvine and San Diego before returning home to play Oral Roberts.
Big 12 play opens with road trips to Texas Tech and Iowa State before the Big 12 home opener against the Baylor Bears.
Coach Matt Potter has the Sooners playing well and they are poised to make the post-season. Make sure you get out
and support the soccer team as this season continues. With talented scorers all over the pitch and a talented keeper, the
Sooners are proving themselves to the college soccer world. Boomer Sooner!
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Fall is for Philanthropy
It doesnt matter what time of year it is, the fraternity and sorority community at OU is always working hard to go the
extra mile when giving back to the community. However, some of the best events of the year are Halloween-themed,
and OU Greeks use these fall philanthropies to get back to their childhood and incorporate some of the magic of
childhood Halloweens in their fundraising. This year, two Halloween-centered philanthropies really take the cake (or
should I say pie?) for most inventive and most fun!
Something Old: Lambda Chi Alphas Annual Pumpkin Carve with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Norman, 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at the Lambda Chi Alpha House at 904 College Avenue.
Whether youre twelve or 22, dressing up in costumes and carving pumpkins is always a blast! The men of Lambda Chi
Alpha know that many children in disadvantaged homes in our community may
not get the opportunity to attend a Halloween party or to carve a pumpkin, so they
continually partner every year with Big Brothers Big Sisters to give these kids an
incredible celebration. Sending invitations to all Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs and
Littles, Lambda opens up their home, providing free pumpkins, games, food and
all the candy the kids could possibly want.
Lambda Chi Alpha Vice President Patrick Bass says,
All the kids from BBBS come over in their cute little costumeswe see SpiderMan, Batman, pumpkins and princesses. They get to carve pumpkins, listen to
spooky music, walk through our decorated kitchen and outdoors, and play carnival
games for candy.
This year, they are partnered with the women of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority to
make the event possible. In addition to the pumpkin-carving main event, they also
provide all sorts of games for candy, including my BBBS Little Sisters favorite,
the daring blind-fold game where kids are encouraged to stick their hands into
eyeballs (peeled grapes) and brains (cooked spaghetti) while hearing a scary
storyif they dare.
BBBS looks forward to this every year and depends on us to make this happen.
It rewards the members of Lambda and Theta as much as it does the kids because we get to see the joy and fun that
these kids have and know that they will always remember this night,
says Bass. I know my Little Sister Emily (pictured) looks forward to this event more than any other event on Halloween!
Something New: Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Pumpkin Competition, 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 30th, 2014 on
OUs campus in the mall between Cate Center Main and the David L. Boren Honors College.
While they always have their trademark annual Alpha Gamma Delta Barbeque in the spring semester, Alpha Gamma
Delta sorority endeavors to come up with new and creative ideas for their fall philanthropy every year. This year they
continue to bring excitement to service by calling the fraternity men of OU to a pumpkin-themed challenge. For $5 from
a member of the chapter beforehand and $7 at the door, you will be able to partake in a feast of foods donated by local
businesses and youll get to watch representatives from every fraternity go head-to-head in a fall-themed competition.
The games include: a pumpkin toss, a seed-spitting competition and a pumpkin-decorating contest. The decorating
contest will be judged by a panel of campus celebrities (but youll have to attend to find out who they are!).
Proceeds of the evening will be split between the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation and Sooners Helping Sooners. The
Foundation uses money for a myriad of things, including programming materials, scholarships and grants, as well as
for diabetes education and research. The Foundation is especially close to Alpha Gam at OUs hearts because the
Foundation, and its accompanying Disaster Relief Fund, was able to provide immediate funds to each member living
in the chapter house when it caught fire this past January. The women did not have to repay this money and they were
able to use the money for necessities such as clothing, medication and supplies while waiting on reimbursements from
insurance. Sooners Helping Sooners is an organization that is run by donations from OU students and offers emergency
relief to students in times of need.
Alpha Gamma Delta President, Kylie Frisby says,
Im so excited that we are finally able to monetarily contribute to Sooners Helping Sooners. They have done so much
for us after our fire last year and we cant wait to give back to this amazing organization. Sooners Helping Sooners went
out of their way to help our members after the fire and we are all so grateful for all they do for students in need here at
OU. We cant wait to help in their amazing cause and we hope that all students will consider giving to this great cause.
After all, we are all members of the Sooner family!
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Breaking the Walls of Sound
By: Lindsay Cuomo
Occasionally youll hear the stigma that people who play a band instrument cant be in
a cool band. For Boyd Street Brass, a seven-piece horn band rooted in the tradition of
the New Orleans street band, their goal is to break that stigma.
We have set out to show middle and high schoolers that you can play just about any
style of music with the instruments theyre playing on, says Eric Walschap, the bands
founder.
While the original vision was for the band to play at clubs and other venues, Boyd
