HBO announced Jan. 25 that Girls would be back for a third season.
SGA president to address student body
By Madi Alexander, Web Editor Student Government Association President Robin Ladd will address the university in the annual State of the Students speech next week. Speaking points will include her administration’s previous accomplishments and goals for the remainder of the academic year. The State of the Students address will be hosted at 7 p.m. in…
Police reports released Jan. 24
Petit Larceny, DUS and 3 OKC Arrest Warrants Tuesday, 1-22-13 9:45am; Cokesbury Court Apartments; Incident # 13-01-022; arrested: Cameron Shane Conyer (boyfriend of OCU student); involved vehicle: red 2008 Ford Ranger pickup; item stolen: one “boot” vehicle immobilizer (OCUPD owned); OCUPD officers have been placing tickets on a red Ford Ranger pickup in the past several…
State representative aims to eliminate funding for Oklahoma Arts Council
Rep. Josh Cockroft filed a bill to eliminate state funding for the Oklahoma Arts Council within four years.
Medical marijuana bill filed by Okla. senator
Sen. Constance Johnson has filed two bills regarding marijuana possession and usage.
Israel reelects Netanyahu to third term
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been reelected to a third term.
Police reports released Jan. 22
Fugitive From Justice and OCU Notice to Vacate Thursday, 1-17-13 10:25pm; University Manor Apartments; Incident # 13-01-018; arrested: Allen Alexander Parks (no OCU affiliation); reporting person: student; assisting officer: Officer Michael Haynes; evidence: one package of Feel Good potpourri (unopened) and one empty Zig Zag cigarette paper package; A student called OCUPD stating that an…
Justin Bieber crowned Twitter King
Pop star Justin Bieber earned a new accolade Tuesday morning.
Police reports released Jan. 7
Breaking and Entering Tuesday, 1-2-13 8:54am; Harris Hall ELS (office closet and safe); Incident # 13-01-002; victim: ELS; reporting person: Manager Chandrakant Rakesh Shah; items stolen: none; Officer Roland Garrett was dispatched to the ELS manager’s office in reference to a Breaking and Entering. Upon arrival he met with Mr. Shah who said between Monday,…
Police reports released Dec. 20
Alcohol Contact Friday, 12-14-12 9:02pm; Smith Hall; Incident # 12-12-024; suspect: student; reporting person: RA; evidence: 2 empty bottles of liquor and 1 burnt candle; Officer Michael Haynes was dispatched to Smith Hall regarding a dorm containing the above evidence. Upon arrival he met with an RA who said he was performing routine room checks…
Police reports released Dec. 19
Grand Larceny Monday, 12-17-12 3:45pom; Henry J. Freede Wellness Center (Jim Wade Athletic Center); Incident # 12-12-026; suspect(s): none; item stolen: $600.00 cash; reporting person: Director of Athletics Jim Abbott; Officer Roland Garrett was dispatched to the Freede Wellness Center regarding the theft of cash money. Upon arrival he met with Director of Athletics Mr….
Police reports released Dec. 18
Public Intoxication Monday, 12-17-12 7:25pm; Rococo’s Restaurant 2824 N. Pennsylvania Avenue (back parking lot); Incident # 12-12-027; arrested: Cleveland S. Bristow (no OCU affiliation) and Gary Allen Ingram (no OCU affiliation); The owner of the business notified OCUPD that two adult males were intoxicated and fighting next to the trash dumpster on his property. Sergeant…
Police reports released Dec. 13
Petit Larceny Wednesday, 12-12-12 10:58am; Walker Hall (1st floor lobby); Incident # 12-12-019; victim: OCU; reporting person: RA; items stolen: one Microsoft 360 Ibox, 2 games and one controller; Officer Roland Garrett was dispatched to Walker Hall regarding the theft of an OCU owned Ibox. Upon arrival he met with the RA who said she…
Police reports released Dec. 11
Non-Injury Vehicle Collision Monday, 12-12-11 exact time unknown; Cokesbury Court Apartments (in front of building # 7); Incident # 12-12-018; victim: student; damaged vehicle: green 2010 Toyota CBA; Officer Kiel Pepper was dispatched to a non-injury vehicle collision. Upon arrival he met with the student/victim who said her parked vehicle was damaged by an unknown…
Supreme Court takes on two marriage equality cases
The Supreme Court announced Dec. 7 that it would hear two cases challenging state and federal laws on the basis of marriage equality.
Police reports released Dec. 7
Alcohol Contact/Loud Party Complaint Thursday, 12-6-12 11:58pm; Cokesbury Court Apartments (Club House and one apartment); Incident # 12-12-013; involved persons: 11 students and 1 visitor; reporting person: RA; evidence: 8 partially consumed cans of beer and 16 unopened cans of beer; An RA notified OCUPD of a party involving beer was located at the Cokesbury…
Police reports released Dec. 6
Non-Injury Vehicle Collision Monday, 12-3-12 4:46pm; Cokesbury Court Apartments (parking lot west side of building # 10); Incident # 12-12-006; owner: student, vehicle: red 1998 Chevrolet Camaro; driver # 2: unknown driver and vehicle; Officer Roland Garrett was dispatched to Cokesbury Apartments in reference to a parked vehicle that was damaged by an unknown vehicle….
Pope joins Twitter
Pope Benedict is using contemporary means of spreading his message of faith.
Police reports released Dec. 3
Indecent Exposure Thursday, 11-29-12 3:00pm; NW 25th and Virginia Avenue; Incident # 12-11-038; victim: student; suspect: male, possibly East Indian; suspect vehicle: late model 4 door red; The student/victim met with Officer Michael Haynes at OCUPD regarding an Indecent Exposure. She said she was walking near the intersection of NW 25th and Virginia Avenue when…
American Psychiatric Association to remove Asperger’s from diagnostic manual
The American Psychological Association decided Dec. 1 to remove Asperger’s syndrome from the organization’s fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
Women’s soccer team finishes season
The Stars are home from Orange Beach, Ala., after being upset 2-1 by Texas-Brownsville in the second round of the NAIA Championship.
Editor examines sexual assault prevention techniques
Rape. Scary word, right? My freshman year, I was told to always keep an eye on my drinks, use the buddy system, always walk in well-lit areas, etc.
Police reports released Nov. 30
Vehicle Collision Wednesday, 11-28-12 exact time unknown; Blackwelder Avenue and NW 27th Kramer School of Nursing parking lot; Incident # 12-11-034; vehicle # 1 owner: student, parked vehicle: black 1998 Honda CRV; vehicle # 2 owner: faculty member, parked vehicle: silver 2005 KIA Amani; Sergeant John Jackson was dispatched to a non-injury vehicle collision at the Kramer…
Lady GaGa concert coming to Tulsa
One of the world’s biggest pop stars is bringing her international tour to Oklahoma in March.
Editor encourages purchases from local businesses during holidays
Store workers already are filling shelves with glittery trees and oversized reindeer in preparation for the holiday season. Whether students celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Saturnalia, or any combination thereof, they likely need to buy at least one gift this year.
Police reports released Nov. 29
DUI and Speeding 40/30 Wednesday, 11-28-12 2:00am; NW 23rd and Kentucky Avenue; Incident # 12-11-033; arrested: Dustin Eugene Jackson (no OCU affiliation); impounded vehicle: white VW Golf 4dr; Officer Mark Chenoweth was working radar at NW 23rd on Kentucky Avenue and documented a white VW travelling 40/30 mph. He was able to stop the vehicle…
