Caroline Hawthorne, acting freshman, speaks of her acting and musical talents, among other things.
Where it’s Matt
Matthew Tuley, acting freshman, shares dreams and thoughts on subjects such as shirts, jokes and food.
Meet Celia Tedde – the nifty officer of NFTY
Celia Tedde, music theater and vocal performance freshman, balances her two passions: theater and her job as a national officer of NFTY.
Check in with Kate
Kate Brennan, assistant voice professor and the newest addition to the school of theater faculty, studies several modern styles of voice, theater, and bodywork. She founded the education program at a non-profit theater company, where she serves as artistic director. She also has written two musicals and started her own voice and bodywork style called…
Get ready for Tomorrow
No one knows what will happen tomorrow, so Tomorrow Denton, cell and molecular biology sophomore, lives up to her name. This seemingly quiet student is full of surprises. Q: What is the best name joke you’ve ever gotten? A: There are so many. Probably “Do you have triplets, and are their names Yesterday and Today?”…
Not your average Joe
Meet Joe Wathika, business sophomore, as he describes some of his life experiences since moving from Kenya. Though he has already run business organizations, followed his passion for DJing, and explored Taiwan, Joe says his life experiences have barely begun. Q: If you could describe your life thus far by naming one food, which food…
Meet Dr. Youmans – What an honor
Students may know Dr. Karen Youmans, honors program director, as the lady in glass office, but she does much more than stare through transparent walls. This week, Youmans revealed her passions regarding the honors program, family, music, and Star Wars. Q: Well, we might as well start off big. What’s are the three most defining…
Great Scott! Tricia the photographer is one cool cat
Tricia Virtue, photography junior, discusses her plans to study abroad and transfer schools. After studying abroad next semester, Virtue will move to Georgia to pursue her photography dreams. Though she will miss OCU, she feels excited and hopeful for the future. Q: Is your name short for Patricia? A: No. Just Tricia. My grandmother’s name…
Anthony the Library Man Books Flights, Not Gigs
This week, I interviewed Anthony Edwards, who works at night at the Dulaney-Browne Library as a circulation technician. Anthony is a helpful and enthusiastic librarian that students adore, but his interests reach far beyond books. Outside of his job, Anthony especially enjoys hiking and playing his drums. Q: Hey, Anthony! Can I ask you some questions…
Domestic Violence Makes Rhonda Homeless
Every time I bike over the May and I-44 intersection, a homeless woman sitting on the bridge presses the crosswalk button for me. I appreciated the gesture, so I started bringing granola bars to toss to her as I biked past. This routine went on for about a month, when I realized I did not…
Sonja Rhodes – OCU’s Most Passionate Caf Employee
Q: Sonja, how did you come to OCU, where you are one of the most loved cafeteria employees? A: Well, honey, I was born and raised in California, but my parents were from OKC. My mom went to OCU, actually! When they got married, my dad was a bus driver in San Francisco. Eventually, he…
Fostering Awareness with David Hall
Q: David, Mr. Rugby player, Ris4Thursday leader, and tuba extraordinaire, how do you describe yourself? A: I am very passionate, especially about teaching. I do tuba lessons at Guthrie public schools, volunteer assistant coach the youth homes rugby team, teach music at El Sistema, and serve as president of Ris4Thursday. I dedicate myself to promoting…
