By The Editors A campuswide emergency sparked concerns about informing the campus community during safety threats. Oklahoma City police officers arrested a man involved in a shooting during a Sept. 23 lockdown. Officials responded to the event by promoting a five-year-old alert service that could prevent safety risks. They are encouraging students to sigh up…
Archives for October 2012
Writer questions authenticity of presidential candidate
I’ve got to hand it to my Republican friends. Your boy Mitt was on fire Oct. 3 at the presidential debates.
Feud between Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey continues
Rapper Nicki Minaj took to Twitter on Thursday, unleashing her feelings about her recent dispute with musician Mariah Carey.
International students increase goal count for men’s soccer team
By Allison Gappa, Sports Writer The university’s men’s soccer team is getting some help this year from overseas. Five of the 22 players on the roster are international students. Three of these five players are essential to the Stars’ success. Joe Shulberg, a junior from Huntingdon, England, patrols the net. Other notables are Kieran McLachlan,…
Former women’s basketball coach returns to campus for fall season
By Allison Gappa, Sports Writer There’s a familiar face on the sideline for the women’s basketball team. Coach Latricia Trammell returned this semester to OCU from Western State in Colorado. “It was a great experience,” Trammell said. “I met great people and coached wonderful student athletes, but Okla- homa is home.” Senior Forward Lauren Goober…
Behind the Sign: OKC Panhandlers
A News OK article dives into the lives of Oklahoma City panhandlers. One man said he was hitchhiking from Joplin, MO to California when he ran out of money near Oklahoma City. Another said he arrived in Oklahoma expecting to find work, only to be denied due to his age. They come from all over,…
Police reports released Sept. 27
Public Intoxication Wednesday, 9-26-12 11:01am; 2800 block N. Blackwelder Avenue; Incident # 12-09-039; arrested: Chadwick Vaughn Morris (no OCU affiliation); Captain Jeff Stonebreaker observed an unknown suspicious adult male to walk into the Kramer School of Nursing building. He searched the building but unable to locate him. He later observed the same person walking in the…
Police reports released Oct. 1
Petit Larceny Friday, 9-28-12 8:00am; Methodist Hall (North side); Incident # 12-09-049; victim: student; item stolen: one purple bicycle name brand/serial number unknown; Officer Michael Haynes was approached by a student who said his bicycle was locked to a bicycle rack on the north side of Methodist Hall. He further said someone had cut the lock…
Police reports released Sept. 24
Petit Larceny Friday, 9-21-12 3:00pm; Clara E. Jones Administrative Building (East parking lot); Incident # 12-09-034; victim: student; item stolen: catalytic converter; victim vehicle: black 2002 Jeep GCH; Officer Kiel Pepper was dispatched to the east parking lot at the Clara E. Jones Administrative Building. Upon arrival he met with the victim/student who said he parked…