Desserts by Marshelle, a locally-owned baking and catering business, has begun to stock some of the shelves of Alvin’s supermarket with desserts for all, including gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and many more dietary-restricted-friendly desserts.
Campus lights
Jimena Martinez, an accounting and economics major, enjoys some of the Christmas lights in front of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building Dec. 9, 2022. The campus was lit up for the holidays at the end of the fall semester.
Speech and Debate team name Anthony Woodall new coach
The OCU Speech and Debate team has introduced their new coach, Anthony “Ant” Woodall, as of late November and the abrupt departure of their old coach. “I was caught off guard by how suddenly the change came, but I did know it was coming,” sophomore member of the team Jackson Barnes said. “I was both…
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…
Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ reveals cast’s talent
From February 17-19, OCU Opera and Musical Theatre performed their first spring mainstage opera, “The Magic Flute” directed by Cynthia Stokes. The opera is by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from a libretto, a book of texts to be sung for a performance, by Emanuel Schikaneder. The show premiered on 30 September 1791, just two months before…
Fine Arts plans full spring performance schedule
OCU is a university where the arts can be found almost anywhere at any time, with over 10 concerts, not to mention over 10 productions, all happening in the past semester.
The upcoming semester has no plans of slowing down with over eight concerts, 10 theatre productions, a dance production, as well as events planned for specific musicians and art exhibits in the Norick Art Center.
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.
Star Dance Company to debut Holiday Spectacular
The Oklahoma City University Holiday Spectacular dance show will be the inaugural performance for the newly forged Star Dance Company of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Entertainment. Performances will occur Dec. 8-11, with performances on the 8th, 9th, and 10th happening at 8 p.m., and performances happening on the 10th and 11th…
43rd Vespers set for two weekend performances
On Dec. 9 and 10, OCU’s Wanda L. Bass School of Music will combine more than 250 choral singers and instrumentalists for the 43rd annual Christmas Vespers concert. The Friday performance will begin at 8 p.m. in Oklahoma City First Presbyterian Church, 1001 NW 25th Street. The Saturday performance is a 4 p.m. matinee. Tickets…
‘Monsters’ is ‘biggest, wildest, most exciting’
From Dec. 8-11, OCU Theatre will continue their Mainstage season with “She Kills Monsters.” The 8th through the 10th will have performances at 8 p.m. and the 10th and 11th will have matinee performances at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for the performances for $15 at www.okcu.edu/tickets or at (405) 208-5227. The play is a…
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.
Campus Technology spreads awareness during cybersecurity month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and OCU is spreading awareness through various updates to the OCU information systems including safe attachments, safe links, Cloudflare, and sensitivity labels as well as sending out a plethora of announcements informing students how they can make safer online choices.
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.
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…
New programs, courses boost fall enrollment 12%
New student enrollment at Oklahoma City University grew significantly this year, having a 12% increase compared to last year’s numbers, produced by the new curriculum, online courses, and hybrid recruitment methods.
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.
OCU Miracle Marathon raises 18,000 dollars
The marathon was themed around dance. The primary goal of the event was to raise money to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
OCU SGA works on diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives
SGA released a list of DEI initiatives last semester. These initiatives were developed by SGA with student collaboration.
Powwow and land Acknowledgement shed light on native roots
This year’s Spring Powwow occurred while the university works on the implementation of an official land acknowledgment.
Golf teams wrap up seasons, set eyes on championships
The women’s golf team has qualified for nationals. The Men’s golf team still has a chance to make nationals
Film Department hosted their first Wide Open Experimental Film Festival
The festival took place at the Rodeo Cinema on Film Row. It featured 63 short films from 20 countries selected from over 2,500 submissions.
Editorial: Graduating class leaves its mark at OCU
We hope that every graduate moves on into their next phase of life with the same determination they applied obtaining their degree at OCU.
University calls community to donate for giving day
Oklahoma City University is asking alumni, parents, students, and partners to donate on April 28 for the Annual True Blue OCU Giving Day.
Chapel needs repairs, seniors asked to help
The Bishop Angie W. Smith Chapel has been a prominent feature on the Oklahoma City University campus since its dedication in 1968. Designed by the architect Pietro Belluschi, the chapel features a unique design and has hosted many weddings, chapel services, and even the inaugurations of university presidents. One of the chapel’s most notable features…
Oklahoma City University 2022 Spring Powwow
Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma hosted the annual Spring Powwow on April 16 in in the Freede Wellness Center.
School of Music Wraps up Mainstage Season with “In The Heights”
The Wanda Bass School of Music will be presenting their Mainstage season closer “In The Heights” from April 22 to 24 at the Kirkpatrick Auditorium. Luis Salgado directed the show with music director Matthew Mailman. The April 22 and 23 shows begin at 8 p.m., and the April 24 show begins at 3 p.m. Tickets…
