Whether we’re freshmen or seniors, most of us start the new school year with goals, ambitions and sometimes even more concerns.
Podcast: Muslim prayer service experience
In this podcast I walk you through a Muslim prayer service on campus.
Editors express concern about students affected by prioritization
Class and program cancellations, terminated professors, and budget cuts were a result of the prioritization process, which began in April 2014.
Critic finds film ‘light-hearted, cute and hilarious’
They Came Together may not change the way you look at romantic comedies, but it will at least give you a sense of appreciation when you watch a good one.
Columnist explains the concept of simple living
To live a simple life means to be present and empowered, to make the choice to create a life you love without clutter.
Critic disappointed by Krampus, finds it inconsistent
The film tries to do too much and ends up with a middling movie that doesn’t quite know what its message is.
Editor encourages students to look for support to handle fear
When you are afraid, look to your support system for love, don’t look for hate, and don’t let fear destroy you.
Editors commend the campus community on Relay For Life
Thank you to everyone who made Relay For Life happen: the planning committee, team captains, and those who came out to support the event and display the best of OCU.
Women shave for different reasons, not just for men
What do you think? If you’re a women, do you shave your legs because you feel you have to, or because you like to? Or maybe you don’t shave your legs at all.
Editor comments on women’s basketball season with new coach
I’m not saying Overton is a bad coach or that our players aren’t talented. Maybe Overton and the team just lacked chemistry.
SGA leadership urged to do more in the coming semester
So, Mr. President, remember: Change can be good, but be sure you finish what you started and communicate throughout the process.
Critic finds Boyhood a ‘masterpiece’ by underrated filmmaker ‘
Boyhood captures the essence of what it’s like to grow older. All of our successes, failures, dreams and experiences shape who we are.
Editor calls for end to inflammatory rhetoric toward Muslims
We should not accept intolerant rhetoric that says all Muslims need to be watched any more than we should accept rhetoric that says all Westerners should be blown up.
Columnist advocates for technology use by children
The reality is we are already in an age where technology is ruling everything. I don’t see any problems with allowing children to use technology in moderation.
Editors concerned about continuing changes to housing process
Change is good, but there has been too much change with how students select their rooms. The housing assignment system has changed each of the last three years.
Columnist explains, rejects equal rights for pedophiles
I never thought I would live in a society where people fight for the equal rights of pedophiles.
Deadpool puts a ‘fresh, filthy spin’ on superhero films
This film gives audiences a fresh, filthy and most of all funny new spin on superhero movies.
Editor recounts tornado experience, thanks dead iPod
It’s frustrating when a battery dies, unless it saves your life.
Feminism: In all seriousness
I’m afraid people won’t take me seriously. But there are a lot of reasons why feminism isn’t women shouting about trivial problems.
Editors offer steps for a smooth registration process
Although this system might make things simple, there are some other ways for students to prepare. Here are our suggestions for a smooth enrollment:
Musical March Madness Matchups
It’s March Madness, and there have been a lot of upsets. Sick of letting sports teams determine your success? This hypothetical bracket is for you.
Delicious, glamorous food to get you through midterms
Here are five deliciously hilarious pictures of Meryl Streep, from the Instagram account @tasteofstreep that will use both food and glamour to help you take your mind off of your stress.
Critic applauds Star Wars writers for securing legacy
It’s no surprise that the hype for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens was massive. To everyone’s relief, the film seems to be doing just fine.
Columnist concerned by treatment of women wearing make-up
I have nothing against women who choose not to wear make-up, but there is a fine line between empowerment and condemnation.
Editor approves of Apple’s decision not to help FBI
Sometimes you have to say no, even to the federal government.
Editors question increase in student housing fees
We need a plan to help housing, but maybe this isn’t the best one.
