Homecoming 2022 kicks off on Oct. 31 for an exciting week full of fun, ending with a home volleyball game in Freede Wellness Center on Nov. 5. The Homecoming committee has put together a thrilling week of events and competitions to uphold long-held OCU traditions as well as introduce some new activities.
President Evans pushes for online programs
The university is starting the initiative by offering an RN-to-BSN program and MSN program at the nursing school.
Editorial: A welcomed break may bring an unwelcomed virus
This break was something that we all needed. We ask that the campus community remains cautious.
Q&A – Staci Swim on nursing and COVID-19
Staci Swim a Clinical Instructor at the School of nursing shares how COVID-19 has changed the field of nursing.
Q&A – Shella Gettings on nursing and COVID-19
Shella Gettings a Clinical Instructor at the School of nursing shares how COVID-19 has changed the field of nursing.
Editorial: Educators must be valued
Student Publications calls for systematic change in the education system.
OCU Moves January Classes Online
OCU officials announced that a majority of classes would be held remotely for the month of January.
Opinion: News Editor promises improved coverage
Ava Karas the News Editor for student publications promises to improve coverage.
Stars rank in the top 10 in the first game of the year!
OCU athletes ranked in the Friend’s First Chance Qualifier
COVID-19 is troubling athletes
OCU officials say that sports will continue as normal. However, the first two basketball games of the season have already been canceled.
Only together can we end COVID-19
Covid-19 remains a major problem at OCU. Student Publications calls on students to follow university guidelines.
OCU Keeps Costs Flat 2022-23
OCU will not increase tuition for the 2022-23 year.
Opinion: President Evans asks students to take COVID-19 precautions
President Evans calls on students to continue COVID-19 precautions over the holidays.
COVID-19 positive cases up from last year
Positive Cases Higher this Year – Why?
OCU mid-term COVID-19 report
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an end to many campus activities. Students and faculty practice mitigation
Opinion: Community must continue COVID-19 precautions
Managing Editor Anette Barrios-Torres shares her thoughts on the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions.
University plans to conduct COVID-19 testing for residential students
During the months of October and November, OCU is administering monthly proactive COVID-19 testing for all residential students.
Opinion: News editor hopes to improve upon coverage
News Editor Ava Karas introduces herself to the campus and lays out her roadmap.
Editorial: To surviving a year without precedent
The editors at Student Publications wanted to thank the campus community for making it through and unprecedented year.
Opinion: Netflix’s ‘The Circle’ shows itself to be surprisingly authentic
Columnist Troy Freeman reviews the Netflix reality show “The Circle.”
Students optimistic for next academic year
Students are reflecting on the past year of COVID-19 guidelines and hoping for a COVID-less future.
OCU Athletics prepares to wrap up 2020-21 season
OCU Athletics is nearing the end of an unprecedented season.
Update: Volleyball players prepare for national championships
The volleyball team recently qualified for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championships.
Officials, students reflect on the school year, community’s resiliency
Officials and students have reflected on what they considered to be defining moments of the 2020-21 school year.
School of Music expects to reduce COVID protocols in fall 2021 semester
Music and theatre administrators at OCU are expecting a fall semester decrease in COVID-19 regulation stringency. Mark Parker, dean of the School of Theatre and Wanda L. Bass School of Music, said administration cannot give a definite timeframe for when current performance policies will be lifted until the time comes, but he is optimistic about the coming fall semester.
OCU soccer eliminated from SAC tournament
OCU soccer ended their 2020-21 season in the Sooner Athletic Conference soccer tournament.
