OUDaily.com | Meredith Moriak

May 9, 2011 | 0 comments

Sophomore year of college, I was homeless. I took showers at the Huston Huffman Center, only ate free food and slept in the Oklahoma Memorial Union or my car. READ MORE

Student turns technolgy blog into a source of income

March 3, 2011 | 0 comments

When Bates started reviewing mobile phones and accessories, he had a hard time convincing companies to send him products to review and saw it as a hobby. Now, more than a year later, Bates receives more products than he can review in a timely manner and is surprised his site has turned into a money-maker. READ MORE

President David Boren's term 2nd-longest in OU history

January 25, 2011 | 1 comment

Many believed Oklahoma-native David Boren was the answer to the university’s problems. On April 27, 1994 the OU Board of Regents unanimously approved him as OU’s 13th president. Today, Boren becomes OU’s second longest-serving president, behind only George Lynn Cross, who was president for 25 years, from 1943 to 1968. READ MORE

Regents approve $3M budget, property acquisition during meeting

December 2, 2010 | 0 comments

A $3 million budget for a research cleanroom in Devon Energy Hall, the purchase of a scientific library database and the acquisition of property south of Lindsey Street and Jenkins Avenue were among the 15 agenda items passed by the OU Board of Regents on Wednesday. READ MORE

New Music Tuesday: Kings of Leon, Sugarland, Chiddy Bang

October 19, 2010 | 1 comment

The Daily reviews new and notable music releases from Kings of Leon, David Bowie, Sugarland, Chiddy Bang and John Lennon. READ MORE

OU Votes Week to inform students about upcoming elections

September 13, 2010 | 0 comments

To kick off OU Votes Week, Politics and Pizza will be held at 4:30 p.m. today in the Union’s Regents room. READ MORE

President David Boren doubles Lloyd Noble Center parking

August 26, 2010 | 5 comments

Students frustrated by the lack of free shuttle parking at Lloyd Noble Center prompted OU President David Boren to double the spaces Wednesday afternoon. Boren directed OU Parking Services to add 600 free spaces to the east and west sides of the Cleveland Area Rapid Transit shuttle parking lot. The area, located on the north central side of the lot, now contains about 1,200 spaces. READ MORE

Future female engineers bond before classes

August 19, 2010 | 0 comments

Growing up around airplanes and getting her pilots license early in life convinced freshman Katie Gayon aerospace engineering is the major for her. On Wednesday, the Keller, Texas, native wore a bracelet and a necklace adorning airplane charms as she played icebreakers, heard speakers and talked with upperclassmen engineers at the inaugural College of Engineering Women’s Welcome. READ MORE

COLUMN: Welcome to OU and The Daily

August 16, 2010 | 0 comments

It was the first day of classes in August 2007 and I logged into Facebook after getting ready for a lecture. I had a message in my inbox from a guy I’d met that March. READ MORE

COLUMN: Favorite toys of the '90s childhood

December 14, 2009 | 3 comments

The Daily's Meredith Moriak provides a list of her top toys from the 1990s. READ MORE

'Nutcracker' tradition sends students home

December 10, 2009 | 0 comments

After 16 years of listening to the same music, learning different roles and performing in a ballet with her family each December, Emily Chapman was surprised to learn the OU School of Dance doesn’t perform “The Nutcracker” ballet every year.< READ MORE

Bursar to apply credit card fees for some charges

December 10, 2009 | 5 comments

Beginning Jan. 4, students who pay their bursar bill with a credit or debit card will be charged a 2.75 percent convenience fee. This will take money out of students’ pockets, but keep more than $500,000 in OU’s pocket each year. READ MORE

Student organizations clear the air at forum

December 4, 2009 | 1 comment

At an open forum Thursday evening, Omega Psi Phi president Lamont Robinson asked OUPD Chief Liz Woollen why the National Pan-Hellenic fraternity’s party on Nov. 21 at the Oklahoma Memorial Union was shut down after an isolated fight occurred on the second floor of the Union. READ MORE

New OU architecture building reaches milestone

November 20, 2009 | 0 comments

Construction workers and project team members joined faculty, staff and students from the College of Architecture on the South Oval Thursday afternoon to celebrate hitting the halfway point of construction on Gould Hall. READ MORE

