Freshman third baseman Garrett Buechele had his first career home run Tuesday night at L. Dale Mitchell Park.
With three hits and three RBIs, Buechele helped lead the Sooners in a 12-6 win over Central Arkansas.
“I honestly didn’t think it was going to get out,” Buechele said. “I saw it go over and I was pretty excited because a bunch of guys on the team have been giving me trouble about not getting [a home run] yet so it felt pretty good to get that one out of the way.”
The Sooners are 21-5 overall and 2-1 in the Big 12.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Weather-related cancellations, postponements, closings
Predictions of inclement weather prompted multiple schedule changes on campus Saturday, March 28.
Classes scheduled for Saturday were canceled, and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History closed for the day.
The Big Event has been postponed to Saturday, April 18, and Sooner baseball's series opener was pushed back to Sunday.
"Big Event is meant to be an enjoyable experience for volunteers and the organizations for which they are working," said Big Event chair Amanda Holloway. "We are trying our best to serve the students and the job sites in our efforts to help the community."
Approximately 5,000 students were registered to volunteer for the event. For more information visit bigevent.ou.edu
Classes scheduled for Saturday were canceled, and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History closed for the day.
The Big Event has been postponed to Saturday, April 18, and Sooner baseball's series opener was pushed back to Sunday.
"Big Event is meant to be an enjoyable experience for volunteers and the organizations for which they are working," said Big Event chair Amanda Holloway. "We are trying our best to serve the students and the job sites in our efforts to help the community."
Approximately 5,000 students were registered to volunteer for the event. For more information visit bigevent.ou.edu
Friday, March 27, 2009
Economy not interfering with cupid's arrow: Weddings seem to be recession-proof for OU students
Jenny Dillon, owner of The Bridal Boutique in Norman, and Bailey Jacobson, bridal sales consultant, in front of featured bridal gowns. The economic recession isn't hurting the emerging boutique's business.
Despite the fact the hard-hit economy means cash register bells aren't ringing, University of Oklahoma students still are hearing wedding bells.
And while the stock market's deep dive means a nightmare to their parents, a lot of older students and recent graduates are still taking the plunge for the wedding of their dreams.
"I don't necessarily have a dream wedding, but it's important to my whole family that I get what I want," said Meredith Willinger, bride-to-be and OU junior."I'm the only daughter."
According to the American College Personnel Association, the number of married students at universities is increasing.
Since these students aren't immune to the economic slump, many young couples are planning their weddings more wisely.
“Luckily my parents have been saving money for my wedding for a while so monetarily we are not too affected,” said Willinger. “But the economy has made me think more about how I'm spending the money.”
For Willinger's June 2010 wedding, the cake will feed about half of her 250 guests.
“The other half will eat sheet cake in the same flavor-icing combo,” said Willinger. “The sheet cake will be pre-sliced in the kitchen so no one will know.”
From do-it-yourself projects to sensible thinking, many couples have a similar approach to planning their recession-weddings.
One strategy is tying the knot when rates are lower, like November through April, the off-season for weddings. Usually Saturday night is the most expensive.
At Cobblestone Creek country club in Norman, the rental charge ranges from $800 to $1000 for a ceremony after 7pm.
In planning his daughter’s March wedding, Edward Tilley saved money by hiring someone he knew as the photographer.
“You have to be careful and you can’t get carried away, Tilley said. “You still have a nice wedding but you don’t have to break the bank.”
According to The Wedding Report, a market research company, more couples are projected to marry for a lower budget this year.
In 2008, 2.19 million couples got married at an average cost of $21,814. It is predicted that in 2009, 2.22 million couples will marry for about $20,398.
At The Bridal Boutique in Norman, the largest bridal store in Norman, business is booming despite the economic decline.
The boutique has days full of scheduled appointments and frequent walk-ins, and about half of its customers are OU students.
“We actually just keep getting busier and busier,” said Bailey Jacobson, bridal sales consultant for The Bridal Boutique.
Jenny Dillon, owner of The Bridal Boutique, said one reason she entered $60 billion industry is because people are always going to get married.
Willinger's attitude reflects this idea.
“I will for sure get married regardless of any outside circumstances,” Willinger said. “Even if it has to be in a courthouse channeling [Sarah Jessica Parker] in Sex and the City, I'm going to marry my fiance. We have been dating for six-and-a-half years and are so ready and excited to be married and start our lives together.”
The Bridal Boutique, which offers a credit program and discount services, is one of many businesses with services to alleviate costly wedding expenses.
