Students are upset about their experiences with the Campus Health Clinic.
editorial: Students encouraged to provide survey feedback
After reading student responses to a survey, Chartwells officials made changes, giving students what they want.
Editorial: Student participation encouraged in important Title IX alterations
Title IX protects people from gender-based discrimination in any educational program or activity that receives federal financial assistance.
editorial: Lack of communication on tuition increase threatens student trust
During Winter Break, university officials announced a $2,000 per year tuition increase for undergraduate students.
Editorial: Student Government not utilizing transparency
Student Government Association officials promised transparency to students. Recently, this has not happened.
Editorial: Campus intruders cause concern for student safety
Students and staff are concerned about a man who was found in the basement of Walker Hall dormitory.
Editorial: Pet owners need to respect campus housing policies
Students on campus are suffering because of improperly handled pets.
Editorial: SGA needs to reform on-campus recycling program
Recycling has yet to be implemented in a functional way on campus.
Editorial: Editors encourage students to focus on emotional health
Mental health and wellness are pressing social issues with different stigmas and stipulations.
Editorial: Officials need to practice stronger, consistent communication
Communication between university officials and students is a consistent problem at OCU.
Editorial: University cleanliness policies benefit campus community
OCU prides itself on being a clean and functional place for students to learn. Just because times are changing, however, doesn’t mean this standard of quality should be compromised.
Editorial: Editors encourage students to stay safe, use resources
Campus safety is a concern for students who have found their home at OCU. Twenty-third Street has been renovated and rehabilitated in the past few years, but there are always reasons to take precautions when living in the center of a city.
Editorial: Talks of diversity, inclusion need real application in campus affairs
Sometimes diversity and inclusion can be implemented in our lives in simple, yet important ways.
Editorial: Editors give encouraging advice to incoming, returning students
OCU is a complicated place. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in your first weeks. Auditions, syllabuses, homework, and new schedules are hard for everyone.
Student Publications Names 2018-19 Editorial Board
Student Publications has named its editorial board for the 2018-19 academic year.
Editorial: Prioritizing unity between groups fosters overall campuswide unity
During Star Summit, the half-day leadership training event April 7, students expressed concerns about campus unity.
Editorial: Women in powerful roles possess ability to set a new standard
Women are earning leadership positions in increasing numbers at OCU and should continue to do so.
Editorial: Upcoming selection of leaders requires student input
Students should make sure their values are heard during the upcoming leadership changes, whether that’s by voting or simply voicing their concerns and opinions.
Editorial: Clearer SGA constitution needed for smoother election process
The Student Government Association presidential election became a runoff election due to a discrepancy between election rules and the SGA constitution.
Editorial: Students need more safety information, practice
The best way to stay safe in dangerous situations is to know emergency procedures.
Police investigate missing movie tickets
Campus police is investigating the disappearance of Free Movie Night tickets.
Editorial: Bring attention to websites incorrectly blocked on Wi-Fi
Campus Wi-Fi blocks certain websites for various reasons, but officials should ensure they’re blocking the right sites for the right reasons.
Editorial: Respect differing opinions in conversations following shooting
Students should be careful not to let these feelings prevent them from having productive conversations.
Editorial: Avoid discriminating students by paying more attention
Minority students are being mistaken for each other because of their skin color. This is not okay.
Enjoy final semester in college as graduation approaches
Graduation is less than three months away, but the semester’s work is nowhere near finished.
Presidential search committee must keep students updated on progress
The new president will take office July 1, but the search committee has not provided the campus community with information about the presidential search since November.
