The athletic teams were hard at work while other students were home for the holidays.
Local organization stores medical health bus on campus
A mobile medical and dental truck that appeared this semester on campus eventually will give OCU healthcare students a hands-on learning experience. The truck is housed under an awning on the northwest corner of the parking lot north of Cokesbury Court Apartments. The approximately $600,000 truck, which OCU does not own, will be staffed by students…
Officials lock dorm doors on campus, encourage vigilance
Methodist Hall’s back doors have been locked for extra security on campus.The doors were locked and the handles removed due to security concerns with people going in through the back doors this summer, said Bradd Brown, chief of university police.
OCU honors inspiration behind Children’s Miracle Network fundraisers
OCU honored Angel Ashley, a former Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Child and inspiration behind Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores fundraising efforts, with a reception.
University officials implement Ebola prevention measures
All official travel to Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone by University faculty, staff, and students have been suspended due to the Ebola virus outbreak in Dallas.
Urban Outfitters controversy: what’s the line between topical and tasteful?
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Photo From USA Today Urban Outfitters has once again found itself in the center of a media firestorm, this time for the marketing of a shirt that is being branded “tasteless,” “lacking in judgement,” and “ultimately disrespectful.” The shirt is marketed on the Urban Outfitters website as a…
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…
Oklahoma City Public School District closes, citing “extreme cold”
The Oklahoma City Public School District closed schools Friday, Jan. 24 due to extremely cold temperatures. The announcement was made at 5:30 a.m. Friday morning, after consideration of the temperature and forecast for the day. Rod McKinley, OKC Schools Chief HR Officer, spoke to News Channel 4 this morning about the decision. “It was actually…
Students concerned about thefts, other crime on campus
Students have expressed concerns about the frequency of crime on campus. Esteban Silva, Greek senator, said he introduced a resolution in Student Senate to encourage the university administration to increase security in the Cokesbury Court Apartments, especially in the Cokesbury Clubhouse. Click here to read the details of the resolution. Nearly 40 percent of thefts…
University police go beyond law enforcement duties
The Oklahoma City University police department provides services beyond their duties as law enforcement officers. OCUPD provides safety escorts, vehicular assists and an identification number engraving services for valuable items. To contact the police department for a safety escort or motor assist, call 405.208.5001. If there is an emergency, dial 405.208.5911.
University counselors encourage stress relief during finals week
The university counselors promote stress relief during finals week by brining therapy dogs to campus. Brandi Gibson, director of university counseling, said the best way to relieve stress is to maintain a healthy diet and sleep regularly throughout the semester.
Counselors, students promote mental health awareness
Students and university officials are working to establish better mental health services and access on campus. Brandi Gibson, director of university counseling, serves at the director of the behavior intervention team. Click here to read more on the team’s objectives and members. “I provide feedback regarding mental health issues if there’s a student in question…
Officials revisit school’s tobacco policy
University officials are reviewing the school’s tobacco policy, of which electronic cigarettes are not part. The devices heat nicotine and other chemicals to produce vapor, but do not contain tobacco. Among other schools that have considered updating their policies is Oklahoma State University, where officials delayed a vote Oct. 25 to ban e-cigarettes.
Columnist thinks access to health care should be a universal human right
Americans know their rights. This spirit of America is older than America itself.
Our Founding Fathers knew that they were being denied their rights as natural-born English citizens, and they fought to restore them. African-Americans knew that they had an inherent right derived from their Maker to not be the property of another man.
University police violate federal campus safety law
The university’s police department is attempting to become compliant with federal campus safety laws, but their efforts may be too little, too late.
University officials refuse prompt release of crime logs
University officials refuse to comply with federal campus safety laws regarding the prompt release of archived crime logs.
University officials fail to release annual crime statistics
University police failed to publish up-to-date crime statistics in the 2012 annual security report by the federally-established deadline.
Chef discusses love for food, making healthy vegan foods in caf
By Ally Hansen, Staff Writer The caf’s vegan chef, Destiny Hand, doesn’t let a lack of formal training stop her from creating vegan menus for students. She’s not a vegan herself, but the students who eat her creations don’t seem to mind. Although this is only Hand’s second year at OCU, she said she has…
Administrators uphold Student Code of Conduct in response to gun control laws
Gun control has become a major issue across the nation. Oklahoma legislators have introduced nearly 30 bills relating to firearms during this legislative session.
