Super Bowl LIX was a game filled with power and determination, as the Philadelphia Eagles won the 59th Super Bowl. Philadelphia Eagles overwhelmed the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22. This win marks the Eagles’ second Lombardi Trophy. The first time they won a Super Bowl was in 2018. The Kansas City Chiefs…
The Perfect Snow Day: A Blend of Fun, Comfort, and Warmth
OCU Student, Wachipi Hanelryck and her friends enjoying the snow day (Photo/Wachipi Hanelryck) When snow blankets the campus in a blanket layer of white, students embrace the rare opportunity for a perfect snow day filled with laughter, comfort, and a touch of nostalgia. A snow day offers the ideal mix of outdoor adventure and indoor…
Professor James Cooper’s Best Selling Debut: Moonlit Massacre
Book Cover of Professor James Cooper Debut Novel, Moonlit Massacre. (Photo,MediaOCU/Angel Bell) Oklahoma has a long and rich history of storytelling, with authors like Tulsa native S.E. Hinton, best known for The Outsiders or Oklahoma City native Ralph Ellison, whose novel Invisible Man was included in Time magazine’s list of 100 Best English-Language Novels from…
Spring Forward: Your Guide to a Successful Semster
Now that classes have started, Oklahoma City University students have been easing back into the swing of things here on campus. Beginning a new semester of classes can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating. Whether it’s their first semester at OCU or their last, this guide is designed to help students shine like…
The Spirit of Denny: A Rooster, A Legacy, and the Heart of OCU Baseball
Baseball is a game of tradition, of heart, of moments that transcend the diamond. At Oklahoma City University, one such moment took the shape of a rooster—a bird that, by some twist of fate, became a living embodiment of a coach who left an indelible mark on the program. Coach Denny Crabaugh was more than…
Touring High Schools and Performing at OkMEA: A Wind Ensemble’s Journey
Dr. Matthew Mailman, Professor of Conducting at Wanda L. Bass School of Music: “Celebrates 30th OCU Season The Oklahoma City University Wind Ensemble recently completed an exhilarating tour across northwest Arkansas, capped off by a stunning performance at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) convention in Tulsa. In just four days, the ensemble played seven…
Faculty and Students Join Forces for King Lear
OCU’s School of Theater will usher in their spring season with a production of Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear, featuring two OCU faculty in prominent roles. Professor Bill Langan will be portraying the titular character, an aged King of Britain whose political machinations divide his kingdom and family, while Professor Hal Kohlman is featured as the…
Camp OCU: Homecoming Celebrates Inclusivity and Community
Coming right around the corner is one of the biggest events of the year: Homecoming! Homecoming is the time of the semester when everyone gets to come together for some fun campus rivalries boosted by the lipsync battle and service. “Every year will look a little different due to having different people on the Executive…
Hurricane Diane A Powerful Performance with Deep Meaning
At the Oklahoma City University School of Theatre, an incredible theatrical performance of Hurricane Diane took place from November 7th through the 10th. Written by Madeline George and directed by Ariel Celeste, this unique and imaginative show amazed audiences with a wonderful mix of humor, creativity and an important message about climate change. The performance…
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Brings Interactive Comedy to OCU
Oklahoma City University STRIPPED recently closed its fall production of the musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood in the Petree Auditorium. OCU STRIPPED, a student-run theater company, presented the 1985 musical on November 1st and 2nd. Drood is based on Charles Dickens’s unfinished novel of the same name, and the story is full of vibrant…
