The holiday season was kicked off this past year with the second annual Holiday Spectacular presented by the Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, running from December 7-11. The Spectacular was a two-act dance show with performances comprised entirely of student dancers with more student dancers filling several management positions,…
OCU School of Music Comes Together for 44th Annual Christmas Vespers
The Oklahoma City University School of Music wrapped up 2023 with their annual Christmas Vespers Concert. This beautiful event was held in the First Presbyterian Church and featured performances from the OCU choirs and orchestras. The four OCU Choirs performed 16 songs prior to ending the night with candlelight singing of “Night of Silence” during…
44th Annual Christmas Vespers Celebration
OCU School of Music presents the annual Christmas Vespers Concert! Over 250 musicians and choral students will perform at the 44th annual Christmas Vespers. The concert includes student organists, the OCU flute choir, and concludes with Night of Silence which is a candlelight recessional inspired by Silent Night. You can expect to experience a few…
Campus lights
Jimena Martinez, an accounting and economics major, enjoys some of the Christmas lights in front of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building Dec. 9, 2022. The campus was lit up for the holidays at the end of the fall semester.
“Miss Bennet” to provide relief, Christmas spirit
The final mainstage show of the year will be Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.
“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.
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.
Feature Friday: Anna’s holiday edition
Anna Wenger, acting sophomore, shares her holiday plans and experiences.
Christmas dance show approaches final rehearsals
The production consists of 130 dancers performing in a variety of styles.
Oklahoma City hosting local holiday events
School activities will shut down, but Oklahoma City will still be full of holiday events.
Columnist discusses health, music in the holiday season
As the Christmas season approaches, don’t forget that we still have Thanksgiving.
Artist displays Christmas sculpture on campus
Local artist Nick Lillard is displaying one of his sculptures on campus during the Christmas season.
13 #relatable pictures from movies I haven’t seen
Nobody has time to watch all of these new movies, but we can relate to these photos from them. I added my own captions.
School of Theatre hosts raunchy Christmas reading
The School of Theatre will host a reading of The Eight: Reindeer Monologues at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Black Box theater in Wanda L. Bass School of Music.
Downtown in December offers holiday-themed events
Downtown in December is an annual local series of holiday-related events. It includes favorites like ice skating in the Devon Ice Rink and snow tubing.
15 things the election will not change
Students expressed concern about the changes America will experience with the new president. Change is inevitable, but we can count on these to stay the same:
6 OCU Christmas movie sequels
Everyone loves a class Christmas movie, but here are some updates sure to resonate with OCU students.
10 strange gifts received by students
When it comes to gifts, it’s the thought that counts, but some people’s thoughts are stranger than others. Here are ten strange gifts received by students.
Editor explains insignificance of red coffee cups
Some people believe Starbucks is using red coffee cups to declare war on Christianity and Christmas. In years past Starbucks celebrated the holiday season by using special red cups with wintery Christmas-themed designs. Snowflakes, Christmas ornaments, caroling snowmen, and reindeer adorned cups of Christmases past. But this year the coffee chain chose to celebrate the…
Wesley Center collects donations for foster children
The Wesley Center teamed up with Circle of Care to provide Christmas presents to 12 foster children. Circle of Care is a United Methodist organization whose mission is to help children and families in need assure a healthy future, according to its website, circleofcare.org. “They have given us 12 children to take care of and…
Holiday decorations spread cheer across campus
The OCU campus has turned festive with the advent of the holiday season. Buildings across campus have blossomed with holiday cheer. Take a virtual tour of the bedecked campus with Student Publications.
OCU works with national bank on financial research
OCU partnered with Arvest Bank to conduct research surveys about financial security and its link with holiday spending.
On the Town: what to do this weekend in OKC 12/5
Friday, Dec. 5 –Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience: 8 p.m. at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Watch one of America’s most famous performers live on stage in a one-night-only spectacular. Tickets can be purchased online. –Paseo Arts District First Friday Gallery Walk: 6-10 p.m. in the Paseo District. Visit 17 galleries featuring the work of over…
Students featured in seasonal dance show
The American Spirit Dance Company will kick off the Christmas season with the annual Home for the Holidays dance show, performed Dec. 11-14 in Kirkpatrick Auditorium.
Holiday happenings in Oklahoma City
Thanksgiving passed, and Oklahoma City is ready for Christmas. The song It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas could apply to the city this time of year with holiday-themed events happening across town.
Finishing strong: tips to make it through finals
Thanksgiving Break provides a tantalizing teaser to the joys of home: days full of family, naps, television, and home-cooked meals become the reality. But losing motivation during the final weeks of the semester can have a disastrous effect on grades and participation.