Street Brass has, instead, focused on performing for younger audiences to get them
excited about music in general.
In the past year, Boyd Street Brass has performed at multiple high schools including
Norman, Blanchard, Southmoore, Edmond Memorial, at Cimarron Middle School and at
a jazz festival that benefited Harrah High School. They also frequently perform at OU.
Boyd Street Brass is Walschaps creation and has grown from his previous
experiences.
Years ago I had a similar project, shares Walschap. It was incredibly rewarding and
fun, but the band didnt continue after a single concert.
I had an itch to start the group up again, recounts Walschap.
He sought the advice of OU School of Music professor Brian Dobbins. Initially,
Walschap was looking for a student that might be interested in joining a band.
To my surprise, Professor Dobbins said he would like to join the group, which
immediately elevated the potential of the group from being only students to something more professional, says
Walschap.
With Dobbins on board, Walschap asked other faculty members to join the group. Scaled down from the original
ten-member band, Boyd Street Brasss current lineup features Jay Wilkinson on trumpet and vocals, Ryan Sharp
on lead trumpet, Jonathan Nichol on tenor sax, Eric Walschap on Bari/Alto sax, Daryl Nagode on trombone, Brain
Dobbins on sousaphone and Brian Dailey on drums.
All of us are moved by various sorts of classical music, adds Wilkinson. We each have our own taste. The music
that has most influenced the band's sound however is jazz.
Originally planned as a cover band, the band now performs a mix of instrumental and vocal tunes, including
original songs written by Wilkinson.
We play a wide variety of styles including pop, Latin, funk and swing, says Walschap.
For our first few concerts we were following the (original) path, until we found that Jay was willing to write
completely original material for us, as well as arrange some classics for our instrumentation, explains Walschap.
We all instantly knew this was the direction we wanted to go.
The Boyd Street Brass uses a combination of rather unique instruments.
No electric instruments like guitars,
basses or keyboards, explains Walschap. Just two saxes, two trumpets, one trombone, sousaphone for the bass
line and a drum set, yet were able to deliver a wall of horns and sound that has the excitement level of a rock
concert.
We are an intense virtuosic group whose main focus is to have a good time and get the crowd involved, explains
Wilkinson. The fact that the band is made up of some of the best musicians in the state is just an extra treat,
adds Walschap. The bands pedigree is indicative of their abilities. Jay Wilkinson is in the OKC Philharmonic.
Brian Dobbins is in the New Mexico Symphony. Jonathan Nichol is in the internationally recognized H2 Saxophone
Quartet. Ryan Sharp leads the Frontier Brass Band of Oklahoma.
Eric and Daryl are members of very successful local bands, Pidgin and Banana Seat respectively, says
Wilkinson. We all come from verified diverse backgrounds and have all been very successful in our own worlds.
The band does not want to stop at only playing local performances. I really think we possess the type of band
that could play at Newport or Monterey or other legendary jazz festivals, shares Wilkinson. This fall, we are
currently focused on recording our first album, says Walschap. We do hope to hit a football pregame once or
twice though, adds Wilkinson.
Check out www.boydstreetbrass.com for upcoming performances or follow Boyd Street Brass on Facebook.
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By: James Hale
The Oklahoma Sooners have opened their 2014 football season and currently the Sooners have 11
commitments towards their 2015 recruiting class. That is typical for Oklahoma this time of year, but
not typical nationally where South Carolina already has 28 commitments followed Texas A&M with
20, Alabama 21, Tennessee 23 and Clemson-22.
OU has always gone about recruiting a little differently than the rest of the nation. They love to
evaluate recruits throughout their senior year and they always find a diamond in the rough late in
the recruiting process, like center, Jonathan Alvarez, out of Mesquite (Horn), Texas and 4-technique,
Dwayne Orso of Birmingham (Homewood), Alabama, both outstanding prospects that were not
heavily recruited.
Leading the way in the commitment department for the Sooners is talented running-back, Rodney
Anderson (61, 204, 4.45) of Katy, Texas, ranked as a four-star recruit and the number two all-purpose running back in the country by the 247 Sports Network. Other four-stars for the Sooners are
nose tackle, Marquis Overton (61, 301, 4.9) of Tulsa (Jenks), Oklahoma, cornerback, P.J. Mbanasor (60, 175, 4.5) of Hendrickson (Pflugerville), Texas and offensive tackle, Bobby Evans (64, 250,
4.9) of Allen, Texas.
Wide-receiver, John Humphrey (510, 172, 4.3) of Clear Falls (League City), Texas is considered
the fast prep football player in the country after running a10.2 100-meter during track season. The
Sooners also have a verbal commitment from the nations top place kicker, Austin Seibert (510,
195) of Belleville (West), Illinois.
OU wanted to reload in the offensive and defensive line and they are off to a great start. OU defensive line coach, Jerry Montgomery, has verbal commitments from Overton, 4-technique, Tyrell
Jacobs (64, 260, 4.8) of Metairie (Archbishop Rummel), Louisiana and Kenneth Mann (64, 240,
4.73) of Burleson, Texas.
In the offensive line, Evans lead the way followed by offensive tackle, Dru Samia (65, 296, 5.1) of
San Ramon Valley, California, offensive guard, Cody Ford (64, 320, 5.2) of Pineville, Louisiana and
offensive guard, Dominique Hearne (64, 280, 5.0) of Lancaster, Texas.
This is a good start for the Sooners but they usually end up with around 25 players on signing day
so they have a lot of recruiting left during the season with a number of outstanding prospects still on
the recruiting board.
(For the latest in OU recruiting go to OUInsider.com)
Downtown Norman
Fall Fest
By: Annie Roach

