Good morning, Norman.

Girls on the Run Oklahoma builds girls' confidence and life skills with a 10-week running program that offers physical and mental training and adaptations for all abilities.

The nonprofit will soon launch a social media giveaway in partnership with seven local businesses—worth over $500 to boost local involvement.

Joe Pal, a 23-year-old OU rugby player, died in March after a physical altercation near campus where attackers waited nearly an hour before calling 911, his mother saying the delay worsened his head injury — the case remains under investigation with no arrests made.

Nixon is a 2-month-old puppy with a sleek black and white coat and floppy ears who is doing well with his training and available for adoption at OK Humane Adoption Center (7500 N.

Western Ave.). He was rescued with his two sisters and cared for in a foster home using the neonate program, and OK Humane will host a prom-themed fundraising event on Sept. 19.

Coach Brent Venables shared his second mid-camp update and said his defense is strong due to players being consistent and hardworking (especially with defensive ends) while he expects the corner positions (with Bowen and Williams) to overcome injury issues and show steady play this season.

Red Clay Roots Festival

1 PM – 7 PM — The Standard — Admission details TBA — Vibe to amazing tunes and connect with fellow music lovers at this vibrant festival.

Pepper Festival at Choctaw Creek Park

6-8 p.m. — Choctaw Creek Park — Free to attend — Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious food, and a pepper eating contest.

Crimson Friday Concert

2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

Thu-Sun, Sep 11-14th — Paycom Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant, enchanting world of insects in this mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil performance.