Students who filled out housing draft applications should prepare to request specific rooms next week.
Students express concern about leaks in Methodist Hall
Students experienced problems with water leakage last month in United Methodist Hall.
Housing to renovate dorms
Walker and Banning Halls will be undergoing renovations soon.
Officials plan renovations to improve dorm aesthetics
Housing officials are planning Walker and Banning hall renovations with architects.
New heating, air system in Banning first of many improvements
Banning Hall residents may notice a change in their air conditioning system this academic year.
Housing prices to increase
Some students will pay more for housing in the fall, but they may not see the improvements their money will pay for.
Podcast: University bestows honorary degree, students forced to move out early
A distinguished Oklahoman received an honorary doctorate and students are being forced to move out of dorms before graduation.
Wild at heart: animals on campuses
As OCU’s resident pair of geese have added two new members to the campus wildlife population, it’s compelling to wonder: what kind of animals are you likely to find on college campuses across the country? MediaOCU uncovers the similarities and differences of the animal residents on our campus, and those across the nation.
‘Comparison is the thief of joy:’ how to shield yourself from negativity
“Comparison is the thief of joy,” said that philosophical 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. But how do you resist the urge to feel inferior on a campus full of over-achievers? Here’s my take on the thorny question of comparison.
Spring cleaning, the college way
Ah, spring. A time of bunnies, allergies, and the inevitable realization that your room has gone from a winter wonderland to a disaster zone. Here are some tips to ease the spring cleaning blues.
Freshmen allowed to reside in upperclassmen dormitory
Freshmen are allowed to live in Methodist Hall dormitory, against university housing policies.
Officials lock dorm doors on campus, encourage vigilance
Methodist Hall’s back doors have been locked for extra security on campus.The doors were locked and the handles removed due to security concerns with people going in through the back doors this summer, said Bradd Brown, chief of university police.
Stray cats found lurking near Cokesbury apartments
Students have noticed stray cats living within the Cokesbury gates and around campus.
Students have not claimed these cats as their own.
Awareness of campus security risks encouraged
There have been several dorm security issues during the last couple of weeks.
Resident Assistants enforce rules in Methodist Hall
Rules are being newly enforced in United Methodist Hall dormitory.
While the rules are not new, Oubon Sychareune, the dorm’s resident director, just recently began enforcing them.
Apartment gates remain open
The gates in front of Cokesbury Court Apartments have been open all semester. They are supposed to remain closed and only open when residents slide their student IDs.
Bed bugs found in dormitories on campus
By Emily Wiley, Staff Writer Students moved back into their rooms earlier this month after a case of bed bugs forced them to relocate temporarily. Two cases of the parasites were found on campus, but OCU Housing officials said Sept.16 they are taking actions to prevent them. Officials hired a pest control company after residents…
Fitness center keeps hours, offering new activites
By Amy Fuhrman, Web Editor The Aduddell Center has decided to keep their fitness center hours the same, but students can expect more classes and intermural sports this year. The current hours for the fitness center are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m….
Resident Assistant policy allows access to dorm rooms
By Mackenzie Menter, Staff Writer All Resident Assistants have a policy that allows them to enter a student’s room at any time after knocking twice and announcing themselves. It is not a new policy. In fact, RAs can enter a student’s room any time unannounced. Kaitlin Moews, acting sophomore, is a new RA in Walker…
