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The #Sooners will be without safety Kendel Dolby, while wide receiver Keontez Lewis and linebacker Kobie McKinzie are marked available against Alabama.
SEC availability: Kendel Dolby out, Keontez Lewis, Kobie McKinzie available against Alabama
In Friday's Southeastern Conference availability update, OU added redshirt senior safety Kendel Dolby to the injury list and listed redshirt junior linebacker Kobie McKinzie and redshirt senior wide receiver Keontez
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November 15, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The #Sooners will be without safety Kendel Dolby, while wide receiver Keontez Lewis and linebacker Kobie McKinzie are marked available against Alabama.
A look at Brent Venables’ head coaching history against top-10 teams as the #Sooners prepare for Alabama.
Look at Brent Venables’ head coaching history against top-10 teams as OU prepares for Alabama
Since arriving from Clemson in December 2021, OU head coach Brent Venables has guided the Sooners through some of the program’s most high-profile matchups in recent years. Over the past
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November 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
A look at Brent Venables’ head coaching history against top-10 teams as the #Sooners prepare for Alabama.
“Did anyone really win?”
Michael Crespin, director of OU’s Carl Albert Center, explained the political dynamics behind the government shutdown and today’s party polarization.
Michael Crespin, director of OU’s Carl Albert Center, explained the political dynamics behind the government shutdown and today’s party polarization.
OU Carl Albert Center director explains political dynamics of government shutdown
Every government shutdown is the same in theory: Congress fails to pass a funding bill before its deadline, so spending ceases and operations close. What varies is the bargaining chip,
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November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
“Did anyone really win?”
Michael Crespin, director of OU’s Carl Albert Center, explained the political dynamics behind the government shutdown and today’s party polarization.
Michael Crespin, director of OU’s Carl Albert Center, explained the political dynamics behind the government shutdown and today’s party polarization.
Six-time Grammy nominated guitarist Mike Stern will visit OU as a part of the Schools of Music's Resonance Series.
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OU Resonance Series to bring Mike Stern, jazz quintet to campus for masterclasses, performances
Six-time Grammy nominated guitarist Mike Stern will visit OU as a part of the School of Music's Resonance Series Sunday through Tuesday.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Six-time Grammy nominated guitarist Mike Stern will visit OU as a part of the Schools of Music's Resonance Series.
https://www.oudaily.com/culture/mike-stern-quintet-ou-resonance-series/article_0c4d9c49-70f6-4362-9f1c-a0b1b2f63416.html
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OU women's basketball beat North Alabama 89-61 Friday afternoon. Check out our best images by clicking the link. https://www.oudaily.com/gallery/photos-ou-womens-basketball-vs-north-alabama/collection_f6f24103-8256-4c4e-aff2-7e6c8f70868c.html
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November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
OU women's basketball beat North Alabama 89-61 Friday afternoon. Check out our best images by clicking the link. https://www.oudaily.com/gallery/photos-ou-womens-basketball-vs-north-alabama/collection_f6f24103-8256-4c4e-aff2-7e6c8f70868c.html
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Photos by: Sai Yadav
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Norman food pantries are finding ways to support families impacted by the government shutdown and loss of SNAP benefits.
Hunger during holidays: SNAP food aid crisis prompts local support for impacted families
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Norman food pantries are scrambling to support families impacted by the government shutdown and loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, funding.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Norman food pantries are finding ways to support families impacted by the government shutdown and loss of SNAP benefits.
From Oklahoma Watch: The Trump administration took down a report on missing and murdered Native Americans to comply with an executive order against diversity, equity and inclusion.
Trump administration removes missing, murdered Native Americans report as part of DEI executive order
The Trump administration took down a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the Department of Justice’s website nearly 300 days ago to comply with an executive
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November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
From Oklahoma Watch: The Trump administration took down a report on missing and murdered Native Americans to comply with an executive order against diversity, equity and inclusion.
Norman North opens postseason play with a first-round playoff game at Mustang.
Norman North opens postseason play with first-round game at Mustang
With Norman North’s football season closing after an impressive win against Edmond Santa Fe, the Timberwolves and the rest of Class 6A-II now turn their attention to the playoffs.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Norman North opens postseason play with a first-round playoff game at Mustang.
Defensive lineman Derek Simmons marked as available, cornerback Gentry Williams marked doubtful in #Sooners clash against Alabama.
SEC availability: Derek Simmons available, Gentry Williams doubtful against Alabama
In Thursday's Southeastern Conference availability update, OU listed redshirt senior defensive lineman Derek Simmons as available and redshirt junior cornerback Gentry Williams as doubtful ahead of the Sooners’ (7-2, 3-2
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November 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Defensive lineman Derek Simmons marked as available, cornerback Gentry Williams marked doubtful in #Sooners clash against Alabama.
Former Boston journalist Jack Lepiarz, better known as Jack the Whipper, made his Oklahoma debut at Bricktown Comedy Club with his viral comedy-whip performance.
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‘Don't give up on your dreams’: Jack the Whipper brings comedy-whip performance to Bricktown Comedy Club
Bricktown Comedy Club experienced a taste of the Renaissance fair as Jack Lepiarz, better known as Jack the Whipper or Jacques Ze Whipper, brought his one-of-a-kind mix of danger, comedy
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Former Boston journalist Jack Lepiarz, better known as Jack the Whipper, made his Oklahoma debut at Bricktown Comedy Club with his viral comedy-whip performance.
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#Sooners R Mason Thomas marked as questionable, Keontez Lewis probable against Alabama.
