Oklahoma City University hosted the Back-to-School Bash on August 22, welcoming back the student body. The Student Activities Council, or SAC, organized a fun-filled evening to help students acclimate to being on campus. Attendees visited over 50 booths set up by student organizations, departments, and off-campus employers. Festive, free attractions such as Nine Square, human…
An Artistic Exhibit Of Expertise And Extravagance
“Pull-yourself-together! What will you do? Is this a question? You will show him you remember that he is Mr. Incredible and remind him who you are.” Ah yes, we all remember watching the infamous Edna Mode on the big screen: running around in her mansion with her signature bangs and glasses. This character is not…
Book Banning: Illuminating the Dark Side of the Library
Book banning occurs when certain literary pieces are labeled as being “too controversial” for readers, thus causing them to be pulled from the shelves of public schools, libraries, and even prisons. While these bans are not official, they often serve to greatly restrict access to stories and information. In recent years, the number of books…
OCU tabs new Interim Provost and VP of Academic Affairs
President Kenneth Evans announced the selection of Dr. Thomas J. Gamble as InterimProvost and Vice President of Academic Affairs on July 26, 2024. Gamble assumed his new position as the university’s top academic official on July 28, 2024 The appointment follows the departure of Dr. Michelle Kiec who served as Provost andVice President of Academic…
A New Chapter Unfolds: SGA’s Retreat Prepares for 2024-25 School Year
As a new school year begins, students and the Student Government Association hit the ground running on the Oklahoma City University campus. The SGA leaders are wasting no time gaining positive momentum. The SGA of OCU held its annual retreat on Aug. 26 and invited the student body to attend to hear their ideas for…
First Mainstage Musical Of The Year: Footloose
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music will open its 2024-2025 season with the inaugural mainstage production of Footloose, slated to perform in the Kirkpatrick Theater from Sep. 27-29. The 1998 musical, a stage adaptation of the beloved 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon, tells the story of the fictional small town of Beaumont. The town’s…
OCU Esports: A Successful and Inclusive Championship Community
Main tank, counter dive, death ball, hit-scan, and full hold. These terms may appear to be nonsensical jargon for someone who does not play Overwatch 2 or hasn’t won an Esports national championship. This verbiage for the Oklahoma City University Esports team is the common tongue, as the Stars took home last year’s national championship…
Local Students Gain Hope From Controversy In Bangladesh
In early August of this year, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, a South Asian country, witnessed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule ending with her resignation and fleeing the country. This was the climactic end of a yearlong student-led protest across Bangladesh that illuminated the need for change. Protests started after the Supreme Court changed…
From OKC To Paris: Alum Competes In 2024 Olympics
PARIS, France – Zouhair Talbi, a former track star from Oklahoma City University, made his Olympic debut in the Men’s Marathon at the 2024 Paris Games, finishing 34th overall in a field of world-class competitors. In his career at OCU, Talbi became a two-time NAIA men’s cross country athlete of the year, NAIA indoor men’s…
What makes OCU so special anyways?
OCU is a special school containing hundreds of special individuals. Growing up in two college towns led me to believe that the college experience was just partying and blowing off class, but OCU contains a different breed of student. The small community feel and dedicated student population create a unique atmosphere, with a mix of…
