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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Norman Water Treatment Up for Federal Grant
Cleaner water may be coming to Oklahoma and Norman.
About 32 million dollars of President Obama's stimulus bill may be alloted to Oklahoma's Clean Water and Drinking Water projects.
From there The Oklahoma Water Resource Board and The Oklahoma Department of Quality will decide which Oklahoma cities will receive money. Norman is currently number 15 on the list.
"If we get the grant it could fund some projects that otherwise would be paid by rate payers paying the bill," Norman Water Treatment Utilities Superintendent, Chris Mattingly said.
Some of the projects the Norman Water Treatment is looking to accomplish with the money are expanding the water treatment plant, replacing water filters, and getting a new generator.
About 32 million dollars of President Obama's stimulus bill may be alloted to Oklahoma's Clean Water and Drinking Water projects.
From there The Oklahoma Water Resource Board and The Oklahoma Department of Quality will decide which Oklahoma cities will receive money. Norman is currently number 15 on the list.
"If we get the grant it could fund some projects that otherwise would be paid by rate payers paying the bill," Norman Water Treatment Utilities Superintendent, Chris Mattingly said.
Some of the projects the Norman Water Treatment is looking to accomplish with the money are expanding the water treatment plant, replacing water filters, and getting a new generator.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
South Africa's Story
The OU Honors College is known for bringing in some prestigious figures to speak but this Thursday they brought in one of their own.
Mark Nehrenz, OU honors student and documentary filmmaker, spoke in Nancy Mergler Library, in David L. Boren Hall starting at 6p.m Nehrenz screened short documentaries from his time studying in South Africa last semester.
"I just want to tell stories and break people's stereotypes," Nehrenz said.
To see Nehrenz's work check out his website http://www.themarksperience.com/
Mark Nehrenz, OU honors student and documentary filmmaker, spoke in Nancy Mergler Library, in David L. Boren Hall starting at 6p.m Nehrenz screened short documentaries from his time studying in South Africa last semester.
"I just want to tell stories and break people's stereotypes," Nehrenz said.
To see Nehrenz's work check out his website http://www.themarksperience.com/
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Students Tanning for Spring Break
Students preparing for Spring Break 2009 by tanning and tanning salons were ready for them.
"We've had a lot more people coming in as it gets closer and closer to spring break," Sandy Beaches employee Jackie Benedek said.
There have been special tanning packages for spring breakers. There was a five week package leading up to spring break for the price of a four week package according to Benedek who is also an advertising sophomore.
"I'm tanning for spring break because were going to Cancun," Norman resident, Natile Kelley, said.
There are many tanning salons around Norman. The newest is the Sandy Beaches on Classen Blvd, which opened January 2009.
"We've had a lot more people coming in as it gets closer and closer to spring break," Sandy Beaches employee Jackie Benedek said.
There have been special tanning packages for spring breakers. There was a five week package leading up to spring break for the price of a four week package according to Benedek who is also an advertising sophomore.
"I'm tanning for spring break because were going to Cancun," Norman resident, Natile Kelley, said.
There are many tanning salons around Norman. The newest is the Sandy Beaches on Classen Blvd, which opened January 2009.
2009 OU Pro Day
For the majority of students, a job interview consists of a face to face chat with a hopeful employer in professional attire in an office setting. But that was not the case for the 17 OU football players participating in the 2009 OU Pro Day this morning at 8:30 a.m.
The players started off the process in nothing but their underwear, standing on a scale in front of a slew of scouts, reporters, and cameras. After the auction like measuring process was over the athletes started running, jumping, catching, showing off their skills in the Everest Training Center.
The job the 17 Sooners are shooting for is a spot on an NFL team. Representatives of 27 National Football League teams were on campus for the 2009 OU Pro Day.
"I'm really humble I'll do my best to fit in where ever I go," offensive lineman, Senior, Duke Robinson said.
For the exact numbers of the 2009 OU Pro Day check out soonersports.com
The players started off the process in nothing but their underwear, standing on a scale in front of a slew of scouts, reporters, and cameras. After the auction like measuring process was over the athletes started running, jumping, catching, showing off their skills in the Everest Training Center.
The job the 17 Sooners are shooting for is a spot on an NFL team. Representatives of 27 National Football League teams were on campus for the 2009 OU Pro Day.
"I'm really humble I'll do my best to fit in where ever I go," offensive lineman, Senior, Duke Robinson said.
For the exact numbers of the 2009 OU Pro Day check out soonersports.com
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Free Hot Chocolate Provided By Union Programming Board
Free hot chocolate is available in the Union lobby every Friday at 11:30 a.m. until spring break. The Union Programming Board provides the warm, rich, chocolate beverage to chilly students passing by.
