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.
Editorial: OCU’s future was female, but what about now?
Three years ago, Student Publications put out a print issue declaring “OCU’s future is female!” Three years later, each of those women in those positions have been filled by men. What should OCU do moving forward?
Editorial: Our wish list for the new university president
The editorial board writes down some of their ideas for the new university president, such as improved communication, diversity and inclusion efforts and switching OCU to renewable energy.
Editorial: Why students should pay attention to SGA
Editors urge students to get invested in Student Government Association.
No education without representation
The editorial board discuss the lack of student and staff representation on the Presidential Search Committee.
Editorial: Editors reflect on a year of OCU’s COVID policies
The editors look back on OCU’s COVID-19 policies to see what went right and what went wrong.
Editorial: Editors urge OCU to improve communication with students
The editorial board encourages the university to improve communication with students, especially during times of crisis