Family members young and old, get excited for the second annual Downtown Norman Fall Fest on Friday,
Oct. 24. This event will take place from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Main Street, which will be closed from the
railroad tracks to Porter to create a safe and worry-free environment for all ages. This free and family-friendly
festival is sure to please all Normanites this season.
Last year was the first time this festival took place and it was a huge success. The 1st Norman Fall Fest
featured inflatables, costume contests, art projects and a DJ for their kickoff. Norman was obviously more
than pleased to have a fall-focused event, and attendance far exceeded expectations. The founding
committee expected 1,000 people, but was shocked and delighted when over 5,000 attended.
We really just felt that Norman didnt have anything like this for Halloween or fall. There are lots of other
festivals throughout the year and we felt like this would be a great one to have as well, Ashley Abair-Garner,
one of the founders, said.
While the accommodations last year may not have been enough for the surprisingly large turnout, the
committee is dedicated to making sure everything is bigger and better for their second go-round. The Fall
Fest is sure to please all ages, with multiple activities and attractions to keep the masses entertained.
The attractions this year will include eighteen inflatables for all ages; a huge step-up from the previous years
eight. These will include everything from obstacle courses to giant inflatable slides in an effort to provide
more options for both younger and older attendees.
Restaurants as well as food trucks will be providing tasty treats and savory samples along all of Main Street,
which will also have a plethora of games and activities to participate in. The committee has worked their
hardest to make sure more than enough food will be available for those who attend.
We encourage everyone to dress up and wear their costumes! The majority of businesses within the three
blocks will pass out candy so kids can go trick-or-treating. Its a fun and family friendly event that everyone
can participate in, Abair-Garner said.
Families and animal lovers with furry friends can grab their leashes, because pets are more than welcome at
the Fall Fest. There are costume contests not only for kids, but pets as well, so be sure to dress them up!
The second annual Downtown Norman Fall Fest is ready for the crowds this year, so dont miss out on this
fun and free event on Friday, Oct. 24 from 6-9 p.m. The committee has been working hard to make sure this
year is even bigger and better than their original debut. Dont forget to throw on your costume and bring a
bag for trick-or-treating, Main Street waits to provide a good time to all ages.
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Haunted Boyd Street

