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By: Lacey Swope
November is Oklahomas peak month for fall foliage. Most areas of the state that have had decent rains will
enjoy vibrant autumn colors. As temperatures continue to drop, the leaves will follow suit as well. And, the
temperatures will drop! To start the month, the average temperature is typically in the upper 40s for lows and
upper 60s for highs. By the end of November, the average high will likely be in the 50s and the average low in
the mid 30s. Brrrrr! The weather pattern is looking much more
progressive over the next several weeks, meaning nearly weekly
storms will ride along the jet stream along with cold fronts from
the north. The later we get in the year, the stronger these cold
fronts become. Last year, we had our first snow on November
16, which was extremely early and a relatively heavy snow as
well. Some areas picked up over 3 inches. Right now, no snow is
showing up in the forecast, but that could change.
I cant talk about November and not talk about Thanksgiving.

I cannot wait to sit around the table with my family and feast
on the most amazing food. The pies will always be my favorite!
I have so much to be thankful for again this year. Many people
have suffered and gone through serious tragedies in 2015. Seeing
all this makes me realize how truly blessed I am. I hope you get
to spend the holiday with your loved ones and partake in the day known for nationwide overeating. Enjoy your
black Friday shopping and make sure to crank the Christmas music at the end of the month.
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Haley Mowdy

ART DIRECTOR
Haley Mowdy
MANAGING EDITOR
Lindsay Cuomo
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Normanite in the Spotlight: Robin Allen

by Alexander Mutz
The former Senior Vice President of

Operations for the Norman Chamber of
Commerce leaves a lasting impact.
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Norman Regional Hospital Foundation

Flourishes
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Red November
by Tyler McComas
Could a repeat of OUs October run in 2000

be in the works?
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Ground Raid
by Tyler McComas
Resurgent rushing attack wrecks Texas Tech.
by Haley Mowdy
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by Carleigh Foutch
Here are seven ways to help give back to the

Norman community this holiday season.
Mark Doescher
SENIOR EDITOR
Carleigh Foutch
CONTENT CURATOR
Grant Schatzman
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Alex Mutz | Meghan Whiting
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Bobbie Franklin
PHOTOGRAPHY
Josh Kouri | Taylor Grinstead

Alanna Moore
Executive Director Erin Barnhart leads the

NRHF to enhance Normanites healthcare.
Spread Cheer and Volunteer
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CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
CONTRIBUTORS
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Memories of GL Cross
by Jeff Provine
A thousand words paint only a meager

image of a great man.
Alex Bare | Stefanie Brickman

Tegan Burkhard | Kayla Christopher
Cheyenne Dickerson | Carleigh Foutch
Taylor Hickney | Chris Joseph
Tyler McComas | Jeff Provine
Lacey Swope | Nick Williams
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WEB DESIGN
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WEB MANAGER
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Roman Art Exhibit Presents Once-In-ALifetime Opportunity
by Nick Williams
Norman plays host to Rome and the

American debut of Immortales.
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Turkey Day 5k
by Grant K. Schatzman
Normans upcoming holiday 5k is building

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Local Music Spotlight: Burn Ban

by Alexander Mutz
Local folk and rock group rocks through the

metro area.
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Cool Beans, Hot Coffee

by Haley Mowdy
Normans best local coffee joint heats things

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All Things Pumpkin Spice

by Kayla Christopher
Try this Made in Oklahoma Pumpkin Muffin

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Our Changing Palates

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Editors Note
November is the season of thanksgiving, and those of us here in Sooner Country have
much to be thankful for. Despite some weird weather from Hurricane Patricia, our fall so
far has been mild and pleasant, fragrant and colorful. Despite the setback at the Red River
Showdown, the Sooners have turned their game around and have given us some muchneeded security going into a seemingly impossible back-to-back-to-back three game
stretch against conference foes Baylor, TCU and O-State. Norman has surrounded us with
fun, fall-themed activities to share with our families and loved ones, such as the Turkey Day
5K and the new Loot & XP cafe, as well as numerous chances for academic development
for all ages, such as BancFirsts museum field trip funding and the Immortales exhibit at
OUs Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art.
November is also a time to give back to our community and to give thanks to those who
already do. This issue is packed with ideas for you to serve the community, as well as
spotlights on local heroes such as Norman Regional Hospital Foundations Erin Barnhart,
former OU president George Lynn Cross and this months Normanite Robin Allen.
Most of all, November is a time to reflect on all of the blessings we have and share that
light and love with others. From all of the staff here at Boyd Street, we dedicate this issue
to those affected by the Homecoming tragedy in Stillwater. Despite our rivalry, we are
united in our love for this great state, and we share in your loss.
Haley Mowdy
Editor-in-Chief
Normanite in the Spotlight
Robin Allen
By: Alexander Mutz
On the first Friday of November, the

Norman Chamber of Commerce parted
ways with one of its most important
assets of the last decade. Robin Allen,
who was the Senior Vice President of
Operations, chose to step down from
her position after years of service. Allen
started at the Chamber back in 2007
and worked her way up to her current
position over the course of several years.
She started as a volunteer, doing work for
commerce on the side while she operated
several convenience stores as well as
Fancy That Caf and Bakery. After several
years, though, she moved up to a salaried
position and made her work at the
Chamber her full-time job. Though Allen
has lived in Oklahoma for most of her
life, she isnt a Norman native. She grew
up in Illinois, where she attended high
school and college, but made the decision
to move based on Oklahomas superior
economics in the early 1980s.
Allens role at the Chamber of Commerce
has taken many forms, but mostly has
involved handling several committees. She
was in charge of the Womens Leadership
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group, a group of between 100 and 150

women who have quarterly lunches
where guest speakers such as politicians
and state superintendents come to discuss
issues that are of particular importance
to women. It is a team dedicated to
empowering women in our community

and advancing women in leadership
positions. She also has had a leadership
role in the Aviation/Transportation
Committee, which meets monthly on
every second Tuesday at Max Westheimer
Airport. This group discusses issues
relevant to the Norman community, with
an emphasis on the promotion of aviation
in the city. Her other major leadership
role took the form of involvement in
Sooner Centurions, a program in which
individuals can contribute money toward
Normans economic success. It provides
funding for the Norman Economic
Development Coalition. The Chamber of
Commerce is one of four partners which
also include the University of Oklahoma,
the City of Norman and Moore Norman
Technology Center. Together, these groups
work toward maintaining and improving
the excellent city economics which drove
Allen to move here decades ago.
Ive enjoyed my time at the Chamber of
Commerce, Allen said. Its been a lot of
fun working here and making friends.
Living here since the 1980s, Allen has
had plenty of time to come to love our
great city. Shes even raised a family here,
having two daughters who have grown up
and raised five children of their own. Now
that her time at the Chamber is through,
Allen plans on helping her husband run
his business, Signature Custom Pools.
The Chamber of Commerce will certainly
be losing a vital member of its team, but
the legacy of Robin Allens work toward
bettering our community will surely have
a lasting impact.
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STEP 2: Drain them well and remove bay leaf*, set aside.
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sugar, 1/3 cup unbleached white flour, 2 T Dr. Petes Praline Mustard Glaze*.
Dont let the mustard fool you! This stuff is delicious and you dont even taste the
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STEP 1: Using an electric beater, mix all casserole ingredients in a bowl.
*Denotes items available at the international pantry.*
These are two very simple ways to create new old favorites. They will have
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STEP 2: Mix the topping ingredients together until well-combined. Sprinkle over the
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Norman Regional Hospital Foundation

Flourishes under its Executive Director
Erin Barnhart
By: Haley Mowdy
In addition to preventative care, the

NRHF is working on ways to improve the
hospitals within their system by adding
new technology and better facilities.
According to Barnhart, their biggest
achievements recently have been its
first Physician Legacy Fund campaign.
Under the leadership of campaign chair,
Dr. Dan Isbell, we raised funds from our
physicians to renovate the Outpatient
Infusion Center. This campaign was
unique because the physicians voted
on supporting this specific project. The
Infusion Center sees as many as 20
patients a day who come for intravenous
therapies. We will begin renovating the
space on the Porter campus in January.
This will benefit a significant number of
patients seeking infusions at the Porter
campus and around the Norman/Moore
community.
Erin Barnhart joined the Norman Regional

