A rags-to-riches tale of scandalous acts and a rise to fame and fortune is brought to life in OCU’s season finale musical, Evita.
Columnist explains the concept of simple living
To live a simple life means to be present and empowered, to make the choice to create a life you love without clutter.
Campus bookstore to provide automatic textbook service
Textbook Butler, a new program from the bookstore, will automatically deliver required books to students’ rooms.
Facilities officials work to deal with pest issues on campus
Coming back from Spring Break, many students were surprised to find that, when they walked on campus, they caused a swarm of what looked like flying spiders to come up from the grass.
Columnist advocates for technology use by children
The reality is we are already in an age where technology is ruling everything. I don’t see any problems with allowing children to use technology in moderation.
TheatreOCU prepares for final mainstage performance
Rehearsals are taking place for TheatreOCU’s last mainstage performance of the season, a portrayal of the Shakespearean comedy As You Like It. The play was written by William Shakespeare and is considered by many to be one of his greatest comedies. It follows the story of two lovers who overcome various obstacles like exile and…
Columnist explains, rejects equal rights for pedophiles
I never thought I would live in a society where people fight for the equal rights of pedophiles.
Students create step team
Students started a stomp team to bring a different type of art to campus. Stomping, or step-dancing, is a form of percussive dance.
Clara Luper, American Indian merged with OCULeads
Three scholarship programs coalesced to bring together student leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Columnist concerned by treatment of women wearing make-up
I have nothing against women who choose not to wear make-up, but there is a fine line between empowerment and condemnation.
Opera to explore American culture in the 1960s
Jackie O brings vulnerability and grief to the stage through a story inspired by the life of Jackie Kennedy.
Columnist discusses benefits of random acts of kindness
Matthew 6:4 reads, “Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”
Students to host 10th annual Pow Wow
The Native American Society will celebrate community, spirituality and culture at its 10th annual Spring Contest Pow Wow.
Columnist encourages students to consider living alone
I’ve lived on my own for almost a year, but I am starting to wonder if it is time for me to return to having roommates.
Student organization to oversee staged readings
The School of Theater no longer oversees OCUEdge. Out of the Box, a student-led group through the School of Theater, took over the program.
Red Cross, NAIA to host blood drive on campus
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’s American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
Career Services to host week of employment events
Career Services invites students to connect with potential employers and get more information regarding various fields and job opportunities during Career Week.
Columnist discusses online dating
Finding your significant other is no longer as simple as an encounter at a sporting event or a run in at the grocery store. Technology has changed the way we date.
Columnist suggests meditation to reduce stress
I recently experienced meditation for the first time on a visit to Buddha Mind Monastery, 5800 S. Anderson Road, as part of a service-learning requirement. I arrived at the monastery early in the morning, expecting to dislike it because Buddhism is different from my own tradition. Although I expected the worst, I ended the day…
Columnist offers advice on avoiding year-end slump
Midterm grades are posted and it’s time to enroll for a new semester. The semester isn’t over yet, but we’re more than halfway there. It will be Winter Break before you know it. It’s a busy time of year. There are many moments where sadness, stress, anxiety, and exhaustion seem to consume our lives. We…
Columnist tells of wasp experience in dorm room
I was packing for Fall Break when I heard a buzzing sound coming from my balcony door. I looked over and saw a wasp chilling behind my blinds. So, like any rational person, I jumped up and started screaming like a maniac. My first reaction was to cry a little bit, but as soon as…
Columnist gives advice for midterm studying
October is the time for falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and midterms. If you are freaking out about all the exams you have, remember to keep calm and study on. I am a terrible test taker, but the following tips get me through many stress-induced freak-outs. Study early If you are a procrastinator like me,…
Columnist notes use of inclusive language in classrooms
Language shapes and forms our impressions of reality. Our use of male-dominated language forces personalities into culturally approved stereotypes, bringing out the feminist characteristics in certain people. Professors attempt to dissuade students from speaking in gender-limiting phrases, as it pushes personal opinions onto other students in the classroom. By doing this, professors are forcing their…