By: Jeff Provine, OU Ghost Tour Guide
The OU Ghost Tour began in 2009 with a single story, the Roller-skating Boy of Ellison Hall. Since then it has grown to
include stories of beheadings, an exorcism and countless shadowy specters, all collected in the book Campus Ghosts of
Norman, Oklahoma for Halloween of 2014. Many of these spirits are said to haunt the buildings of Boyd Street itself.
Whitehand Hall
Some might mistake the building at the corner of University Avenue for a cathedral with its bell tower, gargoyles and
crests etched with cryptic symbols, but it began its life as a dormitory for young Masons. Shortly after the creation of
the DeMolay Scholarship, Scottish Rite Freemasons were given a $300,000 grant in 1921 to set up a hall to be named
after Albert Pike. Pike Hall was a home to hundreds of Masons until 1945, when the University of Oklahoma bought it
to house the waves of veterans coming to school on the GI Bill. The building was renamed in honor of Captain Robert
Whitehand, who had been Professor Whitehand of the Drama Department before he took a leave of absence to serve as a
pilot in WWII and perished in combat over France.
Like many of the buildings on Campus Corner, the dormitory was jammed full of new students. Whitehand seemed
especially busy, and there were so many people coming and going that it was nicknamed the Oklahoma Hotel. After
its tenure as a dorm, the building was remodeled to offices and now hosts OU Outreach and other university programs.
Workers there have noted a strange problem: ghostly whispers with no one to make them.
Cases have been recorded of people hearing whole conversations in the hallway with words just beyond recognition.
When they get up to see what the hubbub is about, the hallway is empty. Sometimes the voices seem to come from right
behind people at their desks. Some wonder if it is faulty ventilation or tricks of the ear, but the voices seem to stop if
anyone simply asks them to be quiet.
The whispers prompted employees to invite in the Contact Research and Investigation Specialist team, a group of
paranormal investigators who focus on Electronic Voice Phenomenon. Capturing spectral voices has long been a practice
of investigators, who classify their findings by ranks of A, B, C and D, depending on their quality. Over the course of the
investigations, the team caught a bounty of clear A recordings, including a Mr. Edwards who repeatedly, and cordially,
introduced himself. Leader Lisa Ghariani described it as the most polite bunch of ghosts weve ever met.
Casa Blanca
The white house set on the corner of Boyd Street and Jenkins Avenue originally served as the home of the Psi chapter of
the Alpha Chi Omega sorority in 1925. Alumnae and guests of the sorority remember the house fondly. Its first floor was
made of hardwood and held furniture that could be quickly moved out of the way for a dance. The doors to the house
were locked at 10:30 p.m. as any girl out after such an hour was bound to be up to undignified things, but the trellis
behind the house allowed vines to creep up, as well as a few girls sneaking in after curfew. One houseboy who signed
on to do the heavier labor chores remembered siphoning off the syrup from the canned peaches in the basement and
fermenting it into peach wine.
After the Alpha Chi Omegas outgrew the house and moved on, it became a boardinghouse. It was repainted white and
given the snappy name Casa Blanca, but over the years it became notoriously known as the cheapest place to live in
Norman. The boardinghouse fell into disrepair and closed, yet it lived on as vagrants and squatters routinely slipped
in. Rumors spread about drugs and homicides inside the once-fashionable house. In 1988, Norman entrepreneur Jaci
Williams bought the house, and, one $500,000 renovation later, the old sorority was turned into a classy office complex. It
has since hosted the recruitment center for the U.S. Marines and, today, as the headquarters for the Keith F. Walker Oil &
Gas Company.
Strange activity began soon after the Marines moved in. Lights blinked on and off. At seemingly random intervals, the
office scanner would start itself up, scanning a blank image from the top of the lid. Most peculiar of all was the phone
system. All at once, the three lines would suddenly make loud simultaneous rings. Then they would go dead again. A
secretary for the Marines recruiter blamed spirits from the old gals. She said that the male recruits would go down to
