OUDaily.com | Natasha Goodell

Religious tension keeps student from family at holidays

December 13, 2010 | 0 comments

A church bombing halfway around the world altered Mariam Edwar’s holiday plans. Edwar, a first-year international student from Baghdad, said she never felt a difference between Muslims and Christians in her country, but since being in the United States, recent events in Iraq have changed these feelings. READ MORE

Activist promotes feminism in Islam

September 23, 2010 | 1 comment

A diverse group of 45 students and faculty gathered over a traditional Middle Eastern dinner Wednesday night to listen to and discuss contemporary Islamic issues facing society. Mona Eltahawy, OU’s activist-in-residence for the Center for Social Justice and professor of a three-week course, was the honorary guest at the dinner hosted by Joshua Landis, Walker Tower faculty-in-residence. READ MORE

Nonreligious students find joy in the Christmas season

December 14, 2009 | 1 comment

Despite some misconceptions about nonreligious students ignoring the Christmas holiday, some find this day  to be significant in its ideals of family and Christmas cheer. READ MORE

Jewish students find comfort, peace in celebrating Hanukkah

December 11, 2009 | 0 comments

When the sun descends Friday evening, Jewish students at OU will take a break from studying to begin lighting the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah, and for many of them this will be their first year away from home during this holiday. READ MORE

Mysteries, cosmology to be discussed tonight

December 10, 2009 | 4 comments

As the universe continues to expand, astronomers are working to discover how it is happening. One OU professor will explain her most up-to-date findings on the topic at a public lecture tonight. READ MORE

OU Cousins sends students to see Chickasha Festival of Lights

December 7, 2009 | 0 comments

Several countries besides the U.S. practice the tradition of decorating their homes with lights during the holiday season, but many international students could not fathom the immensity of the lights at the Chickasha Festival of Lights. READ MORE

A capella group provides musical opportunities

December 4, 2009 | 0 comments

‘Laid-back’ Redliners attract students with fl exibility, variety READ MORE

Hatred for oZone fails to inspire student response

December 3, 2009 | 7 comments

The “I Hate oZONE” facebook group has received a large response from students, but, out of the 1,928 members of the group, only three students attended the “I Hate oZONE” forum Wednesday in Dale Hall. READ MORE

African-American heritage celebrated tonight at Kwanzaa Ball

December 2, 2009 | 0 comments

The OU community is celebrating a holiday honoring African-American culture and heritage tonight at the 11th annual Kwanzaa Ball. READ MORE

Thanksgiving translates into Islamic tradition

November 24, 2009 | 0 comments

Many Muslim-Americans will fast Thursday in recognition of the Muslim day of Arafat and break the fast that evening with a Thanksgiving feast. READ MORE

Holiday provides true American experience

November 23, 2009 | 0 comments

As students drive home to visit their families and friends for Thanksgiving, many international and exchange students are finding ways to celebrate Thanksgiving break in a different way. READ MORE

'Twilight' course offered for December intersession

November 20, 2009 | 9 comments

“Twilight,” the vampire phenomenon that has been sweeping the nation, is now a topic for a December intersession course called “Twilight and Youth Culture.” READ MORE

Students find ways to practice religions in new setting

November 18, 2009 | 0 comments

In the confines of her dorm room, with a picture of Buddha above her bed, Somealea Phoung prays each night. READ MORE

Architecture students use knowledge in the community

November 16, 2009 | 0 comments

OU architecture students are taking advantage of the lessons they learn in class to help a disabled man overcome the obstacles he faces at home. READ MORE

GLTBF to propose gender-blind housing, ensure safety

November 16, 2009 | 1 comment

Students in the Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual and Friends group are currently working on a genderblind housing resolution that would provide students with more options for on-campus resident living. READ MORE