Health Foundation (NRHF) a year ago this
month, and since then the Foundation
has flourished. The Foundations mission
is to enhance excellent healthcare by
advancing patient programs, awarding
educational scholarships and supporting
community
health
and
wellness
initiatives, says Barnhart, and a look at
what NRHF has done in the community
over the last year really exemplifies their
commitment to this mission.
This year, NRHF has been extremely
busy. In October, our Awards & Grants
committee gifted more than $100,000
to 14 NRHS departments to purchase
equipment and program needs. Each year
we award almost $50,000 in scholarships to
those students continuing their education
in a health-related field, says Barnhart. She
believes that the most important health
issues facing our community are driven
by a lack of access to good preventative
care. Oklahoma ranks among the highest
in the nation for high blood pressure, high

cholesterol, obesity, diabetes and deaths
due to heart disease, she stated. This
year, NRHF approved community health
screenings, which
are free to the
public, the Norman
Public
Schools
health
program
which
provides
health care support
in every school, and
other community
programs such as
the annual flu shot
clinic in Moore and
meals for Meals on
Wheels. Barnhart
has made it her
mission to help
close these gaps in preventative care in
order to improve Oklahomas numbers in
preventable illnesses and has been very
successful this past year.
Part of what she loves about working

at NRHF is the amazing staff that works
to accomplish these many goals in
the community. The Foundation is
currently directed
by 27 community
members. We have
three
full-time
staff members who
manage the day
to day operations.
They
are
so
committed to the
Foundation and our
healthcare system,
says Barnhart. But
they cant operate
without
support
from local donors,
including
the
systems employees. For more information
on the Foundation or to donate, please go
online to www.nrhfoundation.org
The Foundations
mission is to enhance
excellent healthcare
by advancing patient
programs, awarding
educational scholarships
and supporting
community health and
wellness initiatives,
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Education, Art
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By: Grant K. Schatzman
Mummies are scarce in the Sooner State.

Our aesthetic tends more toward plains
than pyramids, and though our arid
summer winds could probably preserve
a corpse as well as your average Egyptian
embalmer, theres only one place in the
state to find a real, honest-to-Ra mummy.
That place is the Mabee-Gerrer Museum
of Art in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and for the
first time, BancFirst is making sure schools
across the state can give their students
the post-mortem tour of their lives.
Norman has a few BancFirst branches
sprinkled around the city, like the one at
1201 W. Main Street, but the bank also
has branches in Ardmore, Bartlesville,
Blackwell, ChandlerYou get the idea.
This year, in every city where BancFirst
has a community presence, local schools
can apply for field trip scholarships. The
partnership grants scholarship funding to
Mabee-Gerrer, which allows schools to
take their students, K-12, on field trips to
the museum. As an added bonus, teachers
can be reimbursed up to $200 for bus and
transportation fees.
The museums field trip tours will give
students a chance to see far more than
just mummies. Tonya Ricks, the director
of development at MGMoA, describes

the museum as having an encyclopedic
collection. Though it sounds like a
pile of musty Britannicas, this means
teachers can choose their tour subjects
from thousands of years of art
Native American, Egyptian, Medieval,
Renaissance, and moreto match what
their students are learning in class. After
being guided through the collections,
classes get to do an art project that goes
along with the tour, like making their own
Egyptian artifacts and carving them with
hieroglyphics.
With the BancFirst partnership finally out

of the bag, Mabee-Gerrer is hoping to
reach students further across the state.
Were expecting more numbers to come
through because of it, Ricks said. The
museum already impacts over 10,000
students each year, but its gearing up for
an exciting influx of field trips over the
coming months.
Weve already had several schools from

Oklahoma City, Moore and other rural
areas visit or book their trips. Some are
already booking for the spring, said
Donna Merkt, Curator of Education at
MGMoA. So far, none of Normans own
have taken BancFirst up on its partnership,
but theres time for that to change.
The scholarship initiative may be the
biggest community outreach effort
between BancFirst and Mabee-Gerrer,
but its not the first.
The BancFirst in Shawnee has sponsored
some of our programs in the past, Ricks
said. Theyve shown an interest in
education.
Alongside mummies and ancient artwork,
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Spread Cheer and Volunteer

By: Carleign Foutch
As the temperatures drop and the holiday spirit infects the Norman community, many
Normanites search for ways to volunteer around town. If spreading good cheer is up your alley,
here are some great ways to give back to the community this holiday season:
Meals on Wheels
Food and Shelter for Friends
United Way
Meals on Wheels is a community agency

that delivers bagged meals to the
elderly, disabled and other members of
the community that require nutritional
assistance. You can visit them at 528
E. Main St., or 1178 E. Main St. Being
a volunteer typically requires an hour
driving around Norman and delivering
meals. Meals are delivered MondayFriday between 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Visit http://www.mealsonwheelsnorman.
com/volunteer/ for more information on
how to get involved.
Food and Shelter for Friends, located at

104 W. Comanche St., is a fantastic way
to give back to the community. If your
schedule is tight, simply visit their website
www.foodandshelterinc.org/get-involved
for a list needed items. Drop by sometime
during the day with coffee, socks, hoodies
and sleeping bags, and feel good about
spreading warmth and cheer.
United Way, located at 2424 Springer Dr.,

introduces individuals who are interested
in volunteering to various places and
people in the Norman community. With
programs like Day of Caring, Alternative
Spring Break and Teen Advisors of
Norman, United Way provides Norman
with wonderful opportunities for donation
or involvement.
Norman Regional Hospital

Norman Regional Hospital, located at
901 N. Porter Ave., has various volunteer
opportunities that satisfy an array of
interests. From crocheting baby hats,
offering hope and encouragement or
delivering The Norman Transcript to
patients, the ways to get involved are
endless. Visit their website https://
w w w. n o r m a n r e g i o n a l . c o m / e n /
volunteer_norman.html for the volunteer
application, or call 405-307-1789 if there
are any further questions.
Blue HAWK
(Helping Animals with Kindness)

If fur babies make your heart melt,
consider volunteering with Blue HAWK.
Volunteers help set up and care for the
animals at adoption sites or business
locations to spread the word about
adopting rescued animals. Visit their
website www.blue-hawk.org for more
information.
Red Cross
Heart of Oklahoma Chapter
The Red Cross Heart of Oklahoma Chapter,
located at 1205 Halley Dr., welcomes
volunteers and donations. Volunteers
can assist in a multitude of ways through
Administrative Services, Disaster Services,
Financial Development and Service to
Armed Forces. Volunteer applications
and ways to donate can be found on their
website: http://www.redcross.org/local/
oklahoma/.
Crossroads Youth and Family

Services, Inc.
Crossroads, located at 1333 W. Main
St., is a wonderful way to volunteer
among the collegiate community who are
interested in field experience. Volunteers
assist with Emergency Youth Shelter,
group philanthropic projects and office
management. Contact Kayla Woodberry at
292-6440, ext. 315 or visit their website at
http://www.crossroadsyfs.org/volunteer
for more information and to download
the volunteer application.
It Takes a Village
Families and individuals crowd the dining hall on 104 W.
Comanche St. seven days a week, where a chef serves up more
than 250 free meals to hungry community members. The dining
hall is so packed its nearly bursting.
Five years ago, Food and Shelter opened its doors to not just the
homeless population, but all of Norman. Executive Director April
Heiple soon realized the shelter had surpassed its maximum
capacity.
When you come to a building where everythings broken
and beaten down, chairs dont work and theres no lighting, it
doesnt say, I believe in you. I think youre worth all things good
and wonderful, Heiple said.
Heiple began to imagine a redefined space for Food and Shelter.
She envisioned a village where individuals could sit on their own
front porches, walk their dogs, bike around the neighborhood
and gather in the central dining hall to enjoy meals together.
After the state granted them land on East Main and Reed Street as
part of the states mission to help those who struggle with addiction
and mental illness, the plan really started to come together.
By: Tegan Burkhard
Sometimes the stars align. You see a moment where the

community says were ready to support you and you get a person
whos willing to be your champion, shared Heiple. When all of
that comes together at the right time, you just cant not go for
it.
The community further showed its support for the project at
the August 25 Norman City Council meeting , where the council
approved the villages land zoning by a 7-1 vote.
If all goes according to plan, by the end of 2016, Food and Shelter
will close its doors on Comanche and move over to three acres
at East Main and Reed. There, the homeless population will
have access to ample showers and laundry facilities. Addiction
treatment facilities and food pantries will be a short walk or
bike ride away. Families can take their children to the village
playground, and all can enroll in job, financial, parenting and
nutrition classes to help them get back on their feet.
Its just so important for Norman, for all of us, for the moms
and the dads that come here, that somebody decides to take
care of them and believe in them even when they dont believe
in themselves yet, said Heiple.
Whats happening
at the Pioneer Library System
The Pioneer Library System operates 12 libraries in the central