The UPB makes room for the hot chocolate deal in their annual budget and they buy it from the Union Catering Service.
"It doesn't matter if it's cold or not is about the chocolate and the perks," foreign language education senior, Mckinzie Crews said.
The goal of the free hot chocolate on friday mornings is to target the non traditional students who are not around during the rest of the weekend when the UPB hosts the majority of its events, Union Programming Board Coordinator, Michael Giesecke said.
The hot chocolate flows free until 12:30 p.m. or until it runs out.
The UPB makes room for the hot chocolate deal in their annual budget and they buy it from the Union Catering Service.
"It doesn't matter if it's cold or not is about the chocolate and the perks," foreign language education senior, Mckinzie Crews said.
The goal of the free hot chocolate on friday mornings is to target the non traditional students who are not around during the rest of the weekend when the UPB hosts the majority of its events, Union Programming Board Coordinator, Michael Giesecke said.
The hot chocolate flows free until 12:30 p.m. or until it runs out.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Norman's Only Hookah Bar Closes
Norman's only Hookah Bar, and a popular student hang out, has closed.
International Groceries and Hookah Bar on East Lindsey Street not only shut it's doors but boarded them up.
"I'm upset because it was the only place of it's kind in Norman," business junior, Clint Summers, said.
The owner of the store, Mo, has not been seen in several weeks according to neighboring store managers of Subway and OU's IT Store. The reason for the International Groceries and Hookah Bar's close is unknown.
International Groceries and Hookah Bar on East Lindsey Street not only shut it's doors but boarded them up.
"I'm upset because it was the only place of it's kind in Norman," business junior, Clint Summers, said.
The owner of the store, Mo, has not been seen in several weeks according to neighboring store managers of Subway and OU's IT Store. The reason for the International Groceries and Hookah Bar's close is unknown.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Plasma Donations on the Rise
Donating plasma is on the rise among OU students at the ZLB Plasma donating center on East Lindsey Street.
The donation of plasma, or the liquid protein of the blood, pays about $40 for each donation, depending on the weight of the donor. The first donation takes about two hours and every donation after that takes around 45 minutes. Plasma not only pays well but it saves lives. People suffering from diseases, such as hemophilia, hepatitis, and transplant recipients benefit from plasma treatments.
"Donations are picking back up, we did 265 the other day," Senior Reception Tech, Lindsey Farley, said. "We've been getting a lot of students."
To donate plasma a person must be at least 18-years-old and weigh 110 pounds and two medical examinations are administered on site.
The donation of plasma, or the liquid protein of the blood, pays about $40 for each donation, depending on the weight of the donor. The first donation takes about two hours and every donation after that takes around 45 minutes. Plasma not only pays well but it saves lives. People suffering from diseases, such as hemophilia, hepatitis, and transplant recipients benefit from plasma treatments.
"Donations are picking back up, we did 265 the other day," Senior Reception Tech, Lindsey Farley, said. "We've been getting a lot of students."
To donate plasma a person must be at least 18-years-old and weigh 110 pounds and two medical examinations are administered on site.
Couch Cafe Availability for Students without Meal Plans
The Couch Cafeteria renovations affect the freshman class and the 160 non-freshman who have a meal plan. That is approximately 3,860 students out of around 30,000 students on the Norman campus, according to the OU Factbook.
A student wishing to go to the Couch Cafe has to pay $7 for breakfast, $8 for lunch, and $9 for dinner.
"At most schools, students eat at the cafe all through college. Not just freshman year. I guess we have the union, but there should be a cafeteria for everyone that isnt so expensive. We are poor college students," business junior, Katie Davis, said.
Faculty and staff, as well as commuter students and upperclass residents, are also able to purchase a meal plan, Housing and Foods spokeswoman, Lauren Royston, said in an email.
A student wishing to go to the Couch Cafe has to pay $7 for breakfast, $8 for lunch, and $9 for dinner.
"At most schools, students eat at the cafe all through college. Not just freshman year. I guess we have the union, but there should be a cafeteria for everyone that isnt so expensive. We are poor college students," business junior, Katie Davis, said.
Faculty and staff, as well as commuter students and upperclass residents, are also able to purchase a meal plan, Housing and Foods spokeswoman, Lauren Royston, said in an email.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
OU Students Tying the White Knot
OU students supporting marriage rights for gays, lesbians, trans-genders, and bisexuals, will hand out white knots Friday, at the Union and on the South Oval.
The white knot or ribbon symbolizes the right for GLTBs to marry or tie the knot. Two traditional symbols of marriage are a part of the ribbon; the color white and the actual knot representing the phrase "tying the knot". The white knot movement isn't just a movement among OU students, it's nationwide.
