What is outside, on the quad, has food, creates special moments and gives you the taste of summer? OCU events allow all students and members of the university community the chance to step outside their major or field and broaden their perspectives. The past few events such as the Coca-cola Throwback Tour, Miracle Marathon Food…
Editorial: Burnout, Finals and Summer
One thing OCU students are unfortunately well acquainted with is burnout, which will not be helped in these final two weeks as we begin to wrap up this semester. As outgoing seniors begin to prepare for their lives in the “real world” and returning students prepare to embark on countless summer adventures, remember to take…
University names new Chief Human Resources Officers
Oklahoma City University has appointed Blythe Benson as the university’s new Chief Human Resources Officer. Benson had served as the interim head of the OCU Human Resources office since December. Benson, a familiar face at OCU since 2007, has been vital to the university’s Human Resources department. Initially, she served as a compensation and benefits…
Need new ideas for summer plans?
When hustling through the last few weeks of school, a person typically reaches summer with two different mindsets. From one point of view, there is a full-stop mindset stemming from those late nights in the library. Coming from being hunched over a computer screen trying to re-read a sentence. The more you read it, the…
OCU Softball Finishes Regular Season Strong, Notches Historical Home Record
The OCU softball team wrapped their Sooner Athletic Conference home schedule up in historic fashion. Coach Phil McSpadden’s team went undefeated (22-0) inside Ann Lacy Stadium for the first time since 2017. Peculiarly enough, the last time the Stars went undefeated at home, they went on to win the NAIA national championship. The Stars are…
Students spark a historical moment in university finals week procedures
In recent months, student government leaders at Oklahoma City University have reached a remarkable milestone for the student body. Following a nearly two-year commitment spanning over two administrations, the OCU Student Government Association has partnered with several faculty to deliver students a much-needed break before Finals Week. The newly established Inquiry Day will take effect…
Final thoughts before passing the torch
As I reflect on my time working for The Campus, two words come to mind: change and growth. When I joined the paper during my freshman year, we were still struggling with the effects of Covid-19, the barely beating heart of the paper was kept from flatlining by our former Editor-in-Chief Blake Uhlig, who regularly…
Women’s and Men’s Spring 2024 Golf Season Refresher
Oklahoma City University’s men’s and women’s golf teams are in the thick of their Spring schedules and nearing the finish line. Both teams will see their regular season start to wrap up towards the end of April–with both teams concluding their regular season play this week, the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament in Newton, KS, awaits…
Anna Davis named the new CFO and Vice-President for Finance and Business Operations.
Last semester, former Chief Financial Officer Kevan Buck left his position at Oklahoma City University to pursue a new employment opportunity. Anna Davis was named the interim chief financial officer in December. After a nationwide search, Davis has been named the new Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President for Finance and Business Operations. Davis was hired…
Campus community gathers for celebration honoring the student body
Recently, Oklahoma City University hosted its annual Campus Leadership Awards, honoring students, student organizations and organization advisors. Several new awards were introduced this year, including New Organization of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, and Student Government Association Leader of the Year. This remarkable moment for students also marked a pivotal moment for members…
