Abby Banks, political science/philosophy/economics sophomore, has been named the new Student Government Association president. Her interest in law, however, has been many years in the making.
Opinion: Dua Lipa’s new album presents nostalgia for a better future
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci reviews Dua Lipa’s new album, “Future Nostalgia.”
Miss OCU 2020 makes playlists to raise money for philanthropy
Miss OCU is creating custom playlists to raise money for her philanthropy for Miss Oklahoma, the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
SGA Vice President-elect prepares for future semesters
Reid Powell, political science sophomore, plans to increase student impact as the newly announced SGA vice president.
Opinion: Dear Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – Apr. 15
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on Zoom etiquette, essential work, and dodging thirsty insta messages.
Kristin Chenoweth hosts Zoom meetings with students
Performing arts students got to have a Zoom Q&A session with OCU alumna and artist-in-residence Kristin Chenoweth March 31.
Opinion: Hatch provides a cheap, indulgent, delicious brunch
Columnist Hope Melton reviews the to-go food options provided by Hatch Early Mood Food in OKC.
OCU student diagnosed with coronavirus
The OCU campus recently had two positive cases of COVID-19.
Gallery: Noticing Surroundings
Staying in our homes and not going out as much allows us to notice things in our surroundings that we normally would have never taken the time to see.
Pioneer of theatre degree prepares for graduation
Alyssa Peters, theatre and performance senior, trains in all aspects of theater.
Professor adds puppets to online instruction
While English Diction might not sound like the most fun class to some, an OCU vocal coaching instructor used puppets to entertain his students while teaching.
Opinion: The purpose of horror in tragic times
Columnist Troy Freeman examines the connections of tragedy and horror.
OCU offers credit/no-credit option
OCU officials recently decided to offer a credit/no-credit option for the spring semester due to the remote learning adjustment caused by COVID-19.
Gallery: Quarantine Cookies
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been snacking all day since spring break. I try to eat healthily but that’s hard when you also love baking. I decided to make quarantine cookies!
Stage Management professor named 2020 Outstanding Faculty member
Jeff Cochran, professor of stage and production management, was recently named the 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award recipient.
Student starts petition for pass/fail classes
A student started a petition to change OCU’s grading process to pass/fail for the remainder of the semester.
Opinion: Dear Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – 4/8
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on senior recitals, picking movies, and okie shame.
OCU announces meal plan/housing refund details
Oklahoma City University has announced it will be refunding some students by May 4 for a portion of their housing and dining costs in response to changes due to COVID-19.
Seniors vote on commencement date after ceremony postponed due to COVID-19
Students from the class of the 2020 voted on a potential date for commencement ceremonies in the townhall Zoom meeting today.
Stars golfer named women’s golfer of the week
Lauryn Pritchard, business accounting sophomore, was named Sooner Athletic Conference women’s golfer of the week for March 9-15.
Opinion: Columnist reviews the fraudulent, theatrical music of Joe Exotic
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci reviews the musical stylings of Joe Exotic.
Biology senior leads a full life at OCU
Sireene Khader talks about the impact OCU has had on her and her future.
Student attempts to watch every Tom Hanks film
An OCU student is pursuing her goal of watching all 74 movies featuring actor Tom Hanks.
Students explore fitness in isolation
Students are finding their own ways to exercise and stay healthy despite gyms and fitness centers closing across the country.
Opinion: YouTube food channels for quarantine
Columnist Hope Melton recommends some of her favorite food-based YouTube channels.
Dance students react to online format
Dance officials are trying a new way to have dance classes online.
