A retelling of the Manson Family’s origins, killings and ultimate incarceration through claymation.
Krampus diverts into slapstick comedy and lazy plot
Ah, comedy-horror. The one genre capable of evoking a smile of approval from some and a grimace of nauseous terror from others.
Law nonprofit raises $20,000 for defense of convicts
A nonprofit organization working with the School of Law raised about $20,000 in a Thanksgiving fundraiser.
Greek organizations host potluck
Panhellenic Council officials included fraternities in their seasonal potluck dinner.
Traditional Netflix horror still scares viewers
All of this being said, where Pretty Thing might fail in shock value, it succeeds tenfold in tension and thematic material.
Religious life officials make donation to hurricane disaster relief
Officials collected donations and contributed to hurricane relief efforts through the United Methodist Church.
The Market at Alvin’s to expand, offer more options
The Market at Alvin’s will expand later this month to a full market with additional space and new food options, officials said.
Freshmen at large senators elected for academic year
The freshman class elected new senators to represent them in Student Government Association.
Renovations in theater building to happen in phases
Theater officials established a timeline for renovations in Gold Star Memorial Building.
Nursing officials institute medical simulation lab
Kramer West, which includes the Campus Health Clinic, soon also will include the Herman and LaDonna Meinders Nursing Simulation Center.
Athletic directors receive promotions, new responsibilities
Two athletic directors were promoted to new roles. Kelly Perry and Greg Kersgieter received promotions in September.
Officials appoint new interfraternity council adviser
Levi Harrel, associate director of student development, was elected IFC adviser as part of a university initiative to link fraternity and sorority life together.
Leichter Listening Library renovations postponed
The listening library is a library space in Wanda L. Bass Music Center used to store musical scores, reference books and other performance-related materials.
English fraternity launches online publication, starts recruitment
Sigma Tau Delta members created an online publication called The Amulet, which features poems and other pieces written by members of the group.
Summer housing renovations to continue in Walker Hall
Workers began renovations on a campus residence hall during the summer.
Banning Hall residents confused by air conditioning situation
Some students say they are having trouble adjusting to problems with the electric system in Banning Hall. Banning adapted to a new air conditioning system earlier this year. The new system led to some initial malfunctions with heating, prompting maintenance workers to distribute space heaters to residents. The space heaters indirectly caused the electrical outlets…
Star Summit 2017 to focus on ‘being an innovative leader’
This year’s Star Summit conference will emphasize innovation and implementation of leadership skills for student organizations.
Alumna Wilkinson named adviser for theater students
The theater school officially has an adviser after about three months without one.
Students draft petition asking officials for transparency
Two students created a petition to improve communication and repair facilities within the acting program.
Professors begin English classes for Oklahoma immigrants
The university’s TESOL program began a series of weekly classes on citizenship English for residents in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes fosters spiritual camaraderie
Students are finding new, personalized ways to reflect their faiths through extracurricular activities. Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an on-campus organization that promotes spiritual bonding and support between Christian student athletes. FCA is a worldwide organization. The OCU branch became an official Student Government Association-approved organization in Fall 2015, but the group met before then….
Business school to host Women in Leadership conference
Meinders School of Business is preparing for the Women in Leadership Conference, and some students will get a chance to attend for free.
Methodist organizations offer scholarships for Fall 2017
Two organizations are providing students with thousands of dollars in financial aid.
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.”
Officials plan events for film, literature organization
Dr. Tracy Floreani has been the director of the Center for Interpersonal Studies through Film and Literature since the beginning of the academic year. Now the center is enacting its spring events under the English professor’s lead.
New visual arts director begins job, focuses on program’s future
After consideration of seven major candidates, Holly Moye was chosen to take on the role of visual arts director at the Norick Arts Center.