Couples can enter in the “Bahamas Bridal Bailout” contest to win a free Bahamas wedding. JC Penny partners with OurWeddingDay.com to provide online benefits for wedding needs.
In addition, many scholarships are available exclusively for married college students.
“There are ways to have a beautiful and chic wedding without spending a lot of money,” Jacobson said. “It might take more time on the bride's part, like making their own centerpieces or favors.”
Jacobson said she advises simplicity to help cut back on the entire price tag.
“This means brides can opt for less extravagant weddings and still be throwing a stylish affair," Jacobson said.
In planning his daughter’s March wedding, Edward Tilley saved money by hiring someone he knew as the photographer.
“You have to be careful and you can’t get carried away, Tilley said. “You still have a nice wedding but you don’t have to break the bank.”
According to The Wedding Report, a market research company, more couples are projected to marry for a lower budget this year.
In 2008, 2.19 million couples got married at an average cost of $21,814. It is predicted that in 2009, 2.22 million couples will marry for about $20,398.
At The Bridal Boutique in Norman, the largest bridal store in Norman, business is booming despite the economic decline.
The boutique has days full of scheduled appointments and frequent walk-ins, and about half of its customers are OU students.
“We actually just keep getting busier and busier,” said Bailey Jacobson, bridal sales consultant for The Bridal Boutique.
Jenny Dillon, owner of The Bridal Boutique, said one reason she entered $60 billion industry is because people are always going to get married.
Willinger's attitude reflects this idea.
“I will for sure get married regardless of any outside circumstances,” Willinger said. “Even if it has to be in a courthouse channeling [Sarah Jessica Parker] in Sex and the City, I'm going to marry my fiance. We have been dating for six-and-a-half years and are so ready and excited to be married and start our lives together.”
The Bridal Boutique, which offers a credit program and discount services, is one of many businesses with services to alleviate costly wedding expenses.
Couples can enter in the “Bahamas Bridal Bailout” contest to win a free Bahamas wedding. JC Penny partners with OurWeddingDay.com to provide online benefits for wedding needs.
In addition, many scholarships are available exclusively for married college students.
“There are ways to have a beautiful and chic wedding without spending a lot of money,” Jacobson said. “It might take more time on the bride's part, like making their own centerpieces or favors.”
Jacobson said she advises simplicity to help cut back on the entire price tag.
“This means brides can opt for less extravagant weddings and still be throwing a stylish affair," Jacobson said.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Offensive line a focus in spring
The loss of four starting offensive linemen has left junior Trent Williams as the only returning starter on what Head Coach Bob Stoops calls “the weak link of the team.”
Stoops held a press confrence before the first spring practice Tues., March 3 in Norman.
“We’ll see if they can respond and have any kind of spring and summer to help us be a team that can contend for a Big 12 Championship,” Stoops said.
The first spring game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sat., April 11 at The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
OU Sooners begin spring football
Head Coach Bob Stoops held a press conference Tuesday morning at Kerr McGee Stadium Club in Norman to kick off the first day of spring football practice.
Kickoff for the Sooners' annual spring game is at 1 p.m Sat., April 11. Tickets are now available for $5 until Wed., April 8 the price will raise to $10.
"We're excited to get going again this spring," Stoops said. "It seems like it's fairly early, but in the end I like starting it early and getting a good number of practices in before we take spring break and start stretching it out. Just anxious to get going and get back out on the field and working with our guys."
Tickets can be purchased online, at the OU Athletic Ticket Office or by phone at (405) 325-2424 or (800) 456-GoOU.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Kira Moss, a sophomore microbiology major, reads about archael ammonia oxidation in her text book. As part of the Donald C. Cox Seminar Series in Microbiology, Dr. David Stahl will discuss archael ammonia oxidation Friday at George Lynn Cross Hall.Microbiology students to host archael ammonia oxidation seminar
Dr. David Stahl will present a seminar on archael ammonia oxidation at 3 p.m. Friday at George Lynn Cross Hall. Seminars are offered free to the public throughout the spring 2009 semester. Stahl is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Washington. OU microbiology graduate students select and host speakers.
"I'm really excited about it because I don't know much about archael ammonia oxidation, " said Kira Moss, a microbiology undergraduate student. "And I've heard impressive things about Dr. Stahl."
The seminar will be in room 129 and is part of the Donald C. Cox Seminar Series in Microbiology, honoring a former faculty member and chairman to the college of microbiology.
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