The recent local elections in Oklahoma City have highlighted changes in the local political landscape. Citizens have seen key positions filled across the city. The results reflect the choices of the electorate and set the stage for the immediate future of Oklahoma City governance. The results of these most recent elections indicate a broad and…
Celebrating Black History: Performing and Visual Arts Expo (PAVE).
This past month, OCU’s Black Student Association joined forces with OCU dancers to put on the first, hopefully many, Performing and Visual Arts Expo (PAVE). PAVE was a new event BSA hosted celebrating art created by African Americans and people of color. According to BSA VP of Programming Michael Scott, OCU has a population of…
Turning Point OCU: Fostering Dialogue or Dividing the Campus?
OCU Turning Point USA Members at a chapter meeting (Instagram/tpusa_okcu) Turning Point USA, a national nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative views on high school, college, and university campuses, has officially established a chapter at Oklahoma City University. Turning Point USA is a national organization with chapters across college campuses nationwide. According to its website,…
Retro Reels with Dane Rattan: The Maltese Falcon
Scene from The Maltese Falcon. (Photo/Warner Bros.) Hello, and welcome to the first of hopefully many Retro Reels. A film review column where I’m going to take a look at films of old and obscure, the forgotten and the weird. And to start off this film review column, I’m going to talk about books. The…
HONOR SONG By Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds
Display of HONOR SONG at OKCMOA. (Photo/Nadia Tallroth) The First American artist, Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds created HONOR SONG, a striking exhibit showcased throughout the Oklahoma City Contemporary Museum of Art. Running from February 20, 2025, to August 4, 2025, his work is open to the public free of charge, offering…
“Light Left On”: Conversations in the Dark
Display of “Light Left On” at OCU Norick Art Center. (Photo/Bryan Cardinale-Powell) “A signal – an invitation – a warning; vacant and possessed. A light left on at night is common but not uncomplicated, like a photograph,” Bryan Cardinale-Powell, Associate Film Professor and Chair at Oklahoma City University describes his work. Currently on display at…
Penelope: A Modern Take on a Timeless Tale
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park debuted their first musical in 41 years. From February 20, 2025, to March 2, 2025, at the Paseo Indoor Theatre, Penelope took the stage, impressing audiences with a performance led by actress Amanda Lee and accompanied by a five-piece band: Dustin Morningstar (piano), Aaron Michael (violin/music director), Joseph Messick (viola),…
A Pivotal Step: Sophomores Select Their Dance Tracks at Ann Lacy School of Dance
As the spring dance show picked up momentum, the sophomores at the Ann Lacy School of Dance found themselves at a pivotal moment in their careers: choosing their dance tracks. These tracks will determine the direction of their academic focus, and they are currently being decided by the deans and faculty of the school. All…
The Scarab Returns: Sigma Tau Delta Publication coming this Semester
An anthology of creative works published by Sigma Tau Delta is making a comeback this semester. The Scarab is a compilation of student-submitted pieces ranging from poetry, essays, and short stories to photographs, art, and film. The long-running journal gets its title from Oklahoma City University’s original mascot, the scarab beetle. The return of The…
A Weekend of Action in OKC: Parades and Protests
Students, Staff, and Faculty at the annual MLK Parade (Photo/OklahomaCityUniversity) Saturday, February 1st, began a weekend of protests across Oklahoma City. The weekend opened with the MLK parade, a march meant to inspire in memory of civil rights leader, workers’ rights advocate and peace activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The street was blocked off…
