Debate about recent Oklahoma legislation prompted university students to raise awareness about the issue.
Lyric Theatre announces Spring Awakening cast
Lyric Theatre will collaborate with students from Oklahoma universities to produce the Tony Award-winning hit Spring Awakening.
Baseball game rescheduled due to weather forecast
The baseball team now will compete against Mid-America Christian University at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Jim Wade Stadium.
Students host events to educate campus community
Debate about recent Oklahoma legislation prompted university students to raise awareness about the issue.
Stars trample John Brown 88-54
The No. 1-ranked Stars buried John Brown (Ark.) 88-54 on Thursday at Bill George Arena in the Sooner Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament quarterfinals.
President of Oprah Winfrey Network to lecture
The president of the Oprah Winfrey Network and Harpo Productions will give a presentation at 10 a.m. March 5 in the Kerr McGee Auditorium in Meinders School of Business.
House approves bill to allow open carry of firearms
The Oklahoma House Public Safety Committee voted 13-2 Feb. 29 to approve a bill that would allow gun permit holders to openly carry firearms.
Senators approve funding, fail two bills
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Writer explores history behind leap years
This week is a special one. Today, we have the privilege of an extra day in the month of February.
Columnist sees hip-hop music as reflection of cultural appropriation notion
By the time you read this, Drake will have performed in Oklahoma City, and I will be forever mourning because I couldn’t sell enough plasma to buy a ticket.
Officials introduce summer programs
Students can enroll in a condensed, three-week term during the summer.
Department awarded grant to produce television series
Students and faculty members in the Department of Mass Communications received needed funds for a new television series.
Student starts new campus organization
Heather Habekott, elementary education junior, initiated a new organization dedicated to establishing international justice for those in need.
Student senators table Dead Week resolution
Student Senate tabled legislation Tuesday that would have begun to create a formal Dead Week for the 2012-13 academic year.
Chenoweth unable to speak at spring commencement
Kristin Chenoweth, Broadway star and OCU alumna, will not speak at the Spring 2012 commencement ceremony.
New Jersey governor vetoes same-sex marriage bill
Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, vetoed a bill Feb. 17 that would legalize gay marriage in New Jersey.
Writer finds flaws in state’s legislative process
When exactly does life begin? Oklahoma Senate Bill 1433 (colloquially known as the “Personhood Bill”) aims to answer just that.
Fraternity to celebrate 45th anniversary of chapter
Kappa Sigma fraternity will celebrate their chapter’s 45th anniversary in April, President Ryan Schwartzman said.
Devil interferes with love in mainstage opera
One professor said he’s directing an opera which people will never tire of.
Representatives infringe on columnist’s livelihood by enacting ‘personhood’ bill
It’s no secret that Oklahoma politics are pretty much a janky joke.
TheatreOCU production centers on death, tragedy
Students will perform a show this weekend about how tragedies affect us.
Alpha Phi turns creativity into fundraising for philanthropy
Alpha Phi sorority diversified their philanthropic endeavors this year.
Officials to replace BLUEtique with restaurant
The closing of the campus resale shop might open doors to a university restaurant.
Former Miss America to speak at ‘Beauty Week’ panel discussion
A university organization will engage the community in a week dedicated to inner beauty.
Sorority dedicates week to heart health
Alpha Phi sorority members are hosting Cardiac Care Week, Feb. 20-24, to garner donations.
Rihanna, Chris Brown duets debut online
The pop music world is bound to experience a tremor or two as news of a recent duet hits the internet.
