Good morning, Norman.

OU Daily calls for support on Giving Tuesday as donors can make one-time or recurring contributions and order merchandise from a pop-up store—with orders for shirts, sweats, and themed table covers accepted through Tuesday, Dec 9—to help fund a new mirrorless camera after the old unit failed during a fall road football game. The effort aims to sustain local student media and strengthen community news coverage.

OU is reviewing an appeal from junior psychology student Samantha Fulnecky who claims she received a zero on an essay for citing the Bible, alleging religious discrimination.

The university placed the graduate instructor on leave—appointing a full-time professor to lead the course while it investigates the claim.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education released the 2024-25 report cards on Monday that gave public schools a D for academic achievement and a C for learning growth—stricter test scoring lowered overall grades even as a few schools moved off the F list.

Only 26% of students met grade-level expectations in reading and math, and lawmakers plan to remove absenteeism from evaluations next school year.

Norman City Council purchased more than three acres of Griffin Hospital land in late November for $74,290 to build a permanent homeless shelter.

The council will involve local community members and businesses in planning and plans to finalize bond language for an April vote while project funding remains pending.

Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks

1-3 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Sooners as they face the Hawks in an exciting women's basketball matchup.

Little Rock Trojans vs Oklahoma Sooners Women's Basketball

6:00-8:00 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — $2 Beer, Soda & Popcorn — Cheer on the Sooners as they take on Little Rock in this exciting women's basketball matchup.

Ugly Sweater 5k & One-Mile Fun Run

5-11 p.m. — Legacy Park — Participants encouraged to bring items for charity — Dash through holiday cheer in your jolliest attire.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas City Roos

7-8:30 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Check the ticket prices — Watch an exciting college basketball match-up in Norman.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Stetson Hatters

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Lloyd Noble Center — Tickets from $4 — Catch the exciting basketball clash between the Sooners and the Hatters.

2025 Oklahoma New Year's Meeting

7:30-11:59 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center — Discounted lodging available — Celebrate the New Year with worship services and community gatherings.

Oklahoma Sooners Men's Basketball vs Mississippi Valley Delta Devils

7-9 p.m. — Lloyd Noble Center — Get ready for an exciting college basketball matchup as the Sooners take on the Delta Devils.