Oklahoma area, two of which are in Norman. Gone are the
days when libraries just housed books and periodicals. The
Pioneer Library System offers its members computers and iPads
equipped with high speed Internet, contests, classes, workshops,
audiobooks, ebooks and, of course, books. If you thought it
couldnt get any better, it does. Becoming a member of the
Pioneer Library System is free.
By: Alexandra Bare
The machines can be a little daunting if youre not prepared. Here

are the instructions from the librarys website for easy reference.
To place items on hold:
1. Find the item you want on the online catalog

2. ClickPlace Holdbutton
3. SelectNorman Eastas the location to pick up
materials
4. ClickRequestbutton to finalize
For children, they offer a wide variety of activities including
creative space, where children make arts and crafts, after school 5. ClickReturn to SearchingorLogout and
Returnto go back to the catalog to continue
special, music connection and story time. There is also a sensory
story-time program offered once a month for children who have
browsing
trouble with large crowds, are on the autism spectrum, or are
sensitive to sensory overload. Registration is required for this
monthly course, so be sure to sign up at the library or on their
website.
To pick up items on hold:
1.
2.
3.
The teens and tweens have several activities available all month.
From video production, writing workshops and computer 4.
coding to science, robotics and arts, its amazing the amount of
opportunities that are available for your teens so close to home.
Do you ever get frustrated with Microsoft Office or wonder
how to better work your smartphone? The Central Norman
branch offers classes nearly every day on different computer
classes and even on smartphones. But its not all just computer
classes, adults also have the opportunity to join a book club or
get creative with arts and crafts. English as Second Language
tutoring is also available monthly.
Ever wish you could have 24/7 access to library books and DVDs?
The 24-hour library at 125 Vicksburg Avenue, in the north parking
lot at Irving Middle School, makes this wish a reality.
PressCheckout
Scan library card
Enter PIN
Hold items will be dispensed from slot below
screen
5. PressPrintfor receipt
To check out items

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
PressCheck Out
Scan library card
Enter PIN
Type in number location of item (ex: 3456)
PressCheck Outto confirm
Item will be dispensed from slot below screen
PressPrintfor receipt orDoneto end session
Roman Art Exhibit
By: Nick Williams
Presents Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity
Immortality is among us. Ancient relics

from arguably the most significant
civilization in human history have taken
temporary residence in Norman this
fall at the Fred Jones Jr.
Museum of Art, located at
555 Elm Ave. Immortales:
The Hall of Emperors of
the Capitoline Museums,
Rome features 20 of some
of the most significant and
recognizable busts in the
history of Rome, all traveling
together for the first time
outside of Italy and making
their American debut on the
University of Oklahomas
campus. The rich history of
the artifacts, as well as their
unprecedented
presence
in the United States, let
alone Oklahoma, has spiked
deep excitement among
members of the University
and the community.
The exhibit provides our
entire community the unique
opportunity to experience
Roman civilization with our
own eyes, but on our turf,
said Kyle Harper, Senior Vice
President and Provost of OU.
It is a remarkable, once-ina-lifetime chance.
There is a tremendous amount of history

that is expressed in this exhibit, said Mark
White, the director of the museum. The
personalities that make up the exhibit are
to their community through the

sculpted images. The Immortales exhibit
presents a perspective on how personal
identities were captured in one of human
historys most recognized
civilizations. Even with a
historical gap of thousands
of years between Romes
day and the present, the
influence of the former is
palpable.
The Roman Empire is one of
historys most extraordinary
civilizations, said Harper,
who has also taught a range
of courses on Roman history
and civilization at OU. The
influence of the Greeks
and Romanson our own
worldis incalculable.
Director White highlighted
another important aspect
of the exhibit. The ideal
of cultural goodwill which
inspired members of the
Capitoline Museums to
provide the richly valued
busts to the OU community
underscores their presence
in the local museum.
Theres a strong sort of

diplomacy thats embodied
through the exchange of
cultural objects such as
Including the sculptures
these, White said. So I
of some of Romes most
believe the Italians are hoping
noted emperors, empresses
to connect with members of
and patricians, the exhibit
our community through the
illuminates how prominent
Portrait of Lucius Verus(160-170 A.D.)Luna MarbleCapitoline Museums, Rome
deeply meaningful pieces
officials
images
were
particularly designed and displayed for some of the more important in the history theyve provided for us.
the public, as well as future generations. of the Roman Empire, the legacy of which
I hope the experience of these sculptures
The busts represent an intentional still lives on in various ways in our society.
will stir a feeling of wonder, and a desire
communication and preservation of
to know more about the importance of
Roman cultural values such as fashion, Members of a young, tech-savvy
the past in shaping our world, reflected
politics and family structure. The ages of generation will perhaps find interesting
Harper.
the busts range from the 1st century B.C. the degree of meticulousness and
all the way to the 5th century A.D., a span intentionality the Romans had in crafting Immortales will be on display at the Fred
of time encompassing much of the Roman facial representations of their identity Jones Jr. Museum through December 6.
Empires monumental history.
and what they wished to communicate
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By: Lindsay Cuomo
Inspired by, and also in response to, the popularity of Black Friday
sale events, Small Business Saturday instead shines a spotlight
on what small, local business have to offer. The first Small
Business Saturday was organized for 2010 and the movement
quickly gained traction. In time for the Thanksgiving weekend of
2011, the movement had already gained enough support across
the country for the U.S. Senate to decide to officially recognize
the day.
Though official recognition is a strong gauge of the events
popularity, perhaps the most significant show of support came
from the estimated $14.3 billion dollars spent last year on Small
Business Saturday, according to a national survey conducted
called the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey.
Communities across our country are clearly saying they support
their neighbors and have eagerly embraced a new holiday
shopping tradition.
Local spending means a lot of important things to a community.
Not only does it mean healthy business, it also means an increase
in revenue that stays local. The type of revenue that strengthens
the infrastructure and increases jobs in the community!
And, so, in support of the small businesses of Norman, the
Norman Chamber of Commerce plans to sweeten the pot with a
chance to win $50. As you shop local businesses that Saturday,
snap a few selfies and post them with the hashtag #shopsmall
#shopnorman to be automatically entered to win.
I hope to see a lot of selfies from customers and look forward to
backing up that commitment with $50 to a lucky shopper, said
John Woods, Chamber president and CEO.
Additionally, the Chamber will also share special deals and savings
happening at local shops around town in the days leading up to
Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. So
keep your eyes on the Chambers social media pages to score
some great deals and #ShopSmall #ShopNorman!
Food for Fines
is back at the library
As the autumn season rolls toward the end of the calendar year,
the holidays and spirit of giving are on the minds of many.
And the spirit of giving is alive and well within the 11 hometown
libraries of the Pioneer Library System, as library users who
are used to getting their favorite books from the library and its
multitude of resources can help the library in its annual initiative
to give back to its communities.
Plus, its also a way for those well-meaning but sometimes tardy
readers to fix their library fines while helping their community at
the same time with the librarys Food for Fines program this
month, from Sunday, Nov. 8, through Monday, Nov. 16.
In the Food for Fines program, readers who may have had a
little trouble getting their library materials checked back in on
time can help take away some or all of their fines by bringing
a donation of a non-perishable canned of boxed food item. For
each can or box of food, $1 will be wiped off of their fines, up to
a $20 total.
One caveat any cardholders whose fine total has caused their
account to be sent to debt collection will not be eligible for a
reduction in that amount.
The most important part of the program is the final result a
significant donation of resources to local agencies that are able
to use them to help families in the holiday season.
By: Christian Potts
This years donations will go to:

