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Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Zaria Oates

Zaria Oates

is a student at the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication and a Washington, D.C. reporter for Gaylord News.

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Hispanic STEM Convention

Oklahoma students attend Hispanic STEM convention to move state up in science and technology innovation ranks

Zaria Oates
December 3, 2021

First-generation electrical engineering student overcomes imposter syndrome, paves way for himself

Zaria Oates
December 3, 2021

Oklahoma faces backlash over botched executions, history of lethal injection

Zaria Oates
November 4, 2021
In the United States alone, domestic violence impacts more than 10 million people every year. Organizations such as the National Network to End Domestic Violence are working to educate the public on how to recognize red flags and seek ways to improve the criminal justice system. (Provided)

National Network to End Domestic Violence seeks to improve justice system

Zaria Oates
November 1, 2021
This undated photo provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections shows John Marion Grant. A federal appeals court has granted a stay of execution for two Oklahoma inmates who were scheduled to receive lethal injections in the coming weeks. A three-member panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit issued the stays Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, for death row inmates John Marion Grant and Julius Jones. (Oklahoma Department of Corrections via AP)

National death penalty organization says botched Oklahoma executions grounds for heavy criticism

Zaria Oates
October 29, 2021
Domestic violence survivor aims to help others following violent attack

Domestic violence survivor aims to help others following violent attack

Zaria Oates
October 28, 2021
As advocates for legalized recreational marijuana in Oklahoma ramp up their efforts to put the question before Oklahoma voters in 2022, they are gaining insight from a conference of marijuana retailers who are meeting in Washington to share strategies (Gaylord News/Zaria Oates)

Oklahoma cannabis advocates gain perspective in D.C

Zaria Oates
October 14, 2021
Volunteers organizing baskets from the Shia Student Association at the University of Oklahoma. (Provided/ OU Shia Student Association)

OU student group collects donations for arriving Afghan refugees

Zaria Oates
October 4, 2021
Veterans attending Justice for J6 rally at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, Sept. 18. (Zaria Oates/ Gaylord News)

#JusticeforJ6 Expands Nationwide

Zaria Oates
September 26, 2021
- A child holds United States flag while attending the Justice for J6 rally at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, Sept. 18. (Gaylord News/ Zaria Oates)

Supporters of arrested January 6 attackers rally at the U.S. Capitol

Zaria Oates
September 18, 2021
Maggie Nichols, an OU alumna, made statements at a judiciary committee hearing on Wednesday on the misconduct of former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar and the agencies enabling his actions. (Gaylord News/ Zaria Oates)

US gymnasts testify about sexual abuse by Larry Nassar

Zaria Oates
September 16, 2021
Field Parsons stands on an aircraft at the Max Westheimer airport on March 24. (Gaylord News/ Zaria Oates)

OU School of Aviation focuses on securities and student well-being post-9/11

Zaria Oates
September 10, 2021
The Federal Emergency Response Agency is part of the United States Department of Homeland Security. (Gaylord News/ Zaria Oates)

Former FEMA director reflects on 9/11 as 20th anniversary approaches

Zaria Oates and Nancy Marie Spears
September 10, 2021
U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin reported he is safe and headed home after reports that he made a second attempt to gain entry to Afghanistan.

Oklahoma congressman headed home after attempting to enter Afghanistan

Nancy Marie Spears and Zaria Oates
August 31, 2021
Thousands of activists around the country came together in-person and virtually to advocate for equal voting access Saturday on the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington. (Zaria Oates/Gaylord News)

Thousands march for voting rights

Zaria Oates
August 30, 2021
The BeetBox Truck parked outside of Vanessa House Brewery on March 26, 2021. Photo by Zaria Oates.

Fast, mobile veganism on the rise

Zaria Oates, Reporter
May 13, 2021
Alyssa Landry, left, and Alexis Martinez prepare to leave the University of Oklahoma for Thanksgiving break. Zaria Oates/Gaylord News

Some students struggle with calendar changes caused by pandemic

Zaria Oates, Nancy Marie Spears, and Jim North
December 9, 2020
Campus culture on the University of Oklahoma continues to adapt around coronavirus restrictions. Photo courtesy OU.

Bars, parties and football during a global pandemic

Zaria Oates, Reporter
September 10, 2020
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