The 2014 “Let’s Talk About It” book discussion series will feature novels of investigative crime taking place in Oklahoma. The first discussion will take place at 7 p.m. on Sept 9 in Walker Center room 151, and will feature the novel “The Old Buzzard Had It Coming,” by Donis Casey. At each session in the…
Student Publications names 2014-15 editorial board
Student Publications has named its 2014-15 editorial board members.
The Campus named state’s top newspaper
OCU’s Student Publications staff won 10 awards, including top newspaper, at this year’s state media conference.
Summer in session: ways to stay on track for next fall
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor For students, summer is a time to relax, take a deep breath, and look back on the year of hard work with pride. It’s a time for summer jobs, for exciting internships, for horizon-broadening trips abroad. But despite the temptation to completely check out, summer should also be a time…
Finishing the school year strong: tips and hints
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor While spring semester is drawing to a close, students often feel the need for a productivity boost as focus lags. The end of the school year can bring on bouts of anxiety, fatigue, and procrastination just when students need focus and energy. For seniors, this lack of drive can be…
Dancer shares passion, love for the art
By Susannah Waite Megan Campbell, dance performance senior, has been dancing since a young age. Campbell has a passion for dance and said OCU has prepared her for a career after graduation.
OCU offers wide range of undergraduate, graduate degrees
By Susannah Waite Oklahoma City University is a liberal arts university that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The private college is listed as a Top 25 school in U.S. News and World Report rankings of Best Regional University and in America’s Best Christian Colleges.
Law student sees benefit in Student Senate position
By Susannah Waite Many students at OCU have to learn to balance schoolwork and extracurricular activities. This semester, Sean McDivitt, second year law student, balanced law school and appropriations chairman of Student Senate. McDivitt said it has been difficult balancing law school with Student Senate responsibilities, but he enjoys it. “My best friends became my iPad,…
Nursing senior balances academics, athletics
By Susannah Waite Nursing students stay busy with studying, coursework, exams, and clinicals. Mary Jane Graves, nursing senior stays even busier, adding cheerleading and pom to that list. “I chose OCU because it was the only school that allowed to do cheer and nursing,” Gaves said. “I also didn’t want to be in Kansas, where…
Religion students receive unique opportunity
By Susannah Waite Several religion students had the opportunity to work on a unique project this semester with the Wimberly School of Religion. Ethan Watt, religion and youth ministry senior, was one of four students who worked to translate and interpret a Dead Sea scroll, an ancient Hebrew text. The school received the text from…
Freshman balances class, professional acting career
By Susannah Waite One acting freshman has come to OCU with a long list of professional credits on her resume. Andrea Fantauzzi has been involved in the performing arts since she was 5 years old. She began dancing at age 5, participating in competitive dance beginning at age 7 and taking voice lessons and acting…
Preparation begins for Governor’s Cup competition
By Susannah Waite Every year students from Meinders School of Business compete in the Governor’s Cup. The Governor’s Cup is an Oklahoma competition where groups of students create business plans for start-up or early stage ventures. Nora Gnabasik, marketing junior, is competing in the Governor’s Cup for the second year in a row. “I think…
Photography student participates in capstone exhibition
By Susannah Waite Amy Hanson, photography senior, recently completed a semester long project, culminating in a senior capstone exhibition. Hanson conceptualized a project,shot and edited digital prints, then narrowed it down to six final prints. The exhibition can be seen hanging in the gallery of Norick Art Center.
OCU named a best Christian college
Oklahoma City University was recently named on of the best Christian Colleges.
Institutional Research and Evaluation, a research and consulting organization specializing in college student recruiting and retention, gives the honor to colleges and universities that provide quality education in a Christian environment. Eligibility is determined from a nation-wide survey of more than 1,400 four year institutions.
Library features display on banned books
The Dulaney-Browne Library will feature displays from students in professor Willner’s Children’s Literature class. The displays focus on the most commonly banned books and why readers have issues with them.
The American Library Association’s 31st Annual Banned Books Week celebrates the thousands of books subjected to censorship at libraries and bookstores throughout the country.
Nursing students form chapter for men
The American Assembly for Men in Nursing, or AAMN, is a national organization that promotes men’s heath issues, and provides recourses for male nurses. The AAMN is open to both male and female nursing students, The chapter had the first meeting Aug. 27. They elected Elton Joe as president, Nicholson Blaise as vice president, Johnathan…
Computer lab relocates with fewer computers
By Ally Hansen, Staff Writer The 24 hour computer lab has relocated. With the expansion of the Student Life Office, the 24 hour computer lab has moved. The former lab was located behind Alvin’s across from the Student Government Office. The new office is located in a nook inside the Student Government Office. The new computer…