Blanchard Public Library: Blanchard Lions Club, for their

Holiday Food Baskets
McLoud Public Library: First Baptist Church of McLoud
Moore Public Library: Brand Senior Center
Newcastle Public Library: Veterans Corner, Inc.
Noble Public Library: First State Bank of Noble, First Baptist
Church of Noble, and Maguire Farm Store
Norman Public Library Central and Norman Public Library
West: The Salvation Army of Norman
Purcell Public Library: McClain County Operation Christmas
Shawnee Public Library: Shawnee Rescue Mission
Southwest Oklahoma City Public Library: Moore Public
Schools Food Pantry and Moore Food & Resource Center
Tecumseh Public Library: Tecumseh Food Bank at the
Highland Church of Christ
Originally scheduled between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the

event was moved forward to a slightly earlier date a few weeks
two years ago.
Last years Food for Fines brought in 3.4 tons of food. And since
its inception in 2005, the library system has donated more than
25 tons of food to local entities.
Find out more by visiting any hometown library, or online at
www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org/
The Pioneer Library Systems annual Food for Fines initiative runs
Nov. 8 through 16, with donations of non-perishable food items
being taken at each of the library systems 11 hometown libraries
in exchange for waivers of library fines. Last year, 3.4 tons of food
was donated to organizations throughout the librarys three-county
service area.
By: Lindsay Cuomo
Events @ Madison Square has three spacious rooms, totaling

more than 5000 square feet of party space. The size of each room
can be scaled down, making it perfect for a more intimate affair,
or can all be combined together for a boisterous celebration.
The rooms have a modern, industrial feel to match any style or
theme. The rooms exposed ceilings add to the contemporary
feel and create an atmosphere guests are not likely to forget any
time soon.
Not only treating Normanites to the ultimate in party
customization, Events is located in the heart of Norman, 480 24th
Ave NW. For as little as $50 an hour, Events offers Normanites
more than just flexibility and a great location. The facility has
amenities integral for a successful gathering with a large prep
kitchen that includes a warming oven and ice maker and audio
and visual features. The owners are continually considering more
options to improve their venue even more.
Tis the season for parties! As many who have tried to plan an
event know, affordable, available options can be hard to find, and
the task gets even harder this time of year especially as family
get-togethers and company holiday parties are added into the
mix. Frustrated by the common requirements and restrictions
levied by many of the event venues in Norman and surrounding
areas, Michelle Wishnuck and Lisa Talley, co-owners of Events
@ Madison Square, set out to create a place where Normanites
could shape their event to anything they want and do so within
a reasonable budget.
My sister-in-law and I have had this idea for a long time,
shared Wishnuck. We wanted to offer people a location with
the flexibility to match their budgets.
Opening this past September, Events has set out to offer exactly
what they had been seeking for years.
Many of the venues around town require a certain caterer or
other services be used in their space, explained Wishnuck. We
chose instead to allow [our patrons] unlimited options. You can
even bring in your own homemade food.
In the wash of options littered with corporate locations, churches
and the back rooms of themed restaurants, Events unique
policy creates unprecedented flexibility when planning for your
next shindig.
Events is a blank canvas, shared Wishnuck. We want the space
to work for everyone, from birthday parties, wedding receptions,
date parties and even company parties and trainings. We are a
space that people pretty much can do whatever they want.
We are in the process of adding in even more acoustic features,

said Wishnuck. Acoustic sound panels and a projector will be
installed before the end of the year.
Events is connected to a large parking lot with plenty of space for
guests to park. The large lot also allows for the option to add in
some outdoor fun to the celebration without sacrificing parking.
Events @ Madision Square promises Normanites charm, class
and flexibility.
There are not a lot of spaces that offer you so many options
for your party, said Wishnuck. We want to offer the Norman
community a place for them.
Holiday bookings are already filling up so if you are interested in
Events @ Madison Square, visit www.eventsnorman.com or call
928-9393.
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By: Jeff Provine
When people think of gaming, their minds typically turn to

computers or the machines down at Riverwind, but there is
a surge of interest in the old-fashioned custom of gathering
around a table for a board game. After finding out there were
so many like-minded enthusiasts through successful board game
nights at the library, the Loot & XP decided to roll the dice on a
new adventure: a game caf.
To see if there was genuine public interest, they turned to
crowd-funding, asking for $6,000. By the end of the campaign,
they had raised $15,775, and still more people contacted them
afterward asking to be let in on the promotions. With so much
to work with, special stretch goals became available such as
a smoothie machine, a super game table featuring cup holders
and a built-in grid and hanging banners commissioned from
local artists. Loot & XP completely sold out of their special

Platinum level memberships, although customers may still
upgrade from Copper to Silver and Gold for special bonuses like
reservations, dice-rolling for coupons and discounted entry fees
into tournaments.
Success is becoming a reality as Loot & XP found space for their
caf in the Normandy Creek Shopping Center at the corner of
Main Street and 24th Avenue West. The front will host a sales
desk with plenty of stocked games for customers to purchase for
their own collections. In the back, a caf counter will offer coffee,
tea, sodas, adult beverages, baked goods from Waving Wheat
Bakery and catering from Pizza King.
We thought it was important to seek out local businesses for
reinvesting money into Norman, said Loot & XP co-founder
Justin Yozzo.
The biggest feature of the store is $5 All You Can Play.

Customers will be able to borrow games from the store library
and play them on the many options tables in the store, ranging
from two-person caf tables and coffee tables beside couches to
full-sized dinner tables.
We wanted it to feel like home, not a plastic, sterile feel, said
Matt Bueller, another Loot & XP co-founder.
Loot & XP say they want to have something for everyone, so
we at Boyd Street asked what they recommended.
For young families, the dexterity game Coconuts has players
launch rubber coconuts into baskets. Its not necessarily
competitive, Yozzo explained. Kids can just have fun.
For families with a bit older kids, ages seven and up, King of
Tokyo has dice chucking and monster fighting.
High schoolers might enjoy games with strong themes, like the
cooperative Level 7: Escape, and the social aspect of trading in
Settlers of Catan.
College-aged and older players might find fun in light games with
bluffing in Coup, uncovering hidden roles in Avalon and teambuilding in Ugg-tect as caveman construction crews.
For hard core gamers, worker-placement games like farming
Caverna and Mayan calendar Tzolk-in will get minds ticking.
Lovers of mental acuity can be more sociable with Code Names,
Concept and Wits & Wagers.
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The New Homeowner Diet

Saving money is a lot like losing weight.
Its no fun, requires sacrifices and no one
at a dinner party wants to hear about
your plan. For many first-time homebuyers, trying to save enough money for
the down payment on a house can seem
like a diet that wont end. It might even be
tempting to click one of those email links
that promise magical results, even though
you know theres no magic pill for weight
loss and no magic plan for saving money.
Fortunately, if youve ever tried to lose
weight, you already know how to save
money. While most weight loss results are
temporary, buying a home is something
that wont disappear if you skip the gym
for a week: Youll be living in a home you
own, building equity and moving closer
to financial independence. So, here
are some tips to get you moving toward
that down payment, based on what you
already know about trimming your waist:
Dont bite off more than you can chew
One of the biggest mistakes new
homeowners make is buying more house
than they can realistically afford. Its
important to get the right loan for you so
that you can move into the home thats
comfortable and fits your lifestyle. That
doesnt mean you have to use every dollar
you qualify for.
A good rule of thumb when planning
is that you want to put down around
20 percent of the sale price. Before the
financial crisis, a lot of people were
putting down 10 percent or considerably
less as much as 0%. It didnt turn out
well for many of those folks, nor did it for
their lenders.
Even if you feel comfortable with the risk
that comes with a low down payment,
putting down more money now can lower
your interest rate, so youll pay less money
in the long term and have a lower monthly
payment. Its easy to see the down
payment as your goal and forget about

the rest of the mortgage, but this wont be
the last purchase you make. Youre going
to want to save for college, retirement or
your dream vacation. If you dont put the
money in now, youll have to do so later,
and youre essentially taking a loan from
yourself against those future purchases.
No matter how long you run, you cant
burn off that midnight cheesecake
You may be making sacrifices and saving
as much as you can, but still not feel like
youre getting any closer to your dream
home. Youre not alone. Unlike their
parents or grandparents, todays typical
middle class family has more than one job,
and a surprising number of those families
has three or more sources of income.
Even with the popularity and necessity
of taking on a second job, some people
are embarrassed to do so, as if having a
working spouse or taking on extra work
on the side is a sign of failure. Dont be
that person whos too embarrassed to
go to the gym because they dont want
anyone to see them get healthy. Theres
no shame in working.
You cant lose weight
without
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scale
Most people keep track
of their weight every
day while dieting. Some
keep a food log. Some
count calories, points, or
carbs. The bottom line:
You need to be able to
see how youre doing so
you know when you can
splurge and when you
need to cut back. The
same is true when saving
for a home. Make a budget
and stick with it. If you
have a bad month, dont
get frustrated. Instead,
commit to doing better
next month.
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President/CEO
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Local businesses are at the forefront of
Boyd Streets mission to highlight the
best that Norman has to offer, and Cool
Beans, a locally owned, up-and-coming
coffee shop on the east side
of town, is an awesome
representation of the value
of shopping locally. Cool
Beans, located at 1230
Alameda Street by Waldens
Cleaners at the SE corner
of Alameda and 12th, has
been serving local, elegant,
gourmet coffee for two and
a half years.
their regularsand they have many, many

