OUDaily.com | Casey Wilson

Alcohol policy still strong after 5 years

August 16, 2010 | 1 comment

In addition to the typical math, science and English curriculum, students taking the next step in their educations at OU will be schooled in the university’s strict alcohol policy. READ MORE

Researchers search for equal rights activists for project

July 29, 2010 | 0 comments

Researchers operating an oral history program are archiving the experiences of activists involved in passing the Equal Rights Amendment are looking for more people to share their stories. READ MORE

2 OU students running in Tuesday’s primary

July 22, 2010 | 5 comments

Law student Emily Virgin and public policy senior Isaiah McCaslin are both on the ballot for an open seat in the Oklahoma State House of Representative. READ MORE

Audio now accompanies visual at OU art museum

July 8, 2010 | 1 comment

Going beyond the paintings on the wall, visitors of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art can now experience art in both sight and sound. The museum offers free iPod tours to all visitors through a collaboration with OU IT and Apple, Inc., said Michael Bendure, museum director of communication. READ MORE

CART cuts bus routes, dismaying riders

July 8, 2010 | 0 comments

As a result of a 26-percent budget decrease from the City of Norman, CART has changed four of its routes, which include a run originating from the South Oval and its disability service. The deficit of more than $100,000 in funding will affect the Little Axe Link, West Norman Link, Cleveland County Express and Sooner Express routes ... READ MORE

Law students awarded $3,000

July 1, 2010 | 0 comments

Three law students interested in studying natural resources law were awarded scholarships by non-profit organizations. READ MORE

CART surpasses summer ridership record

July 1, 2010 | 0 comments

More than 2,500 riders participated June 17 in Dump the Pump, a program that provided Norman residents with free rides on the city’s bus system. READ MORE

Professor seeks grant to study health impacts of oil exposure

June 24, 2010 | 0 comments

As oil continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico, OU researchers have applied for grants to fund research into exposure to oil and say the research could provide valuable information if oil contamination were to occur in Oklahoma. READ MORE

OU researchers hope for grants to study oil spill's health effects

June 19, 2010 | 0 comments

Oklahoma may benefit from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by way of grants that will aid the studying of the health effects of the oil, which will be a factor for decades to come, two researchers said Friday at the OU Health Sciences Center. READ MORE

OU professor sends BP ideas to stop oil leak

June 17, 2010 | 4 comments

The oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico has led one OU professor to propose ideas on how to stem the flow of oil, which may affect Oklahoma. School of Petroleum Geological Engineering associate professor Samuel O. Osisanya has brainstormed and forwarded British Petroleum two ideas on how to help stop the leak in the Gulf. READ MORE

World Cup watch parties scheduled

June 9, 2010 | 0 comments

The International Programs 2010 World Cup Watch Party invites students to watch teams from across the globe compete in the World Cup, which can be a reminder for some international students of home, said Shannon English, International Programs adviser. READ MORE

OMG, no more txtn? Oklahoma may ban teen drivers’ cell-phone use

June 3, 2010 | 3 comments

Teens who text while driving may soon be breaking the law in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1908 would prohibit any driver 18 years and younger who has a learner’s permit or an intermediate driver’s license from using a hand-held electronic device to talk or text while the car is in motion. READ MORE

City continues tornado clean up

May 27, 2010 | 0 comments

The City of Norman is cleaning up after the May 10 tornadoes despite not yet receiving disaster assistance from the federal government, which would ensure the city would be reimbursed for the costs, authorities say. READ MORE

Remarkable snowfall this year brought cost, opportunity

May 10, 2010 | 0 comments

For a few days earlier this year, Oklahoma found itself under a layer of snow, creating an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for one OU student and reminding Oklahomans of the unpredictable nature of weather. READ MORE

OU to sell unclaimed lost and found items

May 7, 2010 | 6 comments

Lost and found items in the university’s possession are sold at an annual sale, said Amanda Toohey, OU Facilities Management spokeswoman. READ MORE

