Managing Editor Hi Stars! I can’t believe we are already halfway through our fall semester! The Campus has been thrilled to create exciting stories for the OCU community to read and share. Our main goal has been expanding our social media presence, and our unique social media team has been working tirelessly to bring The…
A Letter From the New Managing Editor and Editor-In-Chief
Managing Editor Welcome back, Stars! As the new school year begins, I am excited to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Kyah Alexander, and I will be the Managing Editor for the campus newspaper this year! A little about me: I am a junior double majoring in Political Science and Mass Communications…
Editorial: Burnout, Finals and Summer
One thing OCU students are unfortunately well acquainted with is burnout, which will not be helped in these final two weeks as we begin to wrap up this semester. As outgoing seniors begin to prepare for their lives in the “real world” and returning students prepare to embark on countless summer adventures, remember to take…
Final thoughts before passing the torch
As I reflect on my time working for The Campus, two words come to mind: change and growth. When I joined the paper during my freshman year, we were still struggling with the effects of Covid-19, the barely beating heart of the paper was kept from flatlining by our former Editor-in-Chief Blake Uhlig, who regularly…
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…
Editorial: OCU is defined by its close community
The campus community that Oklahoma City University has is unique and is spurred on by two main factors: the small size of the school and students supporting students. Between performance majors that allow students to showcase their talents through productions, the twenty-two different sports the university offers, the countless clubs and student organizations that allow…
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…
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…
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.
Editorial: Health and safety must be a university priority
Our university culture must be one that fosters transparency and dialogue on these difficult subjects.
Editorial: We must be involved in student government
Students must be involved in the democratic process at our university. We need students that are passionate about our university and improving our campus to represent us in the student senate.
Editorial: A welcomed break may bring an unwelcomed virus
This break was something that we all needed. We ask that the campus community remains cautious.
Editorial: The Ukraine conflict reveals flaws in media consumption
The media must not be used as a weapon of war. We call on the university community to exercise caution when consuming information.
Editorial: Celebrate the history of Alumnae with us this month
We should be proud of the history of our alumnae. Women have the right to make history.
Editorial: We must improve our infrastructure
The university has a number of infrastructure-related problems. We call the university to address these problems.
Editorial: Our data must be secure
Student Publications reflects on the importance of our digital footprint.
Editorial: Educators must be valued
Student Publications calls for systematic change in the education system.
Editorial: We need to stop dehumanizing the homeless
Student Publications calls on the campus community to build a foundation of progress.
Editorial: Student involvement in the provost search is essential
It is essential that the values of the student body are reflected in campus leadership.
Only together can we end COVID-19
Covid-19 remains a major problem at OCU. Student Publications calls on students to follow university guidelines.
Editorial: Stand with us on Human Rights Day
Student Publications serves with the belief that human rights are universal
Editorial: Domestic Violence Awareness Month is over. The pain is not.
The victims of these crimes are not numbers – they are people
Editorial: A free press is still important – National Newspaper Week
This National Newspaper Week we reflect on the importance of a free press.
Editorial: To surviving a year without precedent
The editors at Student Publications wanted to thank the campus community for making it through and unprecedented year.