regulars. I love Cool Beans because were
like a family, Whitson said. We have so
many loyal customers that come by five or
Cool Beans has a unique

business model that makes
it an excellent resource for
students, professionals and
families on-the-go. Rather
than having to wait in a long
line at the checkout counter
behind a million people who
cant make up their minds,
Cool Beans has two highspeed modes: drive-through
and walk-up.
We make it a priority to
serve as many local products as possible,
said Nicki Whitson, the owner of Cool
Beans. We get our coffee from Elemental,
a roaster out of OKC who delivers fresh
roasted beans to us every Friday so we
always have fresh beans on hand. In
addition to their local coffee, their syrups
are from Henderson coffee, their milk is
from Braums and their pastries are from
Waving Wheat, all local businesses.
One very special thing about Cool Beans is
that the baristas take time to get to know
seven days a weekwe know the stories

of their families, we see pictures of their
newly born grandchildrentheyre a part
of us and were a part of them. Its great to
be a part of a community where everyone
loves local businesses.
Cool Beans is prepared with many holiday
favorites, such as the pumpkin spice latte,
which people have been asking for since
August, laughed Whitson. Other holiday
favorites are the peppermint mocha and
the chai latte.
By: Haley Mowdy
Whether youre on your way to work or

class, or just want to stop by before a
bout of holiday shopping this season,
take advantage of their friendly service,
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The Most Unique

Ornaments of the Season
This years most beautiful must-have Christmas items, hand-crafted Norman - and
Oklahoma - themed ornaments, can be found at Occasions.
By: Haley Mowdy
For nine years, Susan Potts has made it

her mission to find only the most unique
treasures to keep in her store, Occasions
Fine Stationery, Invitations, Gifts and
Gourmet, located in Carriage Plaza at
2001 W. Main St. There are so many
other places in town to shop. I dont want
to have what everyone else has, I want to
have items that are meaningful for people
to cherish, said Potts. This years musthave item is the beautifully handcrafted
cloisson Norman- and Oklahomathemed Christmas ornaments she helped
to specially design.
You see so many OU or OSU ornaments
out there. I wanted to design something
that would really bring together all
Norman residents, whether theyve
grown up here or just moved in. These
ornaments are custom made, and each
one is unique. They are plated in 24 carat
gold and are truly works of art. They are
made through an ancient metalworking
technique. Metal wire is soldered to make
the individual chambers that are then
filled in with color.
The Norman ornament was made first,
with a red base and many emblems that
are iconic of Norman. Logos from both
high schools are represented, as well
as OU. The ornament reflects our title
as The City of Festivals, with symbols
denoting some of our many popular
festivals. There are images of important
landmarks and historical emblems as well.
After seeing the immense popularity of the

Norman ornament, Potts began designing
the Oklahoma ornament. She saw a need
to unite Oklahomans, with symbols and
mottos that all Oklahomans cherish. This
ornament, blue to match the flag, has
elements of our Native American heritage.
Oil and early statehood, the mistletoe and
OKC Thunder are represented.
I wanted to make something that allowed
Oklahomans to take a piece of Oklahoma
with them. Because these items were
designed by Potts and the Occasions staff,
they are sold nowhere else. You can find
them on our website or in our store,
Potts said, but you wont be able to find
them in any other store or on anywhere
else on the internet. These ornaments
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whose heart lies in Oklahoma. Along with
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Norman
Groupons
By: Tegan Burkhard
As college students shop Norman this fall, local businesses feel

less strain on their pocketbooks. While summertime residents
may have enjoyed the easy traffic flow, local businesses cringed
at the absence of college regulars, some of whom moved away
permanently, leaving behind vacant seats and decreased sales.
Groupon, however, seems to be the glue that held Normans
small businesses together in the interim between May moveouts and August move-ins.
Whispering Pines Innkeeper David Kchao says Groupon attracts
new customers who would have otherwise missed out on the
mansions French cuisine restaurant.
It brings in people that I dont think would normally come here
off word-of-mouth, Kchao said.
With every filet mignon or herb, potato-crusted salmon filet
ordered with a Groupon, Whispering Pines turns a profit, a tactic
local business owners use to help fill the void left by college
students summertime vacancy.
After using Groupon for several summers, Conan Academy has
perfected the formula for attracting new students. Groupon
advertises and promotes Conan Academy to customers
interested in low-risk self-defense or physical fitness weight-loss
options, in exchange for a percentage of earnings from the deals.
From there, owner Scott Conan Mincey said its his job to make
people stay past their Groupons expiration date.
Although local businesses say they have an overall positive

experience with Groupon, a few customers who misuse the
deals or use not as intended have caused owners to reassess or
reconsider their Groupons.
At Conan Academy, the fine print says customers must take
their 10 discounted classes in the same month or 20 discounted
classes in two months. This way, Mincey avoids making the same
mistake twice; the first time around, customers spread classes
out throughout the year, neglecting to fill the summer gap, as
Conan originally intended.
Sheaalee Keller, Old School Bagel Caf manager, says some
customers try to reuse Groupons, although each deal is only
supposed to be redeemed once.
Despite a select few trying to abuse offered deals, Keller says
Groupon has brought in a huge volume of new customers to
enjoy pizza bagels, breakfast croissants and forthcoming OUthemed macarons.
I think its really helped us out a lot, and I think some of the other
smaller businesses really benefit, Keller said. They come in for
the first time to try it, and then they keep coming back for more.
To sample what any of these and other Norman businesses
have to offer, head to Groupon.com. There, you can purchase a
number of deeply discounted deals.
The program makes them stay. I dont have to say anything,

Mincey shared. They see the results in a short amount of time.
According to Mincey, about half of Grouponers turn into fulltime students, especially when they begin to see the value of
kickboxing, karate, boxing, jujitsu and mixed martial arts classes
at the academy.
Most people that Ive come across can afford it. Its just a matter
of seeing the value of what theyre taking, Mincey explained.
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Tumbling Back to School
By: Tegan Burkhard
Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy offers both just-for-fun and

competitive classes to children of all experience levels.
A cluster of children gather around their coach, listening
attentively while sitting still on the blue gym mats covering the
gyms 17,000 square feet. In a matter of minutes, the children
will take their turn demonstrating gymnastics stunts, showing off
all they have learned so far at Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy,
located at 3206 Bart Conner Dr.
Since the gyms official name change in 1992, the academy has
become deeply involved in the Norman community, teaching a
combination of recreational and competitive gymnastics classes
to local children.
Most kids come to the gym for fun, to learn from professionally
certified coaches once a week and earn ribbons for mastering
sets of skills like rope-climbing, tumbling and more.

If the classes are fun and the kids enjoy it, then theyll stay in
it, and eventually if they have a talent, then theyll move on to
[competitive teams], said Ben Fox, head coach and director.
When Gymnastics Chalet first started under Paul Ziert in 1979,
not many would have predicted it would grow to include 1,400
students today. Most classes are geared toward developing
childrens coordination and muscle development while having
fun through physical activity. With a student to teacher ratio of
6:1, children also get more positive and encouraging one-on-one
attention during class.
Our whole gym has a really positive environment, Fox said.
You wont hear anybody yelling or punishing kids.
Although most of the students join recreationally, 75 girls

and 65 boys are currently pursuing the competitive route,
competing at the state and national level, with eventual goals
of earning college scholarships. So far, Fox says the Bart Conner
Gymnastics Academy has sent at least 35 students on to college
with gymnastics scholarships after perfecting skills in the gyms
positive learning environment.
Were going to push kids, we want them to work hard and we
want them to learn a lot of good things, Fox said. The key is you
want the athlete to buy into what they want to do.
Aside from working with recreational and competitive athletes,
some of whom may even dream of reaching the Olympics like
namesake Bart Conner, the gym also makes sure to give back to
the community.
The gym offers AutisMoves, a program that provides classes