"I think it's important that everyone should have the same rights," public relations junior, Schuyler Crabtree said. "This supports what our constitution supports; equal rights for all it's citizens."
There will be over 600 white knots available on Friday.
The white knot or ribbon symbolizes the right for GLTBs to marry or tie the knot. Two traditional symbols of marriage are a part of the ribbon; the color white and the actual knot representing the phrase "tying the knot". The white knot movement isn't just a movement among OU students, it's nationwide.
"I think it's important that everyone should have the same rights," public relations junior, Schuyler Crabtree said. "This supports what our constitution supports; equal rights for all it's citizens."
There will be over 600 white knots available on Friday.
Valentines Day Shopping at Pawn Plus
Pawn Plus on Porter Ave, in Norman, is having a sale geared towards Valentines Day shoppers. The store is decorated in hearts and streamers in hopes to attract lovebirds with empty pockets.
However, the sale didn't come about to help out broke college students or Normanites suffering from the recent economic downturn.
"We get merchandise in everyday," store manager, Kevin Bryant said. "A sale helps us move a lot of stuff out and helps us since tax season is coming up, Valentines Day is just a good excuse for a sale."
The sale will run through the end of February.
However, the sale didn't come about to help out broke college students or Normanites suffering from the recent economic downturn.
"We get merchandise in everyday," store manager, Kevin Bryant said. "A sale helps us move a lot of stuff out and helps us since tax season is coming up, Valentines Day is just a good excuse for a sale."
The sale will run through the end of February.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Jagermeister Pub Crawl on Campus Corner
Jagermeister is sponsoring a pub-crawl on campus corner Saturday, Feb. 7, where students not only party but also work.
"I'm excited; if something like this is going on it always brings a lot more people in and I'll make a lot more money," Louie's Too waitress and University College Freshman, Jennifer Dunlap said.
Jagermeister is putting on the crawl to promote a stage they are sponsoring at the Norman Music Festival in April.
The pub-crawl starts at Louie's Too at 9:30 p.m. From there the Jagermeister sponsors and their followers will be crawling to the new O'Connell's, Logan's and ending up at Seven47 at 2 a.m.
"I'm excited; if something like this is going on it always brings a lot more people in and I'll make a lot more money," Louie's Too waitress and University College Freshman, Jennifer Dunlap said.
Jagermeister is putting on the crawl to promote a stage they are sponsoring at the Norman Music Festival in April.
The pub-crawl starts at Louie's Too at 9:30 p.m. From there the Jagermeister sponsors and their followers will be crawling to the new O'Connell's, Logan's and ending up at Seven47 at 2 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
OU Students Volunteer at Chocolate Festival
The Firehouse Art Center's 27th annual Chocolate Festival is providing OU students the chance for community service.
"Community service is very rewarding," education sophomore, Elizabeth Auld said. "I enjoy interacting with the community and meeting new people; the Chocolate Festival sounded like just that. Besides, it has chocolate in the name! Who doesn't love chocolate?"
Auld and other OU students will be helping out with children's art activities. The festival is a charity event where all ticket sales go towards the Firehouse Art Center.
There are still tickets on sale and still a chance to sign up to volunteer. To volunteer or buy tickets the Firehouse Art Center's phone number is 405-329-4523.
"Community service is very rewarding," education sophomore, Elizabeth Auld said. "I enjoy interacting with the community and meeting new people; the Chocolate Festival sounded like just that. Besides, it has chocolate in the name! Who doesn't love chocolate?"
Auld and other OU students will be helping out with children's art activities. The festival is a charity event where all ticket sales go towards the Firehouse Art Center.
There are still tickets on sale and still a chance to sign up to volunteer. To volunteer or buy tickets the Firehouse Art Center's phone number is 405-329-4523.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Extra financial aid for students with out of work parents
Help is now available for students whose parent has lost their job.
The Financial Aid Office is offering students, with an out of work parent, the opportunity to fill out an Expected Family Contribution for. One or both of the students parents has to have been out of work for seix weeks and a minimum of 40 percent of the family income has to have been lost.
"I think this is a great thing for students," journalism senior, Brandon Wheeler said. "I recently had to move back home because money was tight."
However, the EFC form has to be sent into the Federal Financial Aid Office to be approved and monetary aid is not guaranteed.
The Financial Aid Office is offering students, with an out of work parent, the opportunity to fill out an Expected Family Contribution for. One or both of the students parents has to have been out of work for seix weeks and a minimum of 40 percent of the family income has to have been lost.
"I think this is a great thing for students," journalism senior, Brandon Wheeler said. "I recently had to move back home because money was tight."
However, the EFC form has to be sent into the Federal Financial Aid Office to be approved and monetary aid is not guaranteed.
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