SEC availability: R Mason Thomas questionable, Keontez Lewis probable against Alabama
In Wednesday's Southeastern Conference availability update, OU listed senior defensive end R Mason Thomas as questionable and redshirt senior wide receiver Keontez Lewis as probable ahead of the Sooners’ (7-2,
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November 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
#Sooners R Mason Thomas marked as questionable, Keontez Lewis probable against Alabama.
#Sooners men's basketball rebounds with 95-69 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
'We crashed the glass': OU men's basketball rebounds with 95-69 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
OU men’s basketball (2-1) defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-4) 95-69 Tuesday night at McCasland Field House.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#Sooners men's basketball rebounds with 95-69 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Undergraduate Student Congress amended its officer compensation qualifications and election commission expectations at its Tuesday meeting.
Undergraduate Student Congress amends officer compensations, revises election commission expectations
The Undergraduate Student Congress amended officer compensation qualifications, prevented election commission members from endorsing SGA candidates and appointed new members at its Tuesday evening meeting.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Undergraduate Student Congress amended its officer compensation qualifications and election commission expectations at its Tuesday meeting.
#Sooners football rises to No. 11 in College Football Playoff rankings.
OU football rises to No. 11 in College Football Playoff rankings
OU (7-2, 3-2 SEC) is No. 11 in Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM
#Sooners football rises to No. 11 in College Football Playoff rankings.
OU Board of Regents approved changes to the student rights and responsibility code and named the newly renovated chemical engineering lab at its Tuesday meeting.
OU Board of Regents approves addition to student rights code, renovated chemical engineering lab naming
OKLAHOMA CITY — OU Board of Regents approved the student rights and responsibilities code, naming the newly renovated chemical engineering lab and adding signage naming the Cherokee Nation outside of
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November 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
OU Board of Regents approved changes to the student rights and responsibility code and named the newly renovated chemical engineering lab at its Tuesday meeting.
Former #Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield leads Tampa Bay in 21-16 loss to Patriots.
Former OU quarterback Baker Mayfield leads Tampa Bay in 21-16 loss to Patriots
The New England Patriots secured a one-score win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, handing former OU quarterback Baker Mayfield and his team a tough 21-16 loss.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Former #Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield leads Tampa Bay in 21-16 loss to Patriots.
OU men's basketball looks to rebound after early test against No. 19 Gonzaga.
'Everything’s an opportunity to learn': OU men's basketball looks to rebound after early test against Gonzaga
Head coach Porter Moser and senior guard Nijel Pack said during Monday’s media availability that the Sooners’ loss to then-ranked No. 21 Gonzaga offered an early test: one that exposed
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November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
OU men's basketball looks to rebound after early test against No. 19 Gonzaga.
Norman Public Schools Board of Education approved new graduation requirements and a virtual learning plan at its Monday meeting.
Norman Public Schools Board of Education approves new graduation requirements, virtual learning plan
The Norman Public Schools Board of Education approved new graduation requirements, a virtual learning plan and an audit report at its Monday evening meeting.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Norman Public Schools Board of Education approved new graduation requirements and a virtual learning plan at its Monday meeting.
Members of OU Students for Justice in Palestine continued its call for the university to divest corporate partners involved in the war in Gaza ahead of the OU Board of Regents meeting Monday afternoon.
OU Students for Justice in Palestine protests, calls for divestment ahead of Board of Regents meeting
Members of OU Students for Justice in Palestine protested the OU Board of Regents meeting Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Members of OU Students for Justice in Palestine continued its call for the university to divest corporate partners involved in the war in Gaza ahead of the OU Board of Regents meeting Monday afternoon.
Brent Venables prepares for clash with No. 4 Alabama in Tuesday's press conference.
‘Two iconic brands in college football’: Brent Venables prepares for clash with No. 4 Alabama
No. 12 OU (7-2, 3-2 SEC), offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and head coach Brent Venables talked to the media Monday after the team's final bye week of the season. The
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November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Brent Venables prepares for clash with No. 4 Alabama in Tuesday's press conference.
Photographer Jakian Parks redefines what it means to be a cowboy in ‘The Black Land’ at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.
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Local photographer Jakian Parks celebrates African American rodeo culture with Oklahoma City exhibit
Photographer Jakian Parks' "The Black Land: Rituals and Rejoicing in African American Rodeo Culture" features documentary photography capturing generations of Black equestrians.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Photographer Jakian Parks redefines what it means to be a cowboy in ‘The Black Land’ at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.
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OU Daily got a birds-eye view of the South Oval's chrysanthemums while in full bloom Friday.
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
OU Daily got a birds-eye view of the South Oval's chrysanthemums while in full bloom Friday.
#Sooners men's basketball falls 83-68 to Gonzaga in first road test of season.
OU men's basketball falls 83-68 to Gonzaga in first road test of season
OU (1-1) fell to Gonzaga (2-0) 83-68 Saturday night at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#Sooners men's basketball falls 83-68 to Gonzaga in first road test of season.
OU Board of Regents is set to consider changes to the student rights and responsibilities code, name the newly renovated chemical engineering lab and add signage to the Stephenson Cancer Center Tuesday.
OU Board of Regents to consider updates to student code, name renovated chemical engineering lab
OU Board of Regents will consider changes to the student rights and responsibilities code, naming the newly renovated chemical engineering lab and adding signage naming the Cherokee Nation outside of
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November 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
OU Board of Regents is set to consider changes to the student rights and responsibilities code, name the newly renovated chemical engineering lab and add signage to the Stephenson Cancer Center Tuesday.