to Norman Public School students with special needs. Here,
the students work on improving skills like balance, shutting
out unwanted noise, depth perception and spatial awareness
through fun gymnastics activities like walking on balance beams,
bouncing on the trampoline and jumping in the pit.
Weve seen so much improvement in the kids cognitive abilities
through gymnastics, getting them more confidence in things
they do, learning how to focus and pay attention better in their
school. Its just been a huge win for everybody, Fox said.
You can register your child for pre-school and recreational classes
online at bartconnergymnastics.com.
If you know me very well, you know that my passion for the University of
Oklahoma goes deep. Its in my blood and in the blood line of my family. I
pour my heart and soul into this place and never complain about what I do
because I just love it. Its been there for me for as long as I can remember,
and I owe everything I have to it.
But there is one thing that runs even deeper in my soul, and I would say it
has defined who I am. And that one thing is my love for the band Van Halen.
It is something that I remember hearing for the first time as a child around
the age of 11 when I heard Van Halen I on vinyl from my old friend Rocky
Fishburn on a stereo system that would by todays standards consume way
too much energy. It was from that moment forward my life changed forever.
My sister bought me my first Van Halen cassette, and I still have it to this
day. Everything for the last 33 years has been and will continue to be about
classic David Lee Roth-era Van Halen. Its something that is hard for me to
explain, but if you believe in something like I do Van Halen then you know
what I mean. So I guess you can say Im somewhat obsessed with the band,
and Im cool with that. You gotta be passionate about something or you just
go through the motions in life!
About a year ago I was honored to meet a fellow Van Halen fan named Greg
Renoff, who just happens to live in Tulsa. A retired History professor from
Drury University and just an amazing person, he recently finished writing a
book about an era of Van Halen none of us have ever read or heard about. It
is about when they got together and how they scraped and fought to make
it bigand did they ever. The band is also a passion of his, and he wanted
to tell the story most of us have never heard. Its an amazing read, and he
spent the better part of four years researching and writing Van Halen Rising.
And now its the No. 1 book in Amazons hard rock/heavy metal category.
I was fortunate enough to convince Greg to come to OU recently to speak

to a public relations class and a marketing class, not about Van Halen but
to tell his story about how he wrote the book, the business and grassroots
marketing behind it, the connections he made, the 200-plus interviews,
the piles of research and how he turned a dream into something amazing!
This story goes way beyond his love for Van Halen, and it was an interactive
discussion that inspired me on a personal level more than most people have
in the past.
On Nov. 19 we are honored to have Greg come back once again to OU to tell
his story with a little bit more time in Meacham Auditorium in the OU Union
from 6 8:00 pm. I would love to see the auditorium packed to capacity to
hear the story as I heard it with the 100-plus students just recently. Id love
for you to hear about the process that he went through and how as he put
it, the success of having the No. 1 book on Amazon in the hard rock/heavy
metal category should have never happened from a guy wearing a pink
shirt! Even if you arent a fan of the band you will be a fan of Gregs and
what he has accomplished.
Trust me, it will be an event you dont want to miss and yeah, of course well
share some great stories about Van Halen!
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Dougherty Provides Performance for the Ages

by Tyler McComas
The Tigers went through the first seven weeks of the season
without, seemingly, any positives. Sure, they had fought like
crazy, but the results just werent translating to the field. It had
been a season faced with uphill battles and disappointments. As
senior night approached, NHS needing somethingjust some
kind of silver lining to hang their hat on. They would get much
more than that.
From the opening drive, you could sense something was
different for the Tigers. More intensity, urgency, whatever it was,
we started to see the potential of a young team in the making.
Several stars would shine in a convincing 56-28 win for NHS, but
none shone brighter than running back Dillon Dougherty.
five touchdowns. A heavy workload at running back, these days,

would probably be considered anything over 25 carries. But 42?
Thats unheard of at any level of football.Most players would
have worn down and become more prone to mistakes, but not
Dougherty. In fact, it seemed as though he never slowed down.
On a night where 10 seniors played their final game at Harve
Collins Field, Dougherty and the rest of the NHS underclassmen
gave them a performance and a night theyll never forget.
Considered undersized by most standards, Dougherty is the

kind of kid you root for. No matter the situation, he plays with
more heart and determination than anyone on the field. That
was evident as he carried the ball 42 times for 362 yards and
Norman North Fall Sports

by Chris Joseph
This season, the Norman North athletics program has had

a successful start. With football, softball, volleyball and
cross-country, the Timberwolves have made their mark in
their respective sports.
The Timberwolves football team started district play
undefeated, but suffered back-to-back losses to Tulsa
Union and Owasso before stringing together 4 wins in a row
to secure a playoff spot for first year coach Brent Barnes.
Their final game of the year will determine if Norman North
will finish second or third as they take on Southmoore.
Trey Palacol is turning things around for the Timberwolves

fast pitch softball team. The Timberwolves played in the
Southmoore regional and played well, but failed to make it
to state. Alexis Richardson, Tara Travis and Andrea Smith
made Mid-State Conference first team.
In Cross-Country, Timberwolves runner Ean Beyer won
the state title by a slim .2 seconds over Jenks junior Matt
Young. The Norman North boys finished in 6th place while
the girls finished 7th at the state meet.
The Norman North freshmen football team will be playing

for the freshmen championship for the third year in a row
in the X-Bowl against the Westmoore Jaguars. Aiming for
their three-peat, the freshmen went 8-1 on the year.
The Timberwolves volleyball team is becoming a force to
reckon with in the state of Oklahoma, making it to the state
tournament for the second year in a row. The Timberwolves
did fall short of their goal of a state championship, dropping
their opening round game to the highly ranked Edmond
North Huskies. Coach Stephanie Kane will have a
loaded roster with only one senior graduating. Expect the
Timberwolves back at the state tournament for the next few
years.
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RED NOVEMBER
By: Tyler McComas
November is here with all of OUs goals still intact. Yes, it may be
hard to believe, but even after that mind boggling loss to Texas
in early October, a Big 12 Championship, as well as a berth in the
College Football Playoff, are both still attainable for the Sooners.
At this point, its a four-team race in the Big 12 between Baylor,
OU, Oklahoma State and TCU. Call it coincidence; call it brilliant
scheduling by the Big 12, but it just so happens that all four of
those teams will play each other this month. The Sooners close
out the regular season playing all three opponents in consecutive
weeks.
The first obstacle is likley the biggest one of the three, as the
Sooners travel to Waco on Nov. 14 to take on Baylor. Sure, the
Bears have had OUs number recently, winning three out of
the last four. However, the Baylors road to a third-straight Big
12 title got a whole lot tougher after quarterback Seth Russell
suffered a season ending neck injury against Iowa State. Baylor
was the favorite to win the conference, but now theyll have to
turn to true freshman Jarrett Stidham at quarterback. The Bears
depth of playmakers means they will still be lethal on offense,
but Stidhams first big test will come against OU, who, arguably,
has the best defense in the Big 12.
The next hurdle comes a week later against TCU in Norman.
Trevone Boykin may be the best quarterback in the country,
and his performance in clutch situations has put the Horned
Frogs right back in the national title discussion. However, history
suggests beating OU at Owen Field in November when the stakes
are high is an extremely difficult task for opposing teams. If the

Sooners were to get a win over Baylor in the week prior, you
have to think OU fans would create a pretty raucous home field
advantage reminiscent of the Texas Tech game in 2008. This
game will feature the two best quarterbacks in the Big 12, and
the winner could very likely leap ahead in the Heisman Trophy
race with a big performance.
Lastly, a trip to Stillwater for Bedlam closes out the regular
season. Oklahoma State has been unimpressive at times, even
considering their 8-0 start. You so have to credit them for pulling
through in several critical late-game situations. Both the Sooners
and Cowboys biggest struggles have been on the offensive line,
so this one could very well come down to who can protect the
quarterback and run the ball more efficiently. Conference title
implications have come down to this game three out of the past
five years. That could very well be the case again this year. Even
though the Cowboys have given the Sooners fits that past few
years, OU has performed better in Beldlam in Stillwater than at
home.
Sooner fans fondly remember the Red October run against highly
ranked Texas, Kansas State and number one Nebraska during the
2000 season that vaulted the Sooners to a national title. If this
team finds a way to pull off wins in all three of these games, fans
could once agaon look back on a Red November run that carried
OU to their ninth Big 12 title and an inaugural College Football
Playoff berth.
Ground Raid
By: Tyler McComas
October 24 was a day Baker Mayfield had been waiting for, a

game he had likely circled on the schedule and the one you could
tell meant just a little bit more. However, it wasnt the Mayfield
Show many thought it would be, instead, the story of the game
centered on the resurrection of the OU running game.
The offense was really special, said head coach Bob Stoops.
The offensive line helped us to be able to run the ball over 400
yards and perform the way we did. I thought the offense was
really excellent in protecting and running the ball.
Behind a young and inexperienced offensive line, the Sooners
had struggled to run the ball consistently for a majority of the
season. Against a Texas Tech defense that had been ineffective
against the run, OU asserted their dominance early and often to
the tune of 405 rushing yards and a 63-27 win.
We feel like the running game is close, said offensive coordinator
Lincoln Riley. We finally got over the hump a little bit.
As comforting as it was for Sooner fans to see the running
game take form, it was probably just as pleasant to see the OU
defense turn in an impressive performance against the best
offense theyve seen to date. Slowing down Texas Techs passing
attack was impressive enough, but especially considering several
youngsters were thrust into the spotlight after Zach Sanchezs

