OUDaily.com | Will Holland

May 11, 2009 | 0 comments

This legislative session marked the first time in state history that Republicans controlled both houses of the Oklahoma Legislature, and the party has used its newly found power to successfully push its conservative agenda. READ MORE

University goes green

May 11, 2009 | 0 comments

OU recently set aside $21 million of the university’s budget to make the school’s infrastructure more environmentally friendly. READ MORE

OU claims four Fulbright Grant winners

May 7, 2009 | 0 comments

Earlier this month, three recent OU graduates and a current OU student were named recipients of Fulbright Grants for Study and Research Abroad. READ MORE

New scholarships from oil industry halted

May 1, 2009 | 0 comments

Each year OERB, an organization funded by Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry, offers scholarships to students from OU, Oklahoma State University and Tulsa University. This year the organization is unable to award scholarships to new applicants. READ MORE

Stimulus could pave way for railway

April 23, 2009 | 3 comments

Supporters of rail travel have been unsuccessfully pushing for a high-speed rail program in Oklahoma for years, but now money from the federal stimulus package could make that dream a reality. READ MORE

‘Green’ bill proposals swamp Okla. Legislature

April 21, 2009 | 0 comments

This week is Green Week, but for the Oklahoma State Legislature, the entire legislative session has been marked by “green” bill proposals. READ MORE

Anger boils over at capitol

April 16, 2009 | 8 comments

Thousands gathered near the front steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol building Wednesday to protest “out of control” taxes, the federal stimulus package and “irresponsible” spending by state and federal lawmakers. READ MORE

Sticking to their culture

April 10, 2009 | 0 comments

Members of the OU and Norman communities are doing what they can this month to raise awareness for the American Indian culture. READ MORE

Investigation raises censorship questions

April 3, 2009 | 18 comments

March 6, the day author and evolution advocate Richard Dawkins spoke at OU, a state representative contacted an OU administrator asking for information about Dawkins’ appearance on campus. READ MORE

White House aims to improve college graduation rates

March 26, 2009 | 1 comment

The Daily’s Will Holland participated in a conference call with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to discuss President Barack Obama’s vision for the future of education in the United States. READ MORE

Restaurant raises money for clean water

March 25, 2009 | 0 comments

This week, Victoria’s Pasta Shop on Campus Corner is participating in a nationwide project raising money to help the world’s children get clean water. READ MORE

Energy bill passes House

March 23, 2009 | 0 comments

A bill that would help Oklahoma become a leader in energy efficiency by training Oklahomans for jobs in the industry, recently passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives and is on its way to the Oklahoma Senate. READ MORE

Legislature pushes conservative agenda

March 10, 2009 | 1 comment

Republicans gained control of both houses in November for the first time since Oklahoma became a state, giving party lawmakers an opportunity to advance their agendas this legislative session. READ MORE

State Senate bill could create more funding for OSU Medical Center

March 6, 2009 | 0 comments

A bill that would provide state funding to keep the Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa open is on its way to the State Senate following unanimous passage by the Oklahoma House of Representatives last week. READ MORE

State Rep. proposes flurry of alternative energy incentive laws

February 26, 2009 | 0 comments

Oklahoma is already a leader in conventional energy production, but some state lawmakers, including House Speaker Chris Benge, R-Tulsa, have proposed bills to make Oklahoma more viable in alternative energy sources, too. READ MORE

Gov. Henry pushes awareness of state health care plans

February 24, 2009 | 1 comment

Before the current legislative session began, Gov. Brad Henry announced his desire to further develop Insure Oklahoma, a program designed to provide insurance for Oklahomans working for small businesses, allowing more people in the state to be insured. READ MORE

Campus assault fuels concealed carry debate

February 18, 2009 | 5 comments

The debate over the legalization of concealed weapons on Oklahoma college campuses is heating up after Friday afternoon, when an OU professor was attacked in Kaufman Hall by an armed former student. READ MORE

Senate hopes to stretch grocery shopping dollar

February 12, 2009 | 0 comments

The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill last week that would, beginning in July, gradually eliminate the sales tax on groceries sold in Oklahoma over five years. READ MORE

OU professors challenge Education and Academic Freedom Act

February 11, 2009 | 2 comments

Two OU professors are trying to block a proposed bill they say is a veiled attempt to teach creationism in Oklahoma public science classes. READ MORE

Education on the agenda as legislature opens

February 2, 2009 | 0 comments

Oklahoma lawmakers will have several prominent issues waiting for them when they convene today at noon to kick off the spring sessions of the state House of Representatives and state Senate. READ MORE

Ample sleep is vital for studying, retention

December 15, 2008 | 0 comments

Campus will be quiet as Bizzell Memorial Library and the Oklahoma Memorial Union host all-night study sessions for final exams. READ MORE

Nonviolent gangs permeate Cleveland County

December 12, 2008 | 7 comments

According to the Norman Police Department, there are 108 different gang sets in Cleveland County, making its county gang count the fourth highest in Oklahoma. READ MORE

Police use grant to fund more DUI checkpoints

December 9, 2008 | 3 comments

The Norman Police Department is using funding from a recent grant to increase its efforts to stop alcohol related crimes during the holiday season, according to a department press release. READ MORE

PostSecret founder dishes dirt on his revealing blog

December 3, 2008 | 0 comments

The power of secrets was on display Wednesday night for close to 800 people who crowded into the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom. READ MORE

Lighting the way: OU’s annual Holiday Lighting Celebration takes place

December 1, 2008 | 0 comments

A large red switch flipped and immediately the Christmas tree at David A. Burr Park was aglow. OU President David L. Boren and a group of children hit the switch to light the tree Monday evening as part of OU’s annual Holiday Lighting Celebration. READ MORE

