Student Government Association officials promised transparency to students. Recently, this has not happened.
Opinion: YouTuber turned R&B artist starts off strong with debut album
From the great hive of SoundCloud, an internet musician is born every other minute who thinks to himself, “If The Weeknd did it, so can I!” and joins the ever-growing roster of cloud rap, lo-fi, trip hop, alternative R&B acts that multiply at the rate of rabbits.
Opinion: Columnist reflects on student government inefficiency
Student Government Association is the voice of the student body from a governing standpoint, and Student Activities Council plans events that try to keep the whole student body entertained and happy.
Editorial: Campus intruders cause concern for student safety
Students and staff are concerned about a man who was found in the basement of Walker Hall dormitory.
Editorial: SGA needs to reform on-campus recycling program
Recycling has yet to be implemented in a functional way on campus.
Editorial: Officials need to practice stronger, consistent communication
Communication between university officials and students is a consistent problem at OCU.
Editorial: Editors encourage students to stay safe, use resources
Campus safety is a concern for students who have found their home at OCU. Twenty-third Street has been renovated and rehabilitated in the past few years, but there are always reasons to take precautions when living in the center of a city.
Editorial: Talks of diversity, inclusion need real application in campus affairs
Sometimes diversity and inclusion can be implemented in our lives in simple, yet important ways.
Editorial: Editors give encouraging advice to incoming, returning students
OCU is a complicated place. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in your first weeks. Auditions, syllabuses, homework, and new schedules are hard for everyone.
Editorial: Prioritizing unity between groups fosters overall campuswide unity
During Star Summit, the half-day leadership training event April 7, students expressed concerns about campus unity.
Editorial: Women in powerful roles possess ability to set a new standard
Women are earning leadership positions in increasing numbers at OCU and should continue to do so.
Editorial: Upcoming selection of leaders requires student input
Students should make sure their values are heard during the upcoming leadership changes, whether that’s by voting or simply voicing their concerns and opinions.
Editorial: Clearer SGA constitution needed for smoother election process
The Student Government Association presidential election became a runoff election due to a discrepancy between election rules and the SGA constitution.
Editorial: Students need more safety information, practice
The best way to stay safe in dangerous situations is to know emergency procedures.
Editorial: Respect differing opinions in conversations following shooting
Students should be careful not to let these feelings prevent them from having productive conversations.
Editorial: Recycling program shows promising change for community, environment
Students with the bins should take advantage of this opportunity to recycle easily.
Editorial: Keep up-to-date with politics as a New Year’s resolution
Whatever your political ideology might be, it’s important to keep up with politics and vote.
New university president needs personable qualities
The role can be daunting, so the new president has to be ready.
Stable tuition rates do not justify increased fees
The general university fee will increase by $10 per credit hour, making it $125 per hour.
Survivors who stay silent during trend remain valid
People should remain sensitive and not pressure survivors to share their experiences just because of a trend.
Subtle racial prejudice still affects students
An investigation on the claims of racial profiling from a black student against campus police was completed within a week.
Racial prejudice remains a pertinent issue on campus
The only evidence they had for questioning McQuarters was that he was the last one through the gate, which wasn’t enough evidence to justify coming into his room.
SGA constitutional amendment needed to improve budget process
SGA members did the right thing by waiting for the most accurate enrollment numbers, but proposing the budget in the fourth week of classes still violates their constitution.
Call campus police with any potential safety concerns
No students should feel silly for calling campus police. They’re here to make sure everyone is safe.
Title IX revamp reverses progress in campus safety
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Thursday that the Department of Education plans to revamp Title IX guidelines.
SGA encouraged to spend allocated funds wisely
It’s great that SGA is starting the year off right, but students still need to pay attention to their representatives’ actions.