Anti-abortion organization aims to explain position

November 9, 2009 | 5 comments

Members of Pro-Life Ambassadors will be passing out pamphlets and hosting a table in the Oklahoma Memorial Union throughout this week. They will also host speakers at 6 p.m. Thursday in the union’s Sooner Room to make people more aware of their opinions on the issues surrounding abortion. READ MORE

Students participate in prayer initiative

November 6, 2009 | 0 comments

Some students on the OU campus are participating in an International Fellowship of Evangelical Students’ global initiative today called “World Student Day of Prayer,” to pray and celebrate people from all over the world. READ MORE

Women's Outreach Center celebrates decade of helping students

November 5, 2009 | 0 comments

The programs are changing to meet the needs of students, but the mission of the Women’s Outreach Center to serve the needs of women hasn’t changed during its 10 years of existence. READ MORE

Reproductive rights week planned to oppose new Okla. legislation

November 2, 2009 | 13 comments

In response to a new Oklahoma legislation, some students at OU have planned a reproductive rights week beginning today that will culminate in a statewide protest on the state capitol Friday, according to a press release. READ MORE

National conference provides opportunities for Native American engineers

October 30, 2009 | 0 comments

Students from the American Indian Science and Engineering Society left OU Thursday to attend the AISES annual national conference in Portland, Ore. The AISES National Conference runs Oct. 29-31. READ MORE

Pulitzer Prize winner lectures in honor of Carl Albert Center

October 28, 2009 | 0 comments

Students and faculty at OU came together Tuesday night in honor of the Carl Albert Center and its 14th Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture in Representative Government. READ MORE

Greek organizations focus on philanthropy for homecoming

October 27, 2009 | 0 comments

Instead of spending dozens of hours and thousands of dollars decorating floats for a two-hour homecoming parade, some fraternities and sororities have found a way to re-budget their time and money toward a different cause. READ MORE

'Love Your Body Day' addresses body image misconceptions

October 22, 2009 | 2 comments

Some students say media have impacted the way they see themselves and their bodies, and a group of OU students Wednesday shared their stories of how they were able to look past these media images bombarding them every day. READ MORE

U2 concert to make parking more difficult in Norman

October 15, 2009 | 1 comment

As thousands of U2 fans pour into Norman Sunday evening, city and university officials are treating it just like any other gameday. READ MORE

Boren gives credit for Phase II of Gaylord Hall construction to donors

October 14, 2009 | 1 comment

“This all started with a $22 million gift that transformed a school into a college,” OU President David Boren said during the dedication ceremony for Phase II of Gaylord Hall Tuesday. READ MORE

Passion for sports makes ultimate fans

October 13, 2009 | 2 comments

Wednesday night, volleyball; Friday night, soccer; Saturday, football; and sometimes Sunday afternoon, soccer. This is currently the weekly schedule for three sophomores who decided their freshman year to attend every Sooner sporting event they could. READ MORE

Breast cancer survivors tell their stories

October 7, 2009 | 0 comments

At age 31, breast cancer was the last thing newlywed Molly Fritch thought about. She regularly administered breast self-examinations, but didn’t realize this simple act would save her life. READ MORE

'Be the change you wish to see in the world'

October 5, 2009 | 0 comments

“Be the Change” event that promotes service and honors Mahatma Gandhi. READ MORE

Walker residents allowed back in building after basement fire

October 2, 2009 | 1 comment

Fire in basement caused students to evacuate Friday due to a fire in the basement READ MORE

Former Okla Gov Henry Bellmon passes away

September 30, 2009 | 0 comments

Members of both Republican and Democratic parties mourned the loss of former Oklahoma Republican Gov. Henry Bellmon, who passed away Tuesday at 88 years old after a long battle against Parkinson’s disease. READ MORE

New name reflects changes in program

September 30, 2009 | 2 comments

The OU Women’s Studies Department is expanding its curriculum beyond its focus on the issues and equality of women this year to include issues of gender to reach a broader group of students. READ MORE