injury on the first play of the game.
I thought we showed more depth again today, said defensive
coordinator Mike Stoops. Theyre a nightmare to control. They
do so many good things. It was a little bit of an awkward game,
but I thought our players hung in there. We didnt give up big
chunks and controlled the passing game. I think we showed
more maturity on our back end.
The lone complaint for the Sooners was the two turnovers in
the second quarter that allowed Texas Tech to climb back in the
game. The Red Raiders cashed in on both and cut the lead to
21-17. But just when things started to swing against the Sooners,
they came back with a dominant response.
OU dominated the second half in all facets of the game, as they
outscored the Red Raiders, 35-10.
It was a good win for the whole team, said linebacker Eric
Striker. I know you guys try to make it this story of Baker came
from Texas Tech, but there are so many other things you could
focus on. Obviously, that was a motivational factor for Baker, so
Im happy for him. Im glad he got it, but it was a good team win.
I dont want to focus on Baker versus Texas Tech because thats
not what it was.
Memories of GL Cross
By: Jeff Provine
The Botany and Microbiology building was named in Crosss honor in 1995.
People often discuss whether it is the

times that make great men or great men
that make the times. George Lynn Cross
was a man that both sides can agree upon
as one who stepped up to the occasion
and worked hard to grow the University
of Oklahoma into the institution it has
become today.
Cross was born in South Dakota in 1905.
He was friendly and bright, earning his
masters in 1927 from South Dakota
State College and later a Ph.D. from the
University of Chicago. His focus of study
was botany, but his salary in the Great
Depression forced him and his wife to
choose between paying off the debt of a
vacuum cleaner and a summer road trip.
Their lives changed in 1934 when Cross
met Paul Sears, head of the OU botany
department, who offered Cross a teaching
position. It was a first step on a surprising
road to the top.
The Crosses settled in Norman, and

George grew popular on campus among
students and faculty alike. When Sears left
the school, Cross stepped up to become
the new dean. In 1943, the faculty senate
was asked to find a replacement upon
the announced resignation of President
Joseph A. Brandt. Cross was elected
chairman of the committee to find a
president while the regents named Joe
McBride to the interim position. After it
was clear that the duties of a president
in war-time would be terribly consuming,
McBride stepped aside. Cross was once
again in the place to step up as he became
interim university president. His acting
presidency went so well that the regents
unanimously appointed him to the post in
1944. He would stay in the position until
1968, setting a record length in office that
would not be broken until the tenure of
David L. Boren. Boren himself said upon
becoming president that he hoped his
term could mirror that of Crosss.
In addition to sweeping changes to the

university as the student population
exploded from lows during World War
II to unprecedented numbers thanks to
returning veterans and the GI Bill, Cross
presided over the desegregation of higher
education in Oklahoma and the United
States. On January 14, 1946, Ada Lois
Sipuel Fisher, accompanied by Roscoe
Dunjee, president of the Oklahoma
NAACP chapter, came into his office asking
to enroll in law school. Cross, who writes
fondly of his time on the South Dakota
football team with African American
fellow player Ross Charlie Owens, had
no qualms at all about admitting her.
However, old state laws still mandated
that segregation be maintained in public
schools. Admitting Fisher would make
Cross guilty of a misdemeanor for every
day she attended class, with a fine for each
charge beginning at $100. Instructors and
even fellow students faced similar
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criminal charges. Cross explained the

legal issue while acknowledging his own
distaste for the law. Dunjee, already well
aware, explained that all he needed was a
chance to change it in the courts if it were
made clear that Fisher was being denied
entry based solely upon the color of her
skin.
Cross was quick to oblige. He sent her
transcript from Langston University
straight over to Roy Gittinger, dean
of Admissions. Gittinger sent it back
with a report stating that Fisher was
academically qualified for admission.
With his visitors still in the office, Cross
then wrote an official letter that stated
Fisher was not to be admitted due to
the racial law. This letter in hand, NAACP
chief counsel Thurgood Marshall argued
the case to the Supreme Court and won
right of admission for minorities in high
education throughout the nation. Because
he worked within the system rather than
around it, Cross contributed to changing
the system itself.
The university boomed with newly
opened doors. By the end of Crosss
term, he had added 37 new buildings to
campus. Many of them were dormitories,
as housing expanded from women-only
dorms in Hester-Robertson with space
for 250 to towers and family centers that
housed more than 8,000. Before Cross,
the university had awarded 75 doctoral
degrees; at the end of his term, it was
awarding 150 each year. The student
population had grown ten times its 1944
size to 20,000 in 1968.
Crosss ashes were scattered at the foot of his statue on the North Oval of OUs Norman campus.
Such informality was common for Cross.

He had his morning coffee in the Union
with students each day. One OU alumnus
recalled the time as a freshman that he
injured his knee and was soaking in the
hot water of an infirmary tub. A man
walked in, rolled up his pants leg, and
stuck his foot in beside him. The student
was shocked to see President Cross
standing above him, nodding and asking
how he was feeling.
One of the most famous stories about

Cross comes during this huge expansion.
He went to the capitol in Oklahoma City to
defend the universitys large and growing
budget before the legislature. After a
good deal of explaining, the committee
asked once more, But why do you need
so much money? Crosss wit replied, I
would like to build a university which the
football team could be proud of.
While some might take that as a swipe at
athletics taking up more of the spotlight
than education, Cross was genuine in his
appreciation in all aspects of the school.
A footballer himself in college, he was
dedicated to the Sooners and legendary
Bud Wilkinson, whom Cross appointed
coach at the age of 31. It is said that Cross
rode in the back of the truck that delivered
the first hard football helmets and handed
them out to players himself.
Dr. George Lynn Cross leads a botanical field trip in

southeastern Oklahoma.
After his retirement from the presidency,

Cross returned to teaching botany. He
continued his dedication to the university,
and, upon his death in 1998, Crosss ashes
were mixed with his wife Cleos. They were
scattered together at the feet of his statue
on the North Oval so that they could truly
become a part of the university that had
so long been a part of their lives.
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Turkey Day 5k
By:Grant K. Schatzman
There is an ongoing debate in my family about whether the

preeminent dish of the Thanksgiving feast is the turkey or the
pies. Among the more radical pie supporters, there is a subdebate between pecan and pumpkin pie, but thats neither here
nor there. All of us agree that when the clan gathers round and
Uncle Steve carves the bird, were going to eat turkey, pie and
everything else that fits.
For friends and families like mine, Thanksgiving morning in
Norman comes with a chance to work off that guilt in advance.
Think of it as an indulgence licensing your feast-day excess, an
adrenaline precursor to your tryptophan crash. And even if
your holiday customs dont include cornucopic overflow, theres
plenty of cause to turn up at the third annual Turkey Day 5k.
Most people come out for a little bit of exercise and a good
cause before the pie, race co-founder Liz Barfield said.
The 5k and one mile runs, which start by Norman High, 911 W.
Main St., at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. on November 26, raise money
for the Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity. If youve driven
down Main Street, you might have seen the organizations

freshly painted mural on the ReStore building, located at 1100
W. Main St. Suite 100, where Barfield works. After the EF5
tornado tore through Moore in May of 2013, she got a phone
call from Kyle Meek, who had an idea that would turn into a
sweaty, endorphin-charged reality over the next six months. The
two decided to help people rebuild by gathering up Normans
runners every Thanksgiving.
Though only in its third year, the race is already sporting some
remarkable stats. In 2013, over 450 runners took off with the
pistol shot. The next year, the race picked up another 200.
Meek and Barfield are hoping this year will attract 200 more.
Its already Normans second biggest race of the year, and places
on the podium tend to be reserved for finishing times around
or under 17 minutes. Best of all, the Turkey Day 5k is planning
to top last years $10,000 proceeds, aiming as high as $15,000,
all of which go directly to building new family homes in Moore.
If you ask Barfield how long this Turkey Day tradition will last,
shell tell you: Forever! There will always be someone to help.
Though her commitment is undeniable, Barfield wants to make
one thing clear from the get-go. I run the race. I do not run in
the race.
For those who share the sentiment, there are plenty of
opportunities to volunteer on race day. Sign up links for both
volunteers and runners are on turkeyday5krun.com. Whichever
side of the starting line you choose, runners, volunteers, babies,
dogs and casual bystanders are encouraged to dress up in honor
of Turkey Day. With any luck, you might catch Kyle Meek in a
turkey costume.
Chris Crow, Liz Barfield, and Kyle Meek- 3 of the organizers of the race
Whether youre shooting for a new PR or jogging your first mile in

