Chris Miller

Changes to the current admissions process include an essay and recommendations for all high school applicants. The changes could help OU achieve a 75 percent graduation rate before OU President David Boren’s time in office is complete. The altered admissions process was approved by the OU Board of Regents at a meeting in March. READ MORE

1972 Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern spoke Thursday on campus about the nation’s military involvement in Afghanistan, the current state of campaign finance and his failed big for the presidency.  READ MORE

OU student representatives addressed the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Thursday on increases in tuition and fees. UOSA President Joe Sangirardi stressed the long-term effects of those raises. READ MORE

OU's GLBTF student organization will host the inaugural OU Queer Royalty Pageant today on campus to give OU's GLBT community an opportunity to express themselves. READ MORE

Cheryl Sharpe, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Norman, was watching the weather intently Friday. She watched the tornado funnel form. Warm conditions helped deter tornadoes on Saturday. READ MORE

OU sustained minimal damage during the tornado incident — breaking off a couple of limbs around campus. Facilities Management Director Brian Ellis said the city is lucky nobody lost their lives during the storm. READ MORE

Boren called both the April 2 Florence v. County of Burlington and the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decisions reprehensible during an on-campus press conference. The Florence decision allows officials to strip-search anyone arrested for any offense. Boren feels this is a breach of individal rights. READ MORE

Rep. James Lankford addressed students Thursday in a speech highlighting the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. Lankford also discussed peace desired by Iraelis and Palestinians in the Middle East. READ MORE

In conjunction with the Josh Lee lecture series, a biennial event that emphasizes public speaking, George McGovern will deliver a lecture titled “The State of U.S. Politics Today” on campus April 20. Following his address, McGovern will sign his book, “What It Means to Be a Democrat.” READ MORE

The OU Board of Regents approved a measure Thursday that would make several significant changes to the university’s admission process.  READ MORE