Sorority members may face a price increase next fall. The sorority houses were built in 1998, but sororities have never received a price increase. Each sorority pays $200 a month, but the proposal would increase it to $500 a month. The proposed price increase began with Lee Hall, former director of first-year experiences and disability…
Sororities gather for Festive Feast
The campus’s four sororities are coming together to give thanks for sisterhood with their annual Festive Feast.
Students reflect on Homecoming 2014
The crowd erupted as the members of Alpha Phi sorority stormed the floor after their name was called as sweepstakes winner.The sorority took home the Homecoming sweepstakes championship Nov. 9. The award ceremony took place at 7 p.m. in Abe Lemons Arena in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
Homecoming 2014: Lip Sync videos available online
The OCU Homecoming committee captured video of all eight lip sync performances from this year’s competition.The videos can be viewed online at the OCU Homecoming YouTube page.
Alpha Phi wins homecoming sweepstakes
The Alpha Phi sorority took home the overall sweepstakes award for the Homecoming 2014 competition.
2014 Homecoming Royalty voting opens today
Voting for the 2014 Homecoming Royalty Court begins today.
Sorority Recruitment 2014
Members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority prepare to welcome their newest members on Bid Day 2014. Photo: Lauren Matheny
Alpha Phi begins Women’s Heart Health Week
The women of the Alpha Phi sorority have begun their annual Women’s Heart Health Week. Throughout the week, the women of Alpha Phi will be raising money and awareness to support women’s heart health. Alpha Phi will have a table outside the caf, selling raffle tickets for prize baskets. They will also have jars set…
Festive Feast
Members of campus sororities wait in line for the chocolate fountain during the Festive Feast held Thursday evening in the Great Hall of the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. The Festive Feast is an annual event to bring the campus sororities together in celebration of the Holidays.
Photo: Clinton Foster
Annual Panhellenic dinner moved to University Center
OCU Panhellenic is reformatting their annual Festive Feast this year to include Phi Mu, the newest sorority on campus.
Phi Mu sorority becomes official chapter following initiation
OCU’s Phi Mu colony became a chapter Saturday, during their initiation and installation ceremony.
Former OCU employee pleads guilty to wire fraud
An alumna and former university employee charged with stealing more than $104,000 from the university pleaded guilty last week to the charge.
Lisa Riggs was charged Sept. 18 in the western district of Oklahoma with wire fraud.
Sorority wins Homecoming sweepstakes two consecutive years
Gamma Phi Beta took the top spot in Homecoming sweepstakes for the second consecutive year.
Greek organizations focus on promoting philanthropy weeks
Greek organizations focused this semester on bringing awareness of their philanthropies through well-publicized events, utilizing new marketing tools.
Former employee pleads guilty to theft from university
An alumna and former university employee charged with stealing more than $104,000 from the university pleaded guilty this week to the charge.
Homecoming ‘starts’ with events hosted across campus
OCU is hosting Homecoming, a competition with events including banner, window, and lip sync this week.
The theme for this year’s Homecoming is “Start.”
Lip Sync musical competition scheduled for Friday
The lip sync competition for Homecoming is Friday, Nov. 1.
Organizations write and choreograph a short performance to a pre-recorded track. Performers are not allowed to make any noise of their own.
Sorority adviser suspected of stealing
A former Alpha Phi adviser was relieved from her duties after officials discovered money missing from the sorority’s account.
Lisa Riggs, a former university employee and an alumna, also was charged in federal court last week with wire fraud for unauthorized purchases on university credit cards.
Sorority to host ‘Alpha Phiesta’ philanthropy event
Alpha Phi is scheduled to host their annual Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Alpha Phi House in the Panhellenic Quadrangle. The entrance fee is $5.
The sorority is combining this event with their other annual Picnic Basket Auction fundraiser.
Former employee charged with wire fraud
An alumna and former university employee is charged with stealing more than $104,000 from the university.
Lisa Riggs was charged Sept. 18 with wire fraud in the western district of Oklahom
Sorority hosts philanthropy week, encourages campus involvement
By Lauren Matheny, Staff Writer Gamma Phi Beta’s new philanthropy week, “Building Strong Girls,” began Monday. The week’s events will benefit Girls on the Run and Camp Fire USA, organizations dedicated to helping young women. “We are excited about this new approach to our philanthropy week because everyone on campus knows a young girl who…
Miss America watch party in support of contestant
The Panhellenic community is hosting a Miss America Watch Party at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
New sorority hosts first Bid Day, begins colonization
By Mackenzie Menter, Staff Writer Phi Mu, the newest Panhellenic sorority on campus, gave 40 women bids during their first Bid Day hosted Friday. Phi Mu joins Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi and Gamma Phi Beta as the university’s fourth Panhellenic sorority. The sorority was invited to colonize on campus in April after Panhellenic went…
Freshmen increase activity in campus organizations
By The Editors OCU students are known for their commitment to various organizations and participation in multiple activities at any given time. The freshman class this year seems to be extremely involved in campus organizations and groups. A record number of women went through sorority recruitment this year. More than 150 women signed up for…
Panhellenic organization begins recruitment process
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Phi Mu, OCU’s fourth Panhellenic sorority, began colonization on campus this week. The organization was invited to campus in April after a formal extension process. Officers from Phi Mu national headquarters are on campus to begin recruitment. “We attended Stars 101 sessions in the spring and summer,” said Jessica Winkles, extension…
Officials announce Homecoming event winners
Homecoming officials announced the winners Nov. 3 for various competitions hosted during the week.