the basement to change, and, if she were to call up the young men too quickly, the electrical problems seemed to flare up
almost instantly as if the girls were upset their show had ended too early.
Caf Plaid
One of the most famous restaurants on Campus Corner is the privately owned and operated Caf Plaid. It prides
itself on its sustainable business practices and provides only 100% Fair Trade and 100% Certified Organic Coffee.
Hungry patrons swarm in for sandwiches made with baked-on-site bread. A few like to joke that the bakery is haunted.
According to baker Sarah Haynes and staff members, its no joke: its a way of life.
The ghost is famous for being particular about its bakery and turning the lights back on after closing time. Spilling salt
or flour causes the poltergeist to become outraged, shaking pans and knocking other ingredients off shelves. Different
people in the bakery have different strategies for dealing with the poltergeist. Some apologize, others rush to clean up the
salt in the hopes the spirit might not notice and some simply leave the bakery until the spirits tantrum is done.
The most whispered-about event happened one night when a worker named Taylor and another Caf Plaid staff member
were closing up for the evening. They locked up, cleared the tables and made sure that the kitchens were clean. Finally
turning out the overhead lights, they sat in the far corner of the restaurant with only a lamp and popped open a couple of
shift beers to celebrate the end of another workday.
A horrific noise began to ring from the bakery behind them. They jumped up to inspect and found the speakers blaring
static. Usually plugged into an MP3 player as entertainment during the baking, the speakers had been cranked to full
volume and played crackling white noise.
Taylor and his co-worker turned off the speakers and wondered what it was all about. They checked for anyone else in
the back, but the doors had been locked from the inside. They were alone, so they decided to finish their beers and try to
relax.
When they returned to the lobby, all of the overhead lights had been turned back on. These are no motion-sensor
lights; they all tie to a control box behind the coffee counter with mechanical sliding switches. The switches had all been
physically moved back into the on position.
Taylor and his co-worker turned the lights back off and quickly headed out the back door, leaving their shift beers
behind. It was one of several strange events, but folks at Caf Plaid rarely have any problems. If anything, the ghost seems
to want the restaurant to live up to its very best.
Look out for more in-depth versions on these and other famous ghost stories in Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma,
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MOORERebuilding
By: Haley Mowdy
Progress is being made on Moores New Hospital
On May 20, 2013 a tornado swept through Moore, Oklahoma that left countless homes, schools and businesses damaged
or even completely destroyed. One of the hardest hit buildings in the path of the tornado was Moores only hospital.
While the building was completely destroyed, luckily no lives were lost from the hospital.
Moore Hospital has had quite a streak of bad luck in its lifetime. While starting as a promising hospital that brought
hope to the people of Moore, the hospital lost funding and became rundown and out-of-date. Seeing that so many Moore
patients had to drive all the way to Norman or OKC to receive adequate medical care, the staff at Norman Regional
Health System decided to purchase the hospital to give it a new start.
Finally, Moore Hospital will be able to be the facility everyone has hoped for. The hospital will be the tallest building in
Moores skyline once completed and will resemble the new Healthplex campus of the Norman Regional Hospital on the
north side of Norman. The new hospital will be packed with incredibly new and innovative technology and will deliver
the same outstandingly high quality care weve all come to expect from the Norman Regional Health System.
Most of the funds for the new hospital come directly from local donors. According to Anne Clouse, the executive
director of the philanthropic arm of the Norman
Regional Health System, it was so important for
their team to raise the money to not only rebuild
Moores hospital, but also to make some much needed
improvements to the campus. When the Moore
