As the semester comes to a close, so does my time with Student Publications.
opinion: Columnist comments on teenage culture through female artists
There’s a lot to discuss within the realm of teenage girls right now, at least in the greater popular music genre.
opinion: Columnist celebrates Stevie Nicks’s contribution to music industry
Rumours (Super Deluxe) by Fleetwood Mac runs three hours and 47 minutes in length.
opinion: Columnist examines influence of Shrill on modern body standards
I watched Shrill in an airport. And in my living room. And in the second-floor student room in Walker Center for Arts and Sciences.
opinion: Columnist reflects on growth, things learned through the years
I think a lot about age; in terms of comparison to other people, at least.
opinion: Columnist discusses improvements of Glossier makeup company
Boy Brow. Gen G. Lidstar. Any of these sound familiar? They are all popular items made by the makeup brand Glossier, a company gaining highly devoted followers faster than you can swipe on a few dots of their Cloud Paint blush.
opinion: Columnist discusses Lady Gaga’s inspiring movie transformation
It’s been more than four months since A Star is Born came out, yet somehow it’s still on my mind with awards season reaching its biggest night.
opinion: Kacey Musgraves’s album pays homage to Texas childhood
To listen to Kacey Musgraves’s most recent album, Golden Hour, is to spend 45 minutes with a collection of country music that moves so easily toward pop that you may forget who you’re even listening to.
opinion: Grammy nominations fail to recognize outstanding artist
The 61st annual Grammys will be Feb. 10. Frequently appearing names on the nominations list include Cardi B, Drake, Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Janelle Monáe, and Post Malone.
opinion: Rising female artist’s debut album leaves lingering impact
Maggie Rogers is the next big name you should know in music.
opinion: Columnist discusses Taylor Swift’s political involvement
I never thought I’d write about Taylor Swift, but here I am, listening to her top hits while thinking about the ways in which she has changed after more than a decade in the public eye.
opinion: New columnist discusses positive evolution of The 1975
The 1975’s newest album, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships, was released Nov. 30, and I turned 22 in late December.
Students to participate in annual women’s march
Oklahoma City will see a Women’s March in January as part of a national group of marches.
Student-led sexual assault panel to provide interpersonal discussion
Students will be able to attend a student-led panel discussion regarding sexual assault and the misunderstandings and misconceptions regarding it.
“Home for the Holidays” dance show to emphasize new styles, same themes
This year’s production will feature new dances and technology that have not been seen before, but the show will keep the same themes as performances from the past.
Flu season prompts vaccines, health precautions
Flu season occurs each winter, and students must protect themselves from the infection.
Maymester course allows students to travel to Mexico
Students will have the opportunity to travel to Mexico next Maymester.
Students revive Art Club, invite others
The university Art Club reactivated this year and is seeking additional members.
Renowned theologian to visit campus, local church for lectures
Matthew Fox has a doctorate in spirituality and has written more than 30 books that cover spirituality in contemporary culture.
Basketball alumna inducted into Hall of Fame
An alumna was the 13th OCU student and the first OCU basketball player inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame.
Music students to perform at high school
Vocalists will collaborate with high school students to perform the new musical revue Montage.
‘Orange is the New Black’ author to visit campus as distinguished speaker
Piper Kerman, author of the memoir Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, will have two lectures on campus.
Admin tower to be repurposed, theater school to vacate
The School of Theater will move out of the admin tower so the space can be used for admissions.
Out of the Box committee makes decision to remove prop guns from production
The Out of the Box committee sent out a press release Feb. 16 saying they were removing prop guns from War of the Worlds.
Out of the Box celebrates 10th anniversary
Throughout the years, OOTB began producing more contemporary works in new and interesting ways, which is what the organization focuses on today.
OCUEdge students perform reading about mental illnesses
The students of OCUEdge are preparing to perform their last production of this season.
