One thing can be said of ‘The Hunger Games’: it is nothing if not relevant, considering contemporary society’s obsession with reality television.
Editor enticed by newest popular culture craze
Finally. There is a random, pop culture-driven book I can get behind.
Oklahoma governor confirmed as 2012 commencement speaker
The search for the spring 2012 undergraduate commencement speaker is complete.
Students awaken OCU to award-winning musical
Students may see some familiar faces in a local theater’s production about teenage sexuality.
Columnist criticizes media’s perpetuation of racial stereotypes
A recent Florida tragedy has caused nationwide controversy. George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager wearing a hoodie.
Women’s basketball wins national championship
The women’s basketball team triumphed March 20 in the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics’ Division I championship tournament.
Students work to create ‘Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities’
The Bill of Rights, a national document guaranteeing individual freedoms and liberties for Americans, was replicated for students at the university-level.
TV representives speak to women’s basketball team
Representatives from Oklahoma City television stations visited campus March 27 to interview members of the recently-crowned national champion women’s basketball team.
Women’s golf places fourth in golf invitational
Top-ranked Oklahoma City University finished fourth after one round of the Battle at Primm at the Primm Valley Golf Club.
Horn section selected to perform at symposium
The university’s French horn section was selected this year to perform at the International Horn Society’s 44th symposium.
Spring break
Student Publications will resume updating mediaocu.com the week of March 26, 2012.
Students elect new SGA president, senators
The university’s election committee counted Student Government Association election votes March 15 and announced five students who will assume SGA positions for the 2012-13 academic year.
Student senator’s resolution critiques BLUEtique overhaul
One student senator is advocating for student voices as OCU Dining officials plan to expand the university’s food services.
Beautification program emphasizes importance of conservation
Students, officials and administrators are assisting to preserve and improve the university’s natural beauty.
Columnist finds pop singers edgier after domestic abuse controversy
There are few things in pop culture that make me really uncomfortable. Usually I can formulate some sort of joke opinion and pick a side, but sometimes the subject matter is too serious even for me to poke fun at.
Dance company to perform in upcoming Spring Show
Students’ dedication, punctuality and cooperation contributed to the production of The American Spirit Dance Company’s Spring Show.
Candidates vie for SGA presidency
Two Student Government Association executive incumbents are contending for a shot at the president’s seat in this year’s SGA elections.
Incumbent SGA president competes for second term
Velez originally ran for SGA president because she saw the potential for necessary change to the campus community.
Incumbent Senate president contends for SGA presidency
Fliers posted on bulletin boards across campus, Facebook posts and hash tags on Twitter updates all read the same thing—“This Is Not A Campaign.”
Apple to release new iPad
Apple executives met today at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco to present the latest version of the iPad.
Lawn ornament ambush raises funds for Relay For Life
University offices and yards are targets for being “flocked,” the Relay For Life committee’s term for posting their collection of yard or paper flamingos, said Caleb Howard, event chairman.
Watch live coverage of Apple’s iPad 3 event
Apple’s 2012 keynote, rumored to reveal an iPad 3, began at noon March 7.
Columnist dismisses irony as reason for watching television
I genuinely love everything. Okay, that’s a lie.
Text, online chat research methods added in Dulaney-Browne Library
Library officials are expanding their resources this year outside the Dulaney-Browne Library.
Campus community responds to ‘Personhood Bill’
Recent legislation has ignited objection from the campus community.
Annual ‘Spring Sing’ to raise money for elementary school
Students have a chance to participate in a fundraiser that will benefit a local elementary school.
