Women’s History Month has roots in America’s Women’s Suffrage Movement and serves as a time to honor women’s accomplishments and consider the history of women’s rights. The 19th century saw a rise in the movement, defined by powerful support for the right to vote. On March 8, 1857, a group of women from textile factories…
Dance School Offers Diverse Learning Opportunities
When most people think of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, some of the first things that might come to mind is the amazing performances or the fact the school is known as a “Rockette Factory”. Everyone thinks of the incredible performance program, and how at just about any professional show you…
FAFSA adjustments aim to make process simpler
In recent months, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website has undergone significant modifications, aiming to enhance accessibility and make the application process run smoothly for students. These changes on the website came after “The FAFSA Simplification Act” was passed by Congress in 2022, introducing changes to the application process to simplify and…
Behind the Scenes of Move!
Just before spring break, the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment produced their annual spring show Move! Dance For the World of Entertainment. Typically, what people enjoy most about the dance show is the incredible and talented dancers that bring the stage to life with the vision of the choreographers. However, there is…
2023-24 Hoops Season in Review
The season has come and gone for the Oklahoma City University Men’s basketball team. The Stars finished with a 10-18 record while tallying an 8-14 record within Sooner Athletic Conference play. Coach Mark Berokoff’s squad finished just one game away of the last qualifying spot for a trip to the SAC postseason tournament. Yet the…
From Poles to Possibilities: A Patriotic Campus
What is more of an eyesore than an empty flagpole? Every day I walk past the lone flagpole in front of the Gold Star Memorial Building to go to class. As I walk past that flagpole, it reminds me of when I became an Eagle Scout and the number of flag ceremonies I took part…
Reflections on Local Attacks on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
In recent years, Oklahoma, like many other states, has seen unprecedented incursions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by government leaders. This comes after several opponents of DEI sparked claims that public school curricula are divisive and discriminatory. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order banning public funds from…
Why I Love My Sorority
When I first decided to come to Oklahoma City University, I did a lot of research on activities I could possibly get involved with. That research was tough for a while as I suffer from social anxiety, so it was very difficult for me to see myself truly getting involved with a lot of things…
Poverty in America: Awareness Matters
Poverty is right up there with abortion, gun laws, legalization of drugs, climate change, COVID-19 recovery, human rights, international agreements and so much more. Who caused it? Who is controlling, feeding into, or profiting from it? Who is most affected? Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty: By America, came to Oklahoma City University this past year…
Are OCU athletics starting to lose their edge?
Oklahoma City University boasts about being the “Home of Champions” holding 73 national titles, 3 NAIA Learfield Cups, several Sooner Athletic Conference Championships and a streak of at least one national championship won for the past twenty-eight years. These 73 titles raise OCU above not only their thirty-six Oklahoma peers, with the closest school in…
The good, the bad, the OCU dining services
Oklahoma City University’s Dining Services, like most parts of our campus community, seem to be making improvements for inclusivity, with dietary restrictions being a major focus for the Dining Services in the past few years. Throughout my three years at OCU, I’ve seen Kitchen 1904 opened and embraced by students and faculty, the change from…
Staying in control at “over committed university”
Mental, physical, and emotional health is an extremely important aspect to thriving, not only as a student but as a person, so as the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year begins, remember to prioritize yourself. Oklahoma City University holds the true but not so endearing nickname of “Over Committed University,” which can be seen…
Why I love living in Walker Hall (as an RA)
Walker Hall, the notorious, main first-year dorm, is renowned around campus as a sucky but necessary part of coming to OCU. Almost every first-year student lives in Walker and becomes acquainted with its quirks – including its sad excuse for a laundry room and often out of order elevators. Yet, I chose, as an upper-class…
Change Your Diet, Feel Good
As an athlete, along with getting older, I have learned through the years the importance of diet. Your diet correlates directly with how you feel and how you perform. However, whether you’re an athlete or not, diet will influence your mood, sleep and energy. If you’re an athlete who wants to get bigger and stronger…
Inside the Diary of an OCU Golfer
Dear Diary, Early morning workouts kickstart the day – the stretch, the run, the lift – they awaken me, priming me for whatever comes next. After workouts, I go to class. Balancing golf and academics remains a daily challenge. The struggle between the golf course and homework persists, yet I’m getting the hang of managing…
Harmonious Notes Fill the Night: Wind Ensemble/Wind Philharmonic Concert
The lovely music of the Wind Ensemble and Wind Philharmonic will soon fill Oklahoma City Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, 7777 S. May Ave. This event, expected to begin at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, will be a fascinating experience for music lovers and students alike. The rich, warm tones will be heard throughout the hall,…
April Activities: Best On Campus Events This Month
Check out these awesome upcoming events! Saturday 4/8: ODEI Volunteer Project Monday 4/10: OCU Easter Celebration Tuesday 4/11: Jewish American Celebration Wednesday 4/12: Campus Leadership Awards Thursday 4/13: DARE to Grow Multicultural Night Saturday 4/15: Student Leadership Summit Thursday 4/20: SAC Summer Send Off Friday 4/21: Blue Key Honor Society Spring Sing Saturday 4/22: OKConnect…
“Educational, Informative, and Simply Fun”: Black History Month 2023
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…
Better passwords provide better protection!
It’s the fourth week of the Oklahoma City University Cyber Security Awareness Month! Just like in the physical world around us, the OCU IT unit urges us all to be even more aware of our surroundings online. In the world of cybercrime, black-hatted crooks are always after sensitive data like passwords and account login credentials. …
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.
Editorial: A message to our new student government
We ask our new government to fulfill its duties to the best of its ability to make our campus better.
Q&A: Powell shares his love of OCU
Powell served as the SGA president for the 2021-2022 year. Reid Powell is set to graduate this May, with a B.A. in Political Science.
Q&A: Get to know BreAuna Shaw the new SGA President
BreAuna Shaw was just elected SGA President. She shares her goals and a view into her life.
Q&A: Get to know Amanda Gonzalez the new SGA VP
Amanda Gonzalez was just elected SGA vice president. She recounts her experiences at OCU.