The Lost World

September 25, 2009 | 0 comments

Katherine Rose had never thought she would enjoy being without a cell phone. READ MORE

Norman resident finds way to contribute to Kenyan orphanage

September 24, 2009 | 1 comment

After being introduced to Beatrice Williamson, founder of Maisha International, Norman resident Pamela Heitz is discovering ways she can contribute to the children of the Maisha Orphanage in Kenya. READ MORE

OU Cousins continues mission of building new relationships

September 24, 2009 | 0 comments

In a culture that is vastly different from their own, international students are taking advantage of the OU Cousins program, which facilitates relationships between international students and American students. READ MORE

University Sing reduces requirements

September 22, 2009 | 0 comments

Many students have a hard time balancing school, a social life, work and other activities, but in the midst of all this some students are also incorporating University Sing practices with Campus Activities Council into the mix. READ MORE

Job fairs offer opportunities for students and graduates

September 17, 2009 | 0 comments

In this economic crisis, many college students are feeling nervous about finding employment after graduation, and OU Career Services is hoping to help with today’s engineering and Sooner Showcase career fairs at the Lloyd Noble Center. READ MORE

Social networking profiles affect job-searching students

September 15, 2009 | 0 comments

As students begin the search for jobs and internships, some are carefully considering how to keep their Facebook pages clean and professional. READ MORE

First-time attendees bask in glory of game day

September 14, 2009 | 0 comments

The constant downpour of rain didn’t stop the OU Sooners from winning against Idaho State Saturday, 64-0, nor did it prevent some OU students from enjoying their first live OU football game. READ MORE

Some freshmen exempt from dorm residency requirement

September 10, 2009 | 0 comments

The number of freshmen receiving exemptions from OU’s policy requiring them to live in residence halls has more than doubled since the 2007-08 school year. READ MORE

Students cope with being away from home

September 10, 2009 | 0 comments

Many out-of-state students spent their Labor Day weekend at OU as they adjusted to life away from home. READ MORE

Think fast during Ramadan

September 9, 2009 | 1 comment

Growing up in Bartlesville, University College freshman Samirah Mohamad was one of the few to wear a Muslim head scarf, called a hijab. READ MORE

International, exchange students feel the love

September 8, 2009 | 0 comments

International and exchange students at the University of Oklahoma said they find it easy to adjust to life in the United States as OU students offer them assistance and friendship. READ MORE

Student overcomes challenges from snowboarding accident

September 3, 2009 | 1 comment

When Logan Liles and his friends hit the ski slopes one morning during spring break, he thought it was just another day. He had no idea about the struggles he was about to face. READ MORE

OU-Texas football tickets sell out within half an hour

September 2, 2009 | 0 comments

OU-Texas student tickets sold out in 30 minutes despite being in additional supply this year, compared to last year when tickets lasted only about three hours, said Kenneth Mossman, senior associate athletic director for communications. READ MORE

PANAM strives to preserve rich culture

August 31, 2009 | 3 comments

After years of being known for large social gatherings, the Pan American Association is seeking to re-establish the group’s cultural values and focus less on parties. READ MORE

Students help with humanitarian efforts in Kenya

August 26, 2009 | 1 comment

Seven OU students, along with students from Oklahoma State and other Oklahoma residents, traveled to help the Maisha Orphanage in Kenya expand the orphanage’s outreach. READ MORE

OU student confirmed with H1N1

August 25, 2009 | 0 comments

OU officials have confirmed that swine flu has reached campus. READ MORE

Big Brothers Big Sisters suffers with economy

August 25, 2009 | 0 comments

Students looking to volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Norman will notice changes in the program as the economy affects the organization’s budget and, consequentially, fewer matches are made. READ MORE

China censors social networks to Chinese students

August 21, 2009 | 1 comment

Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking sites, ranked fourth in the world by a popular technology Web site, but as of this summer most Chinese students living in China cannot access the site. READ MORE

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