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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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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