Gender-based university awards will be phased out to promote gender inclusivity.
STAR Summit list released
The 2016 STAR Summit responses have been released. Click through to read the list.
STAR Summit changes to encourage new ideas
There was no Top 10 list created during STAR Summit this year.
Love Not Hate Day Video
Each year, Love Not Hate Day is sponsored to recognize the OCU community’s commitment to show love and not hate.
New SGA president plans to build on existing goals
Nic Rhodes beat Daniel McClain in SGA presidential election. Rhodes received 62 percent of the votes, while McClain received about 38 percent.
SGA, Sodexo negotiations lead to more food service changes
SGA leaders began negotiating with Sodexo officials after passing a resolution in February that allowed SGA President Chance Johnson to address six requests.
Next SGA President unofficially announced
Nic Rhodes, vice president of SGA, unofficially announced his win as SGA President.
Students advised to stay alert as severe weather season begins
Oklahoma’s current severe weather season will be slightly different than in the past.
SGA prepares for the end of terms, new officers
Student Government Association members are focused on tying up loose ends a month before new officers take office.
Sororities allowed to wear letters during recruitment
Women in sororities now can wear their Greek letters during recruitment.
Therapy Dogs [Video]
OCU’s Counseling Services brought therapy dogs on campus for students to play with during Stress Relief Week.
Students form ska-punk band, record demo
Seven music students came together to form LFNC, a band with a sound many may not be familiar with.
Miss Black OCU 2016 [Video]
Watch Kelsey Simmons, mass communications sophomore, being crowned 2016’s Miss Black OCU.
Valentine’s Day Brunch [Video]
Willie Butler, weekend grill man, hosted a special brunch for Valentine’s day. He did this to show his gratitude to the OCU community, but also to show the men of OCU how to properly treat women.
Commencement application deadline approaches
Students who plan to graduate in May need to apply for commencement. The deadline to apply for your diploma and for your name to appear in the commencement program is Feb. 26.
Sorority to kick off philanthropy week
Alpha Chi Omega’s Healthy Relationships Week kicks off a full week of philanthropy events leading up to the popular Sugar High with Alpha Chi.
SGA to address student concerns with food service [Video]
The Student Government Association’s Sodexo Resolution was passed by consent last week.
SGA approves resolution to address student concerns with food service
The Student Government Association’s Sodexo Resolution was passed by consent last week. The resolution includes six requests, some of which made the Top 10 list of issues on campus during the STAR Summit last year.
Director of talent to visit school of theater
Beth Kligerman, head of talent and talent development for The Second City in Chicago, will visit the school of theater Saturday.
Students share their pick for free movie night [Video]
Student Government Association’s Free Movie Night of the semester is tonight. Despite the recent raise in group movie tickets, the Student Activities Council has decided to continue using Harkins Theatre, 150 E. Reno Ave, as the venue.
TheatreOCU artistic director steps down, creates new program
After 10 years Lance Marsh, artistic director of TheatreOCU, is stepping down. The move is to allow Marsh to focus on creating the Center for Excellence in Classical Theatre Training.
Highlights from State of the Students Speech [Video]
Chance Johnson, president of Student Government Association, delivers the 2016 State of the Students speech, where he discusses things SGA has been working on and things he hopes to accomplish this semester.
Students share new year’s resolutions [video]
Whether these students want to be healthier, make a difference or just vow not to have one, they decided to share their new year’s resolutions with MediaOCU when Multimedia Editor Miguel Rios hit the streets.
Greek officers discuss semester goals
The Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council elected new leadership positions for the next two semesters.
Pedestrian gate welded shut to close west entrance
The broken pedestrian gate facing west in Cokesbury Court Apartments has been welded shut. The gate was an easy exit for Cokesbury residents trying to walk to nearby stores or to the Lambda Chi Alpha house. “It needed to be welded shut so it could be closed,” said Liz Harney, associate director of student housing…
Students warned of slashed tires
A student was surprised by a flat tire on her way to observe an elementary school class. She was more surprised when she was told someone had slashed her tire. “I’m not mad at what happened,” said Kara Klamm, education senior. “I’m just frustrated that someone would think that it’s okay to vandalize someone else’s…
