Facebook recently added new options for responses to posts. I created a guide for students to reference when choosing their reaction.
Columnist discusses benefits of random acts of kindness
Matthew 6:4 reads, “Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”
Mississippi Grind strikes critic as ‘not incredibly memorable’
Mississippi Grind lets you observe the highs and lows of the addiction, but, in the end, the film itself does not stand out in any special way.
Editor encourages use of counseling services
There is nothing redeemable about the loss of a young life, but this is a wake-up call that there may be people around us who are suffering and need our support.
Officials urged to address parking concerns
Parking will always be an issue on any college campus. Either there is not enough, the spaces are too small or the prices are too high.
Barbie’s new body is a ‘good thing’
Yes, Barbie’s new body types may make little girls start asking questions about why every Barbie’s body isn’t the same, but this is vital in teaching little girls to realize that not every person’s body is the same in real life.
Is there no “I” in love?
I started thinking about the difference between “love you” and “I love you” and wondered if one was better than the other.
10 potential Supreme Court appointments
Because Justice Scalia passed, President Obama has the opportunity to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice. Here are 10 predictions of candidates he may choose.
Editors urge students to respect university property
We can agree we pay a lot of money to OCU. There is one thing students can do to prevent officials from being forced to waste our money.
Columnist encourages students to consider living alone
I’ve lived on my own for almost a year, but I am starting to wonder if it is time for me to return to having roommates.
Editor comments on Cokesbury security
A recent theft raises the festering concern of security in Cokesbury Court apartments. An editor provides his comments and advice on the matter.
Series scratches ‘nation’s newest, biggest itch’
The best documentaries highlight an aspect of life that most audiences haven’t seen before. Making a Murderer scratches an itch that we didn’t know was there.
Editor shares domestic violence experience
I was the one out of four women that have been a victim of domestic violence.
‘Hotline Bling’ rewrite to bring awareness to healthy relationships
In order to help bring awareness to healthy relationships, I offer this interpretation of the misogynistic messages of Hotline Bling.
Advice for students on academic probation
I was on academic probation because I had a grade point average lower than 2.0. I screwed up.
Accountability needed in SGA appropriations process
There is an apparent lack of respect between student organizations and Student Senate where appropriations are concerned.
Editor reflects on results of Iowa Caucus
Iowa is a state that doesn’t get much attention three out of every four years, but in election years all political eyes turn to Iowa.
Editor remembers fraternity brother’s legacy
What made George’s legacy so meaningful is not what he did but how he did it, with hard work, dedication and compassion.
Finding a positive view of Islam
It’s insane how hard it is to find media that shows Islam in a positive light.
Tribute to Alan Rickman: 8 films that aren’t Harry Potter
As tribute to the great man Alan Rickman, we should appreciate eight of his movies that aren’t Harry Potter.
‘Fat’ is not a bad word
The word ‘fat’ wasn’t always an insult, and yet people skirt around the word.
Voter registration explained in 3 steps
If you own a TV or computer, or have eyes and ears, you probably know that election season is upon is.
Critic finds film ‘hilarious’
A movie like Major League goes beyond the traditional baseball story and delves into these little intricacies gives fans of the genre a little breath of fresh air, and makes you wonder why more sport films don’t follow its example.
Columnist discusses online dating
Finding your significant other is no longer as simple as an encounter at a sporting event or a run in at the grocery store. Technology has changed the way we date.
Editor comments on increasing scam emails
The student email system recently became the target of a series of scam emails. These messages, claiming to come from internal webmail service, ask the receiver to “verify your account information” or “update your webmail account.”
Critic finds lead’s performance ‘desperate for an Oscar’
For anyone who needs a reminder of how easy this generation has it, look no further than The Revenant.
