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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 1h

The Carl Albert Center honored Maggie Blackhawk, its 22nd Rothbaum lecturer, at a dinner and reception Wednesday night.

Carl Albert Center honors 22nd Rathbaum lecturer Maggie Blackhawk during Wednesday night dinner

The Carl Albert Center honored Maggie Blackhawk, a New York University law professor and OU’s 22nd Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecturer, at a dinner and reception Wednesday.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 1h

Gaylord College will host a career closet next week providing students with free professional attire and career advising.

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Gaylord College to host career closet providing free professional attire, advising to students

Gaylord College will host its first-ever career closet Tuesday and Wednesday, providing students with free professional attire for interviews, internships and broadcast work.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 2h

OU College Democrats will hold a protest Thursday evening before Turning Point USA’s stop at OU on its “The Turning Point Tour.”

OU College Democrats to hold protest ahead of Turning Point USA event at Lloyd Noble Center

OU College Democrats will hold a peaceful protest against Turning Point USA before its event Thursday evening.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 4h

Former Oklahoma state superintendent Ryan Walters was on OU's South Oval Thursday morning.
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Photos by: Esther Hodson and Matthew Moore

OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 6h

From Oklahoma Watch: State Superintendent Lindel Fields said he would abandon the distribution of Bibles to public school classrooms, which was previously mandated by Ryan Walters.

New state superintendent to abandon Bible mandate issued by Ryan Walters

State Superintendent of Schools Lindel Fields said he’ll abandon his predecessor’s attempt to buy Bibles for public schools and wants a legal challenge over the Bibles dismissed.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 19h

OU softball beat Oklahoma Christian 35-0 Wednesday night. Check out our best images by clicking the link. https://www.oudaily.com/multimedia/photos-oklahoma-sooners--oklahoma-christian-eagles-softball/collection_abbf97ff-5cc0-49bd-99d5-b4a625db32b4.html
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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 1d

Commenters at a city council meeting placed a Bible on Ward 4 Councilmember Helen Grant's desk and called for an apology regarding remarks made about Charlie Kirk.

OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 1d

OU Undergraduate Student Congress affirmed nonpartisanship, passed a mental health week resolution and updated committee purpose statement at its Tuesday meeting.

Undergraduate Student Congress affirms nonpartisanship, passes mental-health week resolution

OU Undergraduate Student Congress affirmed its commitment to nonpartisanship and passed a mental health week resolution at its Tuesday meeting.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 1d

OU Turning Point USA members attended Norman City Council to comment on recent remarks made by Councilmember Helen Grant about activist Charlie Kirk’s death. https://www.oudaily.com/news/norman-ou-ward-4-helen-grant-charlie-kirk-turning-point-usa/article_43e9f6f9-d90f-4799-908a-e28c12e2b278.html

OU Turning Point USA members make public comments on council member’s remarks about Charlie Kirk

Over 50 protesters, including members of OU Turning Point USA, attended Norman City Council’s meeting Tuesday evening to comment on recent remarks made by Ward 4 Councilmember Helen Grant about

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 1d

OU Turning Point USA and Norman Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman on Ward 4 Councilmember Helen Grant's comments regarding Charlie Kirk.

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OU Daily reporters arrive at city hall for Tuesday's council meeting where OU Turning Point USA is expected to speak against Ward 4 Councilmember Helen Grant.

OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 2d

#Sooners men's basketball ranks No. 12 in preseason SEC poll.

OU men's basketball ranks No. 12 in preseason SEC poll

OU Men’s Basketball has ranked No. 12 in the preseason Southeastern Conference rankings.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 2d

OU’s American Indian Student Association celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with a tribal walk, dances and speakers.

