The end of February consequently results in the end of Black History Month, a nationally recognized celebration that pays tribute to the contributions of generations of African Americans and black individuals despite the adversity they faced in American society. First celebrated as only a week-long endeavor in 1926, Black History Month reached its current duration…
March Madness: Best On Campus Activities This Month
Explore Some of Our Favorite Events Happening on Campus This Month! Tues. 3/7 Women in Leadership Lunch and Panel Wed 3/8 International Women’s Day ODEI International Women’s Day Movie Night Mon 3/13 Start of SPRING BREAK!! Fri 3/17 End of Spring Break St. Patrick’s Day Mon 3/20 ODEI Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Presentation Wed…
Alpha Chi Omega Raises Awareness
Alpha Chi Omega, one of the four sororities here on campus, just wrapped up their successful philanthropy week supporting domestic violence awareness (DVA) month. Throughout the week, the Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Chi passed out buttons and stickers to spread awareness, sponsored a free self-defense workshop open to the campus community, and ended the…
Religious Life Celebrates Ash Wednesday
This past Wednesday, March 22nd, was Ash Wednesday, meaning that the Lenten season is upon us! Lent is a 40-day season celebrated by many Christians to spiritually prepare for the coming of Jesus on Easter. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this liturgical season known for its fasting and almsgiving. Campus Religious Life sponsored a…
Residence Life informs students of the Winter Break Check-Out procedures
With winter break right around the corner, Residence Life is informing students of how to prepare and the correct procedures.
Smith Named Miss OCU 2023 in 41st pageant
41st Miss OCU Scholarship Competition took place on October 22 in the Kirkpatrick Performing Arts Center where Evelyn Smith, a senior philosophy major, took home the crown after a stunning competition with 15 other OCU students. Miss OCU is a female pageant for students at Oklahoma City University who compete for the title, in addition to…
Tropical Smoothie Café caters to students at grand opening
The long-awaited opening of Tropical Smoothie Café on 23rd St. across from OCU’s campus is finally over with the restaurant’s grand opening on Oct. 27, bringing healthier dietary options for everyone just in time for the Homecoming festivities.
Committee plan mixes new events, old traditions
Homecoming 2022 kicks off on Oct. 31 for an exciting week full of fun, ending with a home volleyball game in Freede Wellness Center on Nov. 5. The Homecoming committee has put together a thrilling week of events and competitions to uphold long-held OCU traditions as well as introduce some new activities.
Phi Mu “Shakes Things Up”
Milkshakes for Miracles Philanthropy Week is A Success Raising both money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Oklahoma City University Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Phi Mu advertised their philanthropy week events with the slogan “Kids Can’t Wait” to emphasize the urgency in which they work to help all kids have the best life…
OCU CARE celebrates Bisexual Awareness Day via affirmation
Members of the Oklahoma City University community celebrated Bisexual Awareness Day Sept. 23. First officially observed in 1999 at the International Lesbian and Gay Association in Johannesburg, South Africa, Bisexual Awareness Day is observed internationally to recognize and celebrate bisexuals and their community’s history. OCU CARE, which stands for Creatives Advocating for Realistic Equity, celebrated…
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.
Opinion: Get to know Blake Uhlig, Editor-in-Chief, graduating senior
Blake is a Strategic Communications major and served as Editor-in-Chief for Student Publications for the 2021-2022 year. He will be graduating this May.
Opinion: Get to know Anna Schmidt, Managing Editor, graduating senior
Anna Schmidt is a dance management senior and has served as the managing editor for Student Publications for the 2022 Spring semester. She will be graduating in May.
Opinion: Ava’s Spring Book Recommendation list
Are you in search of a good book to read under the sun at the quad as the days get warmer? Here are a few recommendations for you.
OCU community addresses homelessness
OCU sits in what some may consider the heart of Oklahoma City, making this problem visible to its community.
Campus community celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Indian taco sales, Native law learning, and a Native American expo were all held on the Oklahoma City University campuses for Native American Heritage Month.
Students decorate pumpkins for SAC event
The Student Activities Council held a Fall Frenzy Event on Sept. 30.
Gallery: Sunrise Movement OCU Rallies at State Capitol
On Wednesday, April 7th, Sunrise Movement OCU met outside the Oklahoma State Capitol building. Demonstrators demanded action by congresswoman Stephanie Bice to sign a Good Jobs For All pledge.