months, you can help keep our community healthy and housed.
Then, after you run up an appetite, you can take down those pies
no problem: pecan and pumpkin both.
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AT&T recently made a $10,000 donation to
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Kids are Special People program to Moore
Public Schools. The check was presented
at a celebration on Tuesday, October 6 at
the Old School Business Center in Moore.
Through Kids are Special People students
will explore topics that include nutrition,
tobacco cessation, emergency services and
exercise.
Seven elementary schools will begin the
Kids are Special People program in fall of
2016 including: Apple Creek, Brairwood,
Central, Heritage Trails, Plaza Towers,
Santa Fe and Wayland Bonds. The Norman
Regional Auxiliary has been hosting Kids
are Special People in Norman for more
than 30 years and is excited to bring this
program to fourth grade students at Moore
Public Schools.
The event started with a performance from
the Central Elementary School Choir. In
keeping with the programs goals of healthy
habits, the menu included fresh fruit,
flavored water, and salads with tomatoes,
red onions and basil vinaigrette from Two
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Local Music Spotlight:
Burn Ban
By: Alexander Mutz
Those who keep up with Norman and

Oklahoma Citys music scenes have likely
heard the music of Burn Ban. Combining
genres like folk, rock and funk, the band
started just under a decade ago when
multi-instrumentalists Miguel Morales
and Aric Senters joined forces and began
writing the songs theyd go on to spread
around the area for years to come. It may
have started as just the two of them,
but in the last seven
years theyve gone
on to incorporate
a rotating lineup of
steady and temporary
musicians. Currently,
the lineup includes
Aaron
Senters,
Josiah Zumwalt, Shay
Shultz and Martin
Bronaugh.
songs. Lap steels, mandolins, accordions,

harmonicas and ukuleles sometimes
make appearances as well.
Really what were all about is all different

types of folk and rock music, Bronaugh
said. Miguel and Aric have the original
ten or so songs they wrote, but we also do
covers of all sorts of bands. Some of the
ones we do are Radiohead, Rage Against
Burn Ban is an
eclectic
group.
With ages ranging
from early to midtwenties all the way
up through members
in their forties, it
is interesting and
inspiring to see the
diverse group come
together and create
chemistry on stage.
We played our first

show at a little coffee
shop in Oklahoma
City, Bronaugh said.
After that, though,
we started getting
together more often,
practicing a lot and
bigger gigs started
coming.
When Morales and
Senters started the
band, they wrote a
handful of songs that
would serve as Burn
Bans original music.
The songs started
out with a strong folk
and singer-songwriter influence. Once
they started bringing in other musicians,
instruments like acoustic drums and
electric guitar brought out their rock
influence. The band still stays true to some
folk instrumentation, though, consistently
incorporating violin and banjos into the
State Fair and a stint at our own citys

Norman Music Festival where they
performed at The Red Brick Bar. Theyve
also played other shows at Norman
venues like Brothers. They perform fairly
frequently at Joes Addiction, a familyowned coffee shop in Oklahoma City that
also acts as a charitable force for the citys
homeless population.
Were all in different

parts of our life, so it
can be tough to get
us all together in one
room to practice,
Martin said. Some
of us have our own
families, wives and
children to think
about. We love it,
though. When we
do get together, it
feels good to just jam
out, find a good key
signature and ride it
out for awhile.
the Machine, Bob Dylan, Red Hot Chili

Peppers and Old Crow Medicine Show.
Once Burn Ban established a local
following, they started playing gigs with
more notoriety. Some highlights include
two straight years at the Oklahoma City
Fans and potential

fans of Burn Ban can
find more information online on their
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
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Norman in November features football, fall weather, fun and festivals.

Make sure you make plans to take part in all Norman has to offer.
1. Nov. 8: Veterans Day Parade. The parade begins at 2 p.m. at Norman High School and winds around
Downtown Norman from Main Street to James Garner Avenue and finishes at Reaves Park, near the
Cleveland County Veterans Memorial.
2. Nov. 13: 2nd Friday Norman Artwalk. Downtown Norman will be hopping with open art galleries, live
music, dinner and drink specials and more.
3. Nov. 14: Hunter Hayes in Concert. At the Lloyd Noble Center, the Grammy Award-nominee will
perform at 8 p.m. Ryan Lafferty will be on stage as well.
4. Nov. 29: Oklahoma Nutcracker. The Norman Ballet Company,along with guest artists from the Tulsa
Ballet Theatre, will take the stage for a unique holiday production at 3 p.m. at the Nancy OBrian
Center for the Performing Arts, 1809 Stubbeman Ave.
5. Through Dec. 6: Immortales: The Hall of Emperors of the Capitoline Museums, Rome. This exhibit,
at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, brings to the United States for the first time a selection of 20
busts from a collection from the worlds oldest museum, the Capitoline in Rome. The museum offers
free admission and is closed on Mondays.
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By: Kayla Christopher
Ah, fall. The temperature cools, Sooner football is in full swing and the consumer demands that the market be flooded with all
things pumpkin spice. Isnt it magical? Yes, we know its overdone, but we wont judge you for your obsession. Just make sure youre
supporting local businesses while you get your fix. Try these Made in Oklahoma Pumpkin Muffins. The international pantry, at 1618
W. Lindsey St., has everything you need to make this quick and tasty breakfast to satisfy that oh-so-clich autumn craving.
Made in Oklahoma Pumpkin Muffins:

Cooking spray
Directions
1 cup all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
1 cup whole-grain pastry flour

1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Scott Farms Mulling Spices (Made in
Oklahoma)
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (for topping)
Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.

First, use a coffee grinder to grind the mulling spices into
a fine powder. Whisk together the all-purpose and wholewheat flour, baking soda, salt and ground mulling spices.
In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar, molasses,
oil and eggs. Whisk in the pumpkin and extract of your
choosing. Then, mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk
in alternating batches until the ingredients are combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan and top with
pumpkin seeds. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted
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As the temperature changes, it would seem our taste buds do as well. As the cool, crisp fall breeze moves into town, cravings of light
and cheery fare often turn into a desire for warm and hearty dishes. Soups, stews and chili now return fully to the menu rotation in
the place of salads, slaws and fruity cocktails. As summer cycles to fall, winter and on toward spring, there is the inevitability that
these meal ideas will become mundane. Jocelyn Wall, with the international pantry has the perfect, unexpected twist on a traditional
recipe to stir the proverbial pot and wow your family and friends: Chicken Chili.
Whether you plan on serving a quiet meal at home or at a get-together with friends, your tablemates will likely wonder what the
great new flavor is that sets this chili apart. The secret is in Stonewall Kitchens Maple Chipotle Grille Sauce, revealed Wall. The
chipotles are smoked jalapenos. Although not very hot, they add a rich, smoky, nutty flavor to the sweet maple syrup in the sauce.
To make this delicious one-pot meal, you will need:
Directions
2 1/2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
In a deep pot, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat and
brown the chicken pieces until there is no pink in the center.
Remove the chicken from the pan and discard any liquid. Heat
the remaining oil over medium heat and cook the onion and
bell peppers until slightly softened. Add garlic. When onion is
translucent, add chicken broth, Maple Chipotle Grille Sauce,
black beans, chili powder, cayenne and jalapenos. Simmer for
two to three hours, uncovered.
2 Tablespoons oil**
1 large onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth**
1 bottle Stonewall Kitchen Maple Chipotle Grille
Sauce **
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chili powder**
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper**
1/2 teaspoon fresh jalapeno, chopped
**denotes items available at the international pantry**
The resulting concoction is sure to be a hit! You can serve

immediately, or better yet, refrigerate overnight to give the
flavor even more time to develop. When its time to eat, you
can simply reheat the chili uncovered, making sure you stir
occasionally until the sauce thickens and chicken breaks apart.
A traditional chili is good all on its own, but when embellished
with some delightful options, it becomes something quite
delectable. This recipe is versatile enough for entertaining at a
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contender for cold weather tailgating. Depending on who you
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cream and chives or classics like Fritos and cheddar cheese. If
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