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The OU Graduate Student Senate formally condemned the university Thursday for placing a graduate instructor on leave after a student publicly contested receiving a failing grade on an essay that cited the Bible.
OU Graduate Student Senate condemns university, defends graduate student instructor put on leave
The OU Graduate Student Senate passed a resolution calling on university administration to provide more transparency regarding administrative leave and additional protection for graduate teaching assistants in the course of
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December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The OU Graduate Student Senate formally condemned the university Thursday for placing a graduate instructor on leave after a student publicly contested receiving a failing grade on an essay that cited the Bible.
In an email to the Board of Regents, an OU alum criticized the university’s response to the grading of a Bible-based essay and called on leadership to uphold "real academic standards."
Guest column: Alum criticizes OU's response to Bible-based essay grade, calls for regents' action
Dear members of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents and university leadership:
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December 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
In an email to the Board of Regents, an OU alum criticized the university’s response to the grading of a Bible-based essay and called on leadership to uphold "real academic standards."
“I don't think I could just sit at home and not have tried to help.”
Cathy Billings, new executive director of Norman Food and Shelter, discusses the importance of meeting community needs after beginning her tenure Monday.
Cathy Billings, new executive director of Norman Food and Shelter, discusses the importance of meeting community needs after beginning her tenure Monday.
‘Norman is home’: New Food and Shelter director focuses on community needs, impact of service
Cathy Billings took the role of executive director for Food and Shelter on Monday, after the organization's board of directors appointed her on Oct. 27.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“I don't think I could just sit at home and not have tried to help.”
Cathy Billings, new executive director of Norman Food and Shelter, discusses the importance of meeting community needs after beginning her tenure Monday.
Cathy Billings, new executive director of Norman Food and Shelter, discusses the importance of meeting community needs after beginning her tenure Monday.
“Alcoholidays,” a Christmas play written by a Norman husband-wife duo, opens Friday for the first time since 2017.
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‘Alcoholidays’ play by Norman couple returns to stage for first time since 2017
Christmas comedy show “Alcoholidays” returns to the stage Friday at 3rd Act Theatre Company for the first time since 2017.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“Alcoholidays,” a Christmas play written by a Norman husband-wife duo, opens Friday for the first time since 2017.
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#Sooners beat NC State 103-98 Wednesday evening. Check out our best images.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#Sooners beat NC State 103-98 Wednesday evening. Check out our best images.
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Photos by: Jamee Kalisik
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Political leaders praised Samantha Fulnecky, an OU student who gained national attention after she contested her Bible-based essay grade, at an event held by conservative nonprofit Original Constitutional Principles Affecting Culture Foundation.
Oklahoma politicians, Ryan Walters defend OU student’s Bible-based essay, call for university action
State political leaders, including former State Superintendent Ryan Walters, demanded university action for Samantha Fulnecky, an OU student who gained national attention after she contested her Bible-based essay grade, at
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December 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Political leaders praised Samantha Fulnecky, an OU student who gained national attention after she contested her Bible-based essay grade, at an event held by conservative nonprofit Original Constitutional Principles Affecting Culture Foundation.
Fourteen Norman residents will run for the upcoming city council and Norman Public Schools Board of Education elections.
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Norman residents file candidacy for February elections to city council, school board
Fourteen Norman residents filed for candidacy for the upcoming city council and Norman Public Schools Board of Education elections.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Fourteen Norman residents will run for the upcoming city council and Norman Public Schools Board of Education elections.
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OU’s Academic Programs Council will consider changing eight bachelor’s degrees to 90-credit hour speciality degrees, cutting the traditional four year programs into three.
OU Academic Programs Council to consider changing 8 bachelor’s degrees to 3-year programs
OU’s Academic Programs Council will consider adjusting eight degree programs to become 90-credit hour speciality degrees Friday.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
OU’s Academic Programs Council will consider changing eight bachelor’s degrees to 90-credit hour speciality degrees, cutting the traditional four year programs into three.
Head coach Brent Venables, general manager Jim Nagy praise 2026 #Sooners defensive recruits on national signing day.
