Networking Opportunities with Gaylord Prize

Journalism students at OU will have a chance to meet and become friends with other journalists and possible future employers at the Gaylord Prize award ceremony.

Many professors and students from Gaylord college will be in attendance at the award ceremony. OU President David Boren has encouraged all students on campus to attend the event.

"It will be a great networking tool for students," said Yvonne Oberly, a public relations junior at OU. "Students may meet future employers. There will be journalists and media there, it will be a great event."

The ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m., Dec. 7 inside the Century Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma CIty.

Drinkers May Not Hit Bars for Bedlam

Some football fan may find themselves in a predicament if they plan on drinking alcoholic beverages on campus corner before the Bedlam game next Saturday, Nov. 28.

Bars on campus corner, such as Louie's Too, will open at 10 a.m. during the annual Bedlam football game between OU and Oklahoma State. The football game kicks-off at 11:30 a.m., the first OU home game stating before 2:30 p.m. this season.

"I wish they would open up early so I could throw back some cold ones before the big game," said OU football fan Kreig Kelley. "I will just drink me some beer at the house before we go to the game."

The 11:30 a.m. kickoff versus Oklahoma State will be the first morning kick-off for Bedlam in Norman in over 12 years.

Better Alternative Than Parking Permits

Some students with parking permits have found themselves using the buses that run from the Lloyd Noble Center more often because the buses drop off students at a central location on campus.

Student parking permits at OU are $195 for the fall and spring semesters. The buses that run from the Lloyd Noble Center are free.

"Even though I have a parking permit I rather take the bus," said business junior Allison Walsh. " I don't have to look for a parking spot for ever and I can avoid traffic close to the campus, and it actually drops me off right in front of Price Hall. That's where most of my classes are.

Students who may buy a parking permit for the spring semester may want to see where their classes are located before purchasing. Buses may offer a cheaper and more convenient route.

Thunder Silenced Despite Effort

The Oklahoma City Thunder gave fans at the Ford Center plenty to cheer about despite a heartbreaking loss to the defending NBA champion Las Angeles Lakers in overtime, 101-98.

Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha held the Lakers' star Kobe Bryant to a mere 9 of 22 from the field. However, the Lakers as a team shot 38 of 73 from the field and Bryant finished the overtime game with 31 points.

The Thunder played a tough game, but will not take the losing to the defending NBA champions as a moral victory, said Thunder head coach Scott Brooks. " I'm not into [having] close games, Brooks said after the game. "I understand that we played against the defending champions, but we are a good enough team. We battle and we fight."

The Thunder play their next game at the Ford Center tonight against the defending Eastern Conference Champion Orlando Magic who may be without Vince Carter.

El Dia Los Muertos Celebrated on Campus

Students can get a taste of Hispanic culture while the Spanish club observes the Day of the Dead holiday celebrated in hispanic countries.

Hispanics celebrate El Dia Los Muertos to remember family and friends who have died. Gifts and foods are set out for the dead in remembrance of their lives.

"[El dia los Muertos] is like a mix between the American Halloween and Memorial Day," said Spanish professor Eloisa Briones.

An "ofrenda" is set up at Kaufmann Hall inside room 230 to recognize and offer treats to the dead. The ofrenda will be on display until Thursday.