MOB makes national headlines in wake of Tulsa outrage
· The Marching Owl Band has a longstanding tradition of mocking their opponents, but after Saturday's football game, the University of Tulsa feels the halftime show went too far, and filed a complaint to Conference USA Monday. The show, entitled, "Todd Graham's Inferno," lambasted former head coach Todd Graham's decision to leave Rice last year for a head coaching position at Tulsa.
Faculty Senate looks to extend winter break, debates mid-term spring recess
· After months of deliberation by the Faculty Senate, students and faculty may finally get their wish for a longer winter break. Unfortunately, for most juniors and seniors, this plan will not come into effect until the 2009-'10 academic year.
Police apprehend suspect in strong-arm robbery case
· Martel College sophomores David Downing and James Bookhout were victims of a strong-arm robbery on the Inner Loop in front of the Sallyport Thursday, Nov. 15. After knocking Downing unconscious, the thieves fled with several hundred dollars' worth of personal property. One of the suspects has since been arrested, but three others remain at large.