Oklahoma City University lowered the COVID-19 campus alert level to moderate.
Gallery: Involvement Fair
The OCU Student Affairs Office held the 2020 Involvement Fair from Aug. 24th through Aug. 28th in the student lounge of the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. It gave new and returning students the opportunity to explore the on-campus organizations they could be a part of.
SGA considering dog park, waste-station implementation
SGA members are considering options to make the campus more pet-friendly for people with Emotional Support Animals.
editorial: Campus community encouraged to remain accepting, regardless of church decision
The United Methodist Church’s decision to maintain their traditional stance on the LGBTQ community, meaning they won’t perform same sex-marriages or allow openly LGBTQ clergy, left many students feeling upset.
Unnamed student tapes paper Nicolas Cage heads across campus
Printed cutouts of actor/director Nicolas Cage’s face have appeared all over campus.
Columnist discusses Wi-Fi issues on campus
Wi-Fi on the OCU campus is very weak, and in some places it is even nonexistent.
University recognized as a 2016 ‘Certified Healthy Campus’
The university was deemed a “Certified Healthy Campus” by the State Department of Health for “promoting health and wellness for faculty, staff and students.”
12 OCU landmarks compared to national parks
While reading about the national parks, I discovered some startling similarities between the parks and areas of the OCU campus. Prepare to be amazed.
Campus bookstore to provide automatic textbook service
Textbook Butler, a new program from the bookstore, will automatically deliver required books to students’ rooms.
Students invited to discuss campus ideas and needs
Student leaders are invited to come to STAR Summit to set goals for next semester, learn to be better leaders and share scheduled events.
The best places to study in OKC
Finals season is upon us. Many students will lock themselves away in dorm rooms and library cubicles, on blankets on the quad or the back booths of Alvin’s. But sometimes, to really get the full benefit of studying, you need to leave the campus and find your own space. Here are some of the best spots to plug in, tune out, and settle down for a few hours of solid studying in Oklahoma City.
Wild at heart: animals on campuses
As OCU’s resident pair of geese have added two new members to the campus wildlife population, it’s compelling to wonder: what kind of animals are you likely to find on college campuses across the country? MediaOCU uncovers the similarities and differences of the animal residents on our campus, and those across the nation.
Add some hours to your day: tips for hectic schedules
How many times have you caught yourself saying, “If only there were more hours in the day!” Fortunately, there are ways to make the day easier, and use time wisely. Here are a few tips for making the most of each day’s time.
The science behind “a case of the Mondays”
Monday is dreaded across the world as the start of a new week of hard work and more stress. While I usually try to think particularly positively on Mondays, I began to wonder: is there some psychological preset that makes this the most dreaded day of the week for, well, nearly everyone?
A walk to remember: the history of Relay for Life
As OCU participates in Relay for Life, MediaOCU looks into the history and success of the world-wide event.
‘Comparison is the thief of joy:’ how to shield yourself from negativity
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” said that philosophical 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. But how do you resist the urge to feel inferior on a campus full of over-achievers? Here’s my take on the thorny question of comparison.
Officials in final meetings of prioritization process
By Emily Wiley, Editor-in-Chief Students still are wondering when they will receive prioritization results. Prioritization is the process in which university officials can see where money is being spent in every department on campus. This process has been going on since the beginning of the academic year. Students were told they would receive results soon…
Weathering winter driving in OKC
Coming from the icy tundra of Wisconsin, I thought driving during the Oklahoma winter would be easy. But the recent stream of winter weather had me brushing up my skills. Here are some tips for driving in the ice and snow.
My budget changed my life: personal realization through organization
As a college student, saving money is often easier said than done. For the month of January, I tracked my spending. The results were more surprising than I could have imagined.
Oklahoma lawmakers consider texting and driving ban
Oklahoma lawmakers are seeking legislation to ban texting and driving. The case to ban the use of mobile phones while operating vehicles has been long debated, but came to a head last month after a phone-related incident cost two highway patrol officers their lives. On Jan. 1, 2015, Steven Clark was driving down I-40 and…
Remembering victims of Chapel Hill
A candlelit prayer service is being hosted at OCU to remember those killed in the Chapel Hill shooting. The service is at 1:40 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel, directing following a brief service during normal chapel time at 1 p.m. The interfaith service will be led by rabbi Abby Jackson from Emanuel Synagogue…
Student Affairs hosts Superbowl watch party for campus
Student Affairs will host a Superbowl watch party for the campus community.
Law School moves to new downtown location
OCU’s School of Law is “going forward” with their new location at 800 N. Harvey Ave in downtown Oklahoma City.Law students began classes this semester at the new school.
School officials to release prioritization report
University officials soon will announce their findings from the campuswide prioritization project.
Members of Red Earth Creative Writing program present readings
Members of the Red Earth Creative Writing MFA program will present two literary readings in January.
Annual Christmas choir concert changes locations
The university choirs are performing their annual Christmas Vespers on Dec. 12 and 13 in a new location. The Vespers concert will be at First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City, 1001 Northwest 25 St.
