The Holiday season is upon us.
Good morning. Here's what you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015:
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season — even halfway through November.
Although you may still be recovering from Halloween or focusing on Thanksgiving, (which is only nine days away), the city is starting to decorate for the holiday season.
There is a utility worker dressed as Santa hanging up wreaths on Court Street. pic.twitter.com/BZ7g10j3zc
— Kaitlin Owens (@KaitlinBOwens) November 16, 2015
When walking down Court Street you’ll find wreaths and lights atop posts. City workers put them up throughout the day yesterday.
If you’re now wondering when Santa’s coming down your chimney, Christmas is only 38 days away. Hanukkah starts in a mere 19 days and Kwanzaa begins in 39 days.
For many OU students, though, the jolliest holiday of all is the last day of finals, which is in 24 days.
Weather
Cloudy. No rain. High of 66 degrees. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
News
OU announced last night that it would temporarily close its Survivor Advocacy Program until a new program coordinator is found. (The Post)
Students held an event in Baker to mobilize support for refugees. (The Post)
A lot of the power on campus was out yesterday morning, didn’t you know? (The Post)
Scores and game times
OU men's basketball won last night versus Tennessee State. The football team will play tonight against Ball State.
You might also want to know …
France’s president said his country is “at war” following the recent attacks in Paris. (CNN)
Baseball great and cultural icon Yogi Berra will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (USA Today)
Twenty-two governors say they’ll block or otherwise oppose any Syrian immigrants from migrating to their states. (BuzzFeed)
Athens bar specials
Pawpurr’s Bar: Half-off drinks from 8-9 p.m.
The Pub: $1.50 domestic pints. $2.50 Long Islands.
Red Brick Tavern: $1 well drinks and domestics from 6-9 p.m.
Courtside Pizza: $2 Margaritas, $1 off all tequila shots from 4-9 p.m.
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