By Madi Alexander, Web Editor CNN anchor Candy Crowley and reporter Poppy Harlow came under fire for allegedly sympathizing with two boys found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl. “I’ve never experienced anything like it,” Harlow said about the boys’ reaction to the verdict. “It was incredibly emotional — incredibly difficult even for an outsider like me…
Archives for March 2013
China streamlining censorship process
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic The Chinese government is set to merge the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television and the General Administration of Press and Publication. The merger will streamline the censorship process and could potentially make it easier for Hollywood films to be distributed in China. For more information, click here.
Oklahoma House approves bill to nullify Affordable Care Act
The Oklahoma House voted March 14 to declare the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional.
‘Batman’ mask donated to Smithsonian
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Warner Bros. has donated more than 30 props and artifacts to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. Donations include George Clooney’s mask from “Batman and Robin” and Christopher Reeve’s suit from “Superman III.” For more information, click here.
Drafthouse Films acquires ‘Cheap Thrills’ in first deal of SXSW
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Austin-based Drafthouse Films has bought the distribution rights to E.L. Katz’ “Cheap Thrills.” This marks the first official deal of this year’s South By Southwest film festival. For more information, click here.
Disney Imagineering documentary in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Production for a Disney-commissioned documentary about the company’s Imagineering department is under way. The film will be directed by Leslie Iwerks, granddaughter of Mickey Mouse creator Ub Iwerks. For more information on the project, click here.
Marvel announces new online content
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Marvel Entertainment has announced a new wave of “digital initiatives” built around the company’s various film, animation, comics and web interests. The new video content will be anchored by “Marvel’s Earth’s Mightiest Show,” a weekly pop culture program. For more information, click here.
Jane Fonda in talks for ‘This Is Where I Leave You’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Jane Fonda is in negotiations to star in Shawn Levy’s upcoming “This Is Where I Leave You.” Other actors already cast in the film include Jason Bateman and Tina Fey. For more information on the project, click here.
Ford, Fisher, Hamill on for new ‘Star Wars’ film
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Star Wars” original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill will be returning for “Star Wars Episode VIII.” How large their roles in the new film will be remains to be announced. For more information on the project, click here.
‘Clerks III’ in the works
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Kevin Smith has begun work on the screenplay for “Clerks III.” Further information on the project has not yet been released to the public. For more information on the film, click here.
Brett Ratner to receive GLAAD award
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Brett Ratner will receive the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination’s new Ally award at the organization’s upcoming ceremony, despite controversy over the director/producer’s use of an anti-gay slur last year. GLAAD is citing Ratner’s work on a new “Coming Out for Equality” PSA campaign as the main reason for…
Bateman, Day, and Sudeikis on for ‘Horrible Bosses’ sequel
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis have been cast in “Horrible Bosses 2.” The film will begin shooting this summer. For more information on the project, click here.
Danny Boyle plans ‘Trainspotting’ sequel with original cast
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic “Trainspotting” director Danny Boyle is planning a sequel to the film, entitled “Porno.” He is reportedly aiming for a 2016 release date. For more information on the project, click here.
Kennedy disqualified from presidential race
Students have five choices instead of the previous six for the top student government position.
Women’s basketball advances with win
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief OCU survived its second-round NAIA Division I women’s basketball tournament matchup with Shawnee State (Ohio) 56-54 on Friday at the Frankfort Convention Center. Schera Sampson of Shawnee State missed a 10-foot jumper as time expired as the Stars held off the 18th-ranked Bears. Second-ranked OCU (28-3) takes on seventh-ranked Lee (Tenn.)…
Officials refuse to release results of candidate appeal
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Students won’t know all of their choices for the top representative of the student body until the day the election begins. The decision comes after Student Government Association presidential candidate Jacilyn Kennedy was disqualified March 13 from the race. Kennedy, entertainment business junior, was one of six students who filed for…
SGA presidential candidate disqualified from race
Student Court disqualified SGA presidential candidate Jacilyn Kennedy after formal charges were brought against her campaign.
Police reports released March 13
Fugitive from Justice Saturday, 3-9-13 5:09pm; EZ Pawn 2027 NW 23rd; Incident # 13-02-028 (supplemental); arrested: Michael C. Goudeau (no OCU affiliation); Officer Roland Garrett was dispatched to EZ Pawn regarding a suspect who had stolen two X Box controls and three games from the Smith Hall lobby Tuesday, 2-19-13. Upon arrival he met with the employees who…
Officials respond to recent lockdown
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Police still are searching for suspects after a March 12 shooting that resulted in officials putting OCU on lockdown. OCUPD responded to a call that shots were fired near N.W. 29th Street and Indiana Ave. Oklahoma City police officers already were in the area, said Steve Taylor, OCU’s assistant chief of…
Prospective sororities to present in coming weeks
Three sororities are scheduled to visit the university within the next few weeks to make presentations.
Police department to upgrade campus emergency alert system
The OCU police department will improve the emergency alert system in the next few weeks to insure that all students receive timely alerts.
Student body to elect student government officers
Students will elect new officers to Student Government Association when the university resumes classes after Spring Break.
Lockdown lifted, OCUPD gives ‘all clear’
OCUPD has lifted the lockdown, said police dispatcher Dana Moore.
Shots fired, campus on lockdown
By The Editors At 10:09 p.m. tonight campus police sent out alerts saying the campus is on lockdown. Officials report an off-campus shooting as the cause of the lockdown. No other information about the shooting is known at this time. OCU police said they are currently assisting OKC police, as it is within the city’s…
Oklahoma legislature continues limits on women’s reproductive health
Oklahoma ranks among the 10 worst states for women’s health in the nation, according to TIME and Health Magazines.
Student newscast to host televised SGA presidential debate
News on the Twos, the university’s student newscast, will host a televised Student Government Association presidential debate.