Interim Chief Mark LaHue is on an approved leave of absence according to Leslie Berger, senior director of university communications.
Student Publications to continue printing operations
Student Publications will continue printing the student newspaper after administrators considered eliminating it earlier this year.
Interim Chief takes leave of absence
The absence follows allegations made by a campus police officer against LaHue accusing him of making homophobic and sexually inappropriate comments.
Interim police chief, CFO accused of discrimination
A campus police officer and a library employee have filed a discrimination claim and a Title IX report against OCU’s interim police chief and the chief financial officer.
SGA senators write resolution calling for suspension of Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi after racial slur
Members of multicultural organizations are speaking out after Kappa Sigma members used a racist team name at a philanthropy event.
Police chief, lieutenant resign, interim chief appointed
Campus Police Chief Rusty Pyle and Lieutenant Michael Kavenius resigned yesterday after Kavenius was accused of racial profiling.
Campus police officer accused of racial profiling
A faculty member has submitted a grievance of racial profiling and harassment against an OCU police officer.
INTRODUCTION: New editor-in-chief encourages students to share their stories, communicate
The new Editor-In-Chief of Student Publications, Emily Wollenberg, introduces herself.
Film department moves into mass communications space
Film students are moving to a new space that will make their program more accessible.
Printing future uncertain for Student Publications
Administrators are considering eliminating the printed edition of the student newspaper this year.
University provost, associate provost step down
The transition was announced to faculty in a May 17 email from President Martha Burger.
Religion students to run in UMC election
Religion students are running for election in the United Methodist Church Conference after seeing a lack of young people represented.
PrintStar to reopen after three-month hiatus
PrintStar is reopening after a hiatus that began Jan. 16.
Officials conduct ‘sexual respect’ survey
University officials are assessing sexual assault response and prevention on campus.
Head volleyball coach leaves OCU for Arkansas State
OCU’s head volleyball coach is leaving the university after one season with the Stars.
Softball coach credited with 1,700 wins, 10 national championships
A softball coach reached his 1,700th win after 32 years coaching at OCU.
Gallery: Our Town
TheatreOCU’s last Stage II of the season was Our Town, an American play by Thornton Wilder about the inhabitants of a small town called Grover’s Corners. The show had performances March 28-31 in Black Box Theater in Wanda L. Bass Music Center. Photos by Emily Wollenberg
Officials to conduct campus safety assessment
University officials are conducting a campus assessment to determine if OCU is safe enough.
Senator appeals Student Court’s decision not to punish VP
A student senator is appealing the decision not to impeach or punish the Student Senate vice president.
University community members propose more humane solutions for campus cats
The alley cats around campus have some allies looking out for them.
Campus Police Chief terminated from position
Former Police Chief Jennifer Rodgers was terminated during Spring Break after only a year in the position.
Methodist officials vote to condemn same-sex marriage
The future is uncertain for the LGBTQ community in the United Methodist Church.
Senator submits appeal in vice president impeachment hearing
Sen. Beatrize Martinez (law) submitted the appeal of Vice President Gipson-Black to the OCU student court at 6:34 p.m. yesterday.
Student Senate vice president not impeached, found not responsible
“After hours of consideration, the OKCU Student Court has determined that VP Austin Gipson-Black is not responsible for Dereliction of Duty as pertains to the Senate Meeting held on February 26th, 2019.”
Senators move to impeach vice president
Senators accused Gipson-Black of offenses including verbally assaulting members of the executive cabinet and having sex in the Student Government Association offices.
Parking pass regulations confuse, frustrate students
A student was given a $100 ticket for displaying a parking permit backward.
