Like a train wreck, the opening weeks of the Oklahoma legislative session often cause me to stare even as I cringe, unable to tear my eyes away from the spectacle.
Senators urged to pay more attention to funds
Student Senate started the semester with about $30,000 in rolling appropriations.
Editor examines sexual assault prevention techniques
Rape. Scary word, right? My freshman year, I was told to always keep an eye on my drinks, use the buddy system, always walk in well-lit areas, etc.
Editor encourages purchases from local businesses during holidays
Store workers already are filling shelves with glittery trees and oversized reindeer in preparation for the holiday season. Whether students celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Saturnalia, or any combination thereof, they likely need to buy at least one gift this year.
Student Senate error costs law students
Imagine that every campus organization you are involved with disappeared. Most editors on the editorial board are involved in at least three organizations on campus.
Columnist requests safer campus parking for students
Drivers should not be responsible for cars damaged by baseballs. In the Nov. 7 issue of The Campus, an article addressed the issue of baseballs hitting cars in parking lots around the baseball field.
Editor-in-Chief sets goals for publications
I would like to introduce myself as the new editor-in-chief of Student Publications. I am excited to be assuming this role on campus.
Columnist outlines ‘cheap’ ideas for Halloween
Halloween is at No. 2 for people watching, only after being at a beach. It is the one night of the year when it is socially acceptable to point and laugh.
Editor discusses opinions on six pending Oklahoma state questions
Voters will make more than one important decision in the upcoming election. In addition to determining the next president, Oklahomans will vote on six state questions on the November ballot.
Editors encourage involvement in Homecoming festivities
Homecoming is continuing with several events happening this weekend in which students, staff and alumni may get involved.
Editor outlines voting laws, rights for campus community members
As Election Day draws closer, it is important that students know their rights at the ballot box and are aware of how to vote if they are unable to make it to their polling location on Election Day.
Editor encourages students to vote absentee
Voter registration deadlines have passed in most states, but there still is time for registered voters to request an absentee ballot.
Columnist analyzes presidential debate meme use social media
If you’re a social media addict like me, it’s likely that you’ve seen the debate memes, or, as I fondly refer to them, “the gifs that keep on giving.”
Dunham’s ‘bland’ film bores, disappoints critic
By Amanda Ack, Columnist Lena Dunham must hate her life. That’s the only reason I can come up with for the overwhelming ennui that characterizes her body of work—particularly her latest endeavor, Nobody Walks. Like Tiny Furniture and HBO’s Girls, it’s a standard Dunham original: bland, selfish people doing bland, selfish things, with no sense…
Columnist evaluates parking
By Mary Larsh, Columnist My brother almost flunked out of kindergarten. He could read at a third-grade level. He was a whiz at math. He never ate paste or terrorized his classmates, but he failed mazes. He could find the end of the maze, but his pencil kept running over the boundaries—sometimes several of them…
Letter to the editors from university president
Dear Students, I want to share some additional information and insights regarding the incident that took place on September 23 that caused our campus to briefly go on lockdown. By now, you are aware a shooting occurred about seven blocks away and the suspect fled toward campus, was apprehended, and taken into police custody. During…
Editors encourage notification system expansion
By The Editors A campuswide emergency sparked concerns about informing the campus community during safety threats. Oklahoma City police officers arrested a man involved in a shooting during a Sept. 23 lockdown. Officials responded to the event by promoting a five-year-old alert service that could prevent safety risks. They are encouraging students to sigh up…
Writer questions authenticity of presidential candidate
I’ve got to hand it to my Republican friends. Your boy Mitt was on fire Oct. 3 at the presidential debates.
Writer encourages giving back
By Mary Larsh, Columnist I love shopping. I admit to a giddy rush of pleasure when free Victoria’s Secret coupons show up in the mail. After four years at OCU, I have accumulated quite a pile of indispensible items. However, a problem arises when I pack up to return to Pennsylvania in May. I have…
Critic evaluates skill of ‘Arbitrage’ director
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Arbitrage is supposed to be a thriller, but it just doesn’t thrill. At first glance, it’s got all the necessary components: a twisting plot, an uneasy score, high emotions, and low-down deeds. Unfortunately, what it doesn’t have is a heart. An exhausted-looking Richard Gere stars as “Robert Miller,” a wealthy…
Editor analyzes context of ‘Newsweek’ controversy
Newsweek published a provocative story Sept. 17 about the “MUSLIM RAGE” that is plaguing the Middle East.
Editors request quicker response in emergency
By The Editors Oklahoma City police officers detained a man during a campuswide lockdown Sunday afternoon. He was arrested for being involved in a shooting, according to Oklahoma City Police’s Public Information Office. The man fled the shooting, near Westview Apartments, 1601 N.W. 30th St., and ran toward the university. Oklahoma City Police pursued the…
Critic discusses value of ‘delightfully creepy’ horror film
The Cabin in the Woods is awesome. There really is no better word to describe it.
Writer evaluates Student Government Association’s affairs
By now, everyone is well aware that the Student Senate meeting last week was basically an episode of All My Children.
Editors criticize student senators’ actions
Student Publications reviewed proper procedure last week to determine student senators violated their bylaws during an impeachment trial against Emma Velez, former Student Government Association president.
Critic discusses lack of appeal in film
Mirror Mirror is a key example of what I like to call a kitchen sink movie: it’s got just about everything you could possibly imagine, and then some.
