As students create their schedules for Spring 2013, they will search for class information in a different format. University officials this year ceased printing course schedules and student catalogs—products from the offices of the registrar and academic affairs, respectively.
Production addresses issues of sexuality, addiction
Tickets are now on sale for OCU Theatre’s latest production, Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches. Angels in America was written by playwright Tony Kushner, said Ben Corbett, acting professor and the play’s director.
Police reports released Oct. 23
Traffic Collision Thursday, 10-18-12 5:20pm; NW 23rd and McKinley Avenue; Incident # 12-10-029; driver # 1: Jennifer Anne Casteel (no OCU affiliation), vehicle: silver 2004 Honda UAX; driver # 2: Quan Yen Dong-Ngoc (no OCU affiliation), vehicle: blue 2007 Toyota CEE; Officer Josh Pankowsky observed a traffic collision at NW 23rd and McKinley Avenue. He was immediately informed…
Questions surface about known intelligence after Benghazi attack
The attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, Libya are still undergoing scrutiny. The topic initiated a heated discussion during the second debate and was re-visited again in the final presidential debate. A New York Times article reports how Governor Romney and Republicans have criticized the current administration’s initial explanation of the attack after further intelligence…
Trial date set for student charged with felony
A trial date is set for a student from the university’s adult education program charged with a felony, according to court records.
Anti-landmine activist to speak on campus
Nobel Peace Prize-winner Jody Williams will speak at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 as part of the university’s Distinguished Speakers Series.
Police reports released Oct. 12
Petit Larceny Thursday, 10-11-12 6:50pm; Draper Hall (bicycle rack); Incident # 12-12-016; victim: student; item stolen: one bicycle name brand Peagot model: Lion, orange; A student/victim met with Sergeant Michael Kavenius at OCUPD regarding the theft of his bicycle. He said the last time he observed the bicycle was on Wednesday, 10-1012 at approximately 4:45pm. He…
Police reports released Oct. 11
Injure/Destroy Property Less Than $2500.00 Tuesday, 10-9-12 5:10pm; N. Loeffler parking lot (West of Freede Wellness Center); Incident # 12-10-012; victim: student; damaged vehicle: black 2007 Lexus E35 4dr; Officer Josh Pankowsky was dispatched to the West side of the Freede Wellness Center regarding a vehicle damaged by a baseball. Upon arrival he met with…
Tickets Selling Now for Student Choreography Show
Tickets for the 2012 Student Choreography show are available but may sell out quickly. The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management urges students to purchase their tickets for the two shows at 6:30 pm and 9 pm this Friday in the Kirkpatrick auditorium. The choreography show is created by the school’s dance performance seniors who…
Police reports released Oct. 5
Injure/Destroy Property Less Than $2500 Wednesday, 10-3-12 5:45pm; North Loeffler parking lot; Incident # 12-10-005; victim: student; damaged vehicle: white 2001 Volvo S60 4dr; Officer Kiel Pepper was dispatched to the North Loeffler parking lot regarding a parked vehicle being damaged by a baseball. Upon arrival he met with the student/victim who said he parked his…
Student government selects 2012-13 leaders
Student Senate has about $16,600 left in rolling appropriations after approving six bills this semester.
Adele breaks iTunes record with James Bond theme
It only took 19 hours for the mother-to-be to set a record with the most worldwide No. 1’s on iTunes music charts.
Creative firm supports slogan, logo, despite copyright concerns
Officials will implement a new university brand by January 2013. Pentagram, a London-based creative firm, presented their final feedback Sept. 28 about university rebranding to officials.
Dunham’s ‘bland’ film bores, disappoints critic
By Amanda Ack, Columnist Lena Dunham must hate her life. That’s the only reason I can come up with for the overwhelming ennui that characterizes her body of work—particularly her latest endeavor, Nobody Walks. Like Tiny Furniture and HBO’s Girls, it’s a standard Dunham original: bland, selfish people doing bland, selfish things, with no sense…
Columnist evaluates parking
By Mary Larsh, Columnist My brother almost flunked out of kindergarten. He could read at a third-grade level. He was a whiz at math. He never ate paste or terrorized his classmates, but he failed mazes. He could find the end of the maze, but his pencil kept running over the boundaries—sometimes several of them…
Letter to the editors from university president
Dear Students, I want to share some additional information and insights regarding the incident that took place on September 23 that caused our campus to briefly go on lockdown. By now, you are aware a shooting occurred about seven blocks away and the suspect fled toward campus, was apprehended, and taken into police custody. During…
Editors encourage notification system expansion
By The Editors A campuswide emergency sparked concerns about informing the campus community during safety threats. Oklahoma City police officers arrested a man involved in a shooting during a Sept. 23 lockdown. Officials responded to the event by promoting a five-year-old alert service that could prevent safety risks. They are encouraging students to sigh up…
Writer questions authenticity of presidential candidate
I’ve got to hand it to my Republican friends. Your boy Mitt was on fire Oct. 3 at the presidential debates.
Feud between Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey continues
Rapper Nicki Minaj took to Twitter on Thursday, unleashing her feelings about her recent dispute with musician Mariah Carey.
International students increase goal count for men’s soccer team
By Allison Gappa, Sports Writer The university’s men’s soccer team is getting some help this year from overseas. Five of the 22 players on the roster are international students. Three of these five players are essential to the Stars’ success. Joe Shulberg, a junior from Huntingdon, England, patrols the net. Other notables are Kieran McLachlan,…
Former women’s basketball coach returns to campus for fall season
By Allison Gappa, Sports Writer There’s a familiar face on the sideline for the women’s basketball team. Coach Latricia Trammell returned this semester to OCU from Western State in Colorado. “It was a great experience,” Trammell said. “I met great people and coached wonderful student athletes, but Okla- homa is home.” Senior Forward Lauren Goober…
Behind the Sign: OKC Panhandlers
A News OK article dives into the lives of Oklahoma City panhandlers. One man said he was hitchhiking from Joplin, MO to California when he ran out of money near Oklahoma City. Another said he arrived in Oklahoma expecting to find work, only to be denied due to his age. They come from all over,…
Police reports released Sept. 27
Public Intoxication Wednesday, 9-26-12 11:01am; 2800 block N. Blackwelder Avenue; Incident # 12-09-039; arrested: Chadwick Vaughn Morris (no OCU affiliation); Captain Jeff Stonebreaker observed an unknown suspicious adult male to walk into the Kramer School of Nursing building. He searched the building but unable to locate him. He later observed the same person walking in the…
Police reports released Oct. 1
Petit Larceny Friday, 9-28-12 8:00am; Methodist Hall (North side); Incident # 12-09-049; victim: student; item stolen: one purple bicycle name brand/serial number unknown; Officer Michael Haynes was approached by a student who said his bicycle was locked to a bicycle rack on the north side of Methodist Hall. He further said someone had cut the lock…
Police reports released Sept. 24
Petit Larceny Friday, 9-21-12 3:00pm; Clara E. Jones Administrative Building (East parking lot); Incident # 12-09-034; victim: student; item stolen: catalytic converter; victim vehicle: black 2002 Jeep GCH; Officer Kiel Pepper was dispatched to the east parking lot at the Clara E. Jones Administrative Building. Upon arrival he met with the victim/student who said he parked…
Students open performance season with Broadway show
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music is kicking off its production season this year with Legally Blonde, a musical adaption of the popular movie starring Reese Witherspoon.
