Seniors from the Wanda L. Bass School or Music and the School of Theatre are gearing up to participate in a variety of showcases across the country.
Sophomore promotes interfaith initiatives on campus
Mikel Kendrick, acting sophomore, was selected as a coach for the Interfaith Youth Core.
Music senior prepares for graduation, music festival
Stephanie Krichena, percussion performance/instrumental music education senior, turned her athletic life into a life of music.
Theatre alumnus cast in Chance the Rapper music video
A School of Theatre alumnus was featured in a Chance the Rapper music video.
Acting senior auditions for theater work after graduation
Abigail Lafont, acting senior, balances auditions and submissions for theatrical work with classes and rehearsal for five OCU productions during her last semester.
Students share memories of deceased classmate
Vinnie Franco, pre-medical/guitar freshman, died Dec. 31 in Chicago.
John O’Hurley
John O’Hurley, an actor commonly known for his portrayal of J. Peterman on the sitcom Seinfeld, speaks to students and professors in studio J of the Edith Kinney Gaylord Center on January 17th. O’Hurley was in Oklahoma City with the national tour of the musical Chicago on which he plays the role of Billy Flynn.
Photo: James Murphy
Distinguished Speaker Series highlights cultural diversity
Eboo Patel, the first guest of this year’s Distinguished Speaker Series, will present tonight. The speech’s title is “there’s no better time to stand up for your values than when they’re under attack.”
Patel will speak at 7:30 p.m. in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
‘Drinking Buddies’ fails to finish strong despite promising start
There’s something particularly disappointing about a film that dares to make an unexpected turn but doesn’t follow through. ‘Drinking Buddies’ fits that description. A sweet little indie film with moments of startling bite, it seems to have lofty aspirations but quickly abandons them in favor of a tidy, crowd-pleasing wrap-up.
School bans lunches from home to decrease risk of obesity
Chicago elementary school, Little Village Academy, has banned lunches brought from home, according to the Chicago Tribune.