Colombian trip to promote peace

May 7, 2010 | 0 comments

A group of students will travel to Colombia this July to reach out to impoverished children and promote a culture of peace. The group of students received a $10,000 grant from the Davis Projects for Peace program to travel to Ibague, Colombia and implement a grassroots peace project, Kristen Hansen, international area studies senior, said. READ MORE

OU gymnastics center upgrades completed

May 5, 2010 | 0 comments

The renovation on OU’s gymnastics facility was finished this spring, adding 7,000 square feet of space and overhauling the existing facilities, according to the OU athletics website. READ MORE

OUPD, librarians urge safety when studying late

May 4, 2010 | 0 comments

University police and Bizzell Memorial Library librarians urge students to use safe practices to keep from being a victim of a crime while studying late at night for the next few weeks. READ MORE

Emergency medical data program offered to OU students, staff

April 30, 2010 | 0 comments

A medical information service that will allow first responders to access medical information during an emergency will be offered to students, faculty and staff beginning May 15. READ MORE

oZONE past major problems, OU IT says

April 29, 2010 | 6 comments

For students frustrated with oZONE, the worst is over, according to OU Information Technology. READ MORE

Block party sparks interest in Israel

April 21, 2010 | 0 comments

Students who came to the Israel Block Party on Tuesday in the South Oval may have received traditional Israeli food, but the event’s intent was to give students a healthy serving of information about Israel, organizers said. READ MORE

OKC bombing proves Oklahomans’ resilience, unity

April 19, 2010 | 0 comments

Fifteen years after 168 people lost their lives in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, life in downtown Oklahoma City is thriving while living in the shadow of the deadliest domestic terrorist attack on American soil. READ MORE

City meets to discuss inclusion

April 13, 2010 | 0 comments

Residents of eastern Norman gathered Monday at Little Axe Elementary School to voice concerns about the effects of the area’s distance from the center of Norman. READ MORE

Willie Warren arrested for outstanding warrants

April 12, 2010 | 2 comments

Former OU basketball player Willie Warren, 20, was arrested Saturday afternoon, according to Norman Police reports. Warren, who announced in April his plans to enter the NBA draft, was arrested for two outstanding municipal warrants, according to the Norman Police’s daily arrest report. READ MORE

Bash to display Bolivian tradition

April 7, 2010 | 0 comments

Tonight’s inaugural Bolivian Culture Night will showcase diverse aspects of the country through dance, song, food and other performances. READ MORE

Co-ed housing community to be available this fall

April 2, 2010 | 6 comments

There is currently no gender-blind housing available on campus; however, a co-ed upper-class community will be available beginning in this fall, said Lauren Royston, Housing and Food Services spokeswoman. READ MORE

Korean Night embraces tradition, modern culture

March 30, 2010 | 1 comment

Korean Night promoted better understanding of both traditional and modern Korean culture Monday at the Oklahoma Memorial Union. READ MORE

Official urges students fill out census

March 26, 2010 | 0 comments

The 2010 Census has been mailed out and returning the form will determine more than just the state’s population, according to a census official. READ MORE

Campaign signs disappear from campus

March 23, 2010 | 5 comments

About 400 campaign signs for one UOSA presidential candidate were taken from campus locations before spring break, according to OUPD police reports filed March 12. READ MORE

Recent earthquakes pose little threat

March 22, 2010 | 1 comment

Recent earthquakes in Oklahoma have been small and are not likely a warning of larger earthquakes in the future, according to authorities. READ MORE

Suspect identified in Mr. ShortStop robbery

March 11, 2010 | 1 comment

A Norman man identified by his mother as a suspect wanted for the Feb. 8 armed robbery of the Mr. ShortStop convenience store was arrested Tuesday, Norman Police reports stated. READ MORE

Japan Night features traditional, modern entertainment

March 10, 2010 | 3 comments

Karaoke singing, magic tricks and battling dojos were all part of Japan Night, a show hosted Tuesday by the Japanese Student Association. READ MORE

Larceny reports on the rise

March 9, 2010 | 0 comments

Incidents of larceny increased in and around the OU campus between 2008 and 2009, according to the police. READ MORE

Student arrested in police sting

March 5, 2010 | 1 comment

OU Police arrested a student during a sting operation organized in response to the thefts of several electronic devices at Huston Huffman Center, according to OU Police reports. READ MORE

