OUDaily.com | Casey Parvin

March 3, 2010 | 3 comments

Incumbent mayor Cindy Rosenthal defeated Councilman Hal Ezzell in the Norman mayoral election Tuesday. Rosenthal defended her seat with 53.65 percent of the vote, with all precincts reporting. Rosenthal received 6,798 votes compared to Ezzell’s 5,872 votes. READ MORE

Norman election results: Rosenthal wins second term as mayor

March 2, 2010 | 2 comments

Mayor Cindy Rosenthal defeated councilman Hal Ezzell in the Norman mayoral election this evening. READ MORE

Whom to choose? Norman mayor's race

March 2, 2010 | 7 comments

Both candidates said they think this election is about the future of Norman; however, Rosenthal and Ezzell have made some remarks about one another, making this election about hidden numbers and policies. In her latest campaign literature, Rosenthal reported Ezzell has missed 51 out of 140 meetings. READ MORE

Mayoral race: Councilman Hal Ezzell profile

March 2, 2010 | 1 comment

Ward 3 Councilman Hal Ezzell wants to take care of what the city already has before anything else, he said. Spending and the economy are the focus points of his campaign for mayor. READ MORE

Mayoral race: Mayor Cindy Rosenthal profile

March 2, 2010 | 0 comments

Mayor Cindy Rosenthal’s main priorities are accessibility, accountability and commitment to progress, she said. READ MORE

Students to attend pro-Israel event in Washington, D.C.

February 25, 2010 | 5 comments

Four OU students will dive head first into Isreali foreign relations when they travel to Washington, D.C. in March for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference. READ MORE

Cell tower to be built near OU

February 24, 2010 | 0 comments

Alltel Communications will build a permanent cell tower on the corner of Lindsey Street and Classen Boulevard. READ MORE

Senate keeps grocery stores from selling wine, strong beer

February 23, 2010 | 1 comment

Wine and high-point beer will remain unavailable at grocery stores in Oklahoma and Tulsa counties after a measure by Sen. Andrew Rice, D-Oklahoma City, was rejected by the Senate Committee on Business and Labor. READ MORE

Tri-state train route under study

February 19, 2010 | 9 comments

An Amtrak study examining the possibility of a new train route connecting Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas is still in progress, Amtrak spokesman Mark Magliari said. READ MORE

Student organization promotes drug discussion

February 18, 2010 | 0 comments

Drugs will kill you. Or at least that’s what propaganda has led the public to believe, according to the president of a new drug policy student organization. READ MORE

Area residents get sneak peek of Porter Avenue future

February 11, 2010 | 0 comments

Possible plans for the future of the Porter Avenue corridor were showcased Wednesday. The presentation focused on the options for possible streetscape designs of Porter Avenue. READ MORE

Public safety committee details annual report

February 10, 2010 | 0 comments

The Citizen’s Public Safety Oversight Committee announced its first annual report at the Norman City Council meeting Tuesday night. READ MORE

Student takes magic act to the pros

February 5, 2010 | 1 comment

At age 7, J.P. Wilson, business sophomore, performed his first magic show at a children’s birthday party. Thirteen years later, he presents his seven-minute, magic-filled act to sold out NBA crowds across the country. READ MORE

Prominent business owner dies

February 4, 2010 | 0 comments

Mark Amspacher, owner of the popular Norman restaurant The Diner, died Monday at the age of 56. Amspacher’s family shut down the restaurant in honor of his death, but announced today via a note in the window the restaurant would reopen Saturday. READ MORE

Icy conditions expected to hit Norman

January 28, 2010 | 0 comments

The Daily's Casey Parvin outlines what to expect, what to do for fun and how to get prepared for the upcoming ice storm. READ MORE

Students selected for census committee

January 28, 2010 | 1 comment

Two OU students are reaching out to promote census completion on campus so the city of Norman and the university will not lose funds due to an inaccurate count of residents. READ MORE

Law student campaigns for city council seat

January 22, 2010 | 0 comments

An OU student wants to know what Norman citizens care about before he reaches city hall. READ MORE

Boren’s $631,000 earnings top national average

January 21, 2010 | 2 comments

President David Boren’s salary package exceeds the median amount other public university presidents are paid. READ MORE

Discussion raised on medical records database

January 20, 2010 | 0 comments

Electronic records could improve medical care, Dr. Brian Yeaman said Tuesday evening at the Medical Ethics and Issues Discussion Panel. READ MORE

Fan Fiesta, sunny weather await Sooners in El Paso

December 11, 2009 | 1 comment

When Sooner fans travel to the 76th annual Brut Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, on New Year’s Eve, they can expect one sure factor: sunny weather. READ MORE

Student organization uses textbooks to help end war

December 10, 2009 | 0 comments

A student activist organization is collaborating with an online bookseller to host a book drive supporting the Invisible Children organization. READ MORE

Tailgate attendance reflects success

December 1, 2009 | 2 comments

Attendance at UOSA’s new pre-game tailgate party tripled between the Sept. 12 season opener and Halloween’s homecoming game against Kansas State, the UOSA director for the events said. READ MORE

International students maintain home connection

November 24, 2009 | 0 comments

While settling into new lives in Norman can prove difficult for international students, sometimes figuring out how to keep in touch with loved ones back home overshadows the adjustment process. READ MORE

OU, Thunder teams offer scholarship

November 18, 2009 | 0 comments

Throughout the school year, the Oklahoma City Thunder will award five incoming freshman with a $1,000 scholarship to OU and four tickets to a Thunder home game in April. READ MORE

Dad's Day, Family Weekend allow opportunities for bonding

November 13, 2009 | 1 comment

Multiple opportunities for free food and family bonding will be available on campus today and Saturday during the Campus Activities Council’s annual Dad’s Day and Family Weekend. READ MORE

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