International students cross language border

November 16, 2009 | 2 comments

Speaking English and communicating in the United States isn’t a problem for international student Muhammed Faraj. However, he believes speaking Kurdish, his native language, and communicating in Kurdistan, his home, might be a problem someday. READ MORE

Day reminds struggling, recovering individuals they aren't alone

November 13, 2009 | 0 comments

Planning where and when she would next cut herself, which outfits would cover the wounds and which lies she would tell to excuse the cuts consumed Mina Farzad’s mind for six years. READ MORE

Religious leaders discuss national issues, sharing beliefs

October 28, 2009 | 0 comments

In a representation of the three Abrahamic traditions — Judaism, Christianity and Islam — a Jewish rabbi, Christian reverend and Islamic imam met Tuesday evening to discuss various national issues and their respective religious beliefs. READ MORE

VP of Enrollment discusses enrolling through oZONE

October 21, 2009 | 0 comments

The Daily’s Meredith Moriak sat down with Vice President of Enrollment and Registrar Matt Hamilton to talk about challenges students may face while enrolling through oZONE and to learn about public forums being hosted by the project team. READ MORE

Supreme Court justice to visit College of Law

September 29, 2009 | 0 comments

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy will be on campus Thursday to teach two classes and participate in a fireside chat as part of the OU College of Law’s centennial celebration. READ MORE

oZone student portal launches today

September 28, 2009 | 0 comments

To better serve students 24/7, safely secure student records and lay the foundation for the future of archiving University data, a new online student portal, oZONE, launches today. READ MORE

Guantanamo Bay prison still subject of various debates

September 25, 2009 | 0 comments

During a discussion Thursday afternoon, two lawyers debated whether the United States should promptly close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba and whether those responsible for writing, approving and implementing the authorization of unlawful interrogation techniques should be fully prosecuted. READ MORE

Dedication of the new home for the College of Allied Health

September 18, 2009 | 0 comments

It was standing room only Friday afternoon in the atrium of the new College of Allied Health in Oklahoma City. READ MORE

Students to encounter difficulties during oZONE conversion

September 18, 2009 | 0 comments

Today and for the next 10 days, students will have limited access to many OU student-focused Web sites like Enroll, Degree Navigator and Student Services. READ MORE

Resume workshops in Norman

September 8, 2009 | 0 comments

The Norman Public Library will host a free resume writing workshop at 3 p.m. Thursday in the library’s Computer Training Center. READ MORE

New children's medical center opens in Oklahoma City

September 1, 2009 | 0 comments

More than 100 physicians specializing in pediatric medicine will begin treating patients and visiting with families Tuesday morning. READ MORE

Intersection open, after train problems close track for an hour

August 25, 2009 | 0 comments

The intersection at Constitution Street and Oak Tree Avenue is now open after a train system failure closed the intersection for about an hour. Read more about it in tomorrow's edition of The Daily. READ MORE

Winter weather postpones Big Event

March 27, 2009 | 0 comments

The Big Event, originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28, will be postponed due to inclement weather forecasts, said Amanda Holloway, Big Event chairwoman. READ MORE

Dodging distractions could increase success and lower stress

December 15, 2008 | 0 comments

The phone rings. I ignore it. My text message alert goes off. I don’t reply. READ MORE

Committee addresses OU retiree health care

December 11, 2008 | 1 comment

A human resources committee met Wednesday afternoon to suggest changes to the retiree medical benefits plan, and to allow staff and faculty feedback before final recommendations are made to OU President David L. Boren in early 2009. READ MORE

Blind student, deaf student create special bond

December 10, 2008 | 1 comment

Preparing to climb the stairs in Dale Hall, Bridgett Kiefer looked at friend Brian Watts and asked, “Ready?” Watts pulled out his walking cane for aid while climbing the two flights of stairs. READ MORE

Research campus nearly ready

December 9, 2008 | 0 comments

A dream from the early 1990s has become a reality during the past eight years on OU’s research campus. READ MORE

Student’s job leaves her en-chant-ed

December 3, 2008 | 1 comment

When Kayley McCoy checks the mail, she can usually expect a letter and picture from OU President David L. Boren once a week as a token of his gratitude for her singing OU’s chant. READ MORE

