Good morning, Norman! I'm Audrey McClour, a news editor for OU Daily. On Thursday, OU confirmed that human remains found on the construction site of the new lab building are likely cadavers.
According to a sales tax report, the city of Norman saw a double-digit increase in sales tax revenue in December, which city leaders credited to OU's home College Football Playoff game.
Local coffee shop Not Your Average Joe is set to lose its on-campus storefront, leaving employees without jobs.
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The human remains found at the site of the new Life Sciences Laboratories Building are likely cadavers from the early 1900s, OU Marketing and …
The human remains found at the site of the new Life Sciences Laboratories Building are likely cadavers from the early 1900s, OU Marketing and Communications confirmed to OU Daily Thursday.
In an email to the Daily, OU Marketing and Communications wrote the remains were found at the site of the former School of Biological Sciences and the disposal of the cadavers followed standard practices of that time.
Last week, construction crews discovered human remains at the former site of Sutton Hall, now the site of the new Life Sciences Laboratories Building.
A spokesperson for the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told the Daily Friday the remains are non-forensic, meaning the deaths do not require a criminal investigation.
New data shows the city of Norman saw a double-digit increase in sales tax revenue in December, an increase that city leaders credit to OU’s h…
New data shows the city of Norman saw a double-digit increase in sales tax revenue in December, an increase that city leaders credit to OU's home College Football Playoff game.
Not Your Average Joe’s Norman location will leave campus after five years due to a non-renewal of its lease, according to Tim Herbel, founder …
Not Your Average Joe’s Norman location will leave campus after five years due to a non-renewal of its lease, according to Tim Herbel, founder and executive director.
“Where do we go to dispense caffeine and hope?” Herbel said. “You do not want to be where you are not wanted, … and we are not wanted here.”
Not Your Average Joe is currently under a five-year lease with Alameda Church of Christ and rents part of a building shared with the church’s ministry, Sooners for Christ. Not Your Average Joe was informed in an email last summer that the five-year lease would not be renewed.
According to Herbel, the email stated the church needed the space back for its ministry. Herbel met with the on-campus pastors to ask if they could speak to their leadership again, but the nonrenewal of the lease appears to be final, according to Herbel.
“The only reason you expect a renewal not to go through is if somebody does something illegal or immoral; you anticipate them going through, …” Herbel said. “We would love to have an opportunity to create a win-win, but that doesn't seem to be in the cards at the moment.”
Not Your Average Joe is an Oklahoma-based nonprofit coffee company that hires employees who are neurodivergent or have some form of disability.
This weekend in Norman and OKC
Norman
Camille Harp: Saturday Morn at the Roastery, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday: Kick off the weekend with good vibes and music by Camille Harp at Yellow Dog Coffee Company.
Sooners vs. Sam Houston State softball, 2 p.m. Saturday: Watch the Sooners face the Sam Houston State Bearcats at Love's Field. Tickets are available online and free with OU ID based on availability.
OKC
Love Takes Root: An Orchid Engagement, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: The Myriad Botanical Gardens presents a variety of orchids that historically symbolize love and beauty. Tickets are $10.50 with discounts available.
Pressed Flower Art Workshop, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday: Create artwork using pressed flowers at Anthem Brewing Co. Ticket includes a demonstration, materials and a complimentary drink with non-alcoholic options available. Tickets are $65 online.
OU Daily's annual staff and community review of the Best of Norman.
Need new options for your coffee run? Find more recs for local business in our annual Best of Norman.
Robert Wilson, co-owner of Yellow Dog Coffee, operates a coffee machine inside his store Feb. 3.
222 S. Porter Ave. and 1230 E. Alameda St.
Want to enjoy a cup of coffee while supporting a good cause? Try Yellow Dog Coffee Co. for locally roasted, ethically sourced coffee. In addition to serve delicious brews, the coffee shop has a neighborhood pantry in the back and the owners run a local dog shelter. If you stop by, you have to try Rob's Way: espresso with lavender, honey and oat milk.
Espresso macine at Gray Owl Coffee on Aug. 21.
223 E. Gray St.
Gray Owl Coffee is a worker-owned and operated cafe with the motto, "handmade with love." Hung on the walls are pieces of art painted by local artists. They specialize in house-made syrups like lavender, mocha, French toast and other seasonal flavors. Favorite drink orders include the Lavender Latte, French Toast Latte or the Clarity Coffee, perfect to pair with their blueberry scones.
A barista stirs a green tea latte Jan. 17. Stella Nova has a drive-thru to accommodate customers in cars.
1415 W. Main St.
Boasting a "sanctuary" atmosphere, Stella Nova is the perfect place to grab a drink and get homework done. Try their bestselling Toasted Cinnamon Cold Foam Brew or Lavender-Matcha Macchiato. All coffee is made specially with small-batch brewing and roasting for optimal flavor and thoughtfulness. This aesthetic atmosphere is the perfect place to unwind, debrief or get in last-minute exam studies.
