OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU continued their run through the regular season unbeaten as they posted a 73-57 win over cross-town rival Southern Nazarene on Thursday at Abe Lemons Arena.
Archives for January 2011
Senators determine funding amounts, approve budget
Student senators were called to a special session tonight to vote on the Spring 2011 budget and organizational allotments.
OCU splits a pair of duals with Central Baptist, Baker
OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU split with a pair of opponents after knocking off Central Baptist (Ark.) 55-0 and following it up with a 18-16 loss to Baker (Kan.) on Wednesday at Abe Lemons Arena.
Police reports: Destruction of property, second-degree burglary
Student destroys property because ‘nobody loved him,’ Student affected by second-degree burglary
Editor experiences midnight release event firsthand
World of Warcraft is the most popular role-playing game ever, with more than 12 million active subscribers. I met about 100 of them the night of Dec. 7, at a midnight release party for Cataclysm.
Woman defies gaming stereotype
The most defining characteristic of Samantha Davis’ character is not what it does inside the game; it’s who is behind the screen on the other end.
Students relax through computer game
For Sam Pettit, there’s nothing more relaxing than escaping to another world during a quick study break, all while wearing his pajamas in his Banning Hall dorm.
Chemistry labs cease to meet standards, says associate dean
School officials have a building proposal for a new math and science building on campus.
Officials update students on ‘Titanic’ flood
Oklahoma United Methodist Hall residents were made aware this afternoon of statuses of their rooms. They were advised via phone call from John Riggs, dean of students, and housing officials to move out of the facility for the time being.
Student Government Association officials reprimand class senators
Four student senators failed to meet a Student Government Association requirement during the fall semester.
Performer steals limelight, even not when on stage
Everyday life is a show for Jonathan Knott, or at least it’s a dress rehearsal.
Chemistry labs cease to meet standards, says associate dean
School officials have a building proposal for a new math and science building on campus.
Athletic officials search for coach replacement
OCU Sports officials are seeking to fill a recently-vacated position. The goal is to appoint a new head volleyball coach by Feb. 1, Athletic Director Jim Abbott said.
Flood forces students to take refuge
Water trickled down the walls of a dorm and ceiling tiles fell Tuesday on campus. The northwest corner of Oklahoma United Methodist Hall began flooding starting at about 6:30 p.m.
Film series heads to paradise
OKLAHOMA CITY — The OCU Film Institute will continue its annual series at 2 p.m. Jan. 23 with Hany Abu-Assad’s “Paradise Now” in the Meinders School of Business Kerr McGee Auditorium. The school is located at McKinley Avenue and N.W. 27th Street.
Distinguished artists give clarinet a beat
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Distinguished Artist Series at OCU continues at 3 p.m. Jan. 23 with a clarinet and percussion performance. The concert will be hosted in the Petree Recital Hall in the Bass Music Center at Blackwelder Avenue and N.W. 25th Street.
Two OCU runners qualify for indoor national championships
LAWRENCE, Kan. – OCU qualified two for the 2011 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships this weekend in the Bill Easton Classic at Anschutz Field House.
OCU’s Chris Spendlove inks professional soccer deal
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Oklahoma City University’s Chris Spendlove has signed on to play professional soccer with the United Soccer League’s Wilmington (N.C.) Hammerheads pending USL and USSF approval. Spendlove is part of the Hammerheads’ first announced signings for the 2011 season.
Reading series celebrates classic heroes
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma book discussion series returns to Oklahoma City University with the theme titled “What America Reads: Myth Making in Popular Fiction.” The series begins at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 with Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone with the Wind” in Walker Center room 151 near Florida Avenue and N.W. 26th Street.
Gift to establish addiction prevention studies at university
OKLAHOMA CITY- As Jack Turner thumbed through the newspaper, he found story after story with one common factor. The wrinkle in his brow revealed it was a problem he has grown tired of seeing.
The problem:addiction. One solution: education.
Scholarship created for accounting students
OKLAHOMA CITY— At the recent 2010 Oklahoma Tax Institute, hosted by the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants, an announcement was made that a new scholarship and award had been created honoring Rick Kells, CPA, JD, LLM.
Leaders to address university community
Student leaders will kick off the year with a briefing event. Student Government Association will host “State of the Students” to update the OCU community on its happenings.
Stars captures fourth NWCA National Duals title in a row
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – OCU notched its fourth consecutive NWCA National Duals championship with a 25-13 victory over Simon Fraser (British Columbia) on Sunday at the UNI Dome.
Stars swarm Oklahoma Christian in 94-55 win
OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU continued to cruise through its schedule unbeaten they drubbed Oklahoma Christian 94-55 in the Backyard Brawl on Saturday night at Abe Lemons Arena.