The Oklahoma House voted March 14 to declare the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional.
SGA presidential candidate disqualified from race
Student Court disqualified SGA presidential candidate Jacilyn Kennedy after formal charges were brought against her campaign.
Police reports released March 13
Fugitive from Justice Saturday, 3-9-13 5:09pm; EZ Pawn 2027 NW 23rd; Incident # 13-02-028 (supplemental); arrested: Michael C. Goudeau (no OCU affiliation); Officer Roland Garrett was dispatched to EZ Pawn regarding a suspect who had stolen two X Box controls and three games from the Smith Hall lobby Tuesday, 2-19-13. Upon arrival he met with the employees who…
Police department to upgrade campus emergency alert system
The OCU police department will improve the emergency alert system in the next few weeks to insure that all students receive timely alerts.
Lockdown lifted, OCUPD gives ‘all clear’
OCUPD has lifted the lockdown, said police dispatcher Dana Moore.
Shots fired, campus on lockdown
By The Editors At 10:09 p.m. tonight campus police sent out alerts saying the campus is on lockdown. Officials report an off-campus shooting as the cause of the lockdown. No other information about the shooting is known at this time. OCU police said they are currently assisting OKC police, as it is within the city’s…
Oklahoma legislature continues limits on women’s reproductive health
Oklahoma ranks among the 10 worst states for women’s health in the nation, according to TIME and Health Magazines.
Student newscast to host televised SGA presidential debate
News on the Twos, the university’s student newscast, will host a televised Student Government Association presidential debate.
University police issue citations for parking violations
By The Editors University police department officials have been issuing tickets recently for various parking violations. The department has jurisdiction over all property related to OCU and operates like most other police departments, able to give tickets for parking violations, expired tags, traffic violations, etc. Read more here. Students can easily avoid receiving parking tickets…
Police department addresses parking issues
The university police department officials have been ticketing parking violations this semester.
Run hosted to raise awareness about distracted driving
The Distracted Driving 5K and Fun Run to benefit the Focus Driven Organization is scheduled for this weekend.
Police reports released March 4
Leaving the Scene of a Non-Injury Collision Saturday, 2-23-13 8:30am; West Fine Art parking lot; Incident # 13-02-032; driver # 1: student, vehicle: white 2012 Chevrolet van; owner of vehicle # 2: Meshal Munawir Almutari (ex-OCU student), vehicle: tan 1997 Toyota Camry; Officer Roland Garrett was dispatched to a non-injury vehicle collision at the West Fine Arts parking…
Police reports released March 6
DUI (.08 % or Greater) 3-6-13 2:15am; Draper Drive and N. Kentucky Avenue; Incident # 13-03-005; arrested: OCU student; vehicle: black 2000 Dodge pickup (not impounded); Sergeant Michael Kavenius set up surveillance on a black Dodge pickup that was slowly driving by parked vehicles and intermittently stopping while on Draper Drive. He thought the suspect was…
Police reports released March 7
Public Intoxication x2 Thursday, 3-7-13 1:40am; Kamp’s Lounge, NW 25th and Classen Boulevard; Incident # 13-03-006; arrested: 2 OCU students; reporting person: Security Officer Wendell Darnell Viney (no OCU affiliation); Officer Kiel Pepper was dispatched to Kamp’s Lounge in reference to a fight in progress. Upon arrival he met with Security Officer Wendell Viney who said that…
Students receive Gilman scholarships to study Japanese
Mark Zachery, biomedical science junior, and Bryne Harris, English junior, were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships
Bill to ban texting while driving stalled in committee
A bill that would ban texting while driving has been stalled in committee.
Oklahoma state Senate passes workers’ comp reform bill
Senate Bill 1062, which proposes a complete overhaul to the current workers’ compensation system, passed the Senate 34-12.
House votes to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
The House voted Feb. 28 to pass the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
Program offers graduate students chance to research cancer
The exercise and sport science department is offering a graduate-level program for students interested in cancer research.
Olympic committee may eliminate wrestling from 2020 games
Many people are disappointed with the International Olympic Committee’s recent decision to potentially eliminate wrestling from the 2020 Olympics, especially OCU wrestlers.
University literary magazine celebrates 25th anniversary of publication
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Sigma Tau Delta English International Honor Society’s art and literary magazine, The Scarab.
University of Colorado releases ‘insensitive’ tips for female students
The Public Safety Department at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs recently released a statement on their website with several helpful “tips” for the university’s female students on what to do if they are physically attacked.
Anti-smoking legislation dies in committee
A bill to allow municipalities to impose stricter smoking laws died in committee Feb. 18.
Starsky the Ram fuels up for national competition
As the OCU Cheer and Pom team prepares for Nationals, OCU’s mascot, Starsky the Ram, is preparing for a competition of his own.
Police reports released Feb. 15
DUI and Fail to Stop at a Stop Sign Sunday, 2-10-13 2:55am; NW 23rd and N. Indiana Avenue; Incident # 13-02-012; arrested: Ravi Udai Sharma (no OCU affiliation) passenger: OCU student (not arrested)
Student senators expected to improve meeting decorum
Senators spent more time bickering amongst themselves than doing what they are supposed to do—allocate money to organizations—at the Feb. 5 Student Senate meeting.
