The drought that has hung over Oklahoma for the past two and a half years shows no sign of letting up.
SGA works to revise Student Bill of Rights
The Student Government Association is in the process of getting the revised Student Bill of Rights approved.
Columnist addresses Oklahoma ridicule in legislative session
Like a train wreck, the opening weeks of the Oklahoma legislative session often cause me to stare even as I cringe, unable to tear my eyes away from the spectacle.
Officials take disciplinary action for unpaid tuition
Financial Services officials are cracking down on students’ tuition payments this year.
Administrators uphold Student Code of Conduct in response to gun control laws
Gun control has become a major issue across the nation. Oklahoma legislators have introduced nearly 30 bills relating to firearms during this legislative session.
Heavy snow impacts university
By Madi Alexander, Web Editor The National Weather Service predicts 3 to 5 inches of snow in Oklahoma City tonight. Snow will continue into the evening and temperatures will remain in the 20s throughout the night. University officials are taking precautions and advising students on how to deal with the winter weather. Students are advised…
Board of trustees elects new members
The board of trustees elected Meg Salyer and Willam C. Mee as new members last month.
Columnist explores immigration reform
In the world of politics there is nothing quite like a growing voting bloc to spur political cooperation and change.
Senators urged to pay more attention to funds
Student Senate started the semester with about $30,000 in rolling appropriations.
Conference planned for education department
OCU plans to host the Connecting Across Cultures Conference for the second consecutive year to educate teachers on multicultural education.
Career Services to host fair
Career Services will host more than 20 area employers at its annual Spring Career Fair on Feb. 12.
Bill allowing armed teachers passed through committee
The House of Representatives Public Safety Committee voted 8-3 to pass a bill allowing public school teachers and administrators to carry loaded handguns on school property.
Student senators re-evaluate funding process
Student Senate has spent nearly a third of the allocation money for the semester after three meetings.
Baseball team ready for run at NAIA championship game
The baseball team has begun a new season. Ranked fourth nationally and first in the Southern Athletic Conference, the team is looking to get back to the NAIA World Series and win a national championship.
New program with collaborating university helps graduating seniors
The exercise and sport science department has made an agreement with Angelo State University to help graduates further their education.
Men’s track team breaks records at meet
By Grace Karber The Track and Cross-Country teams have enjoyed a successful start to this year’s season, on and off the track. Two runners already have broken school records. Freshman Arya Bahreini broke the men’s record in the 3,000 meter run with a time of 8:44 at the team’s recent meet in Joplin, Mo. Freshman…
Volkswagen produces controversial Super Bowl ad
By Kori Casey Volkswagen’s latest Super Bowl commercial, which depicts a white office worker from Michigan speaking in a Jamaican accent, is drawing ire from some who see it is racist. While every year’s Super Bowl seems to have at least one controversial advertisement, Volkswagen’s ads during the game have traditionally been relatively popular and…
State of the students held, sans students
By Rachel Morse, Multimedia Editor The University’s Student Government Association hosted the State of the Student’s annual address at 7pm, Tues. Jan. 29 in the Bass Atrium of the Wanda L. Bass Music Center. SGA intended the event to inform the student body about what their government accomplished last semester and their current plans for the future,…
Beyonce admits to lip-synching national anthem
Beyonce answered questions Thursday during a Super Bowl press conference and admitted to not singing live during President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Editors seek administrative review of alcohol policies
A new restaurant “Rehearsals” is scheduled to open March 2013. The university-owned-property is being leased by the food service company Sodexo.
Officials plan to open restaurant, serve alcohol
Students will be able to purchase alcohol at a campus restaurant scheduled to open later this semester.
Spirit squads use competitions to prepare for nationals
The spirit squads will appear in several upcoming competitions to prepare them for national contests.
University dormitories receive 24-hour gym upgrades
When students returned to their dorms this semester found a surprising new addition—exercise equipment.
Free eye clinic in OKC gives exams and glasses
By Kori Casey Valley View Baptist Church and Feed The Children hosted a free eye clinic Saturday. Church leaders are looking for volunteers so they can host the clinic regularly.
Boy Scouts to reconsider ban on gay leaders
By Madi Alexander, Web Editor The Boy Scouts of America is considering lifting its ban on gay scout leaders. There is speculation on if overturning the ban could alienate families who fear gay leaders or gay troop members. For more information, click here.
Senator abandons bill to permit dog breed bans
By Madi Alexander, Web Editor State Sen. Patrick Anderson will abandon his legislation that would allow municipalities to ban certain breeds of dogs. Senate Bill 32 states, “any incorporated municipality of this state may upon approval by its governing board, restrict the ownership of any breed of dog by citizens residing within the limits of the…
