We’ll be taking a break from publishing during the break to relax and get some much-needed sleep.
Student arrested for possession of methamphetamine
A 43-year-old student was arrested and charged with one count of possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Christian organization’s chalk vandalized with political statements
Hours after Donald Trump was named the President-elect, students walked to class to find political statements in chalk throughout campus.
Housing to host Halloween laser tag event
Students will get a chance to shoot lasers at each other Halloween night. Housing and Residence Life is hosting Laser Apocalypse to provide a fun and safe entertainment for students.
Community responds to state representative’s anti-Muslim rhetoric
The interfaith community has come together to send a message after State Rep. John Bennett called CAIR-OK executive and Imam Imad Enchassi terrorists during a House interim study Oct. 25.
Clown sightings across country worry students
A regular shopping trip to the mall turned scary when a student caught sight of a clown.
University trustee Ann Alspaugh dies at home at 81
One of the longest serving members of the board of trustees died last week. She served as a university trustee since 1981.
Homecoming theme, schedule revealed
This year’s Homecoming theme has been revealed, which means organizations can start planning and preparing for the events.
Police investigating reported car theft in Cokesbury
Campus police is investigating a reported vehicle theft in Cokesbury Court Apartments.
UPDATE: Freshman At-Large Candidates
Student Government Association is having an election to fill two Freshman At-Large senate seats.
Students share favorite local places to eat, relax
Most students live on campus and while Alvin’s and the caf are options for everyone, some students still like to go off-campus to study, eat or relax.
Endowment to benefit OCU soccer teams
Officials created an endowment to benefit campus soccer programs.
OCU to host basketball conference tournament
OCU will host the 2017 Sooner Athletic Conference basketball tournament.
Police asking for help after student’s cell phone stolen
Police are asking students for help and encouraging vigilance after a student was approached on campus and robbed of his cell phone.
Religious life starts academic year with new director
The Rev. Elizabeth Horton-Ware will take over as director of religious life.
Sororities welcome new members on Bid Day
More than 100 women participated in sorority rush during Formal Recruitment this year.
The women of Gamma Phi Beta try to straighten out their balloons before their new sisters join them on the quad on Aug. 21 during Bid Day. Gamma Phi Beta gained 25 new members.
The women of Alpha Phi sorority laugh during a photo op as they wait for their new sisters to join them on Aug. 21 during Bid Day. Alpha Phi gave out 25 bids to new sorority members.
Monica Hiller, elementary education junior, leads the women of Alpha Chi Omega in a chant as they await their new sisters on Aug. 21 during Bid Day. Alpha Chi Omega sorority extended bids to 25 women.
The women of Phi Mu wait for their new sisters to run out of Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center on Aug. 21 during Bid Day. Phi Mu welcomed 23 new sisters into their sorority. Photo: Miguel Rios
Monica Hiller, elementary education junior, runs through rows of new student organization members at First-Year Follies Aug. 18. in Abe Lemons Arena in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. First-Year Follies includes a variety of ice breaker games to get new students comfortable around their new classmates. Photo: Ali Wonderly
New students play an icebreaker game at First-Year Follies Aug. 18 in Abe Lemons Arena in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. The event is meant to introduce new students to each other and create a sense of community within the new class. Photo: Elina Moon
Nic Rhodes, student government association president, welcomes a new class to the OCU community during Matriculation Convocation Aug. 17. “We’re so glad you choose here as your home away from home,” he said. Photo: Ali Wonderly
The choir sings during Matriculation Convocation, which is the annual ceremony to welcome all new students to OCU. Parents and families were present as President Robert Henry declared the class of 2020 matriculated on Aug. 17. Photo: Lauren Berlingeri
Maddie Riggin, music theater freshman, walks with Jordan Dorsey, new student orientation member, Aug. 15 as they begin the process to get her checked in and ready for early move-in to her dorm. Early move-in was for new music and theater students and for music students participating in choral auditions. Photo: Miguel Rios
SGA passes Summer budget
Student Government Association’s Senate unanimously passed a Summer budget during their final meeting of the year.
