Housing and Residence Life has been implementing safety precautions for students still on campus.
Opinion: Essential businesses for the Oklahoman
Columnist Hope Melton explains some interesting inclusions in Oklahoma’s essential business policies.
SGA donates budget to COVID-19 fund
A breakdown of SGA’s inaugurations, online transition, and budget donation.
Opinion: Dua Lipa’s new album presents nostalgia for a better future
Columnist Francesca Iacovacci reviews Dua Lipa’s new album, “Future Nostalgia.”
Miss OCU 2020 makes playlists to raise money for philanthropy
Miss OCU is creating custom playlists to raise money for her philanthropy for Miss Oklahoma, the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
Opinion: Dear Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – Apr. 15
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on Zoom etiquette, essential work, and dodging thirsty insta messages.
OCU student diagnosed with coronavirus
The OCU campus recently had two positive cases of COVID-19.
Gallery: Noticing Surroundings
Staying in our homes and not going out as much allows us to notice things in our surroundings that we normally would have never taken the time to see.
OCU offers new Russian language course Fall 2020
A new Russian language course is being offered at OCU that has never been offered in previous years. The course will be offered in the fall 2020 semester. This class will be taught by Sabina Amanbayeva, assistant professor of English. Amanbayeva started teaching in the department about a year and a half ago. “It has…
Professor adds puppets to online instruction
While English Diction might not sound like the most fun class to some, an OCU vocal coaching instructor used puppets to entertain his students while teaching.
OCU offers credit/no-credit option
OCU officials recently decided to offer a credit/no-credit option for the spring semester due to the remote learning adjustment caused by COVID-19.
COVID-19 causes economic downturn, new financial aid package brings hope
With the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the United States and the world, the national economy has begun to see changes as a result. As employers downsize their workforces and send employees to work from home, students entering the job market may see less opportunity for work in the coming weeks. The spread of COVID-19…
Gallery: Quarantine Cookies
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been snacking all day since spring break. I try to eat healthily but that’s hard when you also love baking. I decided to make quarantine cookies!
Student starts petition for pass/fail classes
A student started a petition to change OCU’s grading process to pass/fail for the remainder of the semester.
OCU announces meal plan/housing refund details
Oklahoma City University has announced it will be refunding some students by May 4 for a portion of their housing and dining costs in response to changes due to COVID-19.
Seniors vote on commencement date after ceremony postponed due to COVID-19
Students from the class of the 2020 voted on a potential date for commencement ceremonies in the townhall Zoom meeting today.
Stars golfer named women’s golfer of the week
Lauryn Pritchard, business accounting sophomore, was named Sooner Athletic Conference women’s golfer of the week for March 9-15.
Student attempts to watch every Tom Hanks film
An OCU student is pursuing her goal of watching all 74 movies featuring actor Tom Hanks.
Gallery: Stocking up on groceries
When I went to Target to pick up some groceries for the week, I was overwhelmed by the emptiness of the shelves. The store was full of people, but we all stayed at least 6 feet apart.
Social media account criticizes OCU’s response to coronavirus
An Instagram page has been created in response to OCU’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, criticizing the school’s approach to online classes and closing campus.
Student creates positive OCU-themed Instagram account
A new OCU-themed Instagram account focuses on gratitude and positivity.
Campus closure removes work options for international students
International student employees are struggling after the Market at Alvin’s adjusted their hours due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Students and faculty adapt to online format
Students and faculty have finished their first week of virtual classes after OCU switched to online for the remainder of the semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Gallery: Spreading Positivity with Chalk
During this time of anxiety and uncertainty, it’s nice to know that people are working together (from 6 feet apart) to spread positivity and happy thoughts. I’ve seen people post on Facebook about how their families are drawing mosaics or writing uplifting sayings in their neighborhood. I went walking the other day and saw these…
Opinion: How to support restaurants while isolating
Columnist Hope Melton gives advice on how to support local businesses.
Students adapt English publication for new circumstances
This year’s issue of “The Scarab” may have significant differences from previous copies, with potential changes both in distribution and makeup.