'Fast and violent': Brent Venables, Jim Nagy praise 2026 OU football defensive recruits on national signing day
OU football held its national signing day press conference on Wednesday, with head coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy praising the defensive class as the backbone of the
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December 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Head coach Brent Venables, general manager Jim Nagy praise 2026 #Sooners defensive recruits on national signing day.
Two local homelessness relief nonprofits received $2.5 million grants as part of Jeff Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund.
Jeff Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund to donate $2.5 million to two local homelessness relief nonprofits
Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, announced the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund will donate a cumulative $5 million five-year grant to two Oklahoma homeless relief nonprofits for its eighth annual
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December 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Two local homelessness relief nonprofits received $2.5 million grants as part of Jeff Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund.
From Oklahoma Watch: The loss of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown has contributed to evictions in Oklahoma, with some families forced to choose between paying rent and feeding their children.
Loss of SNAP benefits during government shutdown contribute to evictions in Oklahoma
Kori Petty fell behind on her rent during the government shutdown and found herself in eviction court Thanksgiving week.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
From Oklahoma Watch: The loss of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown has contributed to evictions in Oklahoma, with some families forced to choose between paying rent and feeding their children.
OU Undergraduate Student Congress established three surveys, expelled several members and appointed the 2025-26 election commissioner at its Tuesday meeting.
Undergraduate Student Congress establishes 4 surveys, expels members, appoints election commissioner
The Undergraduate Student Congress established surveys for housing, parking and public restrooms, expelled 10 members and appointed a new election commissioner at its meeting Tuesday.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
OU Undergraduate Student Congress established three surveys, expelled several members and appointed the 2025-26 election commissioner at its Tuesday meeting.
From Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma teachers are urging the state to allow them to have a more prominent role in education policy decisions as focus shifts toward improving state education.
Oklahoma teachers argue for increased role in education policy decisions
OKLAHOMA CITY — While state leaders, the business community and political candidates intensify their focus on improving Oklahoma public education, complaints have grown among teachers that they should have a
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December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
From Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma teachers are urging the state to allow them to have a more prominent role in education policy decisions as focus shifts toward improving state education.
Norman City Council discussed massage therapy establishment license requirements and the use of opioid funds in a Tuesday study session.
Norman City Council discusses massage establishment license requirements and opioid funds
Norman City Council discussed license requirements for massage therapy establishments and the use of opioid funds in a Tuesday study session.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Norman City Council discussed massage therapy establishment license requirements and the use of opioid funds in a Tuesday study session.
“Everyone has a little bit of Scrooge in us.”
OU School of Drama will open “A Christmas Carol” Friday, with an ensemble-based take on the holiday classic.
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OU School of Drama will open “A Christmas Carol” Friday, with an ensemble-based take on the holiday classic.
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OU School of Drama to open ensemble-based ‘A Christmas Carol’ with festive message of empathy
OU Helmerich School of Drama’s production of “A Christmas Carol” opens Friday, using an ensemble cast to reflect the Scrooge in all of us.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
“Everyone has a little bit of Scrooge in us.”
OU School of Drama will open “A Christmas Carol” Friday, with an ensemble-based take on the holiday classic.
https://www.oudaily.com/culture/ou-a-christmas-carol-play-ensemble-scrooge/article_a42afcf7-1353-436e-b3b6-fddd467d491c.html
OU School of Drama will open “A Christmas Carol” Friday, with an ensemble-based take on the holiday classic.
https://www.oudaily.com/culture/ou-a-christmas-carol-play-ensemble-scrooge/article_a42afcf7-1353-436e-b3b6-fddd467d491c.html
Here’s what Samantha Fulnecky’s religious discrimination and academic appeals mean as OU begins its review process.
EXPLAINER: OU begins review of student’s allegation of religious discrimination, grade appeal
OU announced it is processing the appeal of a student who alleges religious discrimination after she received zero points on an essay in which she cited the Bible.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Here’s what Samantha Fulnecky’s religious discrimination and academic appeals mean as OU begins its review process.
