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Independence
We've been the independent student voice of OU since 1916. No content is influenced by the university, advertisers or anyone outside our staff. Read our charter →
Accuracy
Every name, number and fact must be correct. Errors are corrected transparently online with a note atop stories. Submit a correction →
Professionalism
We hold ourselves to professional media standards while recognizing we are students and our newsroom is a place to learn.
Fairness & inclusivity
We represent all views with context and never distort facts. We work to ensure our newsroom and coverage are welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Issues like racism, sexism and homophobia are objectively wrong — our reporting is unequivocal on that.
Transparency
We don't alter images beyond light editing or crop them misleadingly. We don’t use AI in published work without public disclosure. Anonymous sources are rare — used for abuse survivors or those fearing retribution — and always known to the reporter, desk editor and editor-in-chief.
Conflicts of interest
Journalists won't cover organizations they're part of. Sports reporters won't root for teams they cover. Undisclosed conflicts may result in an editor's note and/or discipline by the editor-in-chief.
History
2021
Reporting prompted OU 3-day sports media blackout
1995
Nationally honored for coverage of OKC bombing
1956
Libel suit — later dismissed — filed against editor and adviser
1926
Only college paper with full AP voting and membership rights
1916
Began as University Oklahoman's successor
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