‘Proudly and loudly’: OU community celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with tribal walk, dances

Inside the Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center, the steady beat of drums, songs and marching marked the beginning of Indigenous Peoples Day festivities held by the OU American Indian Student Association

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 3d

OU Opera collaborates with Mary Abbott Children’s house for production of “The Turn of the Screw,” opening Thursday.

https://www.oudaily.com/culture/ou-opera-mary-abbott-childrens-house-turn-of-the-screw/article_6d68e50a-ddca-4ff1-91e4-2613217103dd.html

OU Opera, Mary Abbott Children’s House partner for ‘The Turn of the Screw’ to cover sensitive themes

OU Opera will perform “The Turn of the Screw” Oct. 16 through 19, tackling sensitive topics and partnering with Mary Abbott Children’s House, a Norman-based child advocacy center.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 3d

Uncanny Art House opened an immersive exhibit, “In the Company of Paintings,” inspired by the Roaring Twenties.

https://www.oudaily.com/culture/uncanny-art-house-in-the-company-of-paintings-james-m-bond/article_e2d5c0d2-f19e-4346-b635-b7ca6b0084fd.html

Uncanny Art House hosts immersive, 1920s-inspired art experience ‘In the Company of Paintings’

Uncanny Art House’s newest exhibit “In the Company of Paintings” features art by four artists, including James M. Bond.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 3d

Members of OU Turning Point USA will attend the Norman City Council meeting Tuesday to speak against remarks about Charlie Kirk made by Ward 4 council member. https://www.oudaily.com/news/ou-turning-point-usa-norman-city-council-helen-grant-ward-4/article_3a46765d-fdcc-4f62-9e15-0b5179a59cbc.html

OU Turning Point USA to speak against Ward 4 council member for remarks about Charlie Kirk

Members of OU Turning Point USA will attend the Norman City Council meeting on Tuesday to speak against Ward 4 Councilmember Helen Grant, who made remarks about conservative activist Charlie

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 3d

From Oklahoma Voice: Nine weeks into the academic year, Oklahoma educators called the state's cellphone ban a "game changer."

Oklahoma educators call state cellphone ban a 'game changer'

OKLAHOMA CITY — Robert Romines is happy to admit he was wrong.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 4d

"Long season ahead of us": #Sooners defense seeks consistency after Texas loss.

'Long season ahead of us': OU defense seeks consistency after Texas loss

DALLAS – OU's defense started fast but couldn't sustain its early momentum in a 23-6 loss to Texas. The Sooners pulled ahead early with two field goals, while holding the

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 5d

#Sooners redshirt senior wide receiver Keontez Lewis returns to action in OU-Texas 1 week after colliding with brick wall.

Wide receiver Keontez Lewis returns to action in OU-Texas 1 week after colliding with brick wall

OU redshirt senior wide receiver Keontez Lewis made his return to the field Saturday against Texas, just one week after being taken off the field on a stretcher.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 5d

OU quarterback John Mateer is set to start for the #Sooners against Texas after recovering from a fractured right hand.

OU quarterback John Mateer to start in Red River Rivalry after undergoing hand surgery

OU redshirt junior quarterback John Mateer will start against Texas, per Toby Rowland.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 5d

OU students share their opinions on Saturday’s Red River Rivalry game during Beat Bevo Bash.

OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 5d

State Fair of Texas ahead of Saturday's Red River Rivalry. Check out our best images!
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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 5d

'We battled the whole time': OU soccer pushes toward NCAA tournament despite scoreless draw.

'We battled the whole time': OU soccer pushes toward NCAA tournament despite scoreless draw

OU soccer (9-3-3) drew 0-0 to No. 4 Tennessee (11-1-2) at John Crain Field in Norman on Thursday.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 6d

Former Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash announced his run for the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday.

Former Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash announces run for county commissioner seat

Former Ward 5 Councilmember Michael Nash announced in a Facebook post Thursday that he will run for the Cleveland County Commissioner District 3 seat.

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OU Daily @oudaily.bsky.social · 7d

OU Turning Point USA confirmed increased security measures will be taken ahead of the “The Turning Point Tour” stop on Oct. 16.

OU to tighten security for ‘The Turning Point Tour’ amid national concern for event safety

OU Turning Point USA confirmed there will be increased security measures taken ahead of Turning Point USA’s visit to OU as part of its “The Turning Point Tour.”

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