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'It's a magical place': Longtime OU Daily editor says goodbye to his college newsroom

'It's a magical place': Longtime OU Daily editor says goodbye to his college newsroom

George Stoia, enterprise editor
May 6, 2020
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I’ve written 1,338 stories during my time at The Daily. This is 1,339. It’s also my last.

'The most rewarding experience': OU Daily copy chief thanks community for sharing stories, trust, passion

'The most rewarding experience': OU Daily copy chief thanks community for sharing stories, trust, passion

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'I'm not sure how to give it up': 51 lanyards later, OU Daily visual editor off to capture next adventure

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'I don't want to say goodbye': OU Daily multimedia editor reflects on time at OU

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OPINION: Xenophobia and prejudice toward international students over coronavirus is unacceptable

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OPINION: Presidential search researchers say OU should take more transparent path following Gallogly exit

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Our View: Publicly funded investigation into sexual misconduct allegations must be transparent

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Opinion: Why I Left College Republicans

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Opinion: The 2019 Oscar nominations full of snubs, surprises amid awards season

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Opinion: The time is now to strengthen OU's Student Code of Conduct

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OPINION: Donor says Covered Wagon artist's dog cruelty is 'reprehensible,' but removal of statue not appropriate

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An open letter to the Big 12: You're killing the best rivalry in college football

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Opinion: OU should play 'Mo Bamba' at football games, here's why

OU Daily editorial board ending tradition of endorsing SGA presidential candidates

OU Daily editorial board ending tradition of endorsing SGA presidential candidates

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Opinion: Oklahoma is wack

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Opinion: tExAs Is BaCk

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OPINION: OU School of Drama response to sexual harassment allegations reflect inclination in arts to protect powerful

Former OU President David Boren releases op-ed, expresses support for DACA recipients

Former OU President David Boren releases op-ed, expresses support for DACA recipients

Opinion: Jabar Shumate's forced resignation disproportional punishment, university cares about company property more than students

Opinion: Jabar Shumate's forced resignation disproportional punishment, university cares about company property more than students

Our View: David Boren to leave legacy of community on OU’s campus as presidency comes to an end

Our View: David Boren to leave legacy of community on OU’s campus as presidency comes to an end

Opinion: OU Counseling Psychology Clinic's closure will leave students, central Oklahoma community without important mental health services

Opinion: OU Counseling Psychology Clinic's closure will leave students, central Oklahoma community without important mental health services

Opinion: OU Counseling Psychology Clinic's impending closure unacceptable, will leave students without vital resource

Opinion: OU Counseling Psychology Clinic's impending closure unacceptable, will leave students without vital resource

Opinion: More OU students deserve opportunity to converse with President-designate James Gallogly about his vision for university

Opinion: More OU students deserve opportunity to converse with President-designate James Gallogly about his vision for university

Our view: President-elect James Gallogly left to deal with ramifications of secretive search

Our view: President-elect James Gallogly left to deal with ramifications of secretive search

Search for David Boren's successor: Boren advocates for confidential presidential search process in op-ed

Search for David Boren's successor: Boren advocates for confidential presidential search process in op-ed

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Opinion: Sports editor reflects on time as football beat writer, lessons learned

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Opinion: Remember to practice gratitude this holiday season

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Opinion: Voices of OU Palestinian students cannot be ignored on topic of Jerusalem

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Opinion: OU grad student shares insight on privilege, misperceptions in society

Opinion: Cuts to Oklahoma's mental health services could prove detrimental to students, adults

Opinion: Cuts to Oklahoma's mental health services could prove detrimental to students, adults

Opinion: College students need to be more civil in discussing cultural and political issues

Opinion: College students need to be more civil in discussing cultural and political issues

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Scary story contest: Winner — 'Her Too' by Amanda Deng

Opinion: OU professor discusses campus sexual assault spikes during football season

Opinion: OU professor discusses campus sexual assault spikes during football season

Opinion: The Daily endorses Meraz/Mazeitis for SGA president and vice president

Opinion: The Daily endorses Meraz/Mazeitis for SGA president and vice president

Opinion: OU alum advocates for millennial generation to participate in public service

Opinion: OU alum advocates for millennial generation to participate in public service

Opinion: Rapper duo Run the Jewels reminds fans to keep their hands to themselves at concert. Here's why that matters

Opinion: Rapper duo Run the Jewels reminds fans to keep their hands to themselves at concert. Here's why that matters

Opinion: Hasty presidential search committee process can be corrected, avoided in the future

Opinion: Hasty presidential search committee process can be corrected, avoided in the future

Opinion: OU campus leaders suppress student voices in presidential selection process

Opinion: OU campus leaders suppress student voices in presidential selection process

Opinion: Sooner fans need to be more supportive now than ever

Opinion: Sooner fans need to be more supportive now than ever

Opinion: New and old coaches agree: OU still sucks

Opinion: New and old coaches agree: OU still sucks

Opinion: A thank-you letter to the Longhorns

Opinion: A thank-you letter to the Longhorns

Opinion: Chandler Hiatt makes case for why he, Jack Aubel should be elected SGA leaders

Opinion: Chandler Hiatt makes case for why he, Jack Aubel should be elected SGA leaders

Opinion: Hannah Hardin makes case why she, Yaseen Shurbaji should be elected SGA leaders

Opinion: Hannah Hardin makes case why she, Yaseen Shurbaji should be elected SGA leaders

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Trae Young

Trae Young

Trae Young

Trae Young

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Sooner Schooner

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Mary Ann and Joseph Harroz Sr.

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Joseph Harroz

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Boomer

Kenny Mossman and Joe Castiglione

Thank you sign

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The Opolis

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'It's a magical place': Longtime OU Daily editor says goodbye to his college newsroom