To be included or not to be included—that is the question. The United Methodist Church asked and answered this question at its most recent General Conference, which takes place every four years. The congregation gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 23 to May 3 earlier this year to discuss matters involving the LGBTQIA+ community…
Unlocking Opportunities: The Importance of Early Internship Sign-Ups
On Sept. 12, students gathered for an enlightening internship information session hosted by Kanika Brown, Oklahoma City University’s Director of Career Services, who shared deeply resonating insights with everyone in attendance. Securing an internship can feel daunting for students as they navigate academic journeys, yet Brown emphasized its critical role in shaping future careers. One…
Voter’s Checklist: How to Prepare for the Upcoming Election
It is around that time again when candidates begin to launch their campaigns to gather enough votes for the big election. The Presidential Election is held every four years, and U.S. citizens can vote for their favorite candidate to be elected into office. The 2024 Presidential candidates are former President Donald J. Trump and Vice…
Leadership Summit Builds Students Up for Success
From Blue Goes Green to Out of the Box, there is a broad assortment of student-led organizations across the Oklahoma City University campus. Within each organization, students step up to take on leadership roles. On Saturday, Sept. 14 The Division of Student Affairs hosted annual Student Leadership Summit. This event invites students to learn and…
Impressive strides lead to broken records for OCU Law
After years of uncertain trajectory for the Oklahoma City University School of Law due todwindling bar passage rates and low admissions standards. OCU law is rewriting the script with hikes in bar passage rates and the most statistically impressive 1L class in school history. The Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners reports that OCU Law’s overall…
Stars hire new interim AD amidst controversial offseason
The Oklahoma City University athletics department is spinning from a chain of events that has left staff, donors, alumni, and students wondering about the stability and integrity of leadership choices. According to two emails obtained by The Campus, beginning on June 12, an email was sent at 8:18 a.m., officially stating the decision to relieve…
2024 Sovereignty Symposium brings wave of new hope
This year’s Sovereignty Symposium was titled “A New Beginning,” which is fitting due to the announcements made at the 36th annual symposium. The Oklahoma City University School of Law hosted the event for the first time on June 11. Mayor David Holt, Dean of the OCU School of Law, highlighted how the event has evolved…
Back-to-School Bash: A Night of Fun and Festivities
Oklahoma City University hosted the Back-to-School Bash on August 22, welcoming back the student body. The Student Activities Council, or SAC, organized a fun-filled evening to help students acclimate to being on campus. Attendees visited over 50 booths set up by student organizations, departments, and off-campus employers. Festive, free attractions such as Nine Square, human…
OCU tabs new Interim Provost and VP of Academic Affairs
President Kenneth Evans announced the selection of Dr. Thomas J. Gamble as InterimProvost and Vice President of Academic Affairs on July 26, 2024. Gamble assumed his new position as the university’s top academic official on July 28, 2024 The appointment follows the departure of Dr. Michelle Kiec who served as Provost andVice President of Academic…
A New Chapter Unfolds: SGA’s Retreat Prepares for 2024-25 School Year
As a new school year begins, students and the Student Government Association hit the ground running on the Oklahoma City University campus. The SGA leaders are wasting no time gaining positive momentum. The SGA of OCU held its annual retreat on Aug. 26 and invited the student body to attend to hear their ideas for…
OCU Esports: A Successful and Inclusive Championship Community
Main tank, counter dive, death ball, hit-scan, and full hold. These terms may appear to be nonsensical jargon for someone who does not play Overwatch 2 or hasn’t won an Esports national championship. This verbiage for the Oklahoma City University Esports team is the common tongue, as the Stars took home last year’s national championship…
Local Students Gain Hope From Controversy In Bangladesh
In early August of this year, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, a South Asian country, witnessed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule ending with her resignation and fleeing the country. This was the climactic end of a yearlong student-led protest across Bangladesh that illuminated the need for change. Protests started after the Supreme Court changed…
University names new Chief Human Resources Officers
Oklahoma City University has appointed Blythe Benson as the university’s new Chief Human Resources Officer. Benson had served as the interim head of the OCU Human Resources office since December. Benson, a familiar face at OCU since 2007, has been vital to the university’s Human Resources department. Initially, she served as a compensation and benefits…
Students spark a historical moment in university finals week procedures
In recent months, student government leaders at Oklahoma City University have reached a remarkable milestone for the student body. Following a nearly two-year commitment spanning over two administrations, the OCU Student Government Association has partnered with several faculty to deliver students a much-needed break before Finals Week. The newly established Inquiry Day will take effect…
Anna Davis named the new CFO and Vice-President for Finance and Business Operations.
