Student Publications has named its editorial board for the 2018-19 academic year.
Students rehearse for New York showcase, add extra performance
The New York showcase began rehearsing at the beginning of this semester and will continue until early May when they leave for New York.
Review: ‘A Quiet Place’ thrills viewers, pulls at heartstrings
A Quiet Place, the brainchild of director/actor John Krasinski, and writers Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, is perhaps the most popular mainstream horror film since It, and for good reason.
Law school officials, students found housing assistance program
The program, which launched March 21, assists recently evicted individuals by informing them of their rights as a tenant and supplying legal representation.
Officials to open resource center for student veterans
The center will be located on the bottom floor of the Dawson-Loeffler building and will be designated exclusively for student veterans.
Editorial: Women in powerful roles possess ability to set a new standard
Women are earning leadership positions in increasing numbers at OCU and should continue to do so.
Review: Postmodern novel blurs reality, defies concept of truth
Most know Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas for its 1998 film with Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro, but the 1971 novel off which it was based is of much higher quality, if just as incoherent.
Review: Horror film accomplishes goal, but little further
“It Comes at Night” is set in a remote location and equally remote time period after a plague has wiped out the majority of the population.
Trustee Martha Burger chosen as new university president
Trustee Martha Burger was named the 18th university president Sunday.
Theater students required to attend guest production
Full Circle Productions partnered with the University of South Carolina to bring The Pavilion to OCU Friday and Saturday.
Review: Spanish demonic horror film gets undeserved praise
The second Verònica can fall back on special effects and popular horror tropes, it has no problem dropping the eerie storytelling techniques that made it enjoyable in the first place.
Review: Landmark Van Gogh documentary impresses visually
The Oscars are behind us, but the contributions of films will linger forever.
Students to participate in ‘March For Our Lives,’ advocate for gun control
“March For Our Lives” is a public march planned for March 24 in various locations across the United States.
Review: Three Billboards revolves around empathy, deserves Oscar
The Oscars are a few days away and the debates continue about which film is the “Best Picture.”
Renovations continue in music library
Construction was finished Feb. 20, but some of the planned changes are still incomplete.
Review: Dunkirk’s tension demands, keeps audience attention through end
Dunkirk does just this–to call it a “war movie” doesn’t feel quite right, not because it lacks war, but because it doesn’t conform to the traditional movie definition.
Recycling program in Methodist Hall continues taking shape
Recycling bins were distributed in January to all of the rooms in Methodist as part of the Student Government Association’s Blue Initiative, a three-part plan to make the campus more environmentally friendly.
Project 21 members prepare music for three new concerts
Officials plans to collaborate with other schools and universities for upcoming concerts.
English fraternity members seek entries for publication
Sigma Tau Delta’s literary publication, The Scarab, is accepting submissions of prose, poetry, script, and visual art.
Opinion: Before I Wake fails to impress due to ‘lack of substance’
At the heart of this is a worthy and developed concept, but, when it comes to execution, especially near the climax, Before I Wake ultimately falls back into its Hollywood roots.
Student-founded theater troupe celebrates 10th anniversary as campus organization
Members plan to have performances from several campus organizations related to OOTB.
Shape of Water falls just short of ‘Best Picture’ expectations
The Shape of Water is Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s latest venture.
House of Leaves provides readers a ‘new flavor of scare’
Mark Z. Danielewski’s House of Leaves is one of the younger works of true, tough-as-nails horror fiction
Former St. Gregory’s professor leads speech and debate team
Dr. Josh Young, director of forensics and adjunct instructor, was hired as the debate coach this semester, replacing Eli Brennan.
Athletic officials seek opponents after St. Gregory’s closes
Athletics officials are now deciding whether to accept forfeits from the school or to seek new opponents for the games scheduled against St. Gregory’s athletic teams.
Review: Experimental movie impresses, challenges viewer’s taste
Some controversy simmered in the movie industry last September, all due to mother! that was simultaneously worshipped and detested, labeled as both the best and worst movie of 2017.