In honor of Giving Tuesday, the OU Daily is relaunching its pop-up merchandise store, featuring T-shirts, sweatshirts, polos and more. Orders will be accepted through next Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday: Ways to support OU Daily
Happy Giving Tuesday, a day in which millions of people across the United States contribute critical support for communities and causes they find meaningful.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In honor of Giving Tuesday, the OU Daily is relaunching its pop-up merchandise store, featuring T-shirts, sweatshirts, polos and more. Orders will be accepted through next Tuesday.
#Sooners Tae Davis builds on Marquette win ahead of Wake Forest clash.
'Didn’t unlock anything new': OU men’s basketball’s Tae Davis builds on Marquette win ahead of Wake Forest
Senior forward Tae Davis said he didn't unlock anything new during Monday's media availability, after he reached 10 or more in two major stats — something players rarely do in
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December 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
#Sooners Tae Davis builds on Marquette win ahead of Wake Forest clash.
Letter to the editor: OU’s response to Bible-based essay controversy leaves graduate instructors vulnerable to backlash, graduate student says.
Letter to the editor: OU's response to Bible-based essay grade leaves graduate instructors vulnerable
I am writing to express concern over the lack of protections afforded to graduate student employees at OU.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Letter to the editor: OU’s response to Bible-based essay controversy leaves graduate instructors vulnerable to backlash, graduate student says.
Seasonal falling acorns have caused problems around OU’s Norman campus, including damage to vehicles.
Increased seasonal acorn population at OU raises concerns for damage to cars, property
OU’s tree population is a highlight of the university, but recently, seasonal falling acorns throughout campus have caused problems including damage to student and faculty vehicles.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Seasonal falling acorns have caused problems around OU’s Norman campus, including damage to vehicles.
Norman’s annual Christmas Holiday Parade and Winterfest on Main is Saturday, featuring a performance by local band and the event’s Grand Marshals, The Imaginaries.
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Norman to host annual Christmas holiday parade on Main street with live music, festive fun
Norman’s annual Christmas Holiday Parade and Winterfest on Main returns Saturday, bringing live performances, family-friendly activities and holiday traditions to downtown Norman.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Norman’s annual Christmas Holiday Parade and Winterfest on Main is Saturday, featuring a performance by local band and the event’s Grand Marshals, The Imaginaries.
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OU released a statement Sunday that it is taking concerns of discrimination seriously after a student publicly contested a failing grade on an essay that cited the Bible.
OU suspends graduate instructor after student claims discrimination on Bible-based essay grade
OU placed a graduate student instructor on leave after a student publicly contested a grade and filed an illegal discrimination claim after she received a failing grade on an essay
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November 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
OU released a statement Sunday that it is taking concerns of discrimination seriously after a student publicly contested a failing grade on an essay that cited the Bible.
OU defeats LSU 17-13 in home win. Check out our photo essay from Saturday's game.
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Oklahoma-Louisiana football photo essay
With a 17-13 win against the LSU Tigers Saturday evening, the Sooners are now one step closer to the College Football Playoffs.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
OU defeats LSU 17-13 in home win. Check out our photo essay from Saturday's game.
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Photos by: Annie Davenport
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#Sooners defeated LSU Tigers 17-13 Saturday evening.
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Photos by: Annie Davenport and Sutton Spinner
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Photos by: Annie Davenport and Sutton Spinner
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November 30, 2025 at 5:56 AM
#Sooners defeated LSU Tigers 17-13 Saturday evening.
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Photos by: Annie Davenport and Sutton Spinner
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Isaiah Sategna III’s fourth-quarter touchdown lifts #Sooners over LSU.
'Pretty special': Isaiah Sategna’s fourth-quarter touchdown lifts OU football over LSU
No. 8 OU (10-2, 6-2 SEC) capped off its regular season with a 17-13 win over LSU (7-5, 3-5 SEC), sealed by a game-winning touchdown in the final minutes by
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November 30, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Isaiah Sategna III’s fourth-quarter touchdown lifts #Sooners over LSU.