‘B-boys’ find home on campus

November 19, 2008 | 0 comments

Campus breakdancers can often be found twisting and flipping late at night in front of Wendy’s in the Oklahoma Memorial Union, or occasionally at the Huston Huffman Center. READ MORE

Lehrer receives Gaylord Prize

November 18, 2008 | 0 comments

Emmy award-winning journalist Jim Lehrer received the inaugural Gaylord Prize Monday afternoon during a luncheon at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City. READ MORE

More doctors sign contract with employee health plan

November 14, 2008 | 0 comments

Until Thursday afternoon, zoology professor Ann Gettys was unsure if Norman pediatricians would be able treat her 3-year-old son’s chronic lung disease. READ MORE

Medical school demo offers students hands-on learning

November 12, 2008 | 0 comments

Melissa Willitzer can already picture herself in a white lab coat and stethoscope. She’s only a zoology junior, but she already has an idea of what medical school will be like. READ MORE

Student spends four days on campus

November 10, 2008 | 5 comments

For four days and four nights, journalism sophomore Meredith Moriak conducted an experiment to see if it is possible to survive on campus without a home and with little money. The following is her personal account of the events and emotions during the week. READ MORE

Election fallout: What if your candidate loses?

November 4, 2008 | 2 comments

It’s a democratic inevitability: For every winner, there will be a loser. Regardless of which presidential candidate clinches the most votes in the Electoral College, many voters said they will feel disappointed if their candidate loses. READ MORE

Diabetes summit seeks to educate Okla. tribal leaders

October 30, 2008 | 1 comment

Native Americans in Oklahoma are the largest group of diabetics in the nation, and an inter-tribal coalition met Wednesday to address diabetes prevention. READ MORE

Money spent on higher education yields return for OK economy

October 27, 2008 | 0 comments

A study released Thursday reveals that government money spent on higher education in Oklahoma is contributing to a substantial economic profit for the state. READ MORE

OU Cancer Institute awards seed grants to researchers for the first time

October 27, 2008 | 0 comments

The OU Cancer Institute awarded seed grants to three researchers this month to fund new cancer research. READ MORE

Biologist receives six-figure cancer research grant

October 23, 2008 | 0 comments

OU researchers are set to receive part of $100 million in grant money earmarked to finding a cure for breast cancer that will be distributed to scientists across the country. READ MORE

OU Physicians’ clinic opens

October 21, 2008 | 0 comments

Even though permanent furnishings haven’t yet to arrive, OU Physicians opened a new clinic Monday that will offer primary care to patients in Norman. READ MORE

CosmoGirl magazine names OU as a top university for women

October 14, 2008 | 0 comments

OU is one of three Big 12 schools chosen by CosmoGirl magazine as a top 100 coed college for women. READ MORE

Motor scooters more common on campus

October 9, 2008 | 1 comment

With the high costs of gasoline, the sales and visibility of motor scooters in Norman are increasing. READ MORE

OU-Texas Web site earns tuition money for students

October 7, 2008 | 0 comments

Two friends, divided by the Red River Rivalry, are supporting their schools and stirring competition to help pay for their college education. READ MORE

OU researchers look to retina to halt blindness

October 7, 2008 | 0 comments

Researchers at OU Health Sciences Center are using a newly created research model for retina receptors that could reveal ways to delay or prevent blindness. READ MORE

Shack-a-thon shakes up South Oval

September 30, 2008 | 3 comments

One-room shelters built from cardboard and trash lined the lawn of the South Oval Tuesday during OU’s annual Shack-a-Thon fundraiser. The event, which is the biggest fundrasier for OU Habitat for Humanity, elicited enthusiastic participation from some students and expressions of irritation from others. READ MORE

The Cottages attract attention a year before opening

September 25, 2008 | 0 comments

It is 11 months until students settle down for the fall 2009 semester, but some are already making housing plans. READ MORE

State facing health care worker shortage

September 25, 2008 | 0 comments

The health care industry will be short 100,000 physical, occupational and speech therapists in six years, according to U.S. labor projections. READ MORE

Articles by Meredith Moriak