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Kayla McKenna, mass communications senior, puts finishing touches on her sorority’s spirit structure for homecoming on Oct. 27 on the quad. Photo: Elina Moon
Students admire the homecoming spirit structures on Oct. 27 on the quad. Photo: Elina Moon
Alpha Chi Omega performs their themed cheer at homecoming kickoff on Oct. 26th on the quad. Photo:Hannah Rogers
OCU Pom Squad performs at the homecoming kickoff on Oct. 26th on the quad. Photo credit: Hannah Rogers
Chartwells keeps historic name of Alvin’s Café
Alvin’s Café was named after Alvin Naifeh, a former OCU student and employee.
Student senators pass budget at emergency meeting
The Student Government Association budget was approved last week after a constitutional violation.
13 OCU-inspired scary short stories
Everybody knows some typical Halloween tales. The following short stories don’t involve monsters or graveyards, but I’d argue that they are just as scary.
SGA hosts Prexie meeting with ‘unsuccessful’ attendance
Representatives from five of the 80 campus student organizations attended Student Government Association’s first Prexie Club meeting Sept. 29.
SAC increased budget means more activities for students
Student Activities Council has received an increased budget for the semester. This increase in their budget enables them to put more money toward more events.
11 samples of evidence that prove OCU is freaking weird
I experienced another college campus over the weekend and realized all the details about OCU that I took for granted or assumed were normal.
SGA to promote transparency through public meetings
Student Government Association is working to be more accessible and engage more with students.
Fraternity no longer under investigation
Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity was investigated for hazing after students saw members doing push-ups upon hearing a certain word.
SGA to plan semester goals, focus on previous projects
Student Government Association plans to involve more of the student body in their decisions this academic year.
8 Olympic/OCU parallels
Maybe I just missed everyone, but it seemed like every Olympic event or person somehow related to OCU. Here are a few of the connections I made:
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.
Members of Gamma Phi Beta strike a pose as they complete their Lip Sync routine on Nov. 6 in Abe Lemons Arena. Gamma Phi Beta was one of six organizations that competed in the Lip Sync competition of Homecoming this year. The overall theme of Homecoming is “Unite.” Photo: Ali Wonderly
Men’s basketball team aims to beat expectations
The men’s basketball team looks to exceed projections for the 2015-16 season. The Sooner Athletic Conference preseason men’s basketball poll has OCU slotted to finish sixth in the SAC conference this year.
Students enjoy discounted frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf, 600 N.W. 23rd St., during OCU on Uptown on Nov. 4. The event is one of the Homecoming events and offers discounts at various places in Uptown Oklahoma City. Photo: Donovan Lawson
Basketball coach takes new job ‘day-by-day’
The new men’s basketball coach enjoys big-city living, trying new restaurants, going to concerts with his wife, and watching the Dallas Mavericks. Vinay Patel started at OCU on Oct. 15 by leading the team’s practice. He replaced Dionne Phelps, former head coach, who left Oct. 9 to be assistant coach at Oakland University in Rochester,…
Members of Alpha Chi Omega cheer as Homecoming Kickoff begins on Oct. 29 in the Freede Wellness Center. The competitions begin Nov. 1 with window painting at 1:30 p.m. in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. Photo: Donovan Lawson
Baseball team to celebrate Halloween with special game
The baseball team will have a special game to celebrate Halloween. The team is expanding its annual Halloween game fundraiser this year to include the student body. The team is scheduled to host an inter-squad baseball game at 5 p.m. Saturday at Jim Wade stadium. Players will wear costumes throughout the game and spectators are…
The Full Story: Men’s basketball coach resigns
The men’s basketball team is starting its season without a coach. Head Coach Dionne Phelps announced Oct. 7 he was leaving to be the assistant coach at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. His last day was Oct. 9. “The timing is very poor,” Athletic Director Jim Abbott said. “I’m upset for the team to have…
Sorority rules outlaw fraternity shirts, events
Sorority women are no longer allowed to wear men’s fraternity shirts due to a ruling from the National Panhellenic Conference. “It eliminates half of my T-shirt wardrobe,” said Julie Graff, dance performance senior and Alpha Chi Omega member. “It’s really weird being told what to wear as a senior.” The National Panhellenic Conference is an…
Senators release applications for appointed positions
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor Student Government Association is accepting applications for new officer appointments for the 2015-16 academic year. Chance Johnson, Student Government Association president-elect, will appoint officers to the SGA executive cabinet. Open positions include chief of staff, secretary of public relations, secretary of finance, and secretary of policies and initiatives. All students…
Officials seek students for leadership group
Alumni relations officials are looking for new students to become members of the Blue Tie Ambassadors.
