OCU Athletics is rooted in renowned coaches, national titles and growth. Since joining the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics in 1986, the program has added several nationally recognized sports and won 52 national championships.
Spirit squads train longer for national competitions
Extra practice time may help the spirit squads compete this season. The teams started practices an hour earlier, preparing stunts and routines at 6 a.m. three days a week.
Women’s basketbal reschedules start of SAC season
The first two conference games for women’s basketball were postponed because of bad weather. The team will start their Sooner Athletic Conference season Dec. 17 against Southwest Christian University.
Freshman volleyball player leads team, claims awards
Kristen Macy expected to fill an important role this year. The university’s volleyball team needed a good outside hitter, she said, and Macy’s coach recruited her for the position.
International student finishes first cross-country season at university
The women’s cross-country team added a player this year who’s brought her passion for running from overseas. “Every morning I wake up happy to run, happy to go to practice,” said Sara Moore, freshman from Omagh, Ireland.
Officials revisit school’s tobacco policy
University officials are reviewing the school’s tobacco policy, of which electronic cigarettes are not part. The devices heat nicotine and other chemicals to produce vapor, but do not contain tobacco. Among other schools that have considered updating their policies is Oklahoma State University, where officials delayed a vote Oct. 25 to ban e-cigarettes.
Path to national soccer championship changes
The university’s women’s soccer team won the Sooner Athletic Conference title Nov. 4. The claim has guaranteed the Stars a spot at nationals in the past, but only the SAC tournament champion will go to nationals this year because of conference redistricting.
OCU Student Reads on Campus
John Hiller, religion sophomore, relaxes Sept. 10 in a hammock that he hung from two trees on The Quad. Students will take their midterms during the week of Oct. 7. Photo: Farris Willingham
OCU law student
Patricia Burke, third-year law, checks her phone Sept. 10 on The Quad during a study break. Photo: Farris Willingham
OCU Law Student
Patricia Burke, third-year law, rests Sept. 10 on The Quad following a study session for classes. Photo: Farris Willingham
OCU Student Hammock
John Hiller, religion sophomore, reads Sept. 10 in a hammock that he hung from two trees on The Quad. Photo: Farris Willingham
OCU law student rests
Patricia Burke, third-year law, relaxes Sept. 10 on The Quad following a study session in The Gold Star Memorial Building, which serves as the university’s law library. Photo: Farris Willingham
OCU student studies
Katey McMahan, dance management sophomore, scrolls through her laptop Sept. 10 on The Quad. Photo: Farris Willingham
OCU student studying
Katey McMahan, dance management sophomore, studies Sept. 10 on The Quad. The Gold Star Memorial Building, shown in the background, is a 60-year-old landmark of the university. Photo: Farris Willingham
OCU student concentrates
Katey McMahan, dance management sophomore, concentrates on studying Sept. 10 on The Quad. The maximum temperature during the day for Oklahoma City was 92 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: Farris Willingham