hospital was bought by NRHS, it was in bankruptcy
and was desperately in need of some upgrades. With
the on-going project to rebuild, the new Moore
campus will become the tallest building in Moores
skyline, coming back even stronger than before the
tornado that so affected the lives of Moores citizens.
In the tornado, there were 270 of the campus
employees affected, and due to the outpouring of
support from around the country the NRHS was able
to give $400,000 in aid to the campus employees.
Anne was especially committed to a community art
project that will stand as a reminder and a beacon of
hope, a symbol of resiliency and recovery, for those
affected by the tornadoes. Anne believes that there is an
art to healing that extends far beyond the doctors and the medicines, and hopes that her work with the renovation will
create a positive environment that will encourage healing and personal development. For her, this art project will serve as
emotional therapy that helps in the healing process for many dealing with the aftereffects of the tornadoes.
The amenities of the hospital include: Moore Medical Center emergency room including expert physicians, nurses,
laboratory services, diagnostic imaging and 24 hour a-day, seven-day-a-week service. Moore Medical Center Emergency
Services also has lab and diagnostic imaging for non-emergency patients.
The new hospital will officially be called the Norman Regional Hospital: Moore Campus to identify it as a member of the
Norman Regional Hospital System. CEO and President David Whitaker announced in a recent press release that While
much work has been happening behind the scenes, I am happy to announce you will soon be able to see work on the site
as well. This month fencing has been placed to contain the area for construction. Within a few weeks of that, a dirt-work
project will begin. The hospital is scheduled to be completed in fall of 2016, and will be located at 700 South Telephone
Road, Moore, OK. For those of us Normanites living on the outskirts of Norman, this will be an incredible opportunity
for us to get immediate, life-saving care when we need it most!
SCENES
by: Tyler McComas
from the
SIDELINES
Sometimes, its hard not to get emotional about college football. The passion,
atmosphere and tradition on a Saturday afternoon in a college town is what makes
it the best sport on the planet, in my opinion. But then there are the game days
that seem to trump all the others, the ones that seem to have a little more edge to
them. The Tennessee weekend was exactly that.
It was a matchup Sooner fans had been looking forward to for several years. An
SEC school rich with legends, tradition and great fan support, there was just a
different atmosphere that weekend in Norman. You could feel it as early as Friday
afternoon.
As game time finally drew closer, and Sooner and Vol fans flooded inside the
stadium, the goose bumps began to start.
It started with a perfectly timed flyover during the rendition of the national anthem, it continued with the intro video that sent
Sooner fans into a frenzy but then it was taken into a completely different level when the Scene Setter, narrated by Toby Rowland, was
played just moments before kickoff.
In fact, as soon as it was complete it felt like my entire body was covered in
goose bumps. It's a moment I'll never forget. I've never felt more energy inside
Owen Field than that very moment. I knew I was in the presence of something
special.
The Tennessee offense trotted on the field for the opening possession of the
game, but was forced to a quick three-and-out. Then, the Sooner offense got to
work. Scoring on their first three possessions of the game, OU stormed out to a
13-0 lead. After the first Sooner touchdown of the night, sarcastic S-E-C chants
started to rain down from the student section. That would continue after every
OU score throughout the game.
But then, things started to get interesting. After a sack on third-down by the
OU defense was negated by an offsides penalty, the Vols struck for a first-down
and then later cashed in on a 40-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 13-7.
After a quick three-and-out by the OU offense, the Vols continued their offensive momentum from the previous drive and advanced
the ball near midfield. Thats when you could start to feel the Sooner fans grow a little uneasy. Even though they had completely
dominated the game in every facet to that point, Tennessee was just one play away from taking the lead late in the second quarter.
