Oklahoma City University recently made local news after charges were filed against a sex offender who broke into an on-campus dormitory. The offender, Brandon Barr, was arrested on Jan. 17 after finding his way into the United Methodist Hall and a resident advisor’s room. Barr entered the building unauthorized, posing as a maintenance worker,…
Farewell paper plates: the Caf dishwasher is back!
If you have dined at the cafeteria recently, odds are you have noticed a slight change has been made. While the food itself remains the same, the plates, bowls, cups and utensils used in the cafeteria have transitioned from disposable to reusable. This recent substitution is all thanks to the new dishwasher that has since…
Under Construction … and Water: Methodist Hall Update
For the bulk of the past two weeks, the residency building known as Methodist Hall has been undergoing two maintenance updates and has been housing more than just students. Tools, machinery, equipment and a porta-potty have taken residence outside the student housing. What exactly are these construction jobs, and where are they taking place? A…
New Athletic Trainers work to build positive culture
One of the most significant changes Oklahoma City University Athletics has seen in the past year is the mantle of OCU Athletics Trainers being taken up by Kylee Warne and Mackenna Noland. Noland and Warne were hired after the departure of the previous Athletic Trainers, along with Paige Carman who has since moved on to…
Understanding VO2 max & lactate threshold testing
VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold testing may be something that most individuals are unfamiliar with, but some might recall the Gatorade commercials that show various athletes pouring out sweat in different hues of the sports drink while being hooked up to a tube and a mask as they run on a treadmill in a facility. …
Extreme Conditions Close Campus Two Mondays in a Row
Since the start of the spring semester, the University has been faced with many challenges related to the chilly weather. Friday, Jan 12 saw a delayed opening on both the main and Law school campuses at 9 a.m. Later that day, students, faculty and staff were informed through the OCU communications office that extreme freezing…
Poverty in America: Awareness Matters
Poverty is right up there with abortion, gun laws, legalization of drugs, climate change, COVID-19 recovery, human rights, international agreements and so much more. Who caused it? Who is controlling, feeding into, or profiting from it? Who is most affected? Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty: By America, came to Oklahoma City University this past year…
Campus Police Bringing Safety to Your Fingertips
The Oklahoma City University Campus Police Department is striving to advance its campus safety measures with modern technology. During the early fall semester, the department partnered with Rave Guardian, a Motorola Solutions Company, to provide specialized services to the campus community. The Rave Guardian app is configured with features easily customized by partnered organizations. Its…
Campus Dining Services Addressing Mice in the Cafeteria
Campus officials have worked diligently to rid the cafeteria of rodents over the Winter Break, according to Casey Kreger, Senior Director of Housing and Residence Life. This comes just months after student reports of mice sightings in the dining hall during the fall semester. Kreger assures students that reports had not gone unheard, adding that…
Change Your Diet, Feel Good
As an athlete, along with getting older, I have learned through the years the importance of diet. Your diet correlates directly with how you feel and how you perform. However, whether you’re an athlete or not, diet will influence your mood, sleep and energy. If you’re an athlete who wants to get bigger and stronger…
Burger’s Burger Becomes Permanent Kitchen 1904 Menu Item
Oklahoma City University’s Student Government Association passed its first piece of legislation to add the Smashburger permanently to the Kitchen 1904 menu under the name Burger’s Burger. Some may remember that the Smashburger was a limited-time item that Kitchen 1904 had already run, but under its new name, it will be a full-time item. The…
Campus Police Hires Three New Officers
The Oklahoma City University Campus Police Department recently filled its vacant officer positions after being understaffed for several months. With the three new hires, they have now met their department’s authorized hiring cap of 10 police officers. Before they can hit the streets patrolling on their own, the new officers will undergo a series of…
Lemon Lecture Speaker Hosts Student Session
On September 12, Oklahoma City University hosted author, sociologist, and professor Matthew Desmond as their distinguished speaker in accordance with the Martha Jean Lemon Speaker Series. The Speaker Series features annual events to provide academic enrichment to the OCU community and beyond. Desmond, a Pulitzer Prize winner for Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American…
New Rules Cause Sorority to Stop Raising Funds for Ovarian Cancer in Honor of Late Sister
Oklahoma City University’s Gamma Phi Beta honored the life of a passed sister through their annual National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Philanthropy Week for the last time the week of March 24th. Events occurred all week, ranging from food to activities supporting the NOCC. Bondi Bowls was on campus Monday while a kickback took place at…
Alvin’s supports local business, brings in new dietary-restriction-friendly desserts
Desserts by Marshelle, a locally-owned baking and catering business, has begun to stock some of the shelves of Alvin’s supermarket with desserts for all, including gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and many more dietary-restricted-friendly desserts.
Students complain of gluten-induced illnesses, other dietary concerns
The Oklahoma City University dining venues serve approximately 1,600 students a day, 900 of which go to the cafeteria, while Alvin’s Market and Kitchen 1904 serve about 700 combined. However, some students have come forward saying they feel their dietary needs are not being fulfilled by the venues, frequently becoming sick due to mislabeling and cross contamination of gluten-free meals, specifically, as well as vegan and vegetarian meals. This is significantly dangerous in some medical cases such as celiac disease, which, if gluten continues to be ingested, other serious complications can occur in a student’s health such as Type 1 diabetes, anemia, infertility, heart disease, intestinal cancer and many more.
Cokesbury apartments gets new gate system
Campus Technology Services is working on installing a new, automated gate system to the Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Campus hosts free HIV screening and PrEP clinic.
Diversity Family Health Clinic hosted a free, confidential HIV screening and PrEP clinic on campus on April 14.
Car’s catalytic convertor stolen from Walker Hall parking lot
An OCU student’s vehicle was recently targeted by thieves.
COVID-19 cases remain low, vaccination clinics scheduled through semester
OCU has hosted several vaccination clinics to protect the community and continues to adjust as the pandemic goes on.
Car raided in Methodist Hall parking garage
On March 19, Alyssa Snow, design and production junior, found her car had been broken into and her lights switched on, leaving the car battery dead.
SGA creates initiative promoting mental health awareness
On Feb. 23, OCU’s Student Government Association announced the Let’s Talk initiative to increase mental health resources and awareness on campus.
Faculty member’s car catches fire, quickly extinguished
A faculty member’s car caught on fire on March 16 in the parking lot near the Dawson-Loeffler Center for Science and Mathematics.
Campus clinic administers COVID-19 vaccinations weekly
The Family Health Care and Minor Emergency Clinic at OCU has begun to administer COVID-19 vaccinations for the campus community.
University administrators survey campus about COVID-19 vaccinations
University administrators sent a survey about the COVID-19 vaccine to the campus community.
University to conduct monthly COVID-19 surveillance testing
The OCU Communications Office recently announced mandatory monthly COVID-19 screening for on-campus residents.
