The women’s volleyball team is in mid-season, having played 17 games thus far, developing an overall record of 15-8-0 and their Sooner Athletic Conference record of 6-3. They are in third place in the SAC.
Student Choreography Show inspires student through storytelling
One of the most cherished traditions at OCU is the Student Choreography Show. I have been humbled to see the show for the past four years. I think this year’s show topped the previous three. All of the dances were superb, from the beginning to the end.
OCUpella encourages support, begins practice for semester
OCUpella, a student-run a cappella group, is preparing for another year of performances.
The group has about 25 members with a wide variety of majors. Twelve new members were added into the group this year.
SGA adjusts allotments process
Student Senate is changing its allotment process.
The changes began Sept. 24 with senators unanimously agreeing to suspend parts of the student constitution.
Student run theater group focuses on intimate, dramatic texts
The Out of the Box theater season opened this past weekend.
Out of the Box is a fully student-run theater company, and produces shows that only play late at night for two nights. An all-student committee picks the season early in the semester.
Student government works on transparency, allotments
When looking for help with funding, students and organizations have the opportunity to turn to student government.
Student Governmnet Association has the ability to give out money to organizations through allotments.
Homecoming ‘starts’ with theme announcement
The 2013 Homecoming committee revealed the theme for the competition on Sept. 30.
The 2013 Homecoming theme is “Start.” The competition will begin Oct. 28.
The legacy of Nubs: OCU bids farewell to infamous animal friend
Sisters and brothers of the campus of Oklahoma City University, I believe it is time that we accept the inevitable truth: our dear Nubs has gone to the big tree in the sky.
For some of you who did not have the opportunity—nay, the privilege!—of meeting Nubs, let me give you a short
overview of who this amazing squirrel was.
OCU named a best Christian college
Oklahoma City University was recently named on of the best Christian Colleges.
Institutional Research and Evaluation, a research and consulting organization specializing in college student recruiting and retention, gives the honor to colleges and universities that provide quality education in a Christian environment. Eligibility is determined from a nation-wide survey of more than 1,400 four year institutions.
Bizarre comedy about theater, love opens this weekend
The first Stage Two of the TheatreOCU season, Private Eyes, will open this weekend in the Burg Theater.
The show, written by Stephen Dietz, will feature 7 student performers.
Canoe, kayak teams finish season, prepare for marathon
The Canoe/Kayak team just completed their season, but they’re not waiting to prepare for the next one.
Coming off a good season last year, the squad, led by Shaun Caven, looks to build on last year, with a mix of veterans like seniors Jared McArthur and Austin Schwinn and the addition of some exceptional new talent.
Updated policy released banning pets on campus
Students and faculty will no longer see pets playing on the quad.
A policy released Sept. 27 bans student and faculty from bringing pets onto campus.
This includes all buildings and facilities on campus.
Officials contradict previous statements regarding restaurant
By The Editors Rehearsals Grill is scheduled to open when staff is hired and trained. Church officials previously were concerned about the university profiting from the sale of beer and wine at Rehearsals. An agreement was recently made that alcohol would not be served at the restaurant, but the building will not be sold. Sodexo…
Web editor informs, communicates about website, app
At Student Publications, our mission is to inform, entertain the campus community.
To keep with our promise, we have developed a free app for smartphones, available on the iTunes app store and Android market.
Organization brings awareness to international issues
The OCU chapter of Amnesty International is getting involved in helping out all around the world.
Amnesty International is a human rights organization that has over 3 million members in 150 countries.
Men’s golf team ranked first in ‘Golf World’ coaches’ poll
The men’s golf team won the preview title at the NAIA Preview on Sept. 17 in Daytona, Fla.
The men took first place by three strokes.
Rowing team prepares for Oklahoma Regatta
The Oklahoma Regatta Festival returns Oct. 2-6 to the Oklahoma River.
The men’s and women’s rowing teams are set to compete in regatta events.
Committee reveals 2013 Homecoming theme
The 2013 Homecoming committee revealed the theme for the competition on Sept. 30.
The 2013 Homecoming theme is “Start”.
Reveal of homcoming theme scheduled
Student Activities Council hosting Homecoming Reveal on Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall in the McDaniel University Center.
Ban for students, faculty bringing pets on campus not supported
Several faculty members were recently advised that bringing dogs or other pets on campus would not be allowed.
Many students bring their pets to campus to play on the Quad or visit friends.
Therapy dogs also are brought to campus for students to pet during midterms and finals as a stress reliever.
Soon, students and faculty may not be allowed to bring animals on campus.
SGA’s first Free Movie Night of the year scheduled for Thursday
Student Government Association’s first Free Movie Night of the year is scheduled for Thursday.
Free Movie Night is a SGA-funded event that allows students to use their student IDs to receive a voucher for a free movie ticket at Harkins Bricktown Cinemas 16 at 150 E. Reno Ave
Delta Alpha Chi hosts events for Homeless Awareness Week
Delta Alpha Chi, the men’s Christian fraternity, is scheduled to host their Homeless Awareness Week from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4.
Skyline Ministries is a United Methodist organization dedicated to helping the homeless in Oklahoma City.
Columnist sees postives, potential in new J.K. Rowling series
On Sept. 12, some of you may have felt an earthquake on campus.
In reality it was just me jumping for joy at the news release that there is going to be a new Harry Potter movie… kind of.
While the movie has nothing to do with Harry or his friends, it is set in the universe of the Harry Potter series.
Columnist criticizes lotteries as a ‘tax on poor’
In recent years, the Powerball lottery has given out record amounts of money to winners.
Some of the jackpots have been close to half a billion dollars.
There are many things the lottery does for funding important institutions, but people just don’t understand where the money is coming from.
Students, faculty may say bye to pets on campus
Pets may find a less-than-warm welcome on campus in the near future.
Employees from the facilities department recently were asked to stop bringing pets into the facilities building.
Bed bugs found in dormitories on campus
By Emily Wiley, Staff Writer Students moved back into their rooms earlier this month after a case of bed bugs forced them to relocate temporarily. Two cases of the parasites were found on campus, but OCU Housing officials said Sept.16 they are taking actions to prevent them. Officials hired a pest control company after residents…
