Some students are concerned about maintenance workers appearing in their dorms unannounced and about them leaving dorm room doors open.
Felons on campus? Criminals admitted on case-by-case basis
University officials do not automatically refuse admission to students with criminal records.
It’s On Us campaign educates with video
The Title IX coordinators worked with faculty and staff throughout the university to create a video to promote the “It’s On Us” campaign.
“It’s On Us” campaign addresses campus sexual assault
The Human Resources Department hosted a fall week of action for the “It’s On Us” campaign.
Campus police arrests juvenile vehicle thieves
OCUPD have arrested two individuals involved in the recent auto theft.
Vehicle stolen from Cokesbury parking lot
A vehicle was stolen around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 24 from the Cokesbury Apartments parking lot.
OCUPD investigates auto burglaries
A vehicle theft, two auto burglaries, and multiple attempted auto burglaries occurred around 2 a.m. Oct. 17 near United Methodist Hall.
Students express concerns about campus security, crimes
Students are expressing concerns about recent events on campus that make them feel unsafe.
Clown sightings across country worry students
A regular shopping trip to the mall turned scary when a student caught sight of a clown.
Campus clinic offers optional flu vaccine
The Campus Health Center offers the flu shot, but students disagree on the vaccine’s effectiveness.
Campus weapons policy under review
Campus police recently released a new draft policy on weapons to students and faculty for review.
Emotional support animals provide comfort on campus
OCU currently houses the most emotional support animals in the school’s history.
Students receive false emergency alerts
Some students on campus received false emergency alerts around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5.
Alcohol survey receives low response rates
Less than 450 undergraduate students responded to the alcohol survey sent out in August.
Students frustrated with litter, recycling on campus
OCU’s clean campus is being threatened by an influx of litter on the quad and inside the dorms.
Campaign uses hashtag to motivate students
A new campaign, #OCUgrit, promotes student resiliency through posters, buttons, and social media outreach.
Students avoid counseling because of stigma
A mental health stigma often prevents students from seeking help while they try to juggle personal and academic stress.
Editor approves of Apple’s decision not to help FBI
Sometimes you have to say no, even to the federal government.
Editors question increase in student housing fees
We need a plan to help housing, but maybe this isn’t the best one.
Editor comments on Cokesbury security
A recent theft raises the festering concern of security in Cokesbury Court apartments. An editor provides his comments and advice on the matter.
Cokesbury gate broken, remains open until fixed
The front gates to Cokesbury Court Apartments will remain open until repairs are made to the keypad that controlled the gate. The keypad on Kentucky Avenue was struck Oct. 9 by a car. An OCU police officer responded to the incident. The student who hit the keypad left the scene, but later emailed housing officials…
Officials install cameras after reports of stolen laundry
Oklahoma United Methodist Hall residents continue to deal with thefts in the laundry room. Resident assistants said the first case of laundry theft occurred during the first week of classes. Since then, students have experienced at least two more thefts. “I had a few towels and a flannel stolen,” said Maryann Davilla, history junior. “I…
Campus health officials encourage flu season preparation
Campus health officials want students to know how to protect themselves against the flu virus. The flu season usually peaks in January or February and can continue until the spring, according to The Journal News website, lohud.com. Viruses have hard outer shells that protect them and allow them to pass around. Warmer temperatures make this…
Campus Health Center moves
The Campus Health Center is no longer located in the Panhellenic Quadrangle. When the former student health clinic building was designated to the Phi Mu sorority as their new meeting house, the health center upgraded to a larger, updated space across campus. The center is located in Kramer School of Nursing West. The Campus Health…
Therapy dogs not allowed on campus
Many people agree that dogs are beneficial to mental health, but you won’t be seeing them on campus.
Law School moves to new downtown location
OCU’s School of Law is “going forward” with their new location at 800 N. Harvey Ave in downtown Oklahoma City.Law students began classes this semester at the new school.
