The American Psychological Association decided Dec. 1 to remove Asperger’s syndrome from the organization’s fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
Archives for December 2012
Dormitory fire alarm rings again
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Students living in Oklahoma United Methodist Hall evacuated early this morning when the fire alarm went off. The alarm began ringing at about 5:56 a.m. and students stood outside for nearly 10 minutes. “It apparently has to do with the water pressure,” said Jorge Marzola, head resident for the dormitory. Marzola…
Women’s soccer team finishes season
The Stars are home from Orange Beach, Ala., after being upset 2-1 by Texas-Brownsville in the second round of the NAIA Championship.
Editor examines sexual assault prevention techniques
Rape. Scary word, right? My freshman year, I was told to always keep an eye on my drinks, use the buddy system, always walk in well-lit areas, etc.
Tobacco executives required to reveal truth about smoking
A federal judge has ordered tobacco companies to publish corrective statements correcting lies about the dangers of smoking this past Tuesday.
Health experts reevaluate diagnostic standards
The American Psychiatric Association’s board of trustees will decide this weekend whether or not to adopt a new diagnostic system for personality disorders.
‘Django Unchained’ soundtrack list released
The Weinstein Company and Loma Vista recordings have released the soundtrack list for director Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming Django Unchained. Rick Ross and John Legend both contributed new songs to the film.
Students evaluate funding options for law association
Senate’s Steering Committee discussed two proposals Nov. 29 about amending the association’s bylaws, which may be addressed next semester.
Space allocation discussions continue
Student senators approved a resolution this week to protest the university’s space allocation policy.
Police reports released Nov. 30
Vehicle Collision Wednesday, 11-28-12 exact time unknown; Blackwelder Avenue and NW 27th Kramer School of Nursing parking lot; Incident # 12-11-034; vehicle # 1 owner: student, parked vehicle: black 1998 Honda CRV; vehicle # 2 owner: faculty member, parked vehicle: silver 2005 KIA Amani; Sergeant John Jackson was dispatched to a non-injury vehicle collision at the Kramer…