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OU softball defeated Auburn 13-5 in its first conference game of the season Friday.

OU basketball coach Porter Moser to retain position, more support from OU athletics OU athletic director Roger Denny announced Porter Moser will be retained as head coach for OU men’s basketball.

OU athletic director Roger Denny announced Porter Moser will return as head coach of men’s basketball for a sixth season. https://www.oudaily.com/sports/ou-basketball-porter-moser-roger-denny/article_42ede0cd-ad39-461a-ba93-22e0d424f4fb.html? 

Read more about this week’s best stories from OU Daily, including a discussion to hire a consultant regarding the Rock Creek Entertainment District, information about the city’s April ballot and more.

‘We sell out for every game’: Norman looks to match demand as SEC move brings increased visitors OU’s transition to the Southeastern Conference has increased visitors, business revenue and occupancy rates in Norman, highlighting questions on if the city’s lodging can keep up with the community’s growth.

Norman tourism officials discuss concerns and solutions for increased hotel demand after OU’s transition to the SEC.

Premium seat at the palace: How luxury renovations impact next generation of Sooner fans After over 100 years of football, almost 30 years of sold-out regular season home games and seven national championships, OU is undertaking The Palace Project, a two-year, $450 million renovation

A sport commerce professor discusses the impact of OU’s planned stadium renovations, called The Palace Project, which prioritize amenities while decreasing seating capacity.

Residents of Norman’s century-old neighborhoods face an evolving city, new challenges Robyn Tower and her husband have lived in their two-story Victorian home in Norman’s Old Silk Stocking neighborhood for 42 years.

Residents of Norman’s oldest neighborhoods are expressing concerns about community preservation amid increased traffic, home renovations and short-term rentals.

Norman construction continues as city plans for aging infrastructure, population growth As OU has continued to see record-breaking class sizes, the city of Norman has kept pace with the expansion, but officials have worries about the sustainability of physical and financial

Through various construction projects the city of Norman has kept pace with increasing population sizes, but officials have expressed concerns about the sustainability of aging infrastructure.

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OU held its 2026 football Pro Day Thursday evening. Check out our images by clicking the link. https://www.oudaily.com/gallery/photos-ou-football-pro-day/collection_a0c858d2-8ef2-4e00-93d5-c9b724d1c31a.html#2? 
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Photos by: Sai Yadav

Navigating ‘new everything’: International students discuss housing, transportation challenges Her first night in America, Khazar Gorji spread her family’s winter coats on the living room floor and curled up on them with her 5-year-old daughter in her arms.

International students discuss how OU’s move to reserve Traditions East apartments for first-year students poses new obstacles amid ongoing housing and transportation challenges.

OU grapples with housing demands amid changing campus landscape, record-breaking enrollment Across a roughly 3,500-acre campus with an ever-increasing student population — 32,662 in fall 2025 — OU’s Norman campus is struggling to meet the housing demands of continuous student growth.

As OU continues to break enrollment records, concerns have arisen about whether it can keep up with housing demands. Two universities of similar size weigh in on their own strategies.

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#Sooners defeated Tulsa 12-1 Wednesday evening. Check out our images by clicking the link. https://www.oudaily.com/gallery/photos-ou-softball-vs-tulsa/collection_649ffa07-e931-4768-b633-f2955d81323e.html#2? 
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Oklahoma Senate passes bill that would ban sexually explicit books from public school libraries OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill advancing through the Legislature aimed at removing sexually explicit books from schools could take the Bible off of library shelves and would be a nightmare

From Oklahoma Voice: Senators addressed a bill headed for the House that would ban sexually explicit books from public school shelves in Oklahoma. https://www.oudaily.com/news/oklahoma-senate-bill-sexually-explicit-library-books/article_39512c2c-6845-48e4-b9ef-fa98e04cc410.html? 

OU men's basktetball keeps NCAA hopes alive with SEC Tournament win over South Carolina OU men’s basketball rallied from an early deficit to defeat South Carolina 86-74 in its opening game of the SEC Tournament Wednesday night.

#Sooners men’s basketball advances in the SEC Tournament, keeping their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

Dianna Hutzel and Trey Kirby will face off April 7 in a runoff election for the Ward 5 city council seat after neither candidate received a 50% majority vote in February.