But the Sooner defense did what they were able to do all game, they got to Vols quarterback Justin Worley and put him on his back
for a sack. The uneasy feeling amongst Sooner fans was all but forgotten, and on their next offensive possession, they pushed their
lead to 20-7 after Fords second touchdown of the night, just before the half.
Tennessees negative 11 yards rushing at the halftime was just an indictment of how dominant the OU defense had been. The Sooners
scored a touchdown in the opening drive of the second half, but would stall throughout the rest of the game. Tennessee added a field
goal late in the quarter to cut the OU lead to 27-10. The energy and atmosphere inside Owen Field slipped a bit after a pretty noneventful third quarter, but that was short-lived.
A new tradition started this season for home games, as one former Sooner legend runs out on the field before the start of the fourth
quarter. For this game, it was Rocky Calmus. Through a cloud of smoke in the northwest corner of the stadium, out came Calmus
with the type of emotion and showmanship that would make WWE star Jim Ross proud. Calmus was pumped, and the crowd clearly
fed off his energy. Owen Field was once again turned into a raucous scene.
A few minutes into the fourth, OU sealed the win with a 100-yard interception return by Julian Wilson. It was the biggest play of the
night, and was the perfect capper for Sooner fans enjoying a historic night of football.
The game never seemed as close as the score may have indicated, even when the Vols were inside the five-yard line, threatening to
make it a 10-point game early in the fourth quarter.
A game that Sooners fans had been looking forward to for several years certainly lived up to the billing. Its a day many Sooner fans
will never forget, however, its a shame that we didnt get to hear Rocky Top, at least once.
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By: Alexandra Bare
oby Keiths love of Norman and all things OU has come to life with his new restaurant at Lindsey and Berry.
Big Dog Daddys Ice House is the old Texadelphia just west of campus. The first of its line, Big Dog Daddy is
set to open a second location in Lawton, OK.
The menu is full of hearty and delicious meals to please every meat-eater. From burgers and dogs to pizza and
Spam, Big Dog Daddys doesnt disappoint.
I went on a Wednesday right at 9:40, twenty minutes before they closed. The waitresses were upbeat and friendly and
answered every question I had. The restaurant itself has a fun, laidback atmosphere that will be perfect for college
and NFL game days. With TVs anchored within everyones sight, it fits in perfectly with the Campus Corner life, just
on the other side of town.
A full-size bar is set in the middle of the restaurant with a variety of shots, signature drinks and a large selection
of beers on and off the tap. Maybe the best way to describe Big Dog Daddy is as a tailgate made into a restaurant.
With cold beer and fresh burgers and hot dogs, its all of the fun of a tailgate without the bugs and the ever-changing
weather.
The menu reads: appetizers, sides, pizza, Philly cheesesteak, burgers and sandwiches and dogs. Im a huge fan of
appetizers and rarely hesitate to order some. My favorite part about Big Dog Daddys is the Queso Blanco. Say
goodbye to subpar processed cheese on nachos, cheese fries and Frito pies. This spicy white queso is piled on top of
their greatest appetizers and sides. If youre a fan of Frito chili pies, I highly suggest trying theirs. They rank as one
of the best Ive ever had. Everyones favorite corn chips layered under a heaping of Big Dogs chili and Queso Blanco,
whats not to like? Just in case youre not a fan of Frito chili pies, they also offer chips and salsa, guacamole, BBQ and
Buffalo wings and Spicy Hogs in a Blanket.
The best part of Big Dog Daddys is the create your own element. The
menu is paper with each category (pizza, cheesesteak, burger, sandwich or
dog) and the possible toppings listed below. Its up to you to choose how
you want your dish custom made. For pizza you get to choose between four
sauces, seven meats and eight veggie toppings. Philly cheesesteak gives you
two options for meats and three cheese selections.
With burgers you get to choose between Angus burger or turkey burger and
for sandwiches jalapeo Spam, chicken breast or bologna. There is a very
wide variety of toppings for burgers and sandwiches from fried eggs, peanut
