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Inside OU's COVID-19 isolation housing: 'The lack of concern or care from the university has been infuriating.'

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Inside OU's COVID-19 isolation housing: 'The lack of concern or care from the university has been infuriating.'

Blaine Teague, culture reporter
Updated Sep 11, 2020
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Editor's note: Blaine Teague is a reporter for The OU Daily Culture Desk who was required to self-isolate on campus after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. This is his account of his 14 days inside Traditions West.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Opinion: Campaign staffer makes case for Dan Williams, Lauren Lyness SGA ticket

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Opinion: Vanessa Meraz, Jake Mazeitis make case for why they should be next SGA president, vice president

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Opinion: OU students should register to vote in Oklahoma

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Opinion: Gun laws in US allow mass shootings like Las Vegas to occur

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Opinion: OU's Teach-In overlooks colonialism, inequality in analysis of constitutions

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Opinion: Changes to Title IX policies will make students less likely to report sexual assault

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Opinion: Zac Stevens reflects on OU President David Boren's first New Sooner Convocation

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Opinion: Much like caring for plants, mental health requires conscious cultivation

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Opinion: Reaching out to those with mental health issues can be life-saving

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Opinion: Mental illness education essential during suicide prevention week

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Opinion: An open letter of praise to Ohio State fans from a Sooner student

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Opinion: Baker Mayfield 'planting the flag' is what makes college football great

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Opinion: OU should become sanctuary campus for undocumented students

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Opinion editor invites OU community to express thoughts

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Opinion: Friend of Daniel Holland remembers late OU student's kindness, character

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Senior goodbye: Assistant sports editor gains purpose, friendships at The Daily

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Letter from the editor: Reflecting on a year of growth, innovation at The Daily

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Senior goodbye: OU Daily's copy manager reminisces on her college newsroom experience

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Senior goodbye: OU Daily's sports editor looks back on life-changing experiences

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Senior goodbye: OU Daily's copy chief recalls importance of working through mistakes

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Senior goodbye: OU Daily's arts & entertainment editor reflects on her journalism journey

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Opinion: Remember to take care of yourself during the final weeks of the semester

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Former SGA president: 'The position ought to be held to a high standard'

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Opinion: SAE is not welcome on OUr campus

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Opinion: Pro-life advocates on OU's campus should avoid use of graphic imagery, make case with statistics instead

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Opinion: Oklahoma Teacher of the Year contemplates leaving to teach in Texas

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Opinion: Anti-Semitism is on the rise, Americans need to be aware

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Opinion: Unlearning Workshops teach valuable messages to entire OU community, regardless of social group

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Opinion: 'Unlearning' workshop unfairly singles out greek students, still a needed program

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Let's talk: Choose to reach for a hand when dealing with depression

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Let's talk: Don't let depression undermine your self-worth

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