Study-abroad expansion to increase students’ skill set

March 3, 2010 | 1 comment

OU aims to expand its study-abroad program, aligning itself with a national trend among the nation’s universities to increase international study for students. READ MORE

House candidate discusses education, transportation

February 24, 2010 | 0 comments

Brittany Novotny, Democrat, spoke Tuesday at the OU College of Law about her platform for her election-bid to replace Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, for Oklahoma State House of Representatives District 84. READ MORE

OU, ExxonMobil dedicate engineering building

February 16, 2010 | 0 comments

Representatives from OU and ExxonMobil dedicated the ExxonMobil Lawrence G. Rawl Engineering Practice Facility on Monday. OU President David Boren said the new facility will only reach its full potential with students’ innovation and inventions. READ MORE

Mrs. Norman arrested for alleged fraud

February 15, 2010 | 6 comments

The current Mrs. Norman and contestant for Mrs. Oklahoma International was arrested Feb. 7 for allegedly writing a bogus check in 2005, according to court documents. Cleveland County Court documents stated Anissa Yeargain, formerly Anissa Gale Williams, 38, passed a $300 bogus check June 30, 2005, at the Sam’s Club in Norman. READ MORE

Chase ends in Cale Gundy’s front yard

February 11, 2010 | 0 comments

A police chase in Moore that turned into a manhunt in Norman ended near the residence of OU football coach Cale Gundy. READ MORE

Corrections Department leaves OU

February 10, 2010 | 0 comments

In an attempt to save costs, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections is relocating a training facility from the College of Continuing Education to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Training Center in Oklahoma City. READ MORE

Local convenience store robbed over weekend

February 9, 2010 | 0 comments

Three men robbed the Mr. Shortstop convenience store on SW 24th Ave. Sunday night, said Lt. Chris Dirck of Norman PD. READ MORE

Winter weather costs state $9 million

February 9, 2010 | 0 comments

State and local authorities continue to work on road conditions despite budget concerns and continuing winter precipitation. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation already has spent $9 million this winter removing snow and ice from roads, said David Meuser, ODOT spokesman. READ MORE

One arrested in prostitution bust

February 8, 2010 | 0 comments

A Norman massage parlor located near Adams Elementary school and an after-school recreation center was allegedly a front for a prostitution and drug trafficking ring. READ MORE

Open Wi-Fi networks leave computers, data at risk

February 3, 2010 | 0 comments

Choosing the right wireless network can mean the difference between surfing the Internet safely and being caught in a hacker’s web. READ MORE

Reflection Room relocated; hours extended

February 1, 2010 | 0 comments

The Bizzell Memorial Library just got another place where students can have peace and quiet, but not for studying. The Reflection Room was moved from the basement of the Oklahoma Memorial Union to Room 214 in the library to extend the room’s hours while keeping it in a convenient location, Barbara Boyd, Religious Studies Program director of outreach, stated in an e-mail. READ MORE

OU receives environmentally friendly upgrades

January 27, 2010 | 0 comments

Various campus buildings received energy-efficient upgrades under a performance-based contract with Johnson Controls, said a spokeswoman for the OU Physical Plant. The upgrades have been in place for more than a year and will continue into this semester, said plant spokeswoman Amanda Hearn. READ MORE

Devon Energy Hall provides improvements

January 26, 2010 | 0 comments

Devon Energy Hall is wired for learning and will be dedicated in a public ceremony today. Devon Hall is the new home of the School of Computer Science and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. READ MORE

Former congressman's son arrested on campus

January 22, 2010 | 0 comments

The son of former U.S. Congressman Ernest Istook was arrested on campus Tuesday. READ MORE

Bursar changes credit card policy

January 21, 2010 | 0 comments

Students who have used credit cards to pay their bursar bills may be affected by new rules from the bursar’s office. READ MORE

Traditions’ plans for renovation upset student residents

January 20, 2010 | 1 comment

Planned refurbishing of several buildings in Traditions Square East will displace some students this summer. READ MORE

Articles by Casey Wilson