No one knows what will happen tomorrow, so Tomorrow Denton, cell and molecular biology sophomore, lives up to her name. This seemingly quiet student is full of surprises. Q: What is the best name joke you’ve ever gotten? A: There are so many. Probably “Do you have triplets, and are their names Yesterday and Today?”…
Gamma Phi Beta wins Homecoming Sweepstakes
Homecoming ended as the ladies of Gamma Phi Beta swarmed the basketball court to accept their Sweepstakes trophy. The sorority won the overall Homecoming championship Nov. 7. The Sweepstakes award ceremony was after the men’s basketball game in Abe Lemons Area in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. The Stars won the game against…
Five underrated places to go in Oklahoma City
As college students, we often get caught in the endless routine of studying, eating and sleeping. Here are five suggestions to help keep your life fresh and spicy. 5. American Banjo Museum This little gem, located in Bricktown, houses the largest collection of banjos on public display anywhere. It features everything banjo, including miniature, gigantic,…
Gamma Phi Beta sweeps homecoming
OCU wrapped up the 2015 homecoming festivities by announcing Gamma Phi Beta as the overall homecoming champions.
Alumna helps children with special needs, asks for volunteers
An alumna wants students to volunteer to help elementary students in Oklahoma City. “I would like to see OCU students volunteer at Edgemere,” said Joanna Eldridge, music performance alumna. “Money is great, but we really need support. College students have the ability to help the children and set a motivating example for them.” Eldridge works…
Not your average Joe
Meet Joe Wathika, business sophomore, as he describes some of his life experiences since moving from Kenya. Though he has already run business organizations, followed his passion for DJing, and explored Taiwan, Joe says his life experiences have barely begun. Q: If you could describe your life thus far by naming one food, which food…
OEDA hosts ‘Mindful Eating Through the Holidays’ event
The Oklahoma Eating Disorders Association will host a discussion to help students enjoy the holidays without obsessing or stressing over food. For the event, Mindful Eating Through the Holidays, OEDA will partner with OCU counseling services to present coping mechanisms for enjoying food over the holidays without anxiety or overindulgence. The event will start at…
Top ten pickup lines in Hamilton
Everyone recognizes the historical facts and mad rhymes that Lin-Manuel Miranda provides in the new Broadway hit Hamilton. However, audience members often overlook the most useful part: the pickup lines. Here are the top ten pickup lines sure to get you into the room where it happens. They won’t know how to say no…
Officials install cameras after reports of stolen laundry
Oklahoma United Methodist Hall residents continue to deal with thefts in the laundry room. Resident assistants said the first case of laundry theft occurred during the first week of classes. Since then, students have experienced at least two more thefts. “I had a few towels and a flannel stolen,” said Maryann Davilla, history junior. “I…
Meet Dr. Youmans – What an honor
Students may know Dr. Karen Youmans, honors program director, as the lady in glass office, but she does much more than stare through transparent walls. This week, Youmans revealed her passions regarding the honors program, family, music, and Star Wars. Q: Well, we might as well start off big. What’s are the three most defining…
Baseball team to celebrate Halloween with special game
The baseball team will have a special game to celebrate Halloween. The team is expanding its annual Halloween game fundraiser this year to include the student body. The team is scheduled to host an inter-squad baseball game at 5 p.m. Saturday at Jim Wade stadium. Players will wear costumes throughout the game and spectators are…
Physician assistant program receives accreditation
OCU’s new Physician Assistant program received accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education. The program is scheduled to start in January with 36 students seeking their master’s degree. The program lasts 28 months, starting with 12 months in the classroom. The last 16 months, students will rotate through a series of one-month clinicals and…
5 unique costumes that cannot possibly offend anyone
With Halloween rapidly approaching, students franticly search for the perfect, creative yet cheap costume. No one wants to see another generic ghost, witch, or zombie, but when it comes to dressing as other humans, outfits can easily become offensive. Here are some costume options sure to make their makers stand out in the right way….