OU softball topples Tulsa in 5 innings ahead of SEC opener No. 6 OU softball (25-2) defeated Tulsa (8-15) in a lopsided affair Wednesday, winning 12-1 in five innings behind a flurry of early runs

#Sooners softball defeats Tulsa in final game before SEC play.

U.S. Senate candidate N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas, who is running for Markwayne Mullin’s seat, spoke to OU College Democrats Wednesday evening ahead of the June primaries.

Crimson Chords: Copeland Corner The inaugural Copeland Corner features the Crimson Chords, OU’s only a cappella group that performs unique arrangements of contemporary pop covers.

The inaugural Copeland Corner features the Crimson Chords. Full video performances are posted every other Wednesday.
https://www.oudaily.com/news/crimson-chords-copeland-corner/video_438f838c-b1ac-48f1-a96e-60f3d76f1eff.html? 

Ramadan routine helps center Mohamed Wague power OU men’s basketball's late-season push When OU senior forward/center Mohamed Wague breaks his fast at halftime or just before tipoff, everything slows down for a moment. The arena buzz, the TV timeouts, even the stakes

With early-morning meals, adjusted warmups and halftime refueling, #Sooners center Mohamed Wague has reshaped his routine during Ramadan while helping anchor OU late in the season.

City of Norman takes part in lawsuits over contaminants found in drinking water across US The city of Norman is involved in class action lawsuits regarding “forever chemicals,” or contaminants, found in drinking water across the U.S.

The city of Norman is involved in class action lawsuits regarding contaminants found in drinking water across the U.S.
https://www.oudaily.com/news/norman-class-action-lawsuits-pfas-water/article_da5ce692-968d-4368-9857-7c8679349097.html? 

City Council discusses hiring consultants for Rock Creek Entertainment District TIF districts Norman City Council discussed hiring consultants to review the possibility of sending the Rock Creek Entertainment District tax increment financing districts to a public vote and approved a land rezoning

Norman City Council discussed hiring consultants for the Rock Creek Entertainment District TIF districts and approved a rezoning for a condo development in meetings Tuesday night.

The Botanical Society and Students Providing Aid at OU brought together student organizations Tuesday for a tea party, with the proceeds going toward humanitarian efforts and medical supplies.

Where to shelter at OU during a tornado: Alerts, refuge locations, safety tips As tornado season approaches, OU students may wonder where they are able to shelter during severe weather.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Norman until 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Norman Arts Council seeks artist for $350,000 public art installation at University Town Center Norman Arts Council is seeking an artist to design a large-scale public art installation for the University Town Center, a large shopping center in Norman.

The Norman Arts Council is seeking an artist for a $350K public art installation at University Town Center. Submissions for the installation are due April 30.

OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. on the future of on-campus housing and the increased rates approved by the Board of Regents Tuesday.

OU Board of Regents approves new housing, food rates, approves freshman year housing plan The OU Board of Regents approved new housing and food rates for the next academic year, the Freshman Year Housing Plan and elected board officers at its meeting Tuesday.

The OU Board of Regents approved new housing and food rates for the next academic year, the Freshman Year Housing Plan and elected board officers at its meeting Tuesday.

What to know about Ward 5 runoff, propositions on Norman’s April ballot Norman residents will head to the polls on April 7 to vote on five city propositions and a runoff election for the Ward 5 city council seat.

Here’s what will appear on the ballot for Norman’s municipal elections on April 7.

New OU football running back coach Deland McCullough brings NFL experience, attention to detail OU’s running back room is experiencing a coaching transition this spring.

#Sooners’ new running backs coach Deland McCullough and his players are embracing his attention to detail as the backfield takes shape this spring.

Stay tuned this Wednesday.

Norman Public Library Board discusses current state of lawsuit The Norman Public Library Board discussed the current status of an ongoing lawsuit towards the contractors of the Norman Central Library Building in a meeting Monday.

City attorney updates Norman Public Library Board on the current state of Central Library Building lawsuit in a meeting Monday. https://www.oudaily.com/news/central-library-building-lawsuit/article_8e6f783e-d3b3-4f83-ade2-54111eee0971.html? 

Norman Public Schools Board of Education approves elementary school renovation bids, staff re-employments Norman Public Schools Board of Education approved renovation bids for Eisenhower and Kennedy elementary schools and the re-employment of administrators, off-scale employees and principals at its Monday meeting.

Norman Public Schools Board of Education approved renovation bids for Eisenhower and Kennedy elementary schools and the re-employment of various staff at its Monday meeting.