Last semester, former Chief Financial Officer Kevan Buck left his position at Oklahoma City University to pursue a new employment opportunity. Anna Davis was named the interim chief financial officer in December. After a nationwide search, Davis has been named the new Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President for Finance and Business Operations. Davis was hired…
Campus community gathers for celebration honoring the student body
Recently, Oklahoma City University hosted its annual Campus Leadership Awards, honoring students, student organizations and organization advisors. Several new awards were introduced this year, including New Organization of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, and Student Government Association Leader of the Year. This remarkable moment for students also marked a pivotal moment for members…
OCU announces updates on FAFSA process
Following the delayed roll out of student information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, educational institutions nationwide have received an influx of applications. The Oklahoma City University Financial Aid Office reports that it has received many completed FAFSA applications from The U.S. Department of Education. OCU Financial Aid Office has started integrating the…
Revealing Oscar Wilde’s Trials: See Gross Indecency on Stage
Explore Oscar Wilde’s journey through the interesting play Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. From Apr. 11 to Apr. 14, 2024, this show will take place in the OCU Bass School of Music’s Black Box Theatre. This moving performance will force you to think about living in an era where it was considered…
Audiences travel back in time with “She Stoops to Conquer”
This past weekend, audiences got to enjoy a delightful world of wit, charm, and hilarity in the production of She Stoops to Conquer presented by the OCU School of Theatre. Under the direction of D. Lance Marsh, the show featured OCU’s incredibly talented theatre students in this rendition of Oliver Smith’s classic comedy. The play…
SGA President and Vice President Decided by GPA
After over an hour of deliberating, the next Student Government Association President and Vice President have seemingly been decided, even before candidate information became public. The big issue of the Mar. 28 SGA student senate meeting was how to navigate a massive problem: two student’s unmet GPA requirements. The GPA requirement for all SGA members…
Spring fun in the Oklahoma Sun
When someone says spring in Oklahoma, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Looking beyond allergy season and swatting past the new batch of bugs, there is a promise of new adventure in the air. When it comes to campus life, there are many entertaining activities just around the corner, utilizing the warmer…
Editorial: Need for transparent communication grows
Transparency is commonly lacking across the campus of Oklahoma City University, especially regarding campus safety and administration addressing those matters. Recently, OCU was featured in the news after a break-in on campus, yet no mention of the event was made to students. However, greater than the lack of communication is the lack of action taken…
Assault charges filed after man breaks into OCU dorm
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,…
Reflection on Megan Hornbeek Allen: Going from Full-Time to Part-Time.
From embracing and welcoming new students before attending their matriculation to wishing students the best of luck as they prepare to attend commencement, Megan Hornbeek Allen, who works in alumni engagement, has experienced it all and embraced every moment. Hornbeek Allen has worked in the Oklahoma City University Office of Alumni Engagement and Advancement since…
Laugh Along with She Stoops to Conquer
Prepare for an evening full of laughter with the amazing upcoming comedy She Stoops to Conquer which will be showing at Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center’s Burg Theatre. The show is a timeless comedy that promises to fill the room with laughter, misunderstandings and delightful twists. Set in the countryside of 18th century England, this classic…
Inside the award-winning OCU Dance School
The Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is renowned throughout the country, consistently being one of the best-ranked dance programs in America, but what is behind the success of the dance program? Artistic Director Tiffany van der Merwe and Executive Director Melanie Shelley attributed this continued success to several things,…