Thompson Crowned Miss OCU 2016
The 35th annual Miss OCU Pageant crowned Monica Thompson, vocal performance and music theater junior, as Miss OCU 2016. Including Thompson, eight girls competed for this year’s Miss OCU crown, earning scores through private interview, lifestyle and fitness, evening wear, onstage question, and talent categories. Thompson sang “Les Filles de Cadix” for her talent. Her…
Great Scott! Tricia the photographer is one cool cat
Tricia Virtue, photography junior, discusses her plans to study abroad and transfer schools. After studying abroad next semester, Virtue will move to Georgia to pursue her photography dreams. Though she will miss OCU, she feels excited and hopeful for the future. Q: Is your name short for Patricia? A: No. Just Tricia. My grandmother’s name…
Join in on the fun: Halloween activities
Sometimes, students cannot cram the desired amount of Halloween excitement and festivities into one day out of the year. Luckily, OCU and the surrounding community recognize this need and offer holiday celebrations throughout the week. USITT Pie-Your-Professor: The United States Institute for Theatre Technology plans to raise funds by asking students to throw pies in…
Walker Hall residents to host Trick-or-Treat Night
Students can open their doors to celebrate Halloween with the surrounding community. Officials will host the 16th annual Trick-or-Treat Night from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29 in Walker Hall dormitory. During the event, children from the surrounding community will parade through the halls, showing off their costumes and collecting candy. The university and surrounding businesses provide…
New restaurant set to open
Chae Modern Korean, a new Korean restaurant and bar, will open in the old Rehearsal’s Grill building west of campus at the beginning of October. Daniel Chae, who also owns All About Cha Stylish Tea and Coffee, 7300 N. Western Ave., owns the restaurant. It will accept StarsCash, use both patios for seating and employ…
HSA hosts Latino Youth Leadership Conference
The Hispanic Student Association will host the Latino Youth Leadership Conference to convince Latino youth to go to college and make the Latino community stronger, at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 9 in the Meinders School of Business. This will be the twelfth annual conference and HSA expects about 200 Latino students ages 17 to 18-years old…
Anthony the Library Man Books Flights, Not Gigs
This week, I interviewed Anthony Edwards, who works at night at the Dulaney-Browne Library as a circulation technician. Anthony is a helpful and enthusiastic librarian that students adore, but his interests reach far beyond books. Outside of his job, Anthony especially enjoys hiking and playing his drums. Q: Hey, Anthony! Can I ask you some questions…
Student forms chess club
Ali Alataiwi, nursing graduate, could not find a local chess club, so he formed his own. He encountered opposition, but now Alataiwi’s club is a legitimate campus organization that will meet from 4-5 p.m. every Tuesday. The first gathering was yesterday. The official location is not determined, but for now, the group will meet in…
Domestic Violence Makes Rhonda Homeless
Every time I bike over the May and I-44 intersection, a homeless woman sitting on the bridge presses the crosswalk button for me. I appreciated the gesture, so I started bringing granola bars to toss to her as I biked past. This routine went on for about a month, when I realized I did not…
Campus warned of nesting birds acting in self-defense
Signs posted outside Meinders School of Business warn students about Mississippi Kite birds. The signs read: “WARNING: Mississippi Kite attack birds are currently nesting here. Please avoid this area.” “I was leaving Meinders one day this summer and there was a sign on the door warning me of the birds, which I thought was hilarious,”…
Sonja Rhodes – OCU’s Most Passionate Caf Employee
Q: Sonja, how did you come to OCU, where you are one of the most loved cafeteria employees? A: Well, honey, I was born and raised in California, but my parents were from OKC. My mom went to OCU, actually! When they got married, my dad was a bus driver in San Francisco. Eventually, he…
Fostering Awareness with David Hall
Q: David, Mr. Rugby player, Ris4Thursday leader, and tuba extraordinaire, how do you describe yourself? A: I am very passionate, especially about teaching. I do tuba lessons at Guthrie public schools, volunteer assistant coach the youth homes rugby team, teach music at El Sistema, and serve as president of Ris4Thursday. I dedicate myself to promoting…
Therapy dogs make campus their home
Students love when Student Government Association provides therapy dogs, but lately dogs are appearing on campus outside Stress Relief Week. Permanent resident staff members and graduate students living in University Manor are permitted to own a domestic pet, like a dog, according to the university pet policy. Since these owners are not undergraduate students, their…