butter and potato chips to bacon, grilled onions and Big Dogs chili.
Youre offered the same amount of options for the dogs. You pick from five quarter-pound dogs, five cheeses and 13
toppings, which include neon green relish and brown sugar sauerkraut.
I got a half-pound Angus burger with American cheese and it did not leave me wanting for more. The cheese was
perfectly melted on top of the grilled patties. With a choice of fries, potato salad, chili cheese fries, Frito chili pie,
Hermans vinegar coleslaw, Big Dogs chili and a house salad for a side, I happily decided on cheese fries. The fries
were piled high with a delicious serving of Queso Blanco on top.
If that description doesnt make you hungry, I dont know what will. Big Dog Daddy is easily going to be a new staple
in my frequent restaurant list. With a jukebox you can control from your cell phone and drink list a mile long, its the
perfect place to relax and have a very satisfying meal.
You can check out the menu on their website www.BigDogDad.com and check out their Facebook page for photos,
specials and updates. Big Dog Daddys Ice House is open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday
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Say goodbye to the old school ice cream trucks. Ash & Whits Frozen Fun is a welcomed name
around Cleveland County. Weve always wanted to open an ice cream shop, but we both have
other jobs, said Whit Olivo, co-owner of Ash & Whits Frozen Fun. We decided to start small with
an ice cream truck and make it a seasonal business.
Their turquoise truck with white polka-dots was seen cruising around Norman and Moore all
summer starting in early June. The colorful truck made its way to Oklahoma from Utah. After finding
the perfect truck online, the Olivo sisters got to work on a design to make it their own.
We decided to take a risk and get the truck, Whit explained. We designed it ourselves and we like
bright and cheery colors.
Frozen Fun had a warm welcoming their debut season. Everyone was really excited. Im a teacher
so I was able to tell my students about it.
The bright and cheerful turquoise truck was a welcome sight in Norman, Moore and occasionally
the sisters hometown, Holdenville. The word spread fast and people were excited to see an ice
cream truck in their neighborhood, Whit said. The sisters manned the truck all summer and booked
special events. From wedding receptions to school events, Frozen Fun was always making smiles.
With the traditional novelty ice cream in tow, Ash and Whit brought an oasis of sweet, Frozen Fun to
citizens in Norman, Moore and surrounding areas. The bright turquoise truck is now an iconic staple
of summer fun for Cleveland County. What better way to cool off in the summer than enjoying ice
cream or a Popsicle?
Whit is an elementary teacher while Ash works at St. Anthony Hospital. Now that school is back
in session, Frozen Fun has taken a backseat to the real world. The pair posted their thanks on
their Facebook page, With school starting and both of us working, you may not hear us in your
neighborhood as muchThank you again and we hope you always enjoy your Frozen Fun.
For now were only doing booked events and occasional weekends well drive through the
neighborhoods, Whit said. Were mostly doing parties, wedding receptions and birthday parties.
Theyre still making time for Game Day. Ash and Whit both graduated from the University of
Oklahoma and stay true to their Sooner roots. Frozen Fun plans to be on Campus Corner every
home game until it starts getting cold.
We enjoyed seeing people happy this summer, Whit sad. It was fun for us and them.
You can contact Ash & Whits Frozen Fun by emailing frozenfun14@gmail.com or calling them at
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Pg. 14 Day of Caring:

The United Way is back with their annual event, Day of

Pg. 25 Book Release:

Jeff Provines novel about the history of OU is followed up

Pg. 29 Hurts Donut:

Campus Corner continues to grow with a new gourmet

Pg. 30 Steve Owens:

Steve Owens is much more than just an OU Football

Pg. 59 Downtown Fall Festival:

The second annual Downtown Fall Festival

Pg. 60 Haunted Boyd Street:

The University of Oklahoma is home to

Pg. 66 Big Dog Daddys:

The newest restaurant at Lindsay and Berry

Pg. 69 Ash & Whits Frozen Fun:

These ice cream loving sisters are a staple

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