OU’s second supercomputer also ranked in top 100 globally

November 25, 2008 | 0 comments

An OU supercomputer was recently ranked as one of the 100 most powerful supercomputers in the world and 14th among supercomputers from U.S. academic institutions. READ MORE

Cohn speaks about career as female anchor

November 21, 2008 | 0 comments

SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn spoke about defeating low expectations in everything from ice hockey to sports journalism at an event Thursday. READ MORE

Marriage licenses precede diplomas for many Oklahomans

November 17, 2008 | 0 comments

A recent study shows that most Americans are waiting longer to get married than their parents did, but Oklahomans are tying the knot earlier than young people in all but one other state. READ MORE

Technology simplifies campus voting

November 12, 2008 | 0 comments

Students waiting in line for the bus at the Lloyd Noble Center can vote for this week’s UOSA election online. READ MORE

Celebration sets weighty goal for ’stache-less staffer

November 11, 2008 | 0 comments

In the seventh grade, I didn’t worry about my hairless cheeks and upper lip, even though most of my friends were beginning to shave. I knew my time would come. READ MORE

Funeral services today for sophomore

November 10, 2008 | 0 comments

Funeral services will be held today in Tulsa for an OU student who died Thursday in Norman. READ MORE

OU set to replace inaccurate TV spot after years on air

November 10, 2008 | 1 comment

OU is shooting a new commercial that officials say will not use a factually inaccurate statistic. READ MORE

Students behind Norman comedy scene

October 31, 2008 | 0 comments

Many OU students dream of moving to Hollywood to make it in show business after graduation, but few actually end up taking the plunge. READ MORE

Norman police receive $100K state grant to fight underage drinking

October 23, 2008 | 0 comments

The Norman Police Department recently received a state grant to improve efforts to stop underage drinking. READ MORE

Man crashes motorcycle on Imhoff, flees on foot

October 22, 2008 | 1 comment

A man riding a motorcycle east on Imhoff Road crashed his motorcycle into a sports utility vehicle and fled from the accident on foot Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE

Chase banks back to usual business

October 21, 2008 | 0 comments

The branches in Norman and Oklahoma City that received the suspicious letters Monday were open Tuesday. READ MORE

Services planned for OU senior

October 16, 2008 | 0 comments

Memorial services are planned for an OU student who committed suicide Monday in Norman. READ MORE

Arrests in Dallas spike during OU-Texas weekend

October 14, 2008 | 0 comments

The Dallas Police Department tallied a higher than average number of arrests last weekend, a jump its officers attribute to the Red River Rivalry. READ MORE

Senior heads to new Harvard program

October 13, 2008 | 0 comments

Like many students looking to get a premier education, psychology senior Chris Shilling has always wanted to attend an Ivy League college. READ MORE

Veterans honor Norman soldier killed in Iraq helicopter crash

October 5, 2008 | 2 comments

About 100 military veterans on motorcycles escorted the family of a Norman soldier killed in Iraq to his funeral Saturday morning in Norman. The Patriot Guard Riders came to the funeral of Oklahoma Army National Guard Sgt. Daniel Michael Eshbaugh, 43, of Norman, who was killed Sept. 18 in a helicopter crash in Iraq. READ MORE

OUPD officers train to use Segway vehicle on campus

October 5, 2008 | 2 comments

OU police officers maneuvered around obstacles and sat in classrooms last week in preparation for their first patrol on OU’s newest police vehicle. READ MORE

Daily writer gets inside look at Norman Police Dept.

October 2, 2008 | 0 comments

I found a new respect for police officers, or at least for how early they wake up, as I grumpily rolled out of bed at 6:15 a.m. Sunday morning. I was scheduled to arrive at the Norman Police Department at 6:45 a.m. for an early morning ride in a cop car. READ MORE

Alumnus charged with rape

October 1, 2008 | 1 comment

A 2008 OU graduate was charged with second-degree rape Tuesday in Cleveland County District Court. READ MORE

Police: Crime increase not related to return of OU students

September 30, 2008 | 0 comments

Since classes started Aug. 25, the number of students in Norman and the incidence of violent crimes in the city have increased sharply, but a spokesman for the Norman Police Department said he thinks the surge in violent crimes are coincidental. READ MORE

Norman police face shortage of recruits

September 26, 2008 | 0 comments

Despite ongoing recruiting efforts, the Norman Police Department is finding it difficult to attract qualified new officers. READ MORE

Mesonet technology aids scientists, community officials

September 23, 2008 | 0 comments

Every five minutes the Oklahoma Mesonet measures atmospheric and soil data, and updates the information to a Web site so that officials can make the most up-to-date decisions for their communities. READ MORE

Car chase leads to man’s arrest

September 17, 2008 | 0 comments

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department and the Norman Police Department were involved in a car chase early Tuesday morning that resulted in the arrest of a 56-year-old man. READ MORE

OU junior hopes to bring personal experience to public office

September 17, 2008 | 0 comments

She’s already juggling school and raising a five-year-old daughter. Now Miranda Norman is adding campaigning for Oklahoma State House of Representatives to her schedule. Norman, public administration junior, is running against incumbent Rep. Scott Martin, R-Norman, as a Democrat in District 46, which includes west Norman. READ MORE

Student groups unite for voter registration

September 15, 2008 | 1 comment

A coalition of more than 20 OU student groups bent on registering thousands of new voters will be out in force throughout the week at several campus hot spots. READ MORE

Boren touts freshman class in annual address

September 9, 2008 | 0 comments

At the first Faculty Senate meeting of the school year, OU President David L. Boren gave his annual State of the University address, and UOSA proposed an alternation to the university’s Dead Week policy. READ MORE

Articles by Will Holland