Sarah Martin

On Tuesday, future resident advisers picked up letters from Walker Center to find out if they had received a position with OU. This year, 86 students were offered positions out of 109 new applicants and 47 returning resident advisers. Generally, 40 percent of students who take the resident adviser training class receive the job. READ MORE

Rep. Corey Holland says the university’s reward system for professors should be done a better way. Changes in the way tenure is handled at OU could allow professors to spend more time doing wht they do best.  READ MORE

Four Oklahoma representatives have outlined a plan to eliminate the state income tax. Increased competition for state funding could put state higher-education on the chopping block. READ MORE

The competitive apartment market in Norman has kept university-run apartment rates low, but dorm rates have continued to increase steadily over the past 10 years. READ MORE

The OU Women's and Gender Studies Program will host a discussion and dinner to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX. READ MORE

The Cate Center No. 1 renovations, first approved by the OU Board of Regents in May 2009, is finally nearing completion. The construction project, which converted former residential rooms into classrooms, offices, and other spaces, should be completed by August 29. READ MORE

Two OU students received scholarships due to their potential or intent to study and pursue careers in mathematics, engineering or the natural sciences. OU has had 33 students named Goldwater Scholars since 1995.  READ MORE

There are nine restaurants that want Burger King’s space in Adams Center since its lease is about to expire. Some students are conflicted about the change, especially since breakfast food places have placed bids. READ MORE

Students want more bang for their buck with meal exchanges, saying they want more options so exchanges don’t go to waste during breaks. University Housing and Food officials say meal prices are set with time away from school factored in. READ MORE

The Students for a Democratic Society and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Friends will present a proposal for gender-neutral housing at OU to President David Boren following a rally Wednesday on